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Italy

Europe's far-right leaders gather in Italy to prepare for EU elections

Matteo Salvini, who is Italy's Deputy Prime Minister, hosted the conference in Florence under the slogan "Jobs, Security, Common Sense" on Sunday.

Gaza

As Israel pounds Gaza the US says too many civilians are being killed

"The scale of civilian suffering and the images and videos coming from Gaza are devastating," US Vice President Kamala Harris said on Saturday.

United Arab Emirates

COP28: 50 oil companies pledge to almost end methane emissions by 2030

Representing nearly half of global production they pledged to reach near-zero methane emissions and end routine flaring in their operations by 2030.

Russia

Russia's jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny faces more charges

Prosecutors have charged the former lawyer with offences related to article 214 of the penal code which covers vandalism.

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Ukraine

Speed up the accession process, Ukraine tells the EU

In two weeks, the EU Council in Brussels will decide whether accession talks should begin with Ukraine and Moldova.

Italy

Watch: Etna erupts again, sending hot lava down its snowy slopes

Mount Etna on the Italian island of Sicily erupted at dawn on Friday, creating a festive spectacle of fire and ice.

World News

Marches across the world mark eliminate violence against women day

The World Health Organisation estimates that one in three women globally is subjected to violence in their lifetime.

Gaza

Hamas says 20 hostages handed over to ICRC

Hamas agreed to release 13 Israelis and seven foreigners in exchange for 39 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel, Qatari and Egyptian mediators said.

Canada

Canada and the EU sign up to a 'Green Alliance' to slow global warming

A week before world leaders meet for the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, Canada and the EU have committed to more environmental pledges.

Egypt

Spain and Belgium deplore Israel's killing of thousands in Gaza

“The indiscriminate killing of innocent civilians including thousands of boys and girls is completely unacceptable," Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said.

China

China relaxes visa rules for five EU states

The change in the visa rules came as French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna met with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Friday.

World News

Thousands march silently though Paris, calling for peace in Middle East

Holding blank white banners, 500 French entertainment stars marched from the Arab World Institute to the Museum of Art and History of Judaism.

World News

Two killed in Bulgaria by falling trees in gale-force winds

Gale-force winds and heavy rain and snow hit large parts of Bulgaria on Sunday, claiming the lives of two people.

Yemen

Yemen's Houthi rebels seize Israeli-linked cargo ship in Red Sea

They took over two dozen crew members hostage and raised fears that regional tensions are heightening over the Israel Hamas war

Culture news

Napoleon's hat fetches 1.9 million euros at auction in Paris

One of the unique hats that Napoleon Bonaparte was believed to have worn when he ruled 19th century France was bought by an anonymous buyer.

Iran

Iran claims a new ballistic missile can travel at hypersonic speeds

Iran has unveiled the Fattah-2, a new Iranian-produced ballistic missile which it claims can travel at hypersonic speeds.

World News

Protests across the Middle East and Europe demand an end to the war

The marches reflected the growing anger over the mounting civilian casualty toll and suffering from the Israel-Hamas war.

Egypt

EU chief meets Egypt's president to discuss Israel-Hamas war

The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has met with Egypt's president Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi in Cairo for talks on the conflict.

Finland

Asylum seekers trying to enter Finland from Russia scuffle with guards

Scuffles erupted at one of Finland's border crossings with Russia on Friday after 163 migrants riding bicycles attempted to seek asylum there.

Gaza

UN warns of starvation in Gaza as its forced to stop food deliveries

The UN was forced to stop deliveries of food and other necessities to Gaza on Friday and warned of the growing possibility of widespread starvation.

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