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Portugal: General strike causes disruption to services Flights have been canceled and schools closed as unions stage a strike over government labor reform plans. It is the second major walkout in Portugal in six months. Armenia's election offers a choice between Russia and EU Armenians are set to vote on the country's future geopolitical direction on June 7. The election will be a test of public opinion in the long-standing Russia ally, where the population is increasingly eyeing the EU. UK: Protest erupts over student murder Protesters have clashed with police in Southampton over the December murder of finance student Henry Nowak. The fatally injured victim was handcuffed by police after his killer accused him of racist abuse. Kosovo general election: the cost of political polarization Sunday's election in Kosovo — the third in under 16 months — is marked by a clash between former allies PM Albin Kurti and ex-President Vjosa Osmani, deadlock in the dialogue with Serbia and obstacles to EU integration. Refugees and migration: Is Europe closing its doors? Migration researchers have called on European governments to abandon isolationist policies. But many politicians are not heeding their calls. UK wins court case over canceled plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda An international court has rejected a Rwandan claim for millions in damages over a scrapped deal to send asylum seekers to the East African nation. Space race: Why Portugal is reaching for the stars A spaceport is being built on a small Portuguese island in the Atlantic. Is Portugal on the verge of becoming a space nation? Ukraine: IAEA seeks access to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after reported drone strike Russia claims that a Ukrainian drone struck the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Ukraine has denied the accusation. The International Atomic Energy Agency has sought to examine the facility. What Hungary must do to receive EU funds frozen under Orban Prime Minister Peter Magyar and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a deal that could free up over €16 billion in EU funds for Hungary. Now, Magyar's new government needs to deliver. Russia recalls Armenia ambassador over EU ties The recall comes a day after Putin warned Armenia against seeking EU membership and alluded to the "Ukrainian scenario." Armenia historically has strong ties with Russia but has pivoted toward the West in recent years.