Russia launches drone attack on Ukraine after Germany issues ceasefire ultimatum
Ten drones launched by Russia overnight were shot down by air defence units, Ukraine’s air force reported. Read More
Man arrested over fire at UK prime minister’s house
Police are investigating whether the 21-year-old may be connected to three fires in London in recent days. Read More
Cannes Film Festival makes it official: No nudity on the red carpet or any other area of festival
It’s a ‘non merci’ from Cannes to any flesh on the red carpet (or any other area of the festival). The new policy has sparked attention, as sheer and “nude…
Tales of the city: Netflix’s ‘Istanbul Encyclopaedia’ examines Turkey’s clash of cultures
Now streaming on Netflix, Turkish director Selman Nacar’s ‘Istanbul Encyclopedia’ series has won high praise since its release and it’s also revived interest in the unfinished work of a peculiar…
Paris court to rule in Gérard Depardieu’s sexual assault case today
The case is widely seen as a key post- #MeToo test of how French society and its film industry address allegations of sexual misconduct. If convicted by the panel of…
338 days without a government: Can Brussels break the deadlock? | Radio Schuman
Brussels has been without a regional government for almost one year. How is this impacting locals, and expats? Will there be another election to break the deadlock? Read More
Music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces at least 15 years in prison if convicted as trial begins
Prosecutors called two witnesses to the stand to testify in the first day of the trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs in New York. The hip hop star is facing a…
Investors cautious as Trump says China removing non-tariff trade barriers
Trump stated that China had agreed to remove non-tariff trade barriers, likely referring to the country’s rare earth export controls imposed on the US in April. The market rally appears…
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Too few women in conflict resolution can lead to blind-spots: NATO official
Women represented only 16% of negotiators in active peace processes led or co-led by the United Nations in 2022. Read More