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Jewels of 'inestimable' value stolen from Louvre museum in Paris

France's Interior Ministry said that around 9.30am several intruders forced open a window, stole jewels from vitrines and fled on two-wheelers.

World News

Huge crowds gather across US for 'No Kings' protests against Trump

More than 2,600 rallies were organised on Saturday across the country, attracting thousands of protesters in cities like Washington and New York.

USA

WATCH: 'Record high' lava fountains in latest Kilauea volcano eruption

The US Geological Survey said "record high fountains" were measured in the latest episode of Hawaii's Kilauea volcanic eruption, which has been taking place at semiregular intervals since late last year.

Ukraine

Russian overnight strikes leave thousands without power across Ukraine

At least one person has been killed and thousands were without power on Saturday, after a barrage of Russian drones targeted energy facilities across Ukraine overnight.

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World News

NATO chief Mark Rutte mocks Russia over 'limping' submarine

The Russian submarine Novorossiysk had surfaced off the coast of France last week and was later escorted by the Dutch navy in the North Sea.

Madagascar

Madagascar president flees country following military rebellion

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina made his first public comments since the CAPSAT military unit turned against his government amid weekslong protests, saying he fled the country in fear for his life.

Israel

Israelis cheer Trump at Tel Aviv rally ahead of hostage release

Israelis applauded US President Donald Trump, and some booed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as US envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner addressed a weekly rally in Tel Aviv that many hoped would be the last.

Gaza

US troops begin arriving in Israel to oversee Gaza ceasefire

About 200 US troops have begun arriving in Israel to set up a coordination centre aimed at facilitating the flow of humanitarian aid, as well as logistical and security assistance into Gaza. They are not expected to enter the territory.

Europe News

Power restored to Ukraine's Odesa following Russian overnight attack

A Russian overnight drone attack on energy facilities in the Ukrainian Odesa region left hundreds of thousands of people without power on Saturday. Ukrainian private energy firm DTEK said that power has been restored.

Europe News

Dutch Geert Wilders among targets of suspected Belgian terror plot

Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders said that authorities had confirmed to him he was among the alleged targets of a suspected terror cell in Belgium that was dismantled on Thursday.

USA

Trump threatens new 100% tariff on Chinese imports

Expressing frustration with new export controls placed on rare earth elements by China, Trump threatened to place an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports, potentially escalating tariff rates close to levels that in April fanned fears of a global recession.

France

Former French PM says Macron should resign as political crisis deepens

Édouard Philippe says Macron should announce an early presidential election once France passes a budget for next year.

France

Gisèle Pelicot attends appeal by man convicted of raping her

Husamettin Dogan, sentenced to nine years in prison, denies he intended to rape Pelicot, claiming her ex-husband Dominique Pelicot had deceived him.

Ukraine

Family of four among nine killed in latest Russian attacks on Ukraine

Regional authorities in Ukraine reported on Tuesday that at least nine civilians were killed and 15 others injured in Russian strikes in the last 24 hours.

Iran

Iran executes alleged Israeli spy amid surge in death penalties

The execution came after Iran vowed to confront its enemies after the United Nations reimposed sanctions on Tehran over its nuclear programme this weekend.

Denmark

Denmark bans all drone flights ahead of European Summit in Copenhagen

The Danish transportation ministry said that “all civilian drone flying in Danish airspace will be prohibited” from Monday to Friday to “remove the risk that enemy drones can be confused with legal drones and vice versa."

New Zealand

New Zealand fugitive killed by police, children found safe

Tom Phillips had been evading authorities for nearly four years with his three children. He was killed in a shoot-out with police officers, and his children found alive.

Europe News

Trump threatens retaliation after EU hits Google with antitrust fine

Trump said in a post on Truth Social that the €2.95 billion fine was "unfair" and "discriminatory" and later told reporters he will "be speaking to the European Union."

USA

Minnesota shooter 'obsessed' with idea of killing children, police say

Acting US Attorney Joe Thompson said videos and writings the shooter left behind show that the shooter "expressed hate towards almost every group imaginable.”

Lebanon

UN votes to end its peacekeeping force in Lebanon after five decades

The multinational peacekeeping force known as UNIFIL has played a significant role in monitoring the security situation in southern Lebanon for decades, including during the Israel-Hezbollah conflict last year.

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