Young demonstrators clash with police in Berlin and shops are looted in Frankfurt in echo of last month’s French riots

The violence followed largely peaceful protests earlier on Saturday and came amid a wave of similar demonstrations across Europe. The unrest was reminiscent of scenes across France last month.View on

Thousands of people across Germany joined demonstrations on Saturday, as a youth-led movement inspired by protests elsewhere in Europe took to the streets to demand better education and lower living costs.

Violent protests spread to Germany this weekend, with demonstrators taking to the streets in rallies organised by a group called Gen Z Rules.

Pope ⁠Leo ⁠said on Sunday he ⁠hoped cooperation between Russia and Ukraine in ​implementing a ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky would ‌pave the way for ‌broader peace efforts.

Evacuees from the town of Oleshky began the long journey out of the region in bus convoys on Friday, the fourth day of the most significant truce since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Residents who were evacuated from the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky were reunited with loved ones on Saturday. Families cried as they embraced relatives they had not seen in over 4 years. The ceasefire that made it possible is due to expire today.

Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky have crossed into Ukrainian-held territory in a significant rescue operation.

During his Caribbean tour, King Charles acknowledged the suffering caused by slavery, but stopped short of an apology or reparations as British governments have ruled out compensation. Caribbean advocates said his remarks were insufficient and are pressing for action at the upcoming Commonwealth summit.

British Prime Minister Andy ⁠Burnham ⁠has said he is open ⁠to calls for a formal apology for Britain's historical ​role in slavery, before attending next week's Commonwealth summit at which he is likely ‌to face demands for financial ‌reparations.

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham at a National Economic Council meeting [File: Russell Cheyne/Reuters] Britain's prime minister has opened the door to a formal apology for its role in the transatlantic slave trade,

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he is "open" to calls for Britain to formally apologize for its role in the slave trade, but ruled out considering financial reparations. Burnham, who is

Hundreds of anti-government protesters have rallied around a top court in Poland to denounce the suspension of the tribunal's president.

Polish President Karol Nawrocki on Saturday ⁠accused ⁠Prime Minister Donald Tusk of staging ⁠a forced takeover of the country's top court after the head of the ​court, an ally of the previous far right government,

Polish President Karol Nawrocki accused Prime Minister Donald Tusk of staging a forced takeover of Poland's top court, escalating political tensions.

Anti-government protesters in Poland have rallied around a top court overnight to denounce the suspension of the tribunal's president by the country's pro-European Cabinet. Police said on

The Youth Olympic Games opened in Senegal on Saturday, marking the first Olympic event in Africa as the continent seeks a bigger role in international sports competitions. Tens of thousands of spectators cheered on the opening ceremony in the Diamniadio Olympic Stadium near the capital Dakar.

The Youth Olympic Games have opened in Senegal. It is the first Olympic event in Africa as the continent seeks a bigger role in international sports competitions.

The Youth Olympic Games opened with a spectacular ceremony in Senegal on Saturday, marking the first Olympic event in Africa as the continent seeks a bigger role in international sports competitions.

Senegal is kicking off the Youth Olympic Games on Saturday, bringing an Olympic event to Africa for the first time as the continent seeks a bigger role in international sporting competitions. About 2,

Canada walked away from trade negotiations in August after things got testy between Carney and Trump.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday that if his government could not successfully negotiate a suitable trade pact with the Trump administration, he was prepared to wait for a new American president to close the deal.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday that he is prepared to wait for a new U.S. administration if Canada cannot negotiate an acceptable trade agreement with President Donald Trump. Carney told Politico that Canadians were growing tired of diplomatic provocations from the United States and described the Trump administration's shifting policies regarding Russia's war in Ukraine as "unhelpful.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday he expects to conclude negotiations with the European Union in June on an unprecedented partnership that would make Canada the bloc’s first “associate member,