The €400 million high-security jail will be built in France’s overseas region of French Guiana in South America.
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Spanish PM calls for Israel ban at Eurovision
Pedro Sánchez warns against “double standards” after Russia was banned from the song contest in 2022.
Brussels hails UK deal as ‘new chapter’ – but much is yet to be written
The two sides have struck a new post-Brexit deal but this so-called ‘reset’ of the relationship is just the beginning.
Russia and Ukraine to ‘immediately’ start ceasefire talks, says Trump
The US president holds talks with leaders of both countries in the latest efforts to end the fighting.
Iran and Britain summon envoys over alleged spying in UK
Iranian state media describes the arrests as “unjustified” and “politically motivated”.
JD Vance invites Pope Leo to White House after Vatican talks
The Vatican says a meeting between the new Pope and US vice-president was “cordial”.
Mexico mourns Navy cadets killed in Brooklyn Bridge ship crash
América Sánchez, 20, and Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos, 23, died when the tall ship lost power and drifted into the bridge.
Cancer touches us all, says Biden after outpouring of support
The former US president has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office says.
Israel allowing ‘minimal’ food into Gaza after pressure from allies, Netanyahu says
Benjamin Netanyahu says aid will enter for “practical and diplomatic” reasons, after weeks of blockade.
Israel orders Khan Younis evacuation ahead of ‘unprecedented attack’
Residents have been told to move to western Gaza in one of the largest evacuation orders of recent months.