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Fact check: Is Kevin Spacey really being honoured at Cannes?
Kevin Spacey is about to touch down on the Croisette to receive a lifetime achievement award on Tuesday. But before you cry out that Cannes Film Festival has lost its…
Fake news claiming Burkina Faso detained French spy spreads virally online
Anti-Western disinformation is rampant in Burkina Faso and the wider Sahel, with analysts and governments claiming pro-Russian campaigns are undermining stability. Read More
Tenerife protesters demand action on mass tourism impact
Hundreds gathered in Tenerife on Sunday to protest against the effects of mass tourism, calling for more sustainable practices in Spain’s Canary Islands. Read more at Read More
Car bomb kills four in Pakistan
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack in Balochistan province. However, suspicion is likely to fall on separatist groups like the Balochistan Liberation Army, which has carried out a…
One dead and scores rescued after migrant boat sinks off coast of France
More than 60 people were rescued after the “overloaded” vessel collapsed, authorities said on Monday. Read more at Read More
Culture Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
The ‘New Nordic’ movement is explored in Oslo, green thumbs gather for RHS’ Chelsea Flower Show, and ‘Mission: Impossible’ returns for a Final Reckoning! Here are this week’s cultural highlights.…
Polish presidential election: Trzaskowski and Nawrocki advance to second round
Two main candidates have progressed to the second round of the Polish presidential election, with Trzaskowski at 31.2% and Nawrocki at 29.7% of the vote. Read More
Flights cancelled and delayed at Paris-Orly airport after traffic control systems break down
Airlines have been asked to reduce flights by 15 per cent on Monday but despite these preventative measures, delays are still likely. Read More
Moments the Mexican navy ship struck the Brooklyn Bridge
A Mexican navy sailing ship on a global goodwill tour struck New York’s Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday evening, breaking all three of its masts and killing two sailors. Read more…