The French President called for the reopening of aid crossings into the Strip and a new ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
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Macron urges flow of aid into Gaza on visit to Egyptian humanitarian workers near Strip
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NATO cannot be 'naive' about China's arms build-up, says Rutte
The head of the transatlantic military alliance stressed that China’s military build-up and support for Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine should not be overlooked, as he called on NATO members to work together and assess the issue.
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Global execution figures hit highest level in almost a decade, says Amnesty
Global executions reached their highest levels in almost a decade in 2024, according to a new report released by Amnesty International.
Amnesty said that 1,518 executions were carried out worldwide in 2024, marking a 32% increase from the 1,153 executions in the previous year.
The…
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Ukrainian troops advance into Russia’s Belgorod, Zelenskyy confirms
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed the presence of Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Belgorod region, saying that active operations in the border areas are a justified response to Moscow’s ongoing full-scale invasion.
“We continue to carry out active operations in the…
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US Supreme Court lifts block on Venezuelan deportations to El Salvador
The Trump administration has claimed Monday’s 5-4 ruling as a victory.
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Video. Flooding in Kinshasa leaves at least 33 dead and hundreds displaced
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Heavy rains in Kinshasa caused the Ndjili River to overflow, killing 33 people and displacing hundreds as floodwaters damaged homes and key infrastructure.
Severe flooding in Kinshasa has left at least 33 people…
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Video. Lake Constance water level hits historic lows amid drought
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Due to prolonged drought and reduced Alpine meltwater, Lake Constance’s water levels have dropped drastically, leaving harbours dry and boating nearly impossible.
Boating holidays on Lake Constance are proving…
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UN marks 31 years since genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda
Addressing the commemorative ceremony at the UN General Assembly, Secretary-General António Guterres said Rwanda’s history reminds us that “no society is immune from hate and horror.”
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Latest US cuts to emergency food schemes ‘a death sentence’ for millions, UN warns
The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the Trump administration’s fresh cuts to emergency food schemes will amount to “a death sentence” for millions of starving people.
The UN organisation, which is the world’s largest provider of food relief, pleaded with the US to…
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Paris recycling plant engulfed in massive fire
Emergency crews were deployed in large numbers Monday evening after a fire broke out at a Paris recycling centre, sending smoke over the city and halting operations.
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