This week's politics roundup includes news of an ambush on security forces, a denied request in a high-profile case, environmental crime, and a new discount scheme for benefit claimants. Read more...

From smoke grenades in Serbia to heated debates in Argentina, political tensions are flaring up across the globe. Plus, new policies on the horizon regarding child welfare and farming. Read more...

Search underway for a man swept away by floods in Lorca. Plus, arrests made in La Rioja murder case and Valencia school threat incidents. Read more...

From Liverpool bribery charges to Madrid's homeless crisis and structural issues in Alcorcón, political challenges emerge. Plus, NYC sees a new mayoral contender and Boston backs immigrant protection bills. Read more...

Recent events in Turkey involve military operations against the PKK, a decades-old murder investigation reopened, and the ongoing crisis of displaced Syrians in Idlib. Read more...

Heavy fighting has erupted in Syria, particularly in the Latakia province, a stronghold of Assad. Meanwhile, Idlib remains relatively stable despite ongoing threats, and Sheikh Al-Hijri reaffirms his commitment to a unified Syria. Read more...

Recent reports highlight escalating global political tensions, including the US suspending aid to South Africa, deadly clashes in Syria, and alleged atrocities in Sudan. A UK report also reveals migrant families denied childcare. Read more...

Deadly clashes erupt in Syria between government forces and Assad loyalists. Saudi Arabia condemns attacks by militants and reaffirms its backing for the Syrian government. Read more...

Recent developments in the Middle East include the return of Israeli hostages, the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, and deadly clashes in Syria, highlighting ongoing regional instability. Read more...

Syria is experiencing increased violence between government forces and Assad supporters, alongside a pledge from the foreign minister to eliminate remaining chemical weapons. Iranian media coverage and alleged executions are also reported. Read more...

Amidst ongoing security concerns, Syria is seeing efforts to stabilize its transitional period with a new committee and warnings from Turkey against actions threatening peace. Read more...

Recent police news includes a reopened inquiry into Leicestershire Police's contact with a triple killer and an incident in Cambridgeshire involving teenagers threatening shop staff. Plus, scrutiny of the Police Inspectorate in Slovakia. Read more...

Syria faces renewed unrest as clashes erupt between government forces and Assad loyalists, while widespread protests demonstrate support for the current regime. Intelligence suggests former leaders are involved in coastal attacks. Read more...

A British tourist is sought in Colombia, activists face jail time in the UK, and Spain protests UK military maneuvers. Plus, reports of executions in Syria. Read more...

A new report identifies the countries most affected by terrorism, while Syria faces renewed violence and a refugee return following political change. Read more...

France is grappling with a rise in Islamist attacks using knives and vehicles, a strategy experts believe aims to destabilize the nation. Meanwhile, legal and political issues unfold in Marseille and beyond. Read more...

Hradec Králové sees a spike in violent crime as police investigate a double murder by a teenager and the rape and extortion of a young man by an older suspect. Firearms seized during the investigation. Read more...