A Virginia man who plotted to kill his wife and a random other man with his au pair was sentenced to life in prison Friday. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo June 5 (UPI) -- Brendan Banfield, a Virginia man convicted of killing his wife and a stranger in a plot with an au pair, was sen»»»

A request for the extradition of an individual with the initials S. M., who is being held in Serbia, was signed by acting Prosecutor General Vanya Stefanova, the prosecution service reported on Friday. Earlier Friday, Prosecutor Desislava Petrova, spokesperson for the Sofia City Prosecutor's Office»»»

For the first time in at least 50 years more people have moved out of the United States then moved in. Is politics and Donald Trump mostly to blame or is some other dynamic at play? Last year, the US witnessed something that hasn’t occurred since before the Second World War – more people have left »»»

1 of 5 | Journalist E. Jean Carroll departs from the courthouse after the conclusion of the damages trial against Donald Trump at Manhattan Federal Court on Jan. 26, 2024. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 5 (UPI) -- The Justice Department has opened investigations into multiple»»»

Turkiye’s Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek wrote on X on Friday that the Ministry will continue implementing policies aimed at achieving lasting price stability. Simsek was commenting on Turkish Statistical Institute data, which showed that the country's annual inflation in May stood at 32.61%, and t»»»

A recap for new readers: In late May 2026, Bulgarian authorities exposed a complex of 104 buildings constructed without permits in the Baba Alino locality near Varna, on land registered as forest inside a Natura 2000 zone. The investor was Ukrainian businessman Oleg Nevzorov, owner of KYB Corporati»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said in Montenegro that the European Commission’s move toward an excessive deficit procedure represents a clear judgment on previous governments that aimed to maintain the 3% deficit target through what he described as “budget gymnastics.” Speaking to reporters during the»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev rejected claims that Bulgaria had manipulated data in order to qualify for eurozone membership, telling lawmakers during a parliamentary question session that there had been no falsification of information, only what he described as “accounting»»»

Nigeria's Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased crude processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd), exceeding its official nameplate capacity of 650,000 bpd, according to company executives. The refinery, Africa’s largest, said on Thursday (June 4) the achievement was confirmed during a »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pressed Nato allies to accelerate deliveries of Patriot missile interceptors, as Ukraine’s stocks start to run dangerously low, warning that funding alone will not solve growing shortages as Russia intensifies its missile campaign against Ukrainian cities. Sp»»»

Democratic Bulgaria (DB) MP Ivaylo Mirchev said on Friday that DB is submitting a request for the dismissal of National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Deputy Governor Momchil Mavrov, who, according to media reports, is one of the symbols of corrupt practices in Bulgaria's healthcare system. Commentin»»»

Tunis, June 5 (TAP) – Tunisia's economic growth is projected to slow from 2.5% in 2025 to 2.2% in 2026, before remaining stable at that rate in 2027, according to the latest Regional Economic Prospects report released by the European Bank for...»»»

Assistant Foreign Minister for International, Multilateral, and Bilateral Development Cooperation Ambassador Khaled Anis discussed with a delegation from the South Korean Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF), affiliated with the Export-Import Bank of Korea, ways to boost economic and develo»»»

The 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum runs from June 3 to 6 under the theme "Pragmatic Dialogue: The Path to a Stable Future." The forum gathered representatives from over 130 countries, featuring an agenda of more than 380 sessions aimed at fostering connections between various nati»»»

Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang speaks to reporters after arriving at Gimpo International Airport in western Seoul on Friday. Photo by Yonhap Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang said Friday that he views robotics as the next major growth sector in South Korea, adding that the dome»»»

Washington is pledging emergency aid to Bolivia and is warning against attempts to topple President Rodrigo Paz as his government faces mounting protests and worsening shortages. Washington on Thursday threw its support behind embattled Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz, offering emergency assistance »»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) will visit North Korea next week, state media from both countries reported Friday. This photo shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Xi shaking hands during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing in September 2025. File Photo by KNCA/EPA SEOUL, June»»»

