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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin and Zelensky vow to escalate fighting after deadliest strike on Kyiv this year
Kyiv observes a day of mourning after 27 killed, 91 wounded and more than 130 buildings destroyed in deadliest strike
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Trump says 'ridiculous' for US to maintain current support for NATO
United States President Donald Trump says it is 'ridiculous' to maintain his country's current support for NATO.
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Turkish comedian arrested for 'insulting' Islam and Erdogan
Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş was arrested at Istanbul Airport on Thursday following a stand-up show posted to YouTube. The 32-yea…
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Wildfires sweep across France – in pictures
Nearly 3,000 people have been evacuated in south-western France as the country swelters through a record-breaking heatwave. The fi…
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'If Ukraine falls, this will be the end of the European Union and the end of Europe's future'
Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr. Volodymyr Yermolenko, Ukrainian philosopher, journalist, author and President of PEN Ukrain…
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Monaco identifies suspect in parcel bombing: prosecutors
Monaco authorities have identified a suspect and issued an international arrest warrant in the investigation into a parcel bombing…
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Moment huge waterspout twirls over lake in Germany
The phenomenon formed over a Lake Constance near the southern German city of Friedrichshafen.
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Ukraine war briefing: Both sides vow to escalate fighting after Russia’s deadly Kyiv barrage
Zelenskyy says his forces will ‘definitely’ retaliate over Russian bombardment of capital as Kremlin vows to ramp up pressure. Wha…
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Suspect identified in Monaco parcel bombing that wounded sanctioned Ukrainian-born oligarch
Arrest warrant issued for bombing suspect who will soon be subject of an Interpol Red Notice A suspect has been identified in the …
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The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026
A powerful figure in the music industry, Clive Davis is credited with launching the careers of some of its biggest stars
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Suspect identified in Monaco parcel bombing, prosecutors say
The attack shocked the country on the Mediterranean coast, one of the world’s smallest sovereign states known for its high concent…
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Hungary revokes refugee status of fugitive Polish ex justice minister
Poland will now ask the United States whether Zbigniew Ziobro is allowed to remain on US territory without valid travel documents.
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Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
District of Columbia US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said David Hearn ripped up recently installed sealant on pool in “a deliberate act”…
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Lídia Jorge wins 2026 Camões Prize
The honour comes a year after she was invited by the President of the Republic to speak on Portugal Day, following major awards in…
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Daredevil couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building proposal stunt
The highest public floor is the 102nd, where there’s an observation deck. Going higher requires a key card, according to the court…
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Fire in squatters' homes forces evacuation of 80 residents in Valencia
A fire that broke out on Thursday in two ground-floor flats forced the preventive evacuation of 80 residents from two blocks in Va…
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Russia massive attack: 'West simply doesn't have enough interceptors', military expert says
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Frank Ledwidge, Senior Lecturer in Strategy at Portsmouth University, says that "Ukraine's al…
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Eight arrested in probe into men drugging and raping partners, UK crime agency says
As part of a separate operation into such offences, EU law enforcement agency Europol said the group of countries had identified 1…
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Vatican excommunicates six ultraconservative bishops over ordination
The Vatican excommunicated six bishops from the ultraconservative Society of St Pius X on Thursday, while warning that any lay bel…
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Ukraine will retaliate for Russian attack on Kyiv: Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed Thursday to retaliate for Russia's strikes on Kyiv that killed at least 21 people and…
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Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from basement eight days after twin quakes
The earthquakes destroyed tens of thousands of buildings across northern Venezuela, killing more than 2,200 people, and leaving La…
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Man accused of ordering Daphne Caruana Galizia murder paid hitmen’s legal fees, court hears
Yorgen Fenech said to have spent €400,000 on fees for men convicted of car bombing that killed investigative journalist A business…
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UK crime agency uncovers international drug-rape network
British investigators have exposed a sprawling, digitally coordinated international network of drug-facilitated sexual assault, re…
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Von der Leyen unveils major EU support initiatives in strategic trip to Armenia
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a significant economic and political support package to Armenia durin…