The Catalan separatist leader, who has been living in self-imposed exile since a failed independence bid, vanished almost as quickly as he surfaced this week. Here’s what we know.
Author: EMMA BUBOLA
Carles Puigdemont Flees Spain Again After Rally, His Lawyer Says
The Catalan separatist leader, who has been living in self-imposed exile since spearheading an illegal referendum on independence in 2017, vanished almost as quickly as he had surfaced this week.
Carles Puigdemont Returns to Catalonia, Defying Spanish Arrest Warrant
Large crowds greeted the former regional leader, who has lived in self-imposed exile since a failed 2017 independence bid. Despite a new amnesty law, he could still face arrest.
What’s Left for France’s Left?
Two weeks ago a coalition of left-wing parties came first in the legislative elections. Now some wonder whether it will have any power at all.
French Lawmakers Will Vote to Elect New National Assembly President
A left-wing bloc that won the most seats in legislative elections this month called the re-election of Yaël Braun-Pivet, an ally of President Emmanuel Macron, a denial of democracy.
Vatican Excommunicates Its Former Ambassador to the U.S.
Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, who was informed of his excommunication on Friday, has long been a vocal critic of Pope Francis.
Mount Etna Erupts, Spewing Lava and Clouds of Ash 15,000 Feet Into the Air
Clouds of ash went nearly 15,000 feet into the air, and the airport in Catania, Sicily, was forced to shut down because the runway was unusable.
Meloni Condemns Fascist Nostalgia Amid Scandal in Her Party’s Youth Wing
A news report used a hidden camera to show members of the youth arm of Brothers of Italy glorifying fascism.
14 Jordanians Die in Intense Heat During Hajj Pilgrimage
The pilgrims died as a result of exposure to extreme sun and heat, Jordan’s official news agency said, as hundreds of thousands poured into Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the Muslim holy trip.
Italians Respond to Pope’s Slur by Taking Francis to Pride
At Saturday’s celebration in Rome, Pope Francis’ image was on cardboard cutouts adorned with flower necklaces. People came dressed as the pope, wore papal hats and said that there was never too much “gayness.”