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Diplomatic crisis deepens as Spain pulls out Argentinan envoy; Milei calls Madrid’s move…
"It is absurd, typical of an arrogant socialist," said Milei, who angered Spain after he called its PM Pedro Sanchez's wife "corrupt" during a far-right conference at the weekend in Madrid.
London court rules WikiLeaks founder Assange can appeal against an extradition order to the US
Scores of supporters gathered outside the neo-Gothic Royal Courts of Justice chanting “Free Julian Assange” and “Press freedom, Assange freedom.”
Ukraine and Russia exchange drone attacks while latter continues its push in east
Nine long-range ballistic missiles and a drone were destroyed over the Russia-occupied Crimean, following massive Ukrainian drone attack that cut off power in Sevastopol.
What happened in the UK’s infected blood scandal? Inquiry report will be revealed on Monday
Had it not been for the tireless campaigners, many of whom saw loved ones die decades too soon, the scale of the scandal may have remained hidden forever.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange facing pivotal moment in long fight to stay out of US court
Assange, 52, an Australian computer expert, has been indicted in the U.S. on 18 charges over Wikileaks’ publication of hundreds of thousands of classified documents in 2010.
Tunisians stage anti-migrant protest as the number of stranded in transit to Europe grows
A final stop for many who dream of a better life in Europe, Jebeniana and El Amra reflect the compounding problems facing Tunisia, a key transit point for migrants
Zelensky rejects Olympic truce call, saying it could help Russia
"Who can guarantee that Russia will not use this time to bring its forces to our territory?" Zelensky said, adding: "First of all, we don't trust Putin".
Spain poised to announce Palestininian state recognition date
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told Spanish public radio last week that Spain, Ireland and Slovenia planned to symbolically recognise a Palestinian state on May 21
French police fatally shoot a man suspected of planning to set fire to a synagogue
Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin posted on the social media site X claiming that the armed individual was "neutralized."
Spain poised to announce Palestininian state recognition date
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told Spanish public radio last week that Spain, Ireland and Slovenia planned to symbolically recognise a Palestinian state on May 21
The number of child migrants arriving in an Italian city has more than doubled, a report says
About 3,000 unaccompanied children arrived in Trieste, which is close to Italy’s borders with Croatia and Slovenia, in 2023, according to the International Rescue Committee’s annual report.
How Cannes works, from the standing ovations to the juries to the Palm Dog
Cannes is rigorously hierarchical, with a system of color-coded badges regulating access.
French prison van attack takes drug battle to ‘worrying’ new level
The incident came on the same day as the French Senate published a damning report warning that government measures had been unable to prevent the flourishing of the narcotics industry in France.
England set to ban gender identity teaching in schools
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said the measures were aimed at making sure children were "not exposed to too much too soon, taking away the innocence of childhood.
Slovakia’s prime minister is expected to survive assassination attempt, deputy says
Doctors fought for Fico's life several hours after the pro-Russian leader, 59, was hit in the abdomen, Defense Minister Robert Kalina told reporters at the hospital where Fico was being treated.
Slovak authorities charge ‘lone wolf’ with assassination attempt on prime minister
Slovak Interior Minister Matus Sutaj Estok said the accused was charged with attempted murder.
Slovak PM’s ‘life in danger’ still in operating theatre: Defence Minister
The attack comes as political campaigning heats up three weeks ahead of Europe-wide elections to choose lawmakers for the European Parliament.
Massive manhunt in France for prison-break gang that gunned down officers
Hundreds of officers were mobilized in the search for the escaped convict, Mohamed Amra, and the assailants who laid in wait for the prison van transporting him, ramming a car into it before opening fire on Tuesday.
Ukraine says withdrew troops in parts of Kharkiv region
Moscow launched a surprise major ground assault on the Kharkiv region last week as it seeks to advance across the battlefield with Kyiv struggling for arms and manpower.
Indian-origin woman stabbed to death at London bus stop
The victim has been identified as Anita Mukhey. She was stabbed while defending her handbag from a mugger.