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First LookGrandmother of French teen killed by cop asks rioters to ‘calm things down’The grandmother of 17-year-old Nahel told BFM TV she was angry at the officer who killed her grandson but expressed faith in the justice system, as France faces its worst social upheaval in years.
First LookDutch king apologizes for Netherlands’ role in slavery on abolition anniversaryThe historic apology is part of a wider reckoning with colonial histories in the West that have been spurred in recent years by the Black Lives Matter movement.
First LookFrance ups police presence after protests against police violenceFrance has erupted in protests, many violent, after a video of a French police officer killing a 17-year-old was released on Tuesday. The French president has labeled the killing, which is being investigated as voluntary manslaughter, “unjustifiable.”
Letter from ‘Glasto’: Kid packs, wilderness wipes, and ‘Rocket Man’The Glastonbury music festival turns a patch of English pasture into one of the happiest places on Earth. The challenge: how to participate, in comfort, with a 2-year-old son and pregnant wife.
First LookPrigozhin's great escape or Putin's display of power?Russia has dropped charges against Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Wagner mercenary troops leader, after his brief armed rebellion that followed the cessation of their activities. After negotiations, Mr. Prigozhin, along with some of his military, was sent to Belarus.
After the rebellion, how well will Putin carry on his rule?Yevgeny Prigozhin’s attempted rebellion didn’t topple President Vladimir Putin. But in its aftermath, it has launched debate over just how stable Mr. Putin’s hold on the country really is.
Wagner mercenary revolt: Could it help Ukraine?The Wagner mercenary revolt could cause cracks in Russian leadership and demoralize Russian troops.
First LookMitsotakis leads Greek conservative party to victory, second termKyriakos Mitsotakis, leader of the conservative New Democracy party, won a second four-year term as prime minister of Greece.
First LookWagner forces reverse course, Prigozhin to move to BelarusThe Kremlin says Mr. Prigozhin, who led the Wagner group in a short-lived rebellion, will move to Belarus and not face prosecution.
First LookWagner troops advance on Moscow as Putin vows to stop 'rebellion'Russian mercenary troops press toward Moscow in a rebellion that President Vladimir Putin called a 'betrayal.'
First LookCommunity, conversation: Berlin opens new Jewish cultural centerGermany’s largest Jewish educational and cultural center since the Holocaust is set to open on Sunday. With spaces to eat, play, and learn, it is meant to build community and open discussions among Jewish residents and also members of other religions.
Behind Ukraine’s front lines, a battle to manage expectationsRussian forces are well dug in to fend off Ukraine’s long-anticipated counteroffensive. So even as Ukrainian civilians speak of eventual victory, many soldiers are concerned that such hopes not reach unrealistic heights.
First LookHow a French nun hopes to carve a new path for women in the VaticanSister Nathalie Becquart, a French nun, is the first female undersecretary at the Vatican’s Synod of Bishops. Although she brings hope to Catholic women, the future of women’s roles in the church remains a subject under consideration.
First LookUK Parliament votes to back ‘partygate’ report that slammed Boris JohnsonThe censure strips the former prime minister of his lifetime access to Parliament, after lawmakers voted by 354 votes to 7 to approve a scathing report by the Privileges Committee.
First LookUS ambassador marches in Warsaw Pride parade, sending message to NATO allyIn recent years, Western governments have been alarmed by a conservative government in Warsaw that depicts gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender people as threats to Poland and its children.
First LookFood and war: African peace mission faces test in battle-weary UkraineA delegation of African leaders arrived in Ukraine to attempt mediation for the ongoing war while securing food and fertilizer for their continent. A new air raid struck simultaneously in Kyiv, underscoring the complexity of the challenge.
Despite war, post-Soviet states find breaking up with Russia hard to doRussia’s invasion of Ukraine initially shook many of its neighbors into looking for other geopolitical partners. But economic and geographical necessity is returning them to Moscow’s orbit.
On banks of environmental disaster, Ukrainians try to stand strongCities recover from floods, and Kherson’s wartime experiences have steeled it to face challenges. But in the Ukrainian city, along the banks of the Dnipro, and around the Black Sea, concerns mount for the flood’s environmental impact.
First LookSilvio Berlusconi: A polarizing figure who reshaped Italian politicsSilvio Berlusconi, who died Monday, left a lasting impact on Italian politics with his polarizing policies and charismatic personality. His influence extended to his business empire, which now faces an uncertain future.
First LookDam collapse: Zelenskyy mobilizes aid for devastated KhersonUkrainian President Zelenskyy visits flood-hit Kherson, assessing evacuation efforts and aid provision. The mayor of the Russian-occupied town of Nova Kakhovka reports five deaths and ongoing evacuation of the remaining two residents after the dam breach.
