Spain’s Sanchez drama: After toying with resignation, PM draws criticism
Pedro Sanchez decries the increasing polarisation of politics in his highly anticipated announcement, which some say was a tactical play.
Georgians ‘March for Europe’ in protest against controversial bill
A huge crowd marched through Tbilisi to call for a bill criticised as authoritarian and Russian-inspired to be binned.
German police break up Gaza solidarity camp in front of Bundestag
German police were accused of using excessive force as they broke up a pro-Palestinian protest camp outside the Bundestag parliament building in Berlin, where several demonstrators were reportedly arrested.
Germany and Britain arrest suspected Chinese spies
Three German suspects allegedly transferred military tech amid rising concern in Europe over Chinese espionage.
War, fear of war spur global military spending to new record: SIPRI report
New high of $2.4 trillion is the ninth straight annual increase, suggesting the trend will continue, research institute says.
US lawmakers rebuked for waving Ukraine flags as aid bill is passed
This is the moment the US House of Representatives approved a military aid package worth $95 billion to support Ukraine, along with Israel and Taiwan. Lawmakers were told to stop waving Ukrainian flags on the floor of the US Congress. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his thanks.
Spain leads European push to recognise Palestine, risking Israel’s wrath
Spain, Ireland, Malta and Slovenia are expected to make the move, which will hold historic symbolism but have a limited effect, say analysts.
Is China growing tired of Russia’s war in Ukraine?
There are signs that Beijing may be getting cold feet about its deepening entanglement.
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