Typically in France, defendants can have their punishment temporarily lifted by appealing a verdict, when they return to being presumed innocent. But the court made the rare — though not unprecedented — decision that Le Pen’s crimes were so grave and the risk of recidivism so high that…
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Three Palestinians killed in occupied West Bank in clashes with Jewish settlers
CCTV footage released by a human rights group on Thursday showed Israeli settlers attacking Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank.
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American absence at climate talks met with regret — and relief – POLITICO
“The old U.S. would back up the EU on many issues. But you’ve seen how they now behave in other fora,” said one European negotiator at the United Nations climate talks in Bonn, Germany, where countries were preparing the ground for…
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How ‘The Bachelor’ Ukraine Changed TV, Attitudes Towards War Veterans
With his camera-ready looks and natural charm, Oleksandr “Teren” Budko seemed like a perfect fit to be selected as the man in the spotlight for the most recently aired season of The Bachelor in Ukraine. But there was a twist: Budko is a…Continue Reading
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EU leaders call for tougher sanctions against Russia
EU leaders, during a summit in Brussels, called on member states to strengthen restrictive measures against Russia to restrain its capabilities to wage a war of aggression, and in this context welcomed the adoption of the 17th package of EU sanctions against the aggressor state. At the same…
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Strong 18th package of Russia sanctions needed now
President Volodymyr Zelensky says the main targets of the 18th package of EU sanctions should include Russian oil, tanker fleet, banks, as well as all supply chains in arms production.
The president addressed the participants of the EU summit taking place in…
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Israeli strike at Gaza market kills 18 Palestinians, doctor and witnesses say
Rushdi AbualoufGaza Correspondent
ReutersPeople mourn Palestinians who were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Deir al-Balah At least 18 Palestinians have been killed after an Israeli drone strike targeted a Hamas police unit attempting to assert…
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Apple rejigs App Store rules to stave off daily EU fines – POLITICO
The EU executive said in April that Apple’s rules, which were revised last year, were in breach of the Digital Markets Act. Separately, Apple faces further scrutiny under the DMA concerning the tolls it charges on transactions conducted via the App Store.
App developers will from…
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La gauche peut-elle (vraiment) perdre Paris ? – POLITICO
La clé des alliances
La majorité sortante actuelle, emmenée par le PS, a en effet toujours refusé de s’associer aux mélenchonistes à Paris. Sur un plan stratégique, ce n’est pas sans risque, avec la nouvelle donne : “Qu’est-ce qui va se passer si LFI vire en tête dans les…
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EU told to present options for Israel action, says Lithuanian president – POLITICO
“Nobody is able to tolerate this humanitarian situation right now. So we need decisions. And the high representative was asked to bring initial proposals to the table and she will do it … during July and probably the [Foreign Affairs…
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