European Parliament elections underway, with 373 million voters choosing 720 members. Hard-right parties expected to gain ground, impacting EU policies on climate change, immigration, and trade.
Israel's war on Gaza continues, with the US now working seriously towards a ceasefire, facing humiliation due to its weakened power over Israel and commitment to human rights.
Amid trade wars, the EU's single market models economic cooperation, inspiring others like the Gulf Cooperation Council to form unified markets and compete globally.