Madrid (AFP) – Images show emergency services gathered outside the Ukrainian embassy in spain. An employee of Ukraine’s embassy in Madrid was “lightly” injured Wednesday when a letter bomb blew up as he handled it, according to a police source. IMAGES
Brussels (AFP) – The European Commission recommends that 13 billion euros ($13 billion) in EU funds for Hungary be frozen because Budapest is falling short on its commitments to meet European rule of law. “The ‘essential milestones’ must all be met in full before Hungary can submit its payment request,” commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis tells a news conference in Brussels.
Bucharest (AFP) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemns Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure as “barbaric” after a meeting with NATO counterparts in Bucharest.
Washington (AFP) – French President Emmanuel Macron meets with US Vice President Kamala Harris during a meeting on space cooperation at NASA’s headquarters in Washington.
Washington (AFP) – French President Emmanuel Macron meets with US Vice President Kamala Harris during a meeting on space cooperation at NASA’s headquarters in Washington.
Saint-Rome-de-Cernon (France) (AFP) – Soon to be a hundred years old, Roquefort PDO is the oldest cheese in France. But, Lactalis, a major industrialist in the sector, is criticised by some for hurting the industry and lowering milk prices.
Sao Paulo (AFP) – The streets of Brazil are filled with fans wearing green and yellow every time the national team plays in the World Cup in Qatar. Beyond the official team jersey, fans wear innovative looks following the trend known as “Brazilcore,” a streetwear fashion heavy on symbols of national pride and the colours of the flag.
La Guerche-de-Bretagne (France) (AFP) – French plush toy maker Doudou et Compagnie has been chosen to make some of the mascots for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Alain Joly, the company’s chief executive, aims to make more than 1,000 mascots a day in the factory located in the Bretagne region. The fact that some of the mascots will be made in China has raised criticism in France.
London (AFP) – First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska opens a travelling exhibition, ‘Russian War Crimes’ at Portcullis House, one of the main office buildings for Britain’s Houses of Parliament. It displays photos and videos of alleged Russian war crimes in Ukraine.
Doha (AFP) – Senegal fans celebrate outside the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, after Kalidou Koulibaly sends Senegal into the World Cup knockout stage for just the second time in their history with the winner in Tuesday’s dramatic 2-1 win over Ecuador.
Doha (AFP) – Portugal’s players train the day after they secured a 2-0 win over Uruguay to reach the last 16 of the World Cup. Portugal will face South Korea in their final group match at the Education City Stadium.
Doha (AFP) – A man storms the pitch during the match between Portugal and Uruguay at the Lusail Stadium,Qatar, brandishing a rainbow flag and wearing a T-shirt that read “Save Ukraine” on the front and “Respect for Ukrainian Woman” on the back.
