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Ukraine has announced the destruction of a key railway bridge over the North Crimean Canal, delivering a significant blow to Russia’s control in the occupied Crimean peninsula. This strike marks the first major demolition in a series of operations by Kyiv’s forces.
Poland’s president has rescinded the country’s highest state honour from Ukraine’s president, prompting current and former Ukrainian officials to renounce their own awards. This development reflects escalating tensions between the two nations amid ongoing geopolitical challenges.
A Spanish court has ordered Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to stand trial for corruption, embezzlement, and similar charges. She is banned from leaving Spain and must surrender her passport, appearing before the court bi-monthly until the case concludes.
Mr Sunak warned the ECHR: “I’ve been very clear, I won’t let a foreign court stop us from getting flights up and running and establishing that deterrent.”
The UK’s top general has warned ordinary citizens could be drafted if a war breaks out.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday his government will propose legislation to liberalise a near-total abortion ban and ease restrictions on the morning-after pill, which would dramatically reverse the previous administration’s policies.
A group of French farmers protested near the headquarters of the European Parliament in Brussels on Wednesday.
The 88-year-old has been seen by several people drinking coffee at different spots in Krems an der Donau, Austria, according to local media reports.
Turkey’s parliament is widely expected to approve Sweden’s NATO membership bid on Tuesday, clearing the biggest remaining hurdle to expanding the Western military alliance after 20 months of delays.
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