Ecuadorian officials say they found no evidence the man had committed a crime, and so had freed him.
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Ukrainian city in total blackout after ‘massive’ Russian assault
Across the wider region, four people are reported to have been killed and 10 others injured.
Europe’s leaders back Trump call for frontline freeze but Russia says no
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov rejects the idea of halting the conflict at the current contact line.
Stolen Louvre jewellery worth €88m, prosecutor says
The historic items were taken in broad daylight and are now feared to have been broken down for parts.
Israel’s ‘yellow line’ in Gaza gives Netanyahu room for manoeuvre
Israeli forces have pulled back to a boundary which leaves Israel in control of most of Gaza – keeping far-right ministers on Netanyahu’s side, for now.
Plans for Trump-Putin meeting shelved days after Budapest talks proposed
A White House official said there were “no plans” for the two presidents to meet in the “immediate future”.
Woman trying to kill cockroach sets South Korea apartment block ablaze
A neighbour died after falling to the ground in a failed attempt to escape through a window.
Woman charged after 1.5m euros of gold stolen from Paris museum
Prosecutors say the woman was arrested in Barcelona with around a kilogram of melted-down gold.
Slovak PM Fico’s attacker sentenced to 21 years in prison
Juraj Cintula – who fired five shots at close range at the prime minister – was found guilty of terrorism charges.
Can France retrieve its priceless crown jewels – or is it too late?
Experts warn that whilst the criminals may yet be caught, the gemstones they stole may never be recovered.