Louvre's Napoleon's jewels vanish in brazen heist
Masked robbers accessed Louvre through Seine-side construction zone, used freight elevator to reach target gallery, fled on TMax motorcycle
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Emails expose Greta Thunberg's false claims of severe abuse by Israel
Swedish news site SVT has revealed email correspondence between relatives of detainees and Sweden’s Foreign Ministry, showing that Swedish diplomats reported Greta Thunberg described “harsh conditions” and said she “sat on a hard surface for a long time” while in Israeli custody. However, neither Thunberg nor her fellow participants in the "Samud" flotilla alleged they had been beaten.
Greta Thunberg claims abuse in Israel after Gaza flotilla detention
The Swedish activist Greta Thunberg claims she was mistreated during her detention by Israeli forces after joining the “Sumud” flotilla to Gaza, and accuses Sweden’s Foreign Ministry of abandoning her.
Europe seeks central role in Gaza deal beyond financial contributions
France pushes Palestinian state initiative while Germany exercises caution, as EU provides hundreds of millions to PA but was absent from final agreement negotiations.
Man urinates on Altar of Confession in Vatican
Security officers removed a man from St. Peter's Basilica on Friday after he urinated on the Altar of Confession, the sacred site where the pope celebrates Mass in Vatican City.
Greta Thunberg: 'I was freed from an Israeli torture prison in the desert'
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg held a press conference in Stockholm, claiming she had endured extreme physical abuse and torture while in Israeli custody, though she declined to provide specific details, saying, “I don’t want the headlines to be 'Greta was tortured.'"
Italy erupts over Gaza flotilla with nationwide protests
Mass protests erupted in Rome, Milan and other major cities after Israel intercepted a vessel carrying 22 Italian nationals bound for Gaza. Italy’s largest labor union announced a nationwide strike, while demonstrators stormed the runway at Turin airport, grounding flights.
Spain urges activists on Gaza-bound flotilla to stop voyage
The Spanish government has called on participants in the so-called “Sumud Flotilla” heading toward the Gaza Strip to turn back, warning that the voyage would not be allowed to enter the naval blockade zone enforced by the IDF.
Ukraine downs Russian helicopter with new drone
The commander of Ukraine’s “Magyar” drone unit released footage showing a drone shooting down a Russian attack helicopter over Ukrainian territory. The country has recently begun producing a growing numbers of interception drones in several models, which have proven effective against a range of aerial threats and are inexpensive to manufacture.
Massive Russian barrage; Ukraine vows revenge
This prolonged assault, occurring on Saturday night, marks one of the most intense overnight aerial bombardments in months, as Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine extends into its third year.