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France’s Macron defends giving citizenship to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov

French leader denies inviting tech founder to France or having prior knowledge of his visit. French President Emmanuel Macron has defended a decision to grant fast-track citizenship to indicted Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. Speaking at a news conference during a visit to Serbia, Macron said that granting nationality to high-profile figures who learn French and […]

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Serbia and France sign bn deal for sale of French fighter jets

Serbia and France sign $3bn deal for sale of French fighter jets

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Sale comes as European nations try to coax Serbia away from traditional ally and weapons supplier Moscow. France and Serbia have signed a $3bn agreement for the sale of 12 French-made Rafale fighter jets, as European countries try to coax Serbia away from close ties with Russia. The landmark sale, signed by Serb Defence Minister

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WHO announces pauses in Gaza fighting for polio vaccinations: Updates – USA TODAY

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WHO announces pauses in Gaza fighting for polio vaccinations: Updates USA TODAY Israel agrees to pause fighting in Gaza for polio vaccination, says UN official CNN WHO Official Says Israeli Military Agrees to Gaza Humanitarian Pauses for Polio Shots Haaretz IDF sources say 80% of Hamas tunnels in Philadelphi Corridor neutralized The Times of Israel Middle East Crisis Israel

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Deadly Israeli raids in occupied West Bank as Gaza war rages | Israel-Palestine conflict News

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The Israeli military is pressing on with its deadly offensive in the occupied West Bank despite widespread international condemnation from countries and rights groups. At least 18 people have been killed since the start of the operations across the territory, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported on Thursday. The Israeli military said its forces killed

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South Korea arrests battery maker CEO over fire that killed 23

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Aricell CEO Park Soon-kwan arrested over alleged violations of industrial safety law. The head of a South Korean lithium battery maker has been arrested over alleged violations of industrial safety law following a factory fire that killed 23 people. Suwon District Court approved a warrant to arrest Aricell CEO Park Soon-kwan over his role in

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Teen decapitated in vicious shark attack off Jamaica coast

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A 16-year-old boy was brutally mauled by a shark while swimming alone off the coast of Jamaica, marking an extremely rare attack for the Caribbean island, authorities said. Divers found Jahmari Reid’s decapitated body Tuesday morning, one day after he vanished during his solo spearfishing expedition near the popular tourist town of Montego Bay. The

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The Paris Paralympics open in blaze of colour | Paris Olympics 2024 News

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The opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympics has been held in the centre of the French capital, firing the starting gun on 11 days of intense competition. Just as for the opening ceremony of the Olympics on the Seine in July, it took place away from the main stadium for the first time at a

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Shark killed 16-year-old high school student who was found dead by fishermen, Jamaica police say

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Why and how often do shark attacks happen? Why do shark attacks happen and how common are they? 06:41 A shark attacked and killed a 16-year-old Jamaican high school student whose body was found in waters just north of the island, authorities said. Police identified the victim as Jahmari Reid from the northern parish of

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What role have artists played in Kenya’s antigovernment protests? | African Union

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We discuss the role of musicians and influencers in the ongoing protests against the Kenyan government. In the second part of our episode on Kenya’s antigovernment protests, we discuss how new art and music have become integral to the movement. A viral protest song that samples Kendrick Lamar’s diss track – Not Like Us –

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US says tanker attacked by Houthis could be leaking oil

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An oil tanker which was attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea last week is still on fire and may be leaking oil, the US Pentagon says. Attempts to salvage the Greek-owned and flagged MV Sounion have been thwarted by the Houthis, who have threatened more attacks, the Pentagon adds. The ship is

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