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Which European leaders have died in mysterious plane crashes?

There is a long list of European leaders who have been killed in plane and helicopter crashes, often in mysterious circumstances. These are some of the most high-profile ones, some of which remain unsolved to this day.

Europe News

Spain's prime minister Pedro Sánchez says he'll continue in office

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has decided to remain in office with "even more strength" after a period of reflection.

Europe News

Spain's Socialist Party stands behind Sánchez amid resignation fears

The Socialist Party met in Madrid on Saturday to express support toward Pedro Sánchez as thousands in the streets call on their prime minister not to resign.

Europe News

Judge asks for investigation into Spain PM's wife to be suspended

Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez has said he may well step down after his wife was accused of corruption.

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Portugal

What went wrong with the investigation that toppled Portugal's PM?

'Operation Influencer' brought down a sitting prime minister for the first time in Portugal's history. As prosecutors admit mistakes, many are asking: Was the downfall of Portugal's PM necessary?

France

Macron: France needs to learn from recent riots

This was the President's message to his new cabinet, meeting for the first time since Thursday's government reshuffle.

Sudan

Heavy clashes rock Sudan’s capital despite truce extension

Heavy explosions and gunfire rocked Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, and its twin city of Omdurman Friday, residents said, despite the extension of a fragile truce between the county’s two top generals whose power struggle has killed hundreds.

Israel

Israel's Independence and Memorial Days see divisions surface

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to overhaul the judiciary has stoked widespread discontent and spurred weeks of protests. The demonstrations have brought cities to a standstill and continued as the country celebrated its 75th Independence Day.

France

Anger continues in Paris over controversial pension reform

A day after the French government survived two no-confidence votes, French citizens continued to vent their anger in protests on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka

IMF approves a €3 billion bailout plan for bankrupt Sri Lanka

The International Monetary Fund said Tuesday it is assessing Sri Lanka’s governance in the first case of an Asian country facing scrutiny for corruption as part of a bailout program.

Peru

Peru’s government declares a state of Emergency

Following weeks of protests, a 30-day state of emergency was declared in Peru’s capital Lima as well as several other regions, following demonstrations against President Dina Bolurate.

Peru

Peru mourns after deadly protests in support of ex-president Castillo

Thousands of mourners take to Peru's streets after a 23-year-old student was killed during clashes between police and protesters.

World News

Tourists left stranded in Peru, but president insists she won't resign

Peru was plunged into political crisis in early December when then-president Pedro Castillo was impeached and arrested after he attempted to dissolve Congress and rule by decree.

Slovakia

Slovakia's government loses crucial no-confidence vote

Lawmakers voted to oust Eduard Heger's minority coalition, potentially paving the way to early elections.

World News

Peru appoints first female leader after President Castillo impeached

Former president Pedro Castillo was impeached by Congress on Tuesday and later arrested on suspicion of rebellion.

Lebanon

Lebanese President Aoun leaves office and legacy of economic meltdown

Lebanon's outgoing President Michel Aoun has left the palace and acknowledged the huge amount of work the failed state needs to restore its economy.

My Europe Series

What's behind Liz Truss's downfall and the UK's political instability?

Commentators identify 'fantasy economics', the pursuit of ideology over pragmatism, the way the Tory party chooses its leaders — and the ongoing fallout from Brexit.

United Kingdom

Truss government in meltdown as top minister quits and MPs squabble

There's renewed pressure on the UK's prime minister to go after a day of chaos that saw the interior minister quit, government confusion, and Tory squabbling in parliament.

Slovakia

Slovakian government loses majority after junior party quits coalition

The dispute centres on populist Finance Minister Igor Matovič and an anti-inflation bill he has proposed.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Crowds demand PM's resignation, hours after president flees

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka fled the country early Wednesday morning, hours before he was due to step down. Now protesters are turning their anger on the prime minister.