In the press

IN THE PRESS – Friday, April 26: We look at reactions to New York's highest court overturning Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes conviction in a major decision that could impact his future appeals. Also: France's highest civil court rules on a case filed by an association claiming ownership of the Louvre's more celebrated painting, the Mona Lisa. Finally, artificial intelligence can a

IN THE PRESS – Thursday, April 25: Police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters at university campuses across the US. We look at comparisons with Vietnam War-era student protests and scour the editorial pages of student newspapers. In other news: Portugal marks 50 years today since the end of the Salazar dictatorship on a bittersweet note, as the far right has made gains in recen

IN THE PRESS – Wednesday, April 24: We look at the US papers, who react to Ukraine being granted a $61 billion aid package. Also, five migrants die attempting to cross the Channel, just hours after the controversial Rwanda asylum bill is passed by the UK parliament. In other news, one city in the south of France has introduced a curfew for young people. Finally, the city of Milan

IN THE PRESS – Thursday, April 18: We look at reactions as Indians prepare to vote in mammoth elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hailed for having elevated India to the international stage, but criticised for curbing the rights of minorities. Also: Colorado plans to extend privacy laws to neural data as new connected headbands give companies unfettered access to our thoug

IN THE PRESS – Wednesday, April 17: King Abdullah II of Jordan defends his country's actions in shooting down Iranian missiles on Saturday, saying that Jordan's security comes above all else. Also, MPs in the UK back a new bill to ban smoking in the country, but Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces a rebellion from within the Conservative Party. Finally, Paris Saint-Germain mount a c

IN THE PRESS – Tuesday, April 16: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on his country's Western allies to do more, asking why Ukraine can't be defended in the same way Israel was in the face of Iranian missile strikes. Also, tensions between Kyiv and Washington deepen as Ukraine continues to target Russian oil refineries. Finally, former UK prime minister Liz Truss h

IN THE PRESS – Monday, April 15: The Israeli and Iranian have different viewpoints on Sunday's attack on Israel, with Iran's press decrying what they call "Western hypocrisy". The news makes the front pages worldwide, with one US paper revealing that half the Iranian missiles failed to even reach Israel.

IN THE PRESS – Friday, April 12: The media reacts to the death of controversial former NFL star O.J. Simpson, who was acquitted of killing his ex-wife and her friend in 1994. Meanwhile, children in Poland rejoice as homework is banned...but not everyone is happy with the decision. Finally, three men are saved from a deserted island after writing "HELP" with palm leaves.

IN THE PRESS – Tuesday, April 9: In a court case at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Nicaragua accuses Germany of neglecting its duty to prevent genocide in Gaza. This as one German paper underlines Nicaragua's hypocrisy, as it is governed by autocratic leader Daniel Ortega. Also, we look at stunning pictures of the total solar eclipse. The Atlantic reports on the

IN THE PRESS – Monday, April 8: Millions of people in North America gear up for a total solar eclipse, with one newspaper giving out fashion tips for the event. Meanwhile, British runner Russ Cook becomes the first person to run the entire length of Africa, raising over half a million euros for charity in the process. Finally, Chechnya bans music that is too fast or too slow.