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France's Le Pen hails 'positive' meeting with new PM Bayrou
French Prime Minister François Bayrou is meeting with most political parties including Marine Le Pen's National Front after the ouster of Michel Barnier.
Serbia accused of using spyware to surveil journalists and activists
Serbian authorities have rejected the claims they used forensic tools from Israeli company Cellebrite and bespoke spyware for illegal surveillance, calling them "nonsensical".
FIFA apologises to Ukraine over Crimea map during 2026 World Cup draw
World football's governing body has removed the image omitting Crimea from Ukrainian territory, which Kyiv called an "unacceptable error".
'Not real food'? UK political leaders spar over sandwiches
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch's criticism of the sandwich sparked a retort from Prime Minister Keir Starmer and fierce debate in Britain.
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Russia's top missile expert gunned down in Moscow park
Mikhail Shatsky, who is said to have overseen the modernisation of Kh-59 and Kh-69 missiles used by Russia against Ukraine, was reportedly shot dead near his home.
Lavrov, Blinken trade barbs at OSCE Malta meeting
The visit marked Lavrov’s first visit to an EU member country since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 but the foreign ministers of Ukraine, Poland and Estonia walked out of the room during his speech.
Russian accused of war crimes in Ukraine in 2014 on trial in Finland
Yan Petrovsky, also known as Voislav Toden, is charged with fighting against Ukrainian forces as part of the neo-Nazi Russian paramilitary unit Rusich.
Statue of Russia's Wagner founder unveiled in Central African Republic
A monument to Russian warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin, who died in a plane crash last year after a mutiny attempt against Moscow, has been unveiled in CAR's capital Bangui.
IRA bomber Marian Price sues Disney+ over Say Nothing murder scene
The historical drama series Say Nothing depicts veteran Irish republican Marian Price shooting dead Jean McConville in 1972 during The Troubles.
EU condemns reported Taliban ban on women's medical education
Female trainee midwives and nurses have reportedly been ordered not to attend classes by the Taliban, who have restricted Afghan women's rights.
Artworks seized from the mafia go on display in Milan
Andy Warhol and Salvador Dalí are featured in an exhibition showcasing more than 80 pieces confiscated from criminal groups by Italian authorities.
UN agency vows to be 'ruthless' on aid spending as funding shrinks
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is requesting $47 billion (€45 billion) to help 190 million people globally.
Le Pen says no-confidence vote will save France from 'unjust' budget
France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier is set to be ousted after his social security budget failed to receive backing from Marine Le Pen's National Rally.
Belgium found guilty of crimes against humanity in colonial Congo
Belgian court orders the state to pay damages to five mixed-race women who were removed from their mothers as children in colonial-era Congo.
France's PM risks no confidence vote after pushing through budget bill
The National Rally (RN) could topple the government of French Prime Minister Michel Barnier over its proposed 2025 social security budget.
Small island states seek climate change justice at top UN court
A major case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) may pave the way for more climate change litigation and help for poorer and vulnerable states.
France says Israel's Netanyahu has immunity from ICC arrest warrant
The French foreign ministry says it will continue to work closely with the Israeli prime minister due to the "friendship" between the two nations.
Australian gold miner to pay Mali €152 million to free detained staff
Resolute Mining's CEO and two other employees were arrested in the Malian capital in early November after meeting with tax and mining authorities.
Spain flood death toll rises to 205 as nation braces for more rain
More than 1,700 soldiers have joined emergency workers in the search for bodies and survivors, with authorities saying the death toll is likely to go up further.
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