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A solution has emerged to the conflict over the construction of a cathedral in a park in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg. In the wake of ongoing protests another location has been found for the church. According to a survey by the state polling institute VZIOM, roughly three-quarters of the city's residents feel that the park in the centre of town is not the right place for the house of prayer. The Kremlin had also weighed in on the issue.

The European elections continue today Friday with votes in the Czech Republic and Ireland. For weeks the media have been taking an avid interest in the elections, which are considered decisive for the EU's future. The election marathon began on Thursday and continues until Sunday. Journalists look at which issues are mobilising the 418 million people entitled to vote, and what they should take into account when they vote.

British Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to announce a date for her departure today, Friday, after again failing to secure support for her Brexit deal yesterday. According to pollsters, her Conservative Party suffered a crushing defeat in the European elections yesterday. Ex-foreign secretary Boris Johnson is tipped as the favourite to succeed her as prime minister. Could the Brexit hardliner be the right man for the job in the present situation?

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has won India's parliamentary elections with an absolute majority. Modi, who stands for the majority rule of the Hindus, polarised India during his first term in office. Commentators fear the situation of minorities, in particular Muslims, will further deteriorate during Modi's second term.