Ukraine recruits criminals in fight against Russia
Many convicted criminals in Ukraine prefer to serve their country in the trenches to staying in prison. Russia, meanwhile, has been recruiting prisoners since the early days of its war of aggression.
Pope Francis warns of ‘populists’ and ailing democracy
The leader of the Catholic Church is concerned about the worldwide state of democracy. Francis is wary of “ideological temptations and populists” as the far-right makes gains in France, the Netherlands and elsewhere.
Orban’s right-wing group meets EU parliament’s conditions
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s new alliance of far-right parties passes the threshold to form a political group in the European Parliament. Notable partners include Dutch anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders.
UK’s Starmer says Rwanda deportation plan ‘dead and buried’
New British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is scrapping the Rwanda deportation plan by the previous Conservative government, saying its policy to keep irregular migration at bay has had the “complete opposite effect.”
Milan airport to be named after former late PM Berlusconi
Malpensa Airport, one of Italy’s main airports, will be renamed Aeroporto Silvio Berlusconi after the divisive politician. One of Berlusconi’s political allies made the decision.