A fistfight erupted in the Georgian Parliament on Friday during Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's annual address. Members of the ruling Georgian Dream party physically assaulted a member of the opposition Gakharia for Georgia party, opposition representatives said. The situation became tense during speeches by opposition lawmakers, who accused the Prime Minister of democratic backsliding and diverting the country from its path toward EU membership.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has assured Gulf Cooperation Council allies that the United States will guarantee free passage for ships through the Strait of Hormuz, with no fees or tolls to be imposed on vessels moving through international waters. The pledge came after Rubio met with foreign ministers from the six GCC nations, who have expressed growing concern over last week's US-Iran memorandum of understanding — particularly around conflicting claims over the strait and the deal's failure to address Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programmes. Watch for more details.
Ante Budimir scored the lone goal as Croatia beat Panama 1-0 in Group L at the Toronto Stadium on Tuesday to stay in contention for a Round of 32 place. The result also marked Luka Modric’s 200th international appearance, with the Croatia captain ending the milestone night on a winning note as Panama were eliminated from the tournament.
Keir Starmer’s sudden exit after under two years in office has triggered fresh turbulence in UK politics. With Labour under pressure, a leadership race begins as Andy Burnham emerges as the frontrunner.
