Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing ‘witch hunt’ trial against country’s former president
Brazil’s prosecutor-general has filed charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro for attempting a coup to stay in office after his 2022 election defeat. Read more at Read More
Former Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti charged with tax evasion, handed one-year prison sentence
The now Brazil national team head coach was found guilty of evading taxes on his image rights in 2014. Although he will probably not serve the prison term, he’ll have…
Do young Europeans believe in democracy?
Despite the fact that the majority of young Europeans said they backed democracy, 21% said that under certain circumstances, they would favour an authoritarian government over a democratic one. Read…
Seoul court approves new arrest of former President Yoon over martial law decree
Yoon described his martial law imposition as a necessary step to quash his “anti-state” liberal opponents, accusing them of using their majority to obstruct his agenda. Read more at Read…
Rubik’s cube design can’t be trademarked, says EU court
The decision of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) marks the latest development in a long-running legal puzzle over the intellectual property status of the Rubik’s Cube. Read More
Too much love to own: EU Court blocks ‘I love’ trademark request
A trademark request for “I ♥” logo for clothing has been rejected by the EU top court for lacking the necessary distinctiveness. Read More
Al-Sabab militants claim responsibility for explosion at military school in Somalia
Al-Shabab frequently targets military installations as part of its insurgency aiming to topple the Somali government and impose its strict version of Islamic law. Read more at Read More
Allies need to ramp up arms production, NATO’s chief Mark Rutte says in Berlin
The alliance’s secretary general underlined that NATO allies need to increase military and defence production after meeting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin. Read more at Read More
How to avoid contributing to overtourism in Mexico City as residents protest against gentrification
Here’s our pick of the best neighbourhoods to stay and alternative museums, to help travellers tread lightly. Read More
At least two killed as series of earthquakes jolt Guatemala over course of hours
The tremors resulted in the evacuation of buildings and landslides, officials said, adding they were felt as far away as El Salvador. Read more at Read More