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Spain

Spain's prime minister says UK's Brexit deal opens door on Gibraltar

Pedro Sanchez says new EU-UK relationship strengthens Spain's position on British enclave.

France

Cleanup begins in Paris after Yellow Vest protest violence

President Macron condemns protesters and heaps shame on those who would use violence against the police and elected representatives.

Mexico

Confusion over US-Mexico "refugee deal"

Media report says Mexico has agreed to a "Remain in Mexico" policy, as Trump tweets no-one will enter US illegally, but Mexico's new Interior Minister denies such an agreement.

Hungary

Hungarians march against Soros university closure plans

The George Soros-backed Central European University is under pressure to leave Budapest, and many people are unhappy at the government's campaign against it.

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World News

Women in Rome & Paris march against male violence

On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women two European capitals saw big marches calling for change.

Egypt

New tomb found in Egypt's Valley of the Kings

Latest treasure from Egypt's glorious past is double tomb of priest and his wife, with many objects remarkably well-preserved.

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Protesters tear-gassed in Paris

France's far-right has been blamed for the violent clashes with police in Paris on Saturday with "yellow jacket" fuel price rise protesters.

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Mind the elephant!

Villagers in China are coming to grips with more frequent visits from wild elephants.

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Running for their lives: Thailand's racing bridal couples

The latest annual bridal race in the Thai capital has attracted 300 couples hoping to win a dream wedding.

France

French prime minister say protests won't force u-turn on fuel price rises

Edouard Philippe says he has "heard" the French people after two days of road blockades, but that France needs reforms.

Germany

Macron pleads for EU unity in Berlin

French president warns alternatives are bleak for Europe.

Spain

Femen stage anti-fascist protest on Franco anniversary

Feminist activists have disrupted a rally by far-right supporters of former Spanish dictator General Francisco Franco, commemorating the 43rd anniversary of his death.

United Kingdom

May insists rebels who want her gone won't make Brexit better

The British prime minister says the numbers don't add up for a no-confidence vote, while her fomer Brexit secretary claims Britain is "bullied" in Brussels.

USA

Trump flies into fire-stricken California

US president makes first visit to disaster zone.

Greece

Greece's student heroes remembered

The 1973 student uprising in Athens that was crushed with tanks and heavy loss of life was not the end of Greece's military dictatorship, but it marked the beginning of the end.

France

Fuel price protesters target pinch points in French road system

One such demonstration was held in Givors, near Lyon, but some participants were keen to stress the movement is not just about prices at the pumps.

USA

CIA claims direct link between Saudi Crown prince and Khashoggi killing

Agency says it is inconceivable Mohammed bin Salman was kept in the dark about Istanbul operation.

France

Dutch revival downs French as Germany drop down in the Nations League

World Champions France are still trying to understand why they were so timid in losing their post-World Cup unbeaten record.

USA

California fires rage on, threatening Malibu

With high winds forecast for the next 48 hours there appears no end in sight to California's latest ordeal by fire.

Libya

Palermo peace conference on Libya aims to forge agreement

With vital participants not attending and no clear agenda to guide the talks, there are slender hopes that the Italian hosts will be able to make progress on ending Libya's internal strife.

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