Macron vows to replant Fontainebleau forest after devastating wildfires
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday vowed to replant Fontainebleau forest after devastating wildfires blazed through at least 10% of the 20,000 hectare demain and forced hundreds of residents to flee. The historic forest, just south of Paris, draws hikers, climbers and nature lovers from all over the world every year.
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French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday vowed to replant Fontainebleau forest after devastating wildfires blazed through at least 10% of the 20,000 hectare demain and forced hundreds of residents to flee. The historic forest, just south of Paris, draws hikers, climbers and nature lovers from all over the world every year.
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France explored Pegasus spyware deal despite Morocco espionage claims
France briefly explored acquiring the controversial Pegasus spyware in 2019, according to media investigations, even as Morocco was allegedly using the Israeli-made surveillance tool to target French ministers. The report claims President Emmanuel Macron ultimately rejected the purchase to avoid reliance on foreign technology. Morocco has denied the spying allegations.
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France briefly explored acquiring the controversial Pegasus spyware in 2019, according to media investigations, even as Morocco was allegedly using the Israeli-made surveillance tool to target French ministers. The report claims President Emmanuel Macron ultimately rejected the purchase to avoid reliance on foreign technology. Morocco has denied the spying allegations.
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Italian court convicts 32 over deadly 2018 Genoa Bridge collapse
An Italian court on Thursday sentenced 32 defendants, including former motorway operator Autostrade chief Giovanni Castellucci, for their roles in the 2018 collapse of Genoa's Morandi bridge which killed 43 people. Castellucci was among 57 defendants tried over the disaster, with 25 others acquitted or cleared. The ruling marks a major milestone in one of Italy's most notorious infrastructure disaster cases.
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An Italian court on Thursday sentenced 32 defendants, including former motorway operator Autostrade chief Giovanni Castellucci, for their roles in the 2018 collapse of Genoa's Morandi bridge which killed 43 people. Castellucci was among 57 defendants tried over the disaster, with 25 others acquitted or cleared. The ruling marks a major milestone in one of Italy's most notorious infrastructure disaster cases.
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Ukraine's ousted defence chief whose reforms riled army bosses
Ukraine's ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov was just six months in the role before his ambitious drive to reform the military led to unreconciliable clashes with the country's top brass.
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Ukraine's ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov was just six months in the role before his ambitious drive to reform the military led to unreconciliable clashes with the country's top brass.
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Ebola 'spreading faster than any previous outbreak' in DR Congo, WHO warns
The World Health Organization on Thursday warned that the Ebola virus is spreading through the Democratic Republic of Congo faster than during any previous outbreak, with more than 2,000 confirmed cases and 796 deaths recorded in just two months. Health officials say the rapid spread, lack of approved vaccine for the virus strain and ongoing conflict in the country are complicating efforts to contain the epidemic.
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The World Health Organization on Thursday warned that the Ebola virus is spreading through the Democratic Republic of Congo faster than during any previous outbreak, with more than 2,000 confirmed cases and 796 deaths recorded in just two months. Health officials say the rapid spread, lack of approved vaccine for the virus strain and ongoing conflict in the country are complicating efforts to contain the epidemic.
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Merlier claims third Tour de France stage win in crash-hit sprint finish
Belgian sprinter Tim Merlier claimed his third stage victory of this year's Tour de France, winning a chaotic and crash-ridden sprint at the end of Thursday's 12th stage. Merlier edged out rivals after navigating a disorganised finish that was disrupted by a late crash involving Fernando Gaviria, while overall leader Tadej Pogacar retained his commanding advantage.
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Belgian sprinter Tim Merlier claimed his third stage victory of this year's Tour de France, winning a chaotic and crash-ridden sprint at the end of Thursday's 12th stage. Merlier edged out rivals after navigating a disorganised finish that was disrupted by a late crash involving Fernando Gaviria, while overall leader Tadej Pogacar retained his commanding advantage.
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How rivalry with a top general brought down Ukraine’s popular defence minister Fedorov
The forced resignation of 35-year-old Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov in a sweeping government reshuffle has exposed competing visions within the country’s civil and military leadership on how best to hold back the Russian advance.
