Destruction across Kharkiv region after wave of Russian attacks, Ukraine says
At least 11 people were injured in Russian strikes on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv and the nearby region overnight. Kyiv says it repelled a total of 173 assaults across…
French court to rule on suspects in Pierre Noizat crypto kidnapping attempts
Twenty-five suspects in two kidnapping attempts linked to the cryptocurrency world, including the family of Paymium CEO Pierre Noizat, face a Paris court on Friday. Read More
Italy and Kazakhstan sign €4bn set of deals during Meloni visit
The Italian prime minister travelled to Astana after first visiting Uzbekistan. Read More
Russell Brand pleads not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault in London court
The British comedian and actor denied two counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. Read More
New France-Singapore deal is a ‘tangible roadmap’ for defence and tech partnership, Macron says
Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Singapore has led to a new partnership focusing on AI, tech and defence, with both nations promoting multilateralism and cooperation. Read More
France to implement smoking ban in public spaces with children from 1 July
A breach of the ban — which is part of France’s wider National Tobacco Control Programme, announced in November 2023 — could be punishable with a €135 fine. Read More
Homes and crops damaged as floods spread across Romania
Strong winds and torrential rain over the two days have triggered severe flooding across Romania, displacing hundreds and damaging homes, crops and infrastructure. Read more at Read More
New US ceasefire proposal for Gaza falls short of key demands, Hamas says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Israel “backed and supported” the new proposal. Read more at Read More
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Culture catch-up: Jafar Panahi’s Palme d’Or win and the politics of Iranian cinema
In this week’s cultural review, we focus on Iranian director Jafar Panahi, whose latest film ‘It Was Just an Accident’ won the Palme d’Or at Cannes, despite being previously imprisoned…