Zelenskyy then skipped the Ukraine Recovery Conference in late June, sending Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko to lead the country’s delegation instead. Tusk’s comments mark a sharper tone from the prime minister, who has repeatedly urged both sides not to let historical disputes undermine cooperation against Russia. Earlier on Friday, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski met […]
Continue ReadingWhile the Lyhanna case in France has exposed the shortcomings of a fragmented system for dealing with sexual violence against minors, Belgium stands as a model with its Centres for the Care of Sexual Violence (CPVS). The centres are based on a simple principle: a victim only has to walk through one door to find a […]
Continue ReadingTrain enthusiasts will celebrate the 100th anniversary of a historic Swiss railway this weekend as vintage steam locomotives ferry tourists through the stunning Alpine scenery as part of the celebration. The Furka Pass, at an altitude of 7,976 feet, is among Switzerland’s highest Alpine passes and famous for its hairpin curves that featured in the […]
Continue ReadingPublished on 03/07/2026 – 16:07 GMT+2 EU member states agreed on Friday to sanction six Russian nationals linked to the chemical substance suspected of killing Russian dissident Alexei Navalny during his detention in a penal colony. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Those targeted are scientists and researchers involved in Russia’s military chemical weapons program, most notably in the […]
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Continue ReadingThe United States has withdrawn most of the troops it deployed in Nigeria earlier this year in an effort to help fight Islamist militant groups. In December, US and Nigerian forces launched a joint operation in the Lake Chad Basin area, which involved strikes against militants on Christmas Day, followed by the deployment of about […]
Continue ReadingBjörn Höcke is party and parliamentary group leader of the AfD in Thuringia.Image: keystone The AfD is holding its party conference in Erfurt this weekend. A home game for Björn Höcke, who leads the party in Thuringia. However, his plans are not well received by everyone. July 3, 2026, 3:59 p.mJuly 3, 2026, 3:59 p.m […]
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Continue ReadingJuly 3, 2026, 3:58 p.mJuly 3, 2026, 3:58 p.m A Turkish stand-up comedian has been ordered remanded in custody by an Istanbul court for “insulting the president”. The public prosecutor’s office has referred Deniz Göktas to a magistrate, the state news agency Anadolu reported. He was also accused of “inciting the population to hatred and […]
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