Armenia's ruling party Civil Contract has won the parliamentary election, securing just under 50 percent of the vote and an absolute majority of seats. Party leader Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who has been in power since 2018, sees this as a clear mandate to continue the country's pro-Western course. All the other parties that will form the opposition in parliament advocate a more pro-Russian course. Europe's press discusses the sharp divide.

Last Sunday marked the 100th day of the US and Israel's war against Iran. While the initially fierce military confrontations in the Persian Gulf have subsided and the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz has become the central issue, Lebanon isow at the centre of events due to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has been in office for one monthow. In that time he has madeumerous official visits abroad, set aew course in international policy and met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron, among others. Commentators look at the progress and the obstacles.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in Mexico, Canada and the US from 11 June to 19 July. The forty-eightations that qualified will compete for the title in 104 matches. Commentators examine the ramifications of the event beyond the realm of sport, including the less savoury aspects.