Moldova

The election was seen as critical for Moldova's EU path, and President Maia Sandu warned the country's future was in danger.

The country has accused Moscow of election interference on an unprecedented scale.

Vladimir Plahotniuc, an oligarch and former senior Moldovan politician, denies any wrongdoing.

Dozens of people have been accused of involvement in a plot to stoke violent disorder, allegedly backed by Russia.

An undercover reporter discovers a network is offering to pay for social media posts undermining Moldova’s ruling party.

France, Germany and Poland leaders travel to state to back EU accession plan weeks before key election.

Around 900 Indian sailors were abandoned on ships across the world in 2024.