Radiohead star Jonny Greenwood speaks out on cancelled shows with Israeli musician Dudu Tassa
June concerts featuring Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood and Israel-born Dudu Tassa have been cancelled after “credible threats”. Greenwood has stated: “Intimidating venues into pulling our shows won’t help achieve the peace…
Russian journalist escapes to Paris, condemns media crackdown under Putin
Reporters Without Borders helped Ekaterina Barabash faced a 10-year prison sentence over social media posts. Read More
German far-right MEP stripped of immunity over Russian bribe charge
Alternative for Germany lawmaker Petr Bystron had his immunity revoked by the European Parliament’s plenary. He described the act as “a targeted political manoeuvre”. Read More
US sanctions Myanmar’s ethnic Karen National Army for ‘facilitating cyber scams’
The KNA controls Shwe Kokko and some areas in Myawaddy, on the border with Thailand in the state of Kayin, also known as Karen state. Read more at Read More
Romania’s president appoints caretaker PM following presidential race loss fallout
The interim post can be held for a maximum of 45 days, during which time the interim prime minister will have only limited executive powers. Read More
Hungary seeks to strip leading opposition MEP Péter Magyar’s immunity again
Péter Magyar told Euronews that, with the proceedings, Viktor Orbán is trying to block him from running in next year’s election. Read More
Why the next pope’s name could indicate what’s ahead for the Catholic Church
The late pontiff was the first ever to style himself Pope Francis, a name chosen in honour of the 13th-century saint St Francis of Assisi. Read more at Read More
Where to see the white smoke: What to know about visiting Rome for the conclave
Tens of thousands of travellers have descended on the city for the funeral of Pope Francis and the election of a new pontiff. Read More
DoorDash agrees to acquire UK rival Deliveroo for €3.55 billion
DoorDash, the US food delivery app, has agreed to acquire British rival Deliveroo for £2.9 billion (€3.55 billion) in cash, expanding its business in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.…
Trump administration says it will pay immigrants in the US illegally $1,000 to leave the country
The Department of Homeland Security claims payments will be issued after individuals leave the US, but immigrants’ rights lawyers and advocates are sceptical. Read more at Read More