Spanish and French farmers form border blockade before EU election
by Spanish and French farmers blocked roads along their border ahead of European Parliament elections to protest against what they say is unfair competition from outside …
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18 people arrested in Poland after allegedly planning ‘hostile activities’ on behalf of Russia
Poland’s interior minister said that 18 people have been arrested on allegations of pursuing hostile activities or planning sabotage on behalf of Russia and Belarus.Poland’s …
Chinese spacecraft lands on far side of moon to collect samples as space rivalry with US grows
China has landed a spacecraft on the moon’s far side to collect samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the …
Netanyahu and Trump face similar ‘politicized prosecutions,’ legal expert says
From Trump to Netanyahu to the late Silvio Berlusconi and Pakistan’s Imran Khan leaders argue they have been targeted by a politicized judiciaryFrom Trump to …
Austria’s first woman chancellor, Brigitte Bierlein, dies at 74
Brigitte Bierlein, Austria’s former Constitutional Court head and first woman chancellor, has died at 74 after a brief illness, according to Chancellor Karl Nehammer.Brigitte Bierlein, …
Congo hasn’t allowed US access to Americans arrested in coup attempt, embassy says
The U.S. Embassy in Congo said Congolese authorities have not shared details or provided access to the Americans arrested under accusations of having a role …
What to know about the upcoming Swiss summit on Ukraine’s peace plan
Switzerland will host a summit on June 15-16 that aims to build broad international support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s peace proposals.Switzerland will host a …
Maldives bans Israelis from entering country during war in Gaza
The Maldives, an Indian Ocean island nation, is banning Israelis from entering the country and has announced a solidarity campaign with Palestinians.The Maldives, an Indian …
Police hunt for suspects after war shrine is defaced with graffiti in Tokyo
In Tokyo, Japan, police are searching for suspects who spray-painted the word “toilet” on a stone pillar at Yasukuni Shrine, a site honoring Japan’s war …
Communities abroad commemorate Tiananmen Square victims after Hong Kong crackdown quashes ceremonies
Hong Kong’s decades-old annual vigil to commemorate those who died in the 1989 the Tiananmen Square crackdown has vanished after enactment of a China-imposed security …