Albania Protests Threaten EU Membership Bid; Israel Flight Diverted

Violent protests in Albania have escalated to a point where the Prime Minister has warned they threaten the country's European Union membership aspirations, even as he refuses to resign. The unrest has led to growing instability within the nation.

In separate incidents, a flight carrying Israeli passengers was forced into an emergency landing in Bulgaria due to a threat, though all on board were unharmed. Meanwhile, Vietnam has solidified its economic ties with Europe by signing a free trade agreement with four European countries, signaling a shift in global trade dynamics.