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France

Clearing the Jungle

France will start removing 10,000 migrants from the squalid, ramshackle camp known as the Jungle in Calais on Monday.

Hungary

Stand up to the "Sovietisation" of Europe - Orban

Speaking to crowds at a ceremony to mark the 60th anniversary of Hungary's uprising, the prime minister said freedom depends on the nation state

USA

The longest delivery order in the Galaxy

A capsule loaded with 2,400 kilos of food, supplies, equipment and science experiments has docked with the ISS, 410 kilometres above the earth.

Spain

Spain's Socialists clear the way for Rajoy

The party has voted to abstain in crucial confidence vote, effectively enabling their conservative rivals to form a minority government and ending ten months of political deadlock

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Russia

Fighting resumes after ceasefire in Aleppo

The battle for control of the northern city of Aleppo has intensified with air strikes, ground offensives and shelling.

United Kingdom

UKIP: race hots up to choose the next leader

The current leadership contest was triggered when Diane James recently quit as leader after only 18 days in the role.

Italy

Thousands gather to say "No" to Renzi

An estimated 40,000 people gathered in Rome on Saturday afternoon to protest against the government of Matteo Renzi.

Iraq

US Defence Secretary makes lightning visit to Baghdad

Ashton Carter is trying to calm the war of words brewing between Ankara and Baghdad.

United Kingdom

26 injured after roof sliced off London bus

The double-decker crashed into a railway bridge in the UK capital. None of the injures are life-threatening.

Russia

19 killed in Russian helicopter crash

Three crew members and 16 passengers died when the Russian-made MI-8 helicopter came down on Friday in bad weather.

Belgium

Crowds evacuated from Belgian shopping mall

Police escorted dozens of shoppers out of the Cora mall in Chatelineau, around 50 kilometres south of Brussels after a hold-up at a jeweller's.

World News

3,300 migrants rescued by Italian coastguards in one day

They were picked up off one large boat, three smaller ones and 20 rubber vessels.

Canada

Wallonia - the mouse that roared

How has the tiny Belgian region brought a landmark global trade deal to the brink of collapse?

World News

Saving CETA - emergency meetings held in Brussels

Canada's trade minister says it is up to the EU to save a free trade deal that is being blocked by opposition from Belgium's French-speaking region.

Belgium

May ready for tough talks over Brexit

The UK prime minister says she is ready for some "difficult moments", but will fight to remain part of the bloc's single market.

France

Hollande to meet French police unions

It comes after a fourth night of protests at the Place de la Republique and the Champs Elysees in Paris. Other protests took place in Bordeaux, Nancy and Toulouse.

Japan

Strong but shallow earthquake rocks western Japan

There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage following the 6.6 magnitude tremor.

South Africa

South Africa to withdraw from the ICC

The country's Justice Minister, Michael Masutha, says the court's obligations are no consistent with legislation granting diplomatic immunity to sitting leaders.

Venezuela

Venezuela suspends recall referendum plans

It has sparked an outcry from the opposition, who have accused the Socialist government of dictatorial tactics.

Europe News

Wallonia says no to CETA

One of the three official regions of Belgium has adopted a resolution which could block the signing of a mammoth free trade deal between the EU and Canada.

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