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…
Thousands gather at newly opened Gaza aid centre in Rafah
Chaos erupted at an aid centre in southern Gaza on Tuesday as desperate Palestinians surged through fences seeking food and supplies. Read More
Andrew and Tristan Tate to face rape and trafficking charges in the UK, lawyer says
Romanian courts have issued an order to extradite the Tate brothers to the UK once their ongoing proceedings have concluded, according to British prosecutors. Read more at Read More
Brazil’s life-like doll trend sparks viral craze and debate
Hyperrealistic reborn dolls are gaining attention in Brazil, where emotional videos of people caring for them like real babies have gone viral online. Read more at Read More