Latvia’s governing party wins parliamentary elections by wide margin
Nearly 800,000 Latvians vote with turnout at 51.8 percent.

Nearly 800,000 Latvians vote with turnout at 51.8 percent.





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Latvia’s government reform ensures a pro-Western path as regional drone incidents heighten security concerns.
Amid growing risk of spillover from the Ukraine war, the Baltic states could seek de-escalation channels through Minsk.
If opposition leader Kulbergs were to form a government, the cabinet lineup would need to be approved by parliament.

Latvia’s Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned following criticism of her government’s handling of stray drones
Riga said drone that entered its territory may be Ukrainian.
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The Ukrainian president rejects Moscow’s claim that Ukrainian forces launched a drone attack on Novgorod.
Moscow is accused of running sabotage and espionage operations across Europe targeting nations supporting Ukraine.
England become first European side to qualify for the World Cup, while Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal draw with Hungary.
Allied forces launch joint patrols near Russia after reports of drone incursions into allied airspace.