Moldova police say they foiled Russia-backed plot to cause unrest during protest
The head of Moldova’s police, Viorel Cernauteanu, said in a news conference that an undercover agent had infiltrated groups of ‘diversionists’.
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Saturday’s limited Match Of The Day watched by 2.6 million viewers
The show was radically different as it aired for only 20 minutes and did not include presenters or even its famous theme tune.
No foreign agent registry timeline as Australia warns of ‘unprecedented’ interference
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino did not say whether he will meet calls from security experts who say Canada could have a registry in place as soon as this summer.
French Senate adopts pension bill despite continuing street protests
Conservatives hail bill as a “decisive step toward a reform that will assure the future of our retirement” system
Italy fears huge numbers of migrants might sail from Libya
An Italian lawmaker says intelligence reports indicate 680,000 migrants in Libya are awaiting an opportunity to set out in smugglers’ boats toward Italy.
French Senate adopts pension bill despite street protests
A contentious bill that would raise the retirement age in France from 62 to 64 got a push forward with the Senate’s adoption of the measure amid strikes, protests and uncollected garbage piling higher by the day
Battle for Bakhmut: Russian advance stalled in Ukrainian city, think tank says
The Washington-based Institute for the Study of War said there was no evidence that Russian forces were able to make any progress in the city.
Gun reform coming in Michigan after second school mass shooting
Killer in most recent attack was armed with two handguns and dozens of rounds of ammunition.
Thousands take part in new Greece protest over train crash safety fears
The demonstrators demanded punishment for those responsible for the head-on collision between a passenger train and a freight train that killed 57.
Why this Ukrainian city is inviting Canadian tourists: ‘Welcome to Lviv’
Ukrainian leaders say one of the best ways for Canadians to support the embattled country’s economy is to pack their bags and come see it for themselves.