Over 150 authors urge UK to change Palestine Action ban after Rooney sales end
More than 150 writers including Annie Ernaux and Arundhati Roy urged Britain to amend its Palestine Action ban after Sally Rooney's books were pulled from sale.
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Macron accuses foreign leaders of exploiting France's riots
Macron took an apparent swipe at Trump and Netanyahu for using France's riots in their campaigns, as Paris braced for more protests and bond yields passed 5%.
Putin suggests Trump meeting in China as Witkoff visits Russia
Putin proposed meeting Trump in China at talks with envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg, and Russia freed US teacher Stephen Hubbard as a goodwill gesture.
Witkoff heads to Russia after Oslo talks with Zelensky
US envoy Steve Witkoff will brief Russian leaders after Oslo talks with Zelensky on security guarantees, as Trump said Ukraine 'has to want to settle this war'.
UK universities worked together to curb Palestine protests, Amnesty says
An Amnesty report says UK universities shared tactics, hired intelligence firms and worked with government to suppress pro-Palestine student protests.
France extends curfews after its worst riots in years
France will impose new curfews where needed after its worst riots in years, as Iran war fuel prices feed protests and far-right gains across Europe.
Zelensky heads to Norway for peace talks with Witkoff
Zelensky is due in Oslo for talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff and Nordic leaders, after Russia's widest air attack in months cut power to over 500,000 homes.
France reels after riots as Macron vows to punish looters
About 2,400 people were arrested after cost-of-living protests turned violent in France. The prime minister holds a crisis cabinet as Macron faces criticism.
Trump suspends Russia sanctions for 60 days as Zelensky row deepens
Trump says suspending sanctions on Russia keeps Moscow at the table, while Zelensky says US intelligence sharing resumed but warns of a 'historic mistake'.
Seven sailors missing after drones hit two tankers off Romania
Drones struck two chemical tankers near Romania's Black Sea coast, leaving seven sailors missing. A NATO source said the drones were of Russian origin.
Musk says it is 'time for Zelensky to go'; Ukraine hits Russian refinery
Elon Musk called for Zelensky to step down amid a row over Starlink, as Ukraine struck a Russian refinery and Putin vowed a response to the attacks.
Ukraine accuses US of helping Russia over Starlink curbs and missile warnings
Ukraine accused Washington of helping Russia by withholding missile warnings and slowing Starlink terminals, as strikes left 600,000 people without power.
Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery in Rome
Pope Leo XIV has lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said, after surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung in a 90-minute operation in Rome.