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Marina Ovsyannikova, the Russian journalist known for storming a prime-time news broadcast on state television to protest against the war in Ukraine, has released an autobiographical book describing the media “propaganda factory” in Moscow.

It’s one of the oldest symbols of democracy. The 2,500-year-old Parthenon in the Greek capital Athens attracts around 7.2 million vistors annually. But for more than two centuries, the site has been missing some of its marble sculptures. They were taken by the British ambassador in the 1800s, then sold to the British Museum in London, where they are still on display. Now pressure is mounting on the museum to return the Greek sculptures to their birthplace. Our correspondents in Greece report.

Zelenskyy was in London and Paris on Wednesday to meet with his British, French and German counterparts.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Brussels on Thursday to rally EU leaders to step up support for his war-ravaged country on the third leg of his European tour, officials said. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

A speech made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been quickly misinterpreted by many, in a video circulating on Twitter where he allegedly asks for pre-emptive nuclear strikes against Russia. Zelensky was referring to economic “strikes”, not nuclear strikes. We tell you more in this edition of Truth or Fake.

International investigators said Wednesday there were “strong indications” that Russian President Vladimir Putin personally approved the supply of the missile that shot down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine in 2014.

The study was produced by the European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights (EPF).

The Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson says organised crime poses as big a threat to society as terrorism.

The International Olympic Committee pushed back against the mayor of Paris on Wednesday, insisting there were no plans for “a Russian or Belarusian delegation” at the 2024 Games while also acknowledging that some athletes from those countries could be welcomed.

All the relocations have been conducted from Italy and Cyprus towards other countries in Western Europe.

Syrian government requests European humanitarian assistance two days after devastating earthquake

The EU Commission proposed EUR145 million in new funding last week to support the country’s economy and energy security.

France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands and Poland are among those who had advocated an exit from the contentious agreement.

Energy giant BP has reported record annual profits. The news comes as the company is scaling back on its goals to reduce the amount of oil and gas it produces by 2030 as part of attempts to reduce carbon emissions. Camille Knight reports.

Both Russia and China now use formal diplomatic channels to spread disinformation, an EEAS report found.

Member states continue to be bitterly divided over the question of relocation of asylum-seekers, despite years of discussions.

Germany’s new defence minister, Boris Pistorius, made an unscheduled visit to Kyiv on Tuesday, two weeks after Berlin agreed to provide Leopard tanks to help Ukraine counter Russian forces, according to the Ukrainian government. Read our live blog to see how all the day’s events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

Historians estimate that about 114,000 people lie in mass graves scattered across Spain massacred by supporters of Franco during or after the civil war.

Tens of thousands of nurses and ambulance workers joined Britain’s largest-ever health sector strike on Monday – the latest walkout to cause disruption at the National Health Service. Public support for striking staff remains high, but negotiations with the government over pay increases have reached a stalemate.

The code compels ship to disembark without delay as soon as the first rescue operation is complete, even if other migrants remain lost at sea.

As revellers flock to Venice to celebrate its iconic carnival, local authorities have a much more worrying concern. The Serenissima is one of the world’s most beautiful cities, but also one of the most fragile. The Italian city on the lagoon is increasingly threatened by rising sea levels, which are exacerbated by climate change, and is frequently hit by flooding. If nothing changes, Venice could disappear underwater by the end of the century. Our correspondents report on the protective measures the city has put in place.

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked wide swaths of Turkey and Syria early Monday, toppling hundreds of buildings and killing more than 1,900 people. World leaders, from the EU to Israel to Russia, are sending aid and rescue support to the region. FRANCE 24’s correspondent in Brussels, Dave Keating, tells us more about the EU’s aid missions, already dispatched.

The EU and G7 countries have also expanded the existing price cap on Russian crude oil to include all refined products.

It would be Zelenskyy’s second trip abroad since Russia started its invasion on 24 February.

Russian forces are keeping Ukrainian troops tied down with fighting in the eastern Donbas region as Moscow assembles additional combat power there for an expected offensive in the coming weeks, Ukrainian officials said Monday. Follow FRANCE 24’s liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).