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A long Mideast war could take away from support for Ukraine, Zelenskyy tells the AP

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is concerned that a prolonged U.S.-Israeli war on Iran could erode America's support for Ukraine as Washington's global priorities shift

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Mexican art world protests over plan to send Frida Kahlo masterpieces to Spain

Cultural figures sign open letter asking government for clarity on how long landmark collection will remain abroadOne of the world’s most important collections of 20th-century Mexican art, including works by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, is set to be exported to Spain under an agreement with Banco Santander, sparking outrage among Mexico’s cultural community.Nearly 400 cultural professionals have signed an open letter calling on the Mexican government to offer greater clarity on what the deal means for the masterpieces, particularly the works by Kahlo, which the Mexican state has declared an “artistic monument”. Continue reading...

Sweden releases sanctioned tanker due to lack of evidence it caused oil spill

Swedish authorities have released a tanker sanctioned by the EU that was detained on suspicion of causing an oil spill in the Baltic Sea

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France condemns China's execution of a French citizen held on death row for 15 years

France says China has executed a French citizen convicted of drug trafficking after more than 15 years on death row

Cameroon lawmakers revive vice presidency

Cameroon’s parliament has approved a constitutional amendment to reintroduce the vice president position, a move the opposition says will strengthen President Paul Biya’s power