Bulgaria will not be able to avoid the excessive deficit procedure that the European Commission is preparing to launch, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev told lawmakers during parliamentary oversight in the National Assembly. According to Donev, it has become clear that Brussel»»»

Dubai: Images captured over northern Israel show the country's air defence system intercepting rockets as hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah continue despite ongoing ceasefire efforts. The exchanges come as regional and international mediators work to secure a more durable end to the conflict»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Al Shaqab Showjumping League Finals began at the Longines Indoor Arena yesterday, bringing together riders from across the region for the decisive three-day conclusion to the season. Action got under way with the Al Shaqab Champions class (140cm), offering a prize fund of QR70,000,»»»

The Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) clarified on Thursday that the identification and selection of suppliers for projects financed through the SAFE instrument are carried out by an inter-institutional working group coordinated by the head of the Prime Minister's Chancellery, under a single proc»»»

The President of the UDMR, Kelemen Hunor, declared on Thursday, after the President of the country appointed Eugen Tomac to form a new government, that his The President of the UDMR, Kelemen Hunor, declared on Thursday, after the President of the country appointed Eugen Tomac to form a new governme»»»

The National Liberal Party (PNL) announced on Thursday that it will next week "seriously" analyse the government programme and political formula proposed by prime minister-designate Eugen Tomac, while maintaining its decision not to participate in or support a government in which the Social Democra»»»

President Nicusor Dan picked on June 4 MEP Eugen Tomac for prime minister.Under the Constitution, the prime-minister-designate must seek, within ten days of nomination, seek Parliament's confidence vote on the government program and full Cabinet list. The only solution currently is a prime minister»»»

SpaceX, Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company, said on Wednesday it plans to raise about $75 billion in an initial public offering, valuing the company at $1.765 trillion. The company will offer 555.6 million shares at $135 each, surpassing Saudi Aramco’s record $25.6 billion IPO in 2019. SpaceX»»»

US President Donald Trump has ramped up pressure on the island in recent months and has discussed taking the country over. The United States announced fresh economic sanctions Thursday on Cuba's president and some of his immediate family, alongside members of the Castro family, in Washington's late»»»

NAIROBI: Scientists say the Earth is likely to shoot past a key global warming target within the decade, bringing the planet ever closer to a full-blown climate catastrophe. Several climate-friendly technologies – like renewable energy – may be approaching tipping points in which they become mainst»»»

Hezbollah's chief on Thursday rejected a conditional truce announced by Lebanese and Israeli envoys, demanding instead a comprehensive ceasefire and full Israeli withdrawal as he threatened northern Israel with new attacks. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.»»»

An Israeli strike in eastern Lebanon killed five people on Thursday, while another attack near the southern city of Tyre killed three more, the Lebanese health ministry said. The strikes also left eight wounded, including three children and two women. They came a day after the Lebanese and Israeli »»»

Outrage has erupted in France after it emerged the main suspect in the case of an 11-year-old girl missing since last week had been repeatedly accused of sexually abusing children with no action taken. A body was discovered on Thursday and formal identification was underway. Speaking with FRANCE 24»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding his fifth wartime economic conference in St. Petersburg, with the Russian economy stgnating and his government struggling for ways to resume growth. FRANCE 24's Nick Rushworth reports.»»»

President Volodymyr Zelensky ⁠pledged on Thursday that ​Ukraine would keep to a clear timetable in talks on joining the ​European Union and in sticking to its obligations with the 27-nation bloc. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Georgia's former minister of Euro-Atlantic integration and professor »»»

A ceasefire in the Middle East does not always mean that shooting stops entirely, US President Donald Trump has said, after reporters pressed him on the latest military exchanges involving Iran. US forces this week reportedly targeted a tanker destined for Iran’s Kharg Island, triggering an Iranian»»»

The Kennedy Center's lawyers instructed staff to remove President Donald Trump's name from the center by June 12. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo June 4 (UPI) -- The Kennedy Center ordered its staff Thursday to remove President Donald Trump's name from the center by June 12. A memo was »»»

