Swedish court imprisons man convicted of pressuring his wife to sell sexual services
Prosecutor Ida Annerstedt told the AFP news agency at the start of the trial in April that the woman had “a serious fear” of her husband. Read More
Qatar ‘cautiously optimistic’ on US-Iran framework deal before Friday’s signing
Qatar said the framework agreement to be signed on Friday was a first step rather than a final settlement, adding that it would take time to return to “business as…
Beyond ‘Disclosure Day’: Our picks of Steven Spielberg’s most underrated movies
Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ has a strong box office opening despite mixed reviews. Felt alienated by it or looking to revisit / discover some of the director’s filmography? The Euronews…
Kyiv seeks license to produce Patriot systems for Ukraine and Europe
With Russia deliberately targeting Ukraine’s energy system each winter, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at the G7 summit that he wants to bring the war to an end before the next cold…
UN says 2.4m refugees will need resettling in 2027 and warns of shortage of options
Afghan refugees are the largest group in need of resettlement, followed by people from South Sudan, Sudan, Syria and Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, living in vast camps in Bangladesh. Read…
London West End’s Shaftesbury Theatre to be renamed to honour Judi Dench
The name change of one of the West End’s most iconic stages celebrates one of the greatest British performers. Dame Judi Dench has been left “truly overwhelmed” by the news.…
Who is Pico Lopes, the unlikely Cape Verde World Cup hero recruited through LinkedIn?
The national team’s call came from 4,500 km away across the Ocean and not in the way most people would expect. Read More
Sinkevičius to lead reshuffled Lithuanian government following coalition turmoil
The three-party coalition must still sign an agreement formalising the new alliance, expected to take place on 18 June, which will then be approved by the country’s president. Read More
MEPs approve EU-US trade deal despite Trump’s new trade war threats
The agreement removes EU tariffs on US goods while accepting a 15 percent levy in the other direction. Read More
Russian Tu-22M3 bomber crashes during training flight
Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber has crashed in the Irkutsk region during a training flight, amid reports of engine failure. The Defence Ministry said it was not carrying weapons and the…