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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked Israel’s president to grant him a pardon amid his long-running…
Category: 3. Europe
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Netanyahu officially requests pardon over corruption charges – POLITICO
Netanyahu is in the midst of a stalled corruption trial for charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust, including receiving extravagant gifts, among them cigars and Champagne.
The Israeli prime minister was indicted in 2019, with some of the investigations that gave rise to the charges…
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Video. North Korea leader Kim Jong Un and daughter mark air force anniversary
North Korea held a large air show for its air force Saturday, with leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter taking part.
State media released footage a day later, showing Soviet-era jets, new drones and an early warning intelligence…
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Belgian soldier dies during NATO exercise in Lithuania – POLITICO
Francken said in a post on X that he is “deeply saddened by the tragic accident,” sending “thoughts and solidarity” to the soldier’s friends and colleagues.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda also offered his condolences in a post, saying Belgian troops serving with NATO in Lithuania…
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Thousands gather in Czech Republic to re-enact Napoleon’s Austerlitz victory over Russia and Austria
Thousands of re-enactors in the Czech Republic recreated Napoleon’s 1805 victory at Austerlitz, drawing large crowds for the historic anniversary event.
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White House presses Congress for drone powers ahead of World Cup, Olympics
The White House is pressing lawmakers to give the administration more power to take down aerial drones in domestic airspace in advance of the U.S. hosting the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic games, according to three people involved in ongoing negotiations.
The push to attach the measure to a…
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Pope Leo XIV heads to Lebanon to try bring message of hope
Pope Leo XIV wrapped up his visit to Turkey on Sunday before heading to Lebanon, where he aimed to bring a message of hope to its long-suffering people and bolster a crucial Christian community in the Middle East.
Leo had two key appointments in Istanbul before flying to Beirut: a prayer at…
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Video. Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at the Volkswagen Arena in Turkey
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass on Saturday with members of Turkey’s small Catholic community at Istanbul’s Volkswagen Arena, where attendees expressed joy at seeing the pontiff.
During the Mass Leo urged Turkey’s tiny Catholic…
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French farm has €90,000 worth of escargot snails stolen
Thieves have stolen €90,000 (£79,000; $104,000) worth of snails from a farm in northern France that supplies gourmet restaurants.
L’Escargot Des Grands Crus in Bouzy, near Reims, said it had been robbed of its entire stock of fresh and frozen snails – a “real blow” ahead of the holiday season.
The…
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US transport chief urges passengers to ‘dress with respect’. Critics say clothes aren’t the problem
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy wants Americans to button up and look sharp when they fly. The reaction to his request has been swift – and mostly sceptical.
Ahead of what the Federal Aviation Administration said would be the busiest Thanksgiving travel period in 15 years, Duffy…
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