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France

French government faces challenges in parliament over pension bill

French government faces two no confidence votes on Monday over decision to push through pension bill

World News

Bill to punish criticism of Russian 'volunteer fighter groups'

Russian lower house passes bill to make discrediting groups like Wagner punishable by up to 15 years in prison

World News

New Amnesty International report on anti-riot weapons

Amnesty International released a new report today, which documents the use of “non-lethal” anti-riot weapons by police across the globe, and calls for global regulation of their use and manufacture.

Cinema

French documentary 'On the Adamant' wins Best Film at Berlinale

Director Nicholas Philibert said he hopes the film shows viewers “what unites us beyond our differences”.

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India

G20 summit in India's Bengaluru ends without agreement on Ukraine

G20 summit in India's Bengaluru ended without agreement on Ukraine, after China and Russia refused to endorse a statement condemning the invasion of Ukraine

Turkey

Contractors and building owners have been arrested

More than 600 people are under investigation in Turkey in relation to buildings which collapsed during the earthquake earlier this month

France

Rights groups concerned about proposed surveillance for Paris Olympics

Rights groups are concerned about proposed AI video surveillance for the Paris Olympics, arguing it will infringe on civil liberties.

China

China and Iran strengthen cooperation amid Western pressure

Xi Jingping and Ebrahim Raisi meet in Beijing, where China expressed support for Iran in the face of Western sanctions over the country's nuclear development, and tensions over Russia and Chinese balloons.

Ukraine

Ukraine calls for allies to provide fighter jets and ammunition

Ukraine presses allies for ammunition and fighter jets at a two day meeting of NATO defence ministers in Brussels.

Turkey

Death toll in massive earthquake in Turkey and Syria continues to rise

More than 41,000 people have died in Turkey and Syria, after a deadly earthquake rocked the region on 6 February.

World News

Only third state of emergency in New Zealand's history

Cyclone Gabrielle has left thousands of homes flooded and without power on New Zealand's North Island, just weeks after flooding killed four people.

Ukraine

Ukrainian troops train on Leopard 2 tanks in Poland

Ukrainian troops have been undergoing an accelerated training programme in Poland on German Leopard 2 tanks, ahead of a highly anticipated Russian Spring assault.

USA

Aliens aren't behind recent sightings in US airspace: The White House

After a surreal weekend, in which three aerial devices were downed over America, National security spokesman John Kirby put rumours to bed of extra-terrestrial involvement but said the US has uncovered a Chinese intelligence-gathering programme.

Germany

Germany still undecided on sending tanks to Ukraine

At a press conference, the NATO chief said he was confident that a decision would be made soon on whether Germany will send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.

Liberia

The president has been abroad since October

Hundreds of Liberians have been protesting in Monrovia due to rising food and fuel costs as well as their absent President

Tunisia

Lowest turnout since the Revolution

Tunisian opposition parties have demanded President Kais Saied's resignation after fewer than 9% of the electorate voted on Saturday

Germany

Germany's plan to wean off Russian gas

Germany has opened its first LNG plant as part of a greater plan to avoid an energy crunch

Qatar

World Cup: France plagued by illness ahead of final against Argentina

Some of France's key players are isolating with flu as both teams aim to win a third title on Sunday.

Peru

Peru protests show no signs of slowing

More than 20 people have died in protests calling for the reinstatement of ousted President Pedro Castillo

Ukraine

Russia bombards Ukraine with tens of rockets

Russia fired tens of missiles at Ukraine on Friday, one of which hit a residential building in Kryvyi Rih killing three people.

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