Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon cuts workload to be with gravely ill wife, palace says
Mette-Marit, 52, was diagnosed in 2018 with a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis, or scarring of the lungs, that causes breathing difficulties. Read More
European Parliament lifts immunity of Italian MEP embroiled in Huawei corruption scandal
The European Parliament has voted to lift the immunity of Italian MEP Fulvio Martusciello, who is under investigation in an alleged scandal of corruption and illicit lobbying practices by tech…
Russian artist and Putin critic Semyon Skrepetsky shot dead in Poland, officials say
Skrepetsky was known for his sometimes provocative caricatures, which targeted prominent Russian political figures ranging from Putin and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. Read More
Swedish court imprisons man convicted of pressuring his wife to sell sexual services
Prosecutor Ida Annerstedt told the AFP news agency at the start of the trial in April that the woman had “a serious fear” of her husband. Read More
Qatar ‘cautiously optimistic’ on US-Iran framework deal before Friday’s signing
Qatar said the framework agreement to be signed on Friday was a first step rather than a final settlement, adding that it would take time to return to “business as…
Beyond ‘Disclosure Day’: Our picks of Steven Spielberg’s most underrated movies
Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ has a strong box office opening despite mixed reviews. Felt alienated by it or looking to revisit / discover some of the director’s filmography? The Euronews…
Kyiv seeks license to produce Patriot systems for Ukraine and Europe
With Russia deliberately targeting Ukraine’s energy system each winter, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at the G7 summit that he wants to bring the war to an end before the next cold…
UN says 2.4m refugees will need resettling in 2027 and warns of shortage of options
Afghan refugees are the largest group in need of resettlement, followed by people from South Sudan, Sudan, Syria and Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, living in vast camps in Bangladesh. Read…
London West End’s Shaftesbury Theatre to be renamed to honour Judi Dench
The name change of one of the West End’s most iconic stages celebrates one of the greatest British performers. Dame Judi Dench has been left “truly overwhelmed” by the news.…
Who is Pico Lopes, the unlikely Cape Verde World Cup hero recruited through LinkedIn?
The national team’s call came from 4,500 km away across the Ocean and not in the way most people would expect. Read More