South Korea's martial law scandal is set to loom large over local elections in June that will test whether ​opposition conservatives can rein in the power of the ruling party of President Lee Jae Myung.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Thursday insisted that his Socialist Party’s financing is fully transparent and legal as he appeared before a Senate inquiry investigating corruption allegations that have sparked political turmoil and intensified calls for his resignation.

Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated that the “tragic political situation” within the European Union was most clearly reflected in a statement issued by the European People’s Party (EPP). He made the remark during a briefing at the Government Administration.

Polling stations across Singapore opened at 8:00 a.m. local time (0000 GMT) on Saturday as the nation headed to the polls for its general election.

The European People's Party, which includes President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, won the elections to the European Parliament by a large margin.