Italy and Spain lift border controls after months of tension over Ceuta
More than 70,000 people entered Ceuta irregularly from Morocco, triggering border security concerns in the EU bloc.
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Pope Leo returns to Vatican after lung cancer surgery
Doctors say they are seeing ‘continued improvement’ after the US-born pope had a lump removed from his lung on Tuesday.
Italy probes Israel’s Katz over abuse, sexual assault of flotilla activists
Rome prosecutors also name 12 senior military, police and prison officials over alleged abuse of detained activists.
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Students in Europe are rising up to call for better education
Violent unrest is gripping several countries across Europe, as student activists demand better education systems.
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Pope Leo resumes work in hospital while recovering from surgery
Catholic leader met top Vatican aide, as doctors say recovery proceeding after lung surgery to remove cancerous growth.
Al Jazeera probe exposes fake viewing numbers for Israeli counter-film
Data investigation casts doubt on claims that Israeli counter-documentary to ‘NAZA’ received 40 million views.
Real Madrid come from 3-1 down to beat Roma in Champions League
Real Madrid ease pressure on manager Jose Mourinho with a 4-3 win at his former club Roma in a Champions League classic.
Spanish NGO halts Mediterranean rescue operations, citing fuel prices
SMH says it can no longer afford search-and-rescue work in one of the world’s most dangerous migration routes.
Ukrainian ex-officer goes on trial in Germany over Nord Stream blasts
The trial is expected to run into February and could test Germany’s political stance on Ukraine.
Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer after surgery to remove part of lung
The 71-year-old is recovering in Rome’s Gemelli hospital after surgery to remove a cancerous growth on his lung.
Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule in Rome
Vatican expects a one-week hospital recovery for the 71-year-old Catholic leader ahead of scheduled Latin America tour.
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