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Europe
The trial of Rachida Dati commenced at the Paris criminal court, where the former justice minister faces charges including passive corruption linked to €900,000 received from Renault-Nissan’s Dutch subsidiary between 2009 and 2013. Carlos Ghosn, the company’s former head, is being tried in absentia.
Thousands of French police officers protested in Paris on Tuesday, led by the Alliance Police Nationale union. Concerns over working conditions, staff shortages, and stagnant allowances are driving demands for increased funding of up to €500 million annually to address these issues. Authorities have shown signs of responsiveness following the demonstrations.
Russian attacks across Ukraine have killed at least five people and injured over 12 in the last 24 hours. Strikes targeted Kyiv, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, and Sloviansk, while Ukraine’s military reported successful counteroffensive operations near Lyman, clearing an area of approximately 75 square kilometres.
The charity founded by billionaire financier George Soros is shifting its focus away from Europe to other parts of the world.
In a crime that has gripped Thailand’s media, what is true and what is a lie?
New long-distance train connections are providing an alternative to air travel between European countries, and demand for this environmentally friendly mode of transport is soaring. But there is still plenty of room for improvement on the tracks.
Aficionados of the hugely popular South Korean musical genre are asking luxury fashion brands to commit to bigger and better climate action – but will their calls fall on deaf ears?
Spain is determined to reach the Women’s World Cup final for the first time, as it faces off against Sweden in the semi-finals on Tuesday.
How does an introvert make new friends? Ulrika Lilja says she’s found the answer.
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