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The forced resignation of 35-year-old Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov in a sweeping government reshuffle has exposed competing visions within the country’s civil and military leadership on how best to hold back the Russian advance.
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Trump tightens US visa rules, limits stay for foreign students and journalists
President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday finalized rules imposing stricter limits on how long foreign students and journalists may stay in the United States, tightening legal immigration. Student visas would be capped at four years, while journalists would be limited to 240-day stays. Chinese journalists would face 90-day limits.
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President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday finalized rules imposing stricter limits on how long foreign students and journalists may stay in the United States, tightening legal immigration. Student visas would be capped at four years, while journalists would be limited to 240-day stays. Chinese journalists would face 90-day limits.
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Middle East live: US strikes in Iran hit airport, bridges and railway station
Deadly US strikes overnight hit an airport, a railway station and two bridges in Iran, killing three people, Iranian state media reported on Friday. The United States and Iran have traded fire as the foes battle over the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway in the renewed Middle East war. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
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Deadly US strikes overnight hit an airport, a railway station and two bridges in Iran, killing three people, Iranian state media reported on Friday. The United States and Iran have traded fire as the foes battle over the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway in the renewed Middle East war. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
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Trump accuses China of 'largest compromise' US election data, vows to declassify intelligence
President Donald Trump on Thursday accused China of compromising US election data and said he would declassify intelligence on what he called "shocking vulnerabilities" in the system. Trump repeated longstanding claims about the 2020 election, despite courts, audits and his Justice Department finding no evidence of fraud that altered the result.
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President Donald Trump on Thursday accused China of compromising US election data and said he would declassify intelligence on what he called "shocking vulnerabilities" in the system. Trump repeated longstanding claims about the 2020 election, despite courts, audits and his Justice Department finding no evidence of fraud that altered the result.
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China's Xi urges global cooperation on AI, warns against single-country dominance
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday artificial intelligence should not be dominated by any single country, calling for greater international cooperation on AI development and governance at a major conference in Shanghai. His remarks come as Chinese AI firms challenge US rivals and concerns grow over AI's military, cyber and terrorist misuse.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday artificial intelligence should not be dominated by any single country, calling for greater international cooperation on AI development and governance at a major conference in Shanghai. His remarks come as Chinese AI firms challenge US rivals and concerns grow over AI's military, cyber and terrorist misuse.
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Japan changes imperial succession law but keeps ban on female emperor
Japan's parliament on Friday enacted changes to imperial succession rules, allowing male distant relatives to rejoin the imperial family and women to retain royal status after marrying commoners. The legislation, however, keeps the ban on female emperors despite opinion polls showing broad public support for allowing women to ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne.
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Japan's parliament on Friday enacted changes to imperial succession rules, allowing male distant relatives to rejoin the imperial family and women to retain royal status after marrying commoners. The legislation, however, keeps the ban on female emperors despite opinion polls showing broad public support for allowing women to ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne.
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Buenos Aires locals support Argentine footballers over World Cup Falkland banner
Locals in Buenos Aires have voiced support for the Argentine men's football team after players held up a banner declaring sovereignity over the disputed Falkland Islands after their World Cup semi-final victory over England on Wednesday. Britain has called for FIFA to investigate the incident.
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Locals in Buenos Aires have voiced support for the Argentine men's football team after players held up a banner declaring sovereignity over the disputed Falkland Islands after their World Cup semi-final victory over England on Wednesday. Britain has called for FIFA to investigate the incident.
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Watch live: UK’s Andy Burnham named Labour leader ahead of taking over as PM
Andy Burnham was on Friday elected leader of the Labour party clearing the way for him to become the UK Prime Minister next week following the departure of Keir Starmer. Burnham has risen to leadership on a pledge to thwart the rise of the populist Reform UK but has not yet revealed the details of how he will govern.
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Andy Burnham was on Friday elected leader of the Labour party clearing the way for him to become the UK Prime Minister next week following the departure of Keir Starmer. Burnham has risen to leadership on a pledge to thwart the rise of the populist Reform UK but has not yet revealed the details of how he will govern.
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