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Spain's Supreme Court is consulting parties on whether it must amnesty the embezzlement charges against Carles Puigdemont and other Catalan independence leaders, following a Constitutional Court ruling. The decision could affect the long-running legal case over the 2017 'procés' and Puigdemont's status while in exile. Spanish media are closely tracking what the ruling means for the separatist leader and the amnesty law.

A Spanish Supreme Court judge has lifted the arrest warrant against former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont, following a ruling by Spain's Constitutional Court. Puigdemont, who led Catalonia's failed 2017 independence bid and has lived abroad to avoid prosecution, now faces a changed legal landscape in Spain, reigniting debate over the handling of the separatist case.

Spain's Supreme Court has given the parties 48 hours to submit arguments before ruling on the appeal concerning the 'Ley de nietos', the law restoring Spanish citizenship to descendants of exiles. Meanwhile, the Association of Diplomats has denounced the government's lack of planning over the law's implementation, adding to criticism as the deadline for applications approaches.

Emperor Juntoku, the 84th emperor of Japan, died on this day in 1242. He reigned during the Kamakura period and was exiled after the Jokyu Rebellion of 1221, spending his later years on Sado Island. The anniversary is being noted in history and travel circles discussing Japan's imperial past and Shinto heritage sites.

Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro publicly voiced support for federal deputy Rebeca Ramagem, framing her situation as that of a politically persecuted figure forced into exile, away from her home and family. He said the fight is for Brazil and for all the politically persecuted, promising to 'rescue democracy' and declaring that, with faith and strength, Brazil will prevail.

Koh-Lanta All Stars is drawing attention in France, with host Denis Brogniart speaking out in defence of the 'island of the banished' used in the show's new all-star edition. The host argued the controversial twist gives eliminated contestants a second chance, telling Télé 7 Jours: 'It's beautiful to have a second chance.' Fans of the long-running survival competition are debating the format change.

Brazilian Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes has archived the criminal proceedings against bloggers Oswaldo Eustáquio and Allan dos Santos, citing a lack of evidence. Both men are allies of former president Jair Bolsonaro and had been targets of investigations into alleged disinformation. Dos Santos lives in self-imposed exile in the United States. The decision is drawing reactions across Brazil's political spectrum.

Readers are sharing an 1856 book that claims to identify where the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel ended up after their exile from ancient Assyria. The text, long dismissed by mainstream historians, argues the tribes settled in a specific modern country, and its argument is drawing fresh attention and debate online about the origins of the theory.

A Thai activist's message that human rights cross borders is drawing attention in Thailand, where rights groups and foreign observers continue to raise concerns about harassment of dissidents and regional cooperation on returning exiles. The statement has become a rallying phrase for those calling on governments across Southeast Asia to protect activists rather than send them back to persecution.

Ukrainian women displaced abroad by Russia's invasion are weighing whether to return home once the war ends or build permanent lives in their host countries. RFI reports on the dilemmas they face: children settled in foreign schools, jobs and relationships established overseas, and uncertainty over what awaits them in Ukraine. Their choices will shape the country's postwar recovery, as many households are now led by women in exile.

The European Emergency Response Framework is being referenced in connection with EU asylum and migration policy. The European Council on Refugees and Exiles, a leading refugee rights network, has highlighted the framework, drawing attention to how the EU coordinates crisis response and the protections offered to people arriving at its borders.

Eritrea is trending on search engines in Germany and Canada, and is circulating widely in Sweden. The country, often described as one of the world's most closed states, is known for its indefinite military conscription, one-party rule and record of driving large numbers of citizens into exile. No single breaking event has been confirmed, and the specific trigger for the surge in attention is not yet clear.

Spain's Constitutional Court has ruled in favour of the leaders of the Catalan independence push, and Supreme Court judge Pablo Llarena has lifted the European arrest warrant against Carles Puigdemont. The former Catalan president, who has lived in exile in Belgium since 2017, can now return to Spain without facing immediate arrest, a major development in the long-running 'procés' legal saga.

A French family featured by Le Figaro says it is leaving France for Ireland in what it calls an 'educational exile', citing dissatisfaction with the French school system. The story has drawn wide attention and debate about school conditions, teaching standards and whether families increasingly look abroad for better education options.

Emperor Juntoku, the 84th emperor of Japan, died on this day in 1242. He reigned during the Kamakura period, when real power lay with the shogunate, and was exiled after the Jokyu Rebellion of 1221. History enthusiasts are marking the anniversary by revisiting Japan's imperial tombs and medieval history.

Justice Alexandre de Moraes of Brazil's Supreme Court has closed the investigation into Allan dos Santos and Oswaldo Eustáquio, according to reports from Brazilian outlets. Dos Santos, a pro-Bolsonaro blogger living in exile, has long been a target of inquiries tied to the spread of disinformation. The archived case is drawing attention among supporters and critics of the court.

