Greece's former Parliament Speaker, Constantine Tassoulas, was sworn in as President on Thursday. The 66-year-old lawyer and ruling party lawmaker was nominated by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for the largely ceremonial role. He replaces Katerina Sakellaropoulou, whose term ended in March, with Mitsotakis praising his political experience and "unifying spirit".

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan signed a border demarcation deal on Thursday to end a long-running conflict that has killed dozens in recent years. Clashes between the two nations peaked in September 2022 near Kyrgyzstan's Batken. The agreement, signed in Bishkek, also restores transport links cut since 2022. The border dispute started during Soviet times.

UK PM Keir Starmer announced on Thursday that National Health Scheme (NHS) England would be scrapped in a bid to cut back on bureaucracy. The announcement comes as the country's NHS which provides free health care to almost the entire population, has come under scrutiny for long waiting lists and a number of medical scandals.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said his country is in favour of a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, however he said that there are "issues that we need to discuss". Commenting on the ceasefire deal proposed by US, Putin said he believes "we need to negotiate with our American colleagues" and "maybe" have a phone call with US President Donald Trump.

US President Donald Trump, during a meeting with Ireland Prime Minister Micheal Martin, said he liked UFC fighter Conor McGregor. "McGregor has got the best tattoos I've ever seen," he stated. McGregor has a giant gorilla eating a heart on his chest, as well as a tiger on his abdomen, and McGregor clan name inked right above it.

J&K Police rescued 13 youths duped by a cyber job scam and trafficked to Myanmar. They were lured by fake job ads on social media, promising work abroad. After reaching Thailand, they were taken to Myanmar. Authorities acted swiftly to bring them back. The rescued youths are now undergoing counselling.

Yuri Ushakov, who speaks for Russian President Vladimir Putin on major foreign policy issues, has said there is "nothing for Russia" in the US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. "It only gives the Ukrainians an opportunity to regroup, gain strength and to continue the same thing," he said. US envoy Steve Witkoff is currently in Russia for talks.

US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 200% tariff on all wines and other alcoholic products from the European Union. "EU...just put a nasty 50% tariff on (American) whiskey...If this isn't removed immediately, the US will shortly place a 200% tariff," Trump warned. He also said "EU was formed for the sole purpose of taking advantage of the US".

Reacting to UN report accusing it of "genocidal" attacks on women's reproductive health in Gaza, Israel said, "It is one of the worst cases of blood libel the world has ever seen." "It accuses the victims of the crimes committed against them," Israel stated. It added that Hamas is the organisation that committed sexual crimes against Israel.

Reacting to US President Donald Trump's "not expelling Palestinians from Gaza" remark, Hamas said if it's a retreat from idea of displacing Palestinians then it's welcome. Trump had earlier called for permanent relocation of Palestinians from Gaza Strip. "We call for this position to be reinforced by obligating...Israeli occupation to implement all...terms of ceasefire agreements," Hamas added.