An explosion at the headquarters of the Netherlands’ largest political party has been officially confirmed by Dutch police, triggering security concerns and political reactions across the country. Authorities launched an immediate investigation after reports emerged of a blast near the party’s central office, raising questions about motive, possible suspects and the broader implications for Dutch politics and national security.

Mexico’s attorney general’s office on Tuesday announced a full investigation into two US CIA agents, who were not authorised to take part in a local raid and later died in a car crash.

By Samir Muradov

A former New Zealand National Party Minister has died aged 44.

French authorities will deploy about 30,000 police across the country on Sunday night after the election runoff amid fears of violence.

More than 210 candidates in France’s snap parliamentary elections have withdrawn in favor of a stronger peer who might have a better chance of countering the far right, according to media reports.