R
omania's center-right politician Ilie Bolojan is set to become the country's prime minister, leading a new pro-European coalition. He will serve in this role until 2027, when he is likely to hand over the position to a social democrat.

    US President Trump has dismissed Russia's offer to mediate in the Israel-Iran conflict, saying "Vladimir, let's mediate Russia first, you can worry about this later." The war between the two nations continues, with both sides trading missile strikes for the seventh consecutive day.

    In related news, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has vowed revenge against Iran after a hospital was struck by Iranian missiles. The conflict shows no signs of abating, with both countries continuing to exchange blows.

    The European Union has condemned an assault on one of its diplomats in Vladivostok, Russia, and summoned the Russian envoy over the incident.