At the victory celebrations in Madrid, players from Spain’s men’s Euro 2024 winning team led chants of “Gibraltar is Spanish.” Midfielder Rodri, who also plays for Manchester City, was among those participating. The Gibraltar Football Association formally complained to Uefa, calling the chants “extremely provocative and insulting.”
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A northern German city has become the first to ban a classroom hand gesture, commonly used to encourage silence, due to its similarity to a far-right Turkish salute. The “silent fox” gesture, where the hand mimics an animal with upright ears and a closed mouth, has been a popular teaching tool in Germany and elsewhere […]
Poland’s Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has revealed that Warsaw is actively considering a proposal from Kyiv to intercept Russian missiles over Ukrainian airspace before they reach Polish territory. This initiative emerged from a joint defense agreement signed during President Volodymyr Zelensky’s recent visit to Warsaw. The aim is to address concerns about
Two French international rugby players, Hugo Auradou, 20, and Oscar Jegou, 21, have been charged with the aggravated rape of a 39-year-old woman in Argentina, following a match against Argentina. Prosecutors in Argentina announced the charges, with the incident allegedly occurring after France’s victory on Saturday. The woman claims that the players raped and
Primoz Roglic, a key contender in this year’s Tour de France, has withdrawn from the race following injuries sustained in a crash during stage 12. The 34-year-old Slovenian, considered one of the top favorites before the race, suffered a late incident 10 kilometers from the finish line on Thursday’s 204km stage from Aurillac to Villeneuve-sur-Lot. […]
Oleg Orlov, a prominent Russian human rights activist and chairman of the now-banned Memorial human rights group, recently compared Russia’s judicial system to that of Nazi Germany during his appeal against a prison sentence. Orlov, aged 71, was appealing a two-and-a-half-year prison term he received five months ago on charges of discrediting the armed forces […]
A fire broke out at Rouen’s famous Gothic cathedral, prompting the evacuation of the historic site. The incident, marked by images showing billowing black smoke from scaffolding and a canopy at the cathedral’s towering spire, drew a swift response from firefighters. The precise cause of the blaze remains unknown as officials work to ensure its […]
NATO members have pledged support for an “irreversible path” to future membership for Ukraine and more aid. Although a formal timeline for Ukraine’s NATO membership wasn’t agreed upon at the Washington DC summit, the 32 members expressed “unwavering” support for Ukraine’s war effort. NATO announced further integration with
In India’s vibrant amusement park industry, Wonderla Holidays Ltd stands out as a true marvel. What began as a modest concept has blossomed into a nationwide sensation, featuring groundbreaking attractions such as India’s inaugural reverse-looping roller coaster and a distinctive spinning roller coaster. Leading this transformative journey is Arun K. Chittilappilly,
France’s former first lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, has been charged in connection with a 2007 election funding scandal involving cash from then Libyan dictator, Col Muammar Gaddafi. French media reports that Bruni-Sarkozy, 56, faces charges of hiding evidence and associating with wrongdoers to commit fraud. She has been placed under judicial control and is prohibited









