ICC Suspends Prosecutor Karim Khan Amid Ongoing Misconduct Probe

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has suspended its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, with immediate effect as an investigation into misconduct allegations continues. The decision was taken by a committee within the court’s oversight body and has been referred to the ICC’s 125 member states, which will vote on Khan’s future during a special session. Khan

IAEA Urges Iran to Re-Engage as Western Powers Push for Nuclear Resolution

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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi on Monday urged Iran to “re-engage” with the U.N. watchdog so inspections can resume at nuclear sites bombed by the U.S. and Israel a year ago. Iran has yet to inform the agency about the fate of those damaged facilities or the highly enriched uranium—including material close […]

Far-Right General Roberto Vannacci Launches Party, Challenging Italian PM Meloni

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Former general Roberto Vannacci has created a significant political headache for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni with the rapid rise of his new far-right party, Futuro Nazionale. Launched just four months after Vannacci broke away from Meloni’s coalition ally, the League party, the movement has already attracted nearly 100,000 paying members and is polling at […]

Pope Leo XIV Warns Spanish Parliament of ‘Profound’ Global Crisis

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In a historic and wide-ranging address to Spain’s parliament, Pope Leo XIV warned that escalating conflicts, deep political polarization, and a disregard for human rights have plunged the world into a profound spiritual and cultural crisis. Speaking amid renewed hostilities between Israel and Iran, the pontiff strongly condemned rising European military spending—calling it

Spain Tourism Hits Record Highs as Middle East Travel Disruptions Boost Arrivals

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Tourism in Spain has surged to record levels, with foreign arrivals reaching about 97 million in 2025 and expectations of hitting 100 million in 2026. Popular destinations like Benidorm have fully rebounded after the pandemic, with visitor numbers far exceeding local populations during peak seasons. Industry leaders say part of the recent boost comes from […]

Intesa Launches €30.6 Billion Bid for Monte dei Paschi

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Italy’s largest lender, Intesa Sanpaolo, has launched an unsolicited €30.6 billion ($35 billion) cash-and-share offer to acquire rival bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS), marking a new phase of consolidation in the country’s banking sector. The proposed deal offers MPS shareholders a 12.5% premium over the bank’s closing share price on Friday. To address […]

Italy Cuts Growth Forecast, Sees Economy Expanding 0.7% Through 2027

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Italy’s national statistics bureau ISTAT has slightly lowered its economic growth forecast for 2026, projecting gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 0.7%, down from the 0.8% estimate issued in December. The agency also expects the economy to expand by 0.7% in 2027, supported by stronger-than-expected performance in the first quarter, when GDP rose 0.3% from […]

Norway’s Crown Princess Awaits Urgent Lung Transplant

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Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on the national waiting list for a lung transplant after her health condition worsened, the royal household announced on Friday. The 52-year-old royal, who was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018, is suffering from a chronic lung disease that causes scarring of the lungs and reduces the body’s […]

German Carmakers Face Mounting Pressure Amid Global Auto Industry Shift

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German automakers are losing momentum as global rivals gain ground, according to a new EY analysis. While major automotive groups worldwide posted a 2% increase in first-quarter revenue, German manufacturers recorded a 4% decline, reflecting growing challenges in key international markets. Industry experts point to a combination of factors behind the downturn, including

French Billionaire Defends Conservative Push Ahead of Election

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French billionaire Pierre-Edouard Sterin used his first appearance before lawmakers to openly defend his efforts to promote free-market and conservative ideas in France ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Appearing before a Senate inquiry into political financing, Sterin described his project as a long-term campaign to influence public debate and support right-wing