Tag: Europe

Prosecutors in Sweden have closed an inquiry into a case of alleged rape, which Swedish media had linked to French football captain Kylian Mbappé. Marina Chirakova, of the Swedish Prosecution…

Ukraine: Zelenskyy slams Orban over call with Russia’s Putin to discuss Ukraine

Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for discussing the Ukraine war in a call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Orban, who has maintained closer ties…

Belgium: EU approves full Schengen membership for Bulgaria and Romania

The European Union has cleared Bulgaria and Romania to become full members of the borderless Schengen zone from the start of next year, according to officials. Hungarian Minister of the…

Ukraine: Zelenskyy asks for air defences as Trump warns aid to Ukraine could be cut

Ukraine’s president has sharply raised his demand for air defence systems, highlighting how much Russia has intensified the air war in recent months. Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday said Ukraine needed…

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List of key events, day 1,022. Here is the situation on Thursday, December 12:

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Spain: Fernando Alonso ‘still dreaming’ of third world title

Fernando Alonso is considering his past, present and future in Formula 1 – and most of all his thoughts on his prospects of winning a third world drivers’ title, even…

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France: Kylian Mbappe says he remains committed to playing for his country

Kylian Mbappe has promised he remains committed to playing for France despite being left out of their last two squads. The 25-year-old Real Madrid forward has 86 caps for France,…

UK: Rape victim urges tougher regulation for therapists

A woman who successfully sued a therapist over claims he raped her during a therapy session has called for tougher regulation of therapists and counsellors. Ella Janneh was awarded more than…

France: 50 men accused in mass rape of Gisèle Pelicot