The Green Party won a by-election in the Gorton and Denton constituency near Manchester, a traditional Labour stronghold. The Labour Party fell to third place behind Nigel Farage's Reform UK, marking a significant defeat for Keir Starmer.
France has introduced a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels, becoming the first country to present such a plan at a dedicated conference. The country aims to eliminate coal by 2030, followed by oil in 2045 and natural gas by 2050 within its energy sector.
The Haarlem municipality processed 58 permit applications last week concerning construction, tree felling, and traffic issues. Of these applications, 56 were specific to Haarlem while two related to the village of Spaarndam.
The European Commission has advised member states to implement an EU age verification app for websites and social media platforms by the end of the year. The app is intended to provide a standardized way for users to prove they meet the age requirements for accessing specific online content.
The annual military parade in Moscow will proceed without tanks or other major attractions this year. The Russian military is reportedly too preoccupied with the ongoing conflict in Ukraine to include heavy equipment in the event.