Police clash with climate activists as they clear German coal mine protest
‘It’s a big challenge for the police and we need a lot of special forces here to deal with the situation,’ says a police spokesperson
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Putin’s latest battle: Why Russia is fighting so hard to claim Ukrainian town of Soledar
The eastern mining outpost is of symbolic and strategic significance, but claims of control of the town are disputed by Ukraine
Andrew Tate: A timeline of his rise and fall
Right-wing social media influencer has found huge audience for male empowerment message online but is frequently accused of misogyny
German police move to clear coal mine protesters in flashpoint village
German police pressed ahead on Wednesday with clearing a camp of anti-coal activists in an abandoned town which has become emblematic of the country’s struggle to transition away from fossil fuels amid an energy crisis.
Russian conscript sentenced to years in prison after rebelling against superiors
It is the first known ruling against a soldier who criticised Kremlin’s unpopular mobilisationRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesA Russian conscript was sentenced on Wednesday to five-and-a-half years in prison after getting into an altercation wi…
15 sentenced for illegal slaughter of horses unfit for human consumption
Prison sentences of up to two years have been handed down to 15 French, Belgian and Dutch horsemeat industry professionals for introducing meat unfit for human consumption into the food chain.
France plan to raise retirement age sparks strike threat
‘I’m well aware that changing our pension system raises questions and fears among the French,’ the prime minister says
French football boss suspended amid row over Zidane comments
Noël Le Graët, the president of France’s FFF football federation, has been suspended from his duties amid a row over derogatory comments he made about the 1998 World Cup hero Zinedine Zidane, BFM television said on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources.
Ukraine war pushes civilian casualties from explosive weapons to four-year high
Reported casualties in Ukraine were eight times more than Afghanistan – and real figure likely to be much higherRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesCivilian casualties from the use of explosive weapons soared by 83% last year because of the war in …
Azerbaijan urges Armenia to sign peace treaty
The President of Azerbaijan Republic ,Ilkham Aliye, has called on his arch foe Armenia to sign a peace treaty with Baku.