A six-hour documentary about Russian journalists forced into exile has drawn attention as it circulates internationally. The film examines the reporters who fled Russia after the crackdown on independent media following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, and the question of who is threatened by their work. It is being discussed as a rare, long-form look at press freedom in exile.

The third episode of S.W.A.T. Exiles season 1 is out, and viewers are looking for where to stream it. The episode is available through the streaming service Fubo, which carries the show as part of its lineup. Fans of the S.W.A.T. franchise are following the new spin-off series as its first season continues to air.

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah and a prominent opposition figure, is drawing renewed attention online. The name is circulating widely in political discussions, with commenters debating his role as a symbolic leader for Iranians calling for change in the country's leadership.

Filmmaker Joshua Greenbaum has released a new book, 'Exiled From Main Street: A Memoir', according to an announcement carried by New Noise Magazine. Details about the book's content, publisher, and release date were not provided in the announcement. The memoir marks a literary turn for Greenbaum, who is better known for his work in film and television, and news of the release is now circulating among readers and industry watchers.

Former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont is set to return to Spain after a court lifted the arrest warrant that had kept him in exile since the failed 2017 independence bid. The ruling opens the way for his homecoming after years in Belgium, a major development in Spain's long-running dispute over Catalonia's separatist movement.

Emperor Juntoku, the 84th emperor of Japan, died on this day in 1242. He reigned during the Kamakura period and was exiled to the island of Sado after the Jokyu Rebellion of 1221. History and travel enthusiasts are marking the anniversary, with the date also drawing attention to Kyoto's historic temples tied to Japan's imperial past.

Emperor Juntoku, the 84th emperor of Japan, died on this day in 1242. He reigned during the Kamakura period and was exiled to Sado Island after the Jokyu Rebellion of 1221, remaining there until his death. History enthusiasts are marking the anniversary, with the Ise Grand Shrine, tied to Japan's imperial tradition, drawing renewed attention.

Former Russian prime minister Mikhail Kasyanov, speaking in Paris, said President Putin made a serious mistake by invading Ukraine and is now unable to admit it. Kasyanov, 68, said Putin relied on flawed reports from his security services that Ukraine was weak and would fall quickly. The remarks add to criticism from exiled Russian opposition figures about the Kremlin's miscalculations in the war.

Emperor Juntoku, the 84th emperor of Japan, died on this day in 1242. He reigned during the Kamakura period and was exiled to Sado Island after the Jokyu Rebellion of 1221, spending his final years away from the capital. History and travel enthusiasts are marking the anniversary by revisiting Japan's imperial past, including sites such as the Ise shrines.

The New York Times has published a review of 'My Undesirable Friends: Part II — Exile', a documentary whose subtitle 'What Is Truth?' frames its central question. The review is drawing attention among film and documentary readers, though details of the critics' verdict are not yet widely circulated.

Music videos for the opening and ending theme songs of the second cour of 'The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System' have been streamed online. The release gives fans a first proper listen to the new season's theme music as the continuation of the fantasy anime approaches, with the videos distributed via the series' official channels.

History and travel enthusiasts are marking the anniversary of the death of Emperor Juntoku, the 84th emperor of Japan, who died on this day in 1242. Juntoku was exiled after the Jokyu Rebellion of 1221 and spent his later years on Sado Island. The anniversary has prompted readers to revisit articles about Japan's ancient imperial tombs and the country's long imperial lineage.

A Spanish court has ruled in favour of Carles Puigdemont, removing a key legal obstacle to the former Catalan separatist leader's return from years of self-imposed exile abroad. Puigdemont left Spain in 2017 after the failed Catalan independence bid and has faced arrest warrants. The decision is expected to reignite debate over amnesty and the handling of the Catalonia crisis.

History and travel enthusiasts are marking the anniversary of the death of Emperor Juntoku, the 84th emperor of Japan, who died on this day in 1242. Juntoku was exiled after the Jōkyū War of 1221 for his role in the failed attempt to overthrow the Kamakura shogunate, and his tomb, part of the Saki imperial burial complex in Kyoto, has drawn renewed attention from visitors.

Jalila Haider, a Pakistani human rights lawyer known for defending the rights of the Hazara community in Balochistan, is drawing renewed attention. Haider, who was awarded the Right Livelihood Award in 2020 for her advocacy and was previously exiled after facing harassment for her work, remains a prominent figure in discussions on human rights and persecution of minorities in Pakistan.

Emperor Juntoku, the 84th emperor of Japan, died on this day in 1242. The medieval ruler, whose reign fell during the Kamakura period, was exiled after the Jokyu Rebellion of 1221 and died on Sado Island. The anniversary is being noted in history and travel discussions pointing to Japan's ancient imperial burial mounds.