Spain Pardoned Catalan pro-independence leaders leave prison in Spain Nine separatists pardoned by the Spanish government walked free from prison on Wednesday, where they were serving lengthy terms for organising a bid for an independent northeastern Catalonia region nearly four years ago. 23/06/2021
United Kingdom Post-Brexit rights: EU citizens given 28 days to apply to stay in UK EU nationals who have not applied for settled status in the UK by the June 30 deadline will be given a formal 28-day warning to do so or risk losing their right to live, work and access free healthcare in the country. 23/06/2021
world news Britain denies Russia fired warning shots at Navy ship near Crimea The Ministry of Defence says that the Russians were conducting exercises in the Black Sea. 23/06/2021
USA Republican filibuster blocks Democrats' big voting rights bill The 'For the People Act' bill would strike down hurdles to voting, curb the influence of money in politics and limit partisan influence over the drawing of congressional districts. 23/06/2021
China First trial on national security law opens in Hong Kong Tong Ying-kit was arrested on July 1, 2020, a day after the national security law took effect, for allegedly driving into the crowd of officers while bearing a flag with the slogan “Liberate Hong Kong, the revolution of our times.” 23/06/2021
Germany Merkel takes Moderna as second COVID jab after first AstraZeneca dose The German Chancellor's office confirmed that Merkel was given an injection of the Moderna vaccine on Tuesday, having received a first dose of AstraZeneca in April. 22/06/2021
Afghanistan Taliban take key Afghan district, adding to string of gains Taliban fighters took control of a key district in Afghanistan's northern Kunduz province on Monday. 22/06/2021
United Kingdom Next DUP chief Jeffrey Donaldson demands action on N Ireland protocol The Westminster MP is the only leadership candidate in the latest twist in the Northern Ireland unionist party's internal power struggle. 22/06/2021
Ukraine Remembering Babi Yar - the little-known 'Holocaust of bullets' As the 80th anniversary of Babi Yar approaches, some urge Ukraine to do more to commemorate what became known as the "Holocaust of bullets". 22/06/2021
View Nine countries mark 80 years since Nazi attack on Soviet Union | View Nine countries including Russia mark the 80th anniversary of the 22 June 1941 Nazi attack on the Soviet Union. 22/06/2021
Denmark Ukrainian poet's statue vandalised before Denmark-Russia match The Ukrainian embassy in Denmark published a photo of the monument to Taras Shevchenko, which had been painted in the colours of Russia. 22/06/2021
no comment Maya peoples hope to strengthen identity with ancient ball game Through an ancient ball game in which only the hip can be used to hit the ball, Maya peoples in Guatemala hope to "strengthen the cultural identity of young people." 22/06/2021
no comment Cafe staffed with robots opens in Tokyo Customers at a new cafe in Tokyo give their orders, not to a person, but to a robot. 22/06/2021
Spain Spain violated free speech rights of ETA politician, court rules The former politician has been sentenced to prison in Spain for honouring a deceased ETA activist in a speech in 2008. 22/06/2021
no comment COVID-19 restrictions ignored by French revellers for music festival Jubilant party scenes erupted across France on Monday, June 21st, as tens of thousands attended annual music festival events nationwide. 22/06/2021
Iran Iran ramps up rhetoric against Washington after election criticism Iran on Tuesday condemned US "interference" in its domestic affairs after Washington criticised last week's presidential election. 22/06/2021
no comment Presidential Palace hosts musicians for annual 'Fête de la Musique' Every June 21st since 1982, the 'Fête de la Musique' (National Music day) has become an important meeting point between the French people and artists. Over time, it has become a part of French culture and France's international influence. 22/06/2021
Ukraine Zelenskyy speeds up corruption crackdown, one oligarch at a time A new law pledges to take down Ukraine's oligarchy, but does it go too far or not far enough? 22/06/2021
World UEFA says LGBT flag is not political symbol as it defends Munich ban UEFA rejected Munich's request to have its stadium filled with rainbow colours during Germany's match with Hungary, to protest at Budapest's new law branded homophobic by rights groups. 22/06/2021
World UN warns world in 'severe cascade of human rights setbacks' The United Nations' Human Rights chief called for "concerted action" to recover from "the most wide-reaching and severe cascade of human rights setbacks in our lifetimes." 22/06/2021
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