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Theatre Director Sued by French Critic Over Stage Insults in Spain

Theatre Director Sued by French Critic Over Stage Insults in Spain

A Spanish theatre-maker is facing a defamation lawsuit initiated by a French theatre critic after she read aloud one of his reviews on stage during the Avignon performing arts festival. Angélica Liddell, a director and performer, named several negative reviewers in her play 'Demon: Bergman's Funeral,

Israel sanctions most extensive West Bank territory acquisition in three decades, watchdog reports

Israel sanctions most extensive West Bank territory acquisition in three decades, watchdog reports

An Israeli anti-settlement watchdog reported that Israel has approved its largest seizure of land in the West Bank since 1993, increasing tensions with Gaza. The appropriation involves approximately 5 square miles (nearly 12.7 sq km) in the Jordan Valley and is seen by some as a threat to

France Prepares for Election Runoff with Deployment of Additional 30,000 Police Forces Amid Concern Over Potential Violence

France Prepares for Election Runoff with Deployment of Additional 30,000 Police Forces Amid Concern Over Potential Violence

Over 30,000 law enforcement officers will be deployed throughout France on Sunday evening due to concerns of potential unrest following the release of election results, where there is a possibility for the far-right party to achieve a significant presence in parliament. Gérald Darmanin, interior affairs minister, announced that