The oldest constitutional republic in the world, landlocked by Italy
Boy George has released a new track, We Will Dance Again, referencing 7 October attacks and defending Israel's actions in Gaza. The song has sparked backlash from supporters of Palestine and drawn commentary from media and figures worldwide. Reports note the track’s Hebrew chorus and questions over its use of AI in production.
England has secured a 2-0 victory over the Czech Republic in the Nations League, with Anthony Gordon scoring and Harry Kane adding a second. The win strengthens England’s position in Group A3 as Tuchel refines his attack, notably Kane and Gordon, who are emerging as key threats. Alexander-Arnold returns with a pivotal assist, and England’s defense keeps a clean sheet against 10 men.
Drone strikes near Bulgaria's coast have hit two commercial vessels, with one sinking and 11 crew missing. Bulgaria and NATO call for support while EU leaders condemn the attacks and call for accountability as the Black Sea becomes a new front in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Drones strike two ships near Sulina, Romania, with multiple crew members missing or rescued. Romanian authorities say the vessels Yara J and Wine Trader were hit in Romanian territorial waters/near the Sulina canal; several crew members are injured or unaccounted for. The incidents follow a week of drone strikes on Black Sea shipping amid the Russia-Ukraine war, threatening food shipments.