EU announces $8bn package for Egypt as part of deal to check migration
The agreement, which lifts the EU’s relationship with Egypt to a ‘strategic partnership’, has drawn criticism from rights groups.
‘Noon against Putin’ protests as Russian leader set to extend rule in polls
Thousands of Putin’s opponents stage a symbolic noon protest at polling stations on the last day of the election.
Kim Jong Un takes ride in luxury Russian limo given to him by Putin
State media says car ride is ‘clear proof’ of the close and deepening relationship between the two countries.
Centre-right party ahead in Portugal election, exit polls show
Three exit polls show the right-leaning parties combined, including far-right Chega, could secure an outright majority.
Efforts to establish maritime aid delivery routes for Gaza
‘I think we’re skirting around the real problem, which is land access.’ The EU and US are sending ships to Gaza to establish maritime aid routes to bypass Israeli restrictions, which have left Palestinians starving to death.
India signs $100bn free trade deal with European EFTA bloc
India to lift import tariffs for several industrial products from four-nation group in return for 15-year investment.
Sweden resumes aid to UNRWA as Israel steps up Gaza attacks
First payment of $20m to be disbursed after Sweden gets assurances of the UNRWA’s checks on spending and personnel.
What went wrong with the British media coverage of the Gaza war?
The CfMM has published a new report detailing the shortcomings of the British media’s output on Israel’s war on Gaza. Journalists should take note.
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