Russia-U.S. talks on economic and energy issues continue despite a pause in Ukraine peace negotiations, Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev told ​Reuters on Thursday, ‌adding he spoke to U.S. counterparts a day earlier. He spoke on the sidelines of the St Petersburg economic summit, where, as FRA»»»

One ballot box, two competing battles. In Armenia, voters are heading to the polls to decide the future direction of their country. But beneath the political campaigns lies a far more insidious warfare. Analysts warn that a massive, coordinated network of foreign disinformation - much of it tracing»»»

Speaking to FRANCE 24, Nir Barkat, Israel's economy minister called France's decision to ban Israeli offensive weapons from the Eurosatory defence fair "shameful", warning that Israel would "bypass France" to reach its customers. He argued Israel had "no choice but to eliminate" Iran's capabilities»»»

A massive coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, is facing mounting resistance from protesters in Albania, angered by its environmental impact and doubts about its legality. Here's what we know. Protesters are furious over a planned luxury »»»

U.S. officials followed Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem's defiant remarks on Thursday and "we judge actions not words," U.S. sources told LBCI television. "This agreement resembles a last chance and wasting it means that everyone will pay a heavy price," the sources said of the overnight ceasefi»»»

The traditional graduation ball held every year as part of the Bulgarian President's Support a Dream charitable initiative took place at House 2 of the Boyana Residence in Sofia on Thursday. President Iliana Iotova welcomed 103 graduating students from social services, foster families, and speciali»»»

The multinational flight exercise THRACIAN BLADE 2026 officially began on Thursday with an opening ceremony at the 24th Air Base in Krumovo, according to a press release issued by the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence. The exercise is conducted under the leadership of the Bulgarian Air Force and the Mu»»»

The release of a two-part summer blockbuster on General Charles de Gaulle’s fight to rally resistance to Nazi occupation is yet another sign that the once-divisive figure continues to fascinate the French public. And while his name risks being turned into an empty signifier of fading French glory o»»»

Following talks in Sofia, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined an ambitious agenda focused on transboundary water management, energy security, transport connectivity, defense cooperation, and the future of the European Union. Both leaders descri»»»

Bulgaria has been one of Ukraine's most significant arms suppliers since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022. That much has been known in general terms for some time. What has not been publicly discussed in detail until now is the scale and the method, specifically, how Sofia»»»

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has kept its outlook for Bulgaria’s economic growth in 2026 unchanged while slightly revising down its forecast for 2027, according to its latest regional economic report. For 2026, the bank continues to project Bulgarian GDP growth at 2.7»»»

The government is warning of a record budget deficit and signaling possible fiscal tightening measures, as officials and experts debate the scale of Bulgaria’s public finance challenges. Finance Minister Galab Donev said the country is facing a deficit of around 7.4% of GDP, or more than 8.5 billio»»»

Abu Dhabi is steadily laying the foundations needed to ensure sustained long-term demand for real estate, supported by robust national frameworks, regulatory transparency, and strategic infrastructure investments, according to a report by Object 1. The report highlighted that Abu Dhabi has entered »»»

The head of the Quds Force, the foreign arm of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards, said Thursday that Israel must pull back from its current front lines in Lebanon, where it is fighting Tehran's ally Hezbollah. "Supporting the resistance in Lebanon is the duty of all of us, and removing Israel fro»»»

"There will be no people above the law, regardless of whether their surname is Mavrodiev or Mihaylov," Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev wrote on Facebook on Tuesday. There were media publications earlier in the day about the arrest of Stoyan Mavrodiev in Serbia, who was head of the Bulgarian Deve»»»

Cairo — Overseas investors continued to accumulate Egyptian equities on Wednesday despite ongoing debate over proposed tax reforms and the review of Egypt’s market classification by S&P Dow Jones Indices, suggesting market participants remain broadly constructive on the country’s medium-term invest»»»