The EU is imposing its largest-ever expansion of sanctions, adding 1,600 names to lists related to Russia’s war in Ukraine. At the same time, it is preparing protective measures in response to US sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC).
World politicsA wanted parliamentarian and former police chief, Ronald dela Rosa, had been hiding in the parliament building in Manila. After a commotion and gunfire, he is reported to have fled.
World politicsMore than half of the artists in the Venice Biennale's main exhibition have signed a letter of protest saying they do not want to be considered for the prestigious Golden Lion, The Art Newspaper reports.
EntertainmentSara Duterte, vice president of the Philippines and daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte, who has been indicted on criminal charges, is facing impeachment.
WorldThe Venice Biennale will not award prizes to Russia or Israel, reports Artnews.
EntertainmentPreparations for the "peace meeting" are underway, says Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The move comes after US President Donald Trump announced that he will meet his Russian counterpart in Hungary – a country bound to arrest Vladimir Putin if he sets foot there.
World politicsRussia's president Vladimir Putin wants to strengthen ties with former Soviet republics in Central Asia.
WorldRussia has carried out the largest attack ever on Ukraine's energy infrastructure for gas, announces Kyiv's state-owned gas company.
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