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Jun 12, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
Strasbourg Palestine support event with rapper Médine changes venue
A "meeting-concert" in support of Palestine, featuring rapper Médine, is scheduled for June 18 in Strasbourg. Organizers accuse the socialist city hall of attempting to impede the gathering, leading to a venue change.
Jun 12, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC
ICC judges ease arrest warrant conditions for heads of state attending UN peace talks
Three ICC judges have reportedly eased conditions for executing arrest warrants against heads of state, potentially allowing those charged to attend UN-orchestrated peace conferences in member states without arrest.
Jun 12, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC
Sinologist Sebastian Veg notes shrinking space for personal criticism of China's leaders
Sinologist Sebastian Veg highlights a significant shift in China's intellectual and social landscape, noting the disappearance of space for personal criticism against high-ranking officials.
Jun 12, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC
European Pact on Migration and Asylum takes effect in France
The European Pact on Migration and Asylum officially entered into force in France on June 12, but its application faces a period of "legal insecurity" due to pending national law adaptations.
Jun 12, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC
EU considers easing methane rules for imported fossil fuels
The EU is reportedly considering relaxing its methane emission rules for imported fossil fuels due to energy security concerns, potentially impacting over 90% of its gas and oil supply.
Jun 12, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC
Exiled Russian opposition figure Ilya Yashin launches new party in Berlin
Exiled Russian opposition figure Ilya Yashin has launched a new political party in Berlin, aiming to unite anti-Kremlin forces abroad and oppose the war in Ukraine. The founding congress is set for June 12-13.
Jun 12, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
Former South Korean president sentenced to additional 30 years for drone operation
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has received an additional 30-year prison sentence for ordering a drone operation into North Korea, allegedly to provoke Pyongyang and justify martial law.
Jun 12, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC
UK Labour party's electoral strategy questioned after local election results
A political science expert suggests the UK Labour Party's recent "disastrous results" in local elections highlight a lack of effective electoral strategy, potentially leading to a sustained period of decline.
Jun 12, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC
Belarusian family sentenced for treason and arms trafficking
A Belarusian court has sentenced Dmitry and Tatyana Korsakov, along with their daughter Pelageya, to prison terms ranging from 11 to 14 years for state treason and illegal arms trafficking.
Jun 12, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC
China confirms detention of US citizen Min Zin on espionage charges
China has confirmed the detention of American citizen Min Zin, an analyst at ISP-M, on suspicion of espionage. Chinese authorities stated he is under "criminal coercive measures." The US has not yet commented.
Jun 12, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC
Bolivia's social conflict continues, government considers force
Bolivia's 43-day social conflict persists as dialogue between President Rodrigo Paz's government and various social movements remains stalled. Protesters have set up nearly 100 roadblocks, demanding the president's resignation.
Jun 12, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC
France links Palestinian state support to democratic reforms
France has reiterated its position that support for a Palestinian state is contingent upon the renewal of Palestinian democracy, one year after PA President Mahmoud Abbas promised elections to President Macron.
Jun 12, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
EU-Western Balkans summit held in Montenegro amidst regional tensions
The EU-Western Balkans summit in Tivat, Montenegro, addressed regional stability and integration paths. Montenegro reportedly received an accession date, while other nations were offered a new plan amidst regional tensions.
Jun 12, 2026, 05:30 AM UTC
Israeli demolitions rise in East Jerusalem amid diverted global attention
Israeli authorities have reportedly escalated property demolitions in East Jerusalem's al-Bustan area of Silwan since late 2023, with 59 properties destroyed. Palestinian residents express considerable anger, linking the rise to diverted global attention from conflicts in Gaza, I
Jun 12, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to thirty years for drone deployment
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to thirty years in prison for allegedly sending military drones to North Korea in 2024, an act prosecutors claim was intended to provoke Pyongyang.
Jun 12, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
Turkish opposition MP highlights alleged cronyism at national airline
A Turkish opposition lawmaker has brought allegations of cronyism at Turkish Airlines to the forefront, sparking a national debate on governance and state-affiliated enterprises.
Jun 11, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
Gordie Howe International Bridge opening postponed indefinitely
The inauguration of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Canada and the United States, has been postponed indefinitely, despite earlier expectations for its opening this week.
Jun 11, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
Slovenia lifts temporary border checks with Croatia and Hungary
Slovenia is ending temporary border controls with Croatia and Hungary, which were introduced in October 2023 due to security concerns in the Middle East and Italy's similar measures, as reported by STA.
Jun 11, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC
UK defence minister John Healey resigns over investment plan disagreement
UK Defence Minister John Healey resigned on June 11, citing a disagreement with Prime Minister Keir Starmer over a long-term defence investment plan, highlighting internal government tensions.
Jun 11, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC
French Court of Auditors finds 'ambivalent' effects in asylum seeker distribution
France's Court of Auditors published a report on June 11 detailing the "ambivalent" outcomes of the national policy to distribute asylum seekers across different regions, aiming to ease pressure on accommodation services.