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Protesters clash with police in Paris as 'Block Everything' movement gains momentum
PARIS (AP) — Protesters clashed with police early Wednesday in Paris, where garbage bins were set on fire, as the government deployed an…
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Poland says it shot down Russian drones that repeatedly violated its airspace
Poland says it shot down several drones that violated the Russia-Poland border. The prime minister said the Polish armed forces downed…
Politics
Poland says it downed drones that violated its airspace during Russian bombardment of Ukraine
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The Polish military said early Wednesday that it had downed drones that violated its airspace as Russia launched a…
Politics
France set for disruption as new PM takes office
France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu takes office on Wednesday facing a day of protests that are expected to see transport,…
Politics
Nato scrambles jets as Russia targets Ukraine near Polish border
Nato scrambled fighter jets early on Wednesday as Russia launched a widespread attack on Ukraine with drones and missiles. "Polish and…
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Pope Leo: 'Really serious' ramifications may result from Doha strike
Multiple global leaders released comments regarding an Israeli strike that targeted Hamas officials in Qatar. Western leaders slammed the…
Politics
Gaza aid flotilla says second boat 'attacked by a drone'
Organizers of the pro-Palestinian flotilla hoping to carry aid to Gaza said late on Tuesday one of their boats was targeted by a drone…
Politics
Shooting incident reported in Gaza border communities
The shooting was deemed to be criminally motivated, Sdot-Negev regional council later announced. A shooting occured at the Yad Mordechai…
Politics
Approving China embassy would be unlawful, UK government told
One of the UK's top planning lawyers has said it would be "unlawful" for the government to grant planning permission for a Chinese "mega…
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Hamas says five of its members were killed in Israeli attack on Doha
The official statement named five individuals, including Humam al-Hayya, the son of Hamas's exiled Gaza chief Khalil al-Hayya. They also…
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Zamir ahead of Qatar strike: 'We are closing a moral, ethical account in name of Oct. 7 victims'
“These are the terrorists whose sole aspiration was to be at the forefront of destroying the State of Israel,” Zamir said. IDF Chief of…
Business
Battle over W. Bank Palestinian work permits heats up after Jerusalem terror attack
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced canceling 750 Palestinian work permits and demolishing homes after the Jerusalem attack, drawing…
Politics
Macron denounces 'unacceptable' Israeli strike in Qatar
French President Emmanuel Macron has denounced Israel's attack against the Hamas leadership in Doha on Tuesday, saying there could be no…
Politics
Acting leader, finance chief: The Hamas terror heads targeted in Doha
Key targets in Israel's operation include acting leader Khalil al-Hayya, former head Khaled Mashaal, and finance chief Zaher Jabarin.…
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France travel warning as labor unions plan nationwide strikes
Travelers heading to France over the next week and a half should prepare for major disruption as large labor unions and activist groups…
Politics
Poland closes border with Belarus ahead of military exercises
Poland is closing its border with Belarus due to the planned Russian-Belarusian military manoeuvre Zapad 2025. This order will come into…
Politics
Far-right Israeli minister praises strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar
Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has praised the strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar. "Terrorists have no immunity and…
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Is it safe to travel to Nepal? Government advice amