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Agrifood 10-10-2024

Algeria bars France from wheat import tender as relations sour

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Algeria is one of the world's biggest wheat buyers and for many years France was by far its largest supplier. Now it's Russia.

Global Europe 10-10-2024

EU envoys approve up to €35 billion for Ukraine, bypassing Hungary

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The agreement helps bypass Hungary's refusal to extend the renewal period for the regime holding Russian frozen assets from six to 36 months.

Global Europe 10-10-2024

Biden, Netanyahu speak, Israel vows lethal retaliation against Iran

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The 30-minute call was the first known chat for Biden and Netanyahu since August and coincides with a sharp escalation of Israel's conflict with Iran and the Iran-backed Lebanese Hezbollah.

Politics 09-10-2024

Son of Osama bin Laden barred from returning to France after deportation

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Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said he had signed an order banning Omar Binladin from France after the judiciary confirmed the legality of a prior deportation order issued on grounds of national security.

Global Europe 09-10-2024

Russia’s GRU seeking to cause ‘mayhem’ in Britain and Europe, UK spy chief says

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Security Service (MI5) Director General Ken McCallum also accused Iran of being behind "plot after plot" on British soil.

Global Europe 09-10-2024

Moldovan president’s no-show upsets TV election debate

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Incumbent President Maia Sandu said she had no wish to participate alongside "non-valid" candidates, a reference to politicians backed by business interests or criminal groups.

Global Europe 08-10-2024

Israel starts ground operations in southwest Lebanon as Iran delivers warning

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Israel's military struck Beirut's southern suburbs overnight and said it killed a senior Hezbollah responsible for the group's budgeting and logistics.

Global Europe 08-10-2024

Russian forces reach another key frontline city, Ukraine’s military says

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The advance of Moscow's forces - just like the capture of Vuhledar last week - has underlined Russia's vast superiority in men and materiel as Ukraine pleads for more weapons from the Western allies that have been supporting it.

Kazakhstan votes in favour of nuclear power plant construction

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The government says a reliable energy supply is needed to supplement renewable sources such as solar and wind power, and, since Kazakhstan is one of the world's biggest uranium producers, nuclear power is a logical choice.

Global Europe 07-10-2024

‘God save the Tsar!’: Putin receives first wishes for 72nd birthday

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The greeting "God save the Tsar" came from ultra-nationalist Russian ideologue Alexander Dugin.

Global Europe 07-10-2024

Israel marks 7 October anniversary under shadow of escalating war

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Security forces were on high alert across Israel, the military and police said, anticipating possible Palestinian attacks planned for anniversary of 7 October 2023.

Global Europe 06-10-2024

Israel says France’s call for halting sales of arms used in Gaza is a ‘disgrace’

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French President Emmanuel Macron said that shipments of arms to Israel used in the conflict in Gaza should be stopped as part of a broader effort to find a political solution.

Rescue teams search for missing in Bosnia floods

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The floods follow an unprecedented summer drought which caused many rivers and lakes to dry up, and affected agriculture and the supply of water to urban areas throughout the Balkans and much of Europe.

Politics 06-10-2024

US officials struggle to quash Hurricane Helene conspiracy theories

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Local and national government officials say they are trying to combat the rumors, including one spread by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

Global Europe 06-10-2024

Heavy strikes shake Beirut as Israel expands Lebanon campaign

Est. 5min

The strikes came after days of bombing by Israel of Beirut suburbs considered strongholds for Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah, killing its leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, and possibly his potential successor.

Politics 06-10-2024

Thousands protest in Hungary demanding end to state media propaganda

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The centre-right TISZA party, led by media-savvy political newcomer, Peter Magyar, is posing the biggest challenge to right-wing nationalist Orban since he swept to power in 2010.

Politics 05-10-2024

Germany, France, other EU states push to speed up migrant returns

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The signatories argue that current regulations left too much room for interpretation that was increasingly left to judges, not elected governments.

Global Europe 05-10-2024

Moldovan police say criminals plotting to seize public buildings in election campaign

Est. 3min

The run-up to the 20 October presidential election, which is coupled with a referendum on EU membership, is becoming increasingly heated.

Global Europe 04-10-2024

Russia calls current confrontation with West more dangerous than the Cuban missile crisis

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A Russian high official said that a mistake at the current juncture could usher in disaster, but questioned whether or not those in the West were able to "sensibly assess the consequences of their course".

Global Europe 04-10-2024

US discusses strikes on Iran oil sites as Israel presses Lebanon offensive

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As Israel weighs its options after its arch-foe Iran launched its largest ever assault on Tuesday, US President Joe Biden was asked whether he would support Israel striking Iran's oil facilities.

Global Europe 04-10-2024

Moldova alleges pro-Russian vote-buying scheme ahead of key vote

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Fugitive pro-Russian businessman Ilan Shor, who was convicted last year in absentia for his role in the theft of $1 billion from Moldovan banks, offered payments to anyone who voted against European integration.

Flights delayed or cancelled as Middle East conflict disrupts aviation

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Rising tensions in the Middle East have created air travel chaos, with many flights across the entire region diverted or disrupted with little sign of broader normalisation.

Health 03-10-2024

Italian coastal town grapples with ‘out of control’ number of dengue cases

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Italian scientists are sounding an alarm over a surge in cases of dengue fever cases in the country's central Marche region, as high temperatures have encouraged the spread of the virus.

Global Europe 03-10-2024

Israel strikes heart of Beirut as G7, China call for diplomacy

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As Israel bombed central Beirut early on Thursday, G7 leaders voiced "strong concern" over the Middle East crisis while China called on the United Nations Security Council to take "urgent actions" to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East.