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  Juraj Cintula – who fired five shots at close range at the prime minister – was found guilty of terrorism charges. Read More

  Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, is not known for progressive views on women’s equality. Read More

  Nicolas Sarkozy, president from 2007-2012, has appealed against his jail term at La Santé prison. Read More

  Belize’s prime minister says the deal will mean that migrants can apply for asylum in the country. Read More

  Prosecutors say the woman was arrested in Barcelona with around a kilogram of melted-down gold. Read More

  The US vice-president’s visit comes after a flare-up of violence between Israel and Hamas that threatened to derail the 12-day-old truce. Read More

  A staunch conservative, she takes over as Japan grapples with rising cost-of-living and mounting debt. Read More

  The airport, out of action since war broke out two years ago, was due to reopen on Wednesday. Read More

  Experts warn that whilst the criminals may yet be caught, the gemstones they stole may never be recovered. Read More

  People in the city burst crackers late into Monday night, defying a court order to use only ‘green’ fireworks. Read More