Former Austrian Chancellor Kurz faces trial over alleged false statements

A Vienna court is expected to announce its verdict on Friday in the trial of former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz. Kurz is accused of making false statements to a parliamentary probe into alleged corruption during his first government. Kurz resigned in 2021 during a separate corruption probe but his party, the Austrian People’s Party, remains … Read more

Israel seeks unlimited control over Gaza Strip in Netanyahu’s post-war plan

Israel seeks open-ended control over security and civilian affairs in the Gaza Strip, according to a long-awaited postwar plan by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It was swiftly rejected Friday by Palestinian leaders and runs counter to Washington’s vision for the war-ravaged enclave. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented the two-page document to his security Cabinet late … Read more

Suspected gas leak prompts evacuation of 500 people from Swedish security agency

A suspected gas leak at Sweden’s security agency headquarters led to the evacuation of around 500 people on Friday. Five people experienced breathing difficulties and were hospitalized. Those who live near the Swedish security agency, known by its acronym SAPO, were asked to close their windows. A suspected gas leak at the headquarters of Sweden’s … Read more

Virginia House, Senate and Gov. Youngkin to spar over state budget

The Democratic-controlled Virginia Senate and House of Delegates on Thursday each passed their own proposed version of the next two-year state budget, documents lawmakers will start to work from to fashion a compromise spending plan to send to Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin. Both chambers signed off on amendments to the 2024-2026 budget Youngkin first proposed … Read more