France holds new strikes and protests as unions demand immediate answers
Five of France’s unions join a wave of strikes and protests in a national day of action.
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A bitter end for Ronaldo – the icon who transformed Portugal
As Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football, Guillem Balague looks at why and what is next for the Portugal legend.
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New Yorkers rally against gun violence after Ghanaian teen’s killing
New Yorkers marched to demand justice for Ghanaian boy Javits Frimpong, who was shot and killed in the Bronx last month.
Workers strike across France, hundreds of thousands expected to protest
Demonstrators are demanding an increase in the minimum wage and higher salaries for all workers, among other reforms.
Security officer killed in stabbing attack in Jordan’s capital
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Ronaldo retires from Portugal duty
Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo says “the day has come for me to hand back the number seven shirt”.
Was an Italian chef really fired over refusal to put pineapple on pizza?
The chef had stated that putting pineapple on pizza was “offensive to his culture”.
France gears up for strikes and protests as unions promise national mobilisation
Five of France’s unions have joined a wave of strikes and protests in a national day of action.
India’s costliest film retells a beloved Hindu epic – but divides critics
Easily the most anticipated Bollywood film of the year, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is the first of two parts.
Series of bomb threats cause flight disruptions across Europe
A passenger plane flying from Dublin to Rome was on Thursday diverted to a French air force base after a bomb threat.
Rep. Ro Khanna allies launch a draft campaign for the 2028 presidential race
Exclusive: The California congressman has been traveling the country and building prominence among progressives.
Russia says it hit Ukrainian postal hub and ship as Ukraine strikes Ryazan
Injuries reported on both sides as Russia and Ukraine trade overnight drone strikes on energy and logistics sites.
Wembanyama pours in career-high 52 points as Spurs edge Mavericks 112-111
Victor Wembanyama had 24 rebounds and 52 points as the San Antonio Spurs recorded their sixth straight win in the NBA.