Kissing a woman’s hand can be sexual assault, Spanish court finds
The Supreme Court found that a man had done more than harass a woman by kissing her hand as there had been “a clear sexual component” to his behaviour.
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Leaked call shows Szijjártó discussing EU sanctions removal with Russia’s Lavrov
Published on 31/03/2026 – 12:51 GMT+2•Updated 12:53 A group of investigative journalists on Tuesday released a recording of a phone call between Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, in which Szijjártó offered to assist in removing a Russian oligarch’s sister from EU sanctions at Lavrov’s request. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING In the […]
Continue ReadingRussia targets VPNs used by millions in Putin’s latest internet crackdown
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Russia is set to intensify its crackdown on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), tools widely used by millions of its citizens to bypass state internet controls and censorship, according to […]
Continue ReadingEurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition
“As we mark the 70th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest, it feels especially meaningful to open this next chapter with Asia, a region rich in culture, creativity and talent,” Martin Green, director of the Eurovision Song Contest at the EBU, said in a statement.
Continue ReadingWomen and men are equally bad at orientation
The cliché goes that women can’t read maps and get lost all the time. Researchers from Italy have investigated whether this is really true – and have come to a surprising result. Mar 31, 2026, 3:47 amMar 31, 2026, 3:47 am follow me Once again, evolution is said to be to blame for the female […]
Continue ReadingThieves steal works by Cézanne, Renoir, Matisse in less than 3 minutes
Four masked men are believed to have forced their way through an entry gate, grabbed the paintings and escaped by climbing a fence, Italy’s Carabinieri said.
Continue ReadingDua Lipa to curate 2026 London Literature Festival at Southbank Centre
Dua Lipa will curate the 2026 London Literature Festival at Southbank Centre, organisers have announced. The chart-topping pop star, 30, follows the likes of musician Self-Esteem in arranging the festival’s line-up, which has seen headliners in previous years including Tom Hanks, Margaret Atwood and Malala Yousafzai. Lipa is an advocate for literacy and reading who […]
Continue ReadingColombia reports largest cocaine discovery in years
Investigators found more than 4,000 packages. (symbol image)Image: keystone March 30, 2026, 10:43 p.mMarch 30, 2026, 10:43 p.m Colombian authorities have seized one of the largest cocaine shipments in recent years. “In one of the most powerful operations in recent years, we seized four tons of cocaine,” said the head of the anti-drug police, William […]
Continue ReadingGermany's Merz says 80 percent of Syrian immigrants should return home
Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that he and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa agreed the vast majority of Syrian immigrants living in Germany should return to their homeland over the next three years. Al-Sharaa met Merz in Berlin – making his first presidential visit to Germany, which is home to the largest Syrian diaspora in […]
Continue ReadingUkraine signs 10-year defense deal with arms producer Bulgaria, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine signed a 10-year defense agreement with Bulgaria, a major arms manufacturer, covering production of drones and other weapons, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Monday. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The Ukrainian leader said he was “very pleased” with the deal, signed during a visit to Kyiv by Bulgaria’s interim Prime Minister, Andrey Gyurov. The agreement covers “joint […]
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