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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 accurately predict your political leanings – just by looking at your face!

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 recent elections. Plus: Germany's president comes under fire for his clichéd "doner diplomacy" during a recent visit to Turkey.

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 is proposing a ban on takeaway foods after midnight in order to protect the tranquility of local residents.

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 thoughts and feelings. Finally, a French TV series depicting President Emmanuel Macron's love story with his wife Brigitte is in the works!

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 comeback to beat Barcelona and qualify for the Champions League semi-finals, with one Spanish newspaper blaming the result on "suspect refereeing".

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 has released a book, which has not been warmly received by many.