Pope Leo accepts resignation of bishop accused of abuse in first known case for new pontiff
The diocese of Cádiz denied accusations against Zornoza but confirmed the investigation was being carried out
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The Kremlin says the internet is turned off to stop drone attacks. Russians are fed up
Russia’s government is tightening its internet control, with widespread outages and restrictions already defining 2025 for its citizens. These pervasive measures are impacting daily life, from public transport to critical health monitoring.
Ex-French President Sarkozy to publish memoir ‘Diary of a Prisoner’ as appeal looms
The former French president was freed from jail this month after serving just three weeks of a five-year sentence
There is only one thing Europe and Ukraine can do with Trump’s ‘peace’ ultimatum
Trump’s America is falling into autocracy and advocates for Russian victory in Ukraine – it’s time the West saw this and dealt with it. Sam Kiley, world affairs editor, explains how
EU and US to restart trade talks as sticking points on July tariff deal remain
US officials to hold high-level talks in Brussels amid unhappiness in Washington at slow action on July dealThe EU and US are set to restart trade negotiations next week after a two-month pause to try to settle unresolved sticking points in their contr…
G20 Leaders Push Back on Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan
In a joint statement, the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to Ukraine, which faces the prospect of losing American support if it rejects the latest proposal.
Putin responds to US peace proposal for Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the US plan for resolving the conflict in Ukraine is an updated version of a proposal developed following his meeting with American President Donald Trump in Alaska.
Greek secondary school teachers to be trained in using AI in classroom
Some teachers and pupils voice concerns about pilot programme after government’s agreement with OpenAI Secondary school teachers in Greece are set to go through an intensive course in using artificial intelligence tools as the country assumes a frontli…
Trump forces Zelensky into a corner with plan to end war on Russian terms
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said his country faces a pivotal choice between standing up for its sovereign rights and preserving critical support from Washington as it faces intense pressure to agree to a US peace proposal that meets man…
Ukraine risks ‘losing a key partner’ with Trump’s peace proposal: Zelensky
Ukraine is at a pivotal point in its four-year fight to defeat Russia’s invasion, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated in an address to the nation Friday, with Ukrainians potentially facing a choice between standing up for their sovereign rights or los…