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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is invoking the “ state secrets privilege ” in an apparent attempt to avoid answering a judge’s questions about its mistaken deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador.U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis disclosed the government’s position in a two-page order on Wednesday. She set a Monday deadline for attorneys to file briefs on the issue and how it could affect Abrego Garcia’s case. Xinis also scheduled a May 16 hearing in Greenbelt, Maryland, to address the matter.The Republican administration previously invoked the same legal authority to cut off a judge’s inquiry into whether…
Israeli Ministry of Education officials, accompanied by armed security forces, raided three Unrwa-run schools in East Jerusalem’s Shuafat refugee camp in an attempt to enforce their closure on Thursday morning, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees has reported. The raids were conducted under new Israeli laws that effectively ban Unrwa’s activities in Israel, and occupied East Jerusalem, and follow Israeli Ministry of Education orders issued in April for the closure of six of the agency’s schools in the city. The orders, set to take effect on 7 and 8 May, will deprive some 800 children of their education, just weeks before…
“I am proud that the UK is offering lifesaving medical care to these Ukrainian children, who have been forced out of their home country by the Russian invasion while undergoing medical treatment,” Sajid Javid, then the UK health secretary, said in March 2022. Within weeks of Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the UK government had facilitated the evacuation of 21 Ukrainian children with cancer, and coordinated their treatment through the National Health Service (NHS). In contrast, last week – after 17 months of persistent lobbying – only two children from Gaza were finally permitted to enter the UK for medical…
Editor’s Note: This CNN series is, or was, sponsored by the country it highlights. CNN retains full editorial control over subject matter, reporting and frequency of the articles and videos within the sponsorship, in compliance with our policy. Budapest CNN — Commanding a prime view of the River Danube, Hotel Gellért has long been a beacon of architectural splendor and pride in Budapest. Since its grand debut in 1918, this Art Nouveau landmark has hosted royals, artists and dignitaries, carving out a lasting place in the story of a city that rose to become one of Europe’s most impressive capitals…
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique is relieved to be facing Inter Milan and not his former club Barcelona in the Champions League final on May 31.Luis Enrique, however, admitted he would have “loved” for Barça to have gone all the way had his team been eliminated.”To be honest, playing in a Champions League final against Barcelona would have been the worst thing for me,” Luis Enrique told Cadena Cope after his team’s 2-1 win against Arsenal at the Parcs des Princes on Wednesday that saw PSG progress 3-1 on aggregate.”If we hadn’t been there, I would have loved for Barcelona…
Paris Saint-Germain fans flood the streets after their team’s 2-1 Champions League victory over Arsenal secured a spot in the final. NAEL CHAHINE/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images.One person was in critical condition on Thursday and two others also hospitalised after being hit by a car in the French capital amid street partying by Paris Saint-Germain fans after the club reached the Champions League final.The injuries were an exception on a night that was largely marked by jubilation at PSG’s 2-1 victory — 3-1 on aggregate — over Arsenal in their second-leg semifinal on Wednesday night. It is only the second…
The European Union is seeking feedback from the public about a list of US imports that it could hit with higher tariffs if ongoing trade talks with the United States fail. The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, announced Thursday that the list under consideration comprises imports from the US worth a total of €95 billion ($107 billion) and covers a broad range of agricultural and industrial products, including bourbon, fish, airplanes and cars. Anyone who could be affected may provide feedback to the commission over the next four weeks, until June 10. “Since the US imposed its unjustified and…
The 2025 UEFA Champions League final is set: Reigning Italian champions Internazionale will take on French giants Paris Saint-Germain in the finale in Munich.In a strange quirk, it will the first time in history that the two clubs — both European royalty — will face off in a competitive fixture in what promises to be compelling clash of styles.PSG secured their spot in the finale after completing a 3-1 aggregate win over Arsenal on Wednesday, in a tie that saw Les Parisiens team ethic come to the fore. Inter, meanwhile, edged Barcelona in what will go down in history as…
A day after Yann Sommer’s brilliant goalkeeping display helped Inter Milan reach the Champions League final at the expense of Barcelona, it was Gianluigi Donnarumma’s turn to shine as Paris Saint-Germain booked their ticket for the showdown in Munich.The towering Italy keeper kept Arsenal at bay almost single-handedly in the opening stages as the visitors sought to cancel out the 1-0 deficit from the first leg.His instinctive save from Gabriel Martinelli’s close-range effort was superb but minutes later he surpassed that as he stretched his arm to somehow get a hand to Martin Ødegaard’s fierce low shot.”It was a beautiful…
El Clásico is not just a clash between two bitter rivals — LaLiga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid — but also a fixture involving two of the world’s most immediately recognizable teams.Barcelona’s iconic Blaugrana (blue and red) striped jerseys provide a striking contrast to Real Madrid’s all-white kit whenever they meet on the pitch — like they will on Sunday in a match that will play a decisive role in who wins the league title (stream LIVE at 10:15 a.m. ET on ESPN+).Editor’s Picks2 RelatedOver the years, both teams have blessed us with some iconic iterations of their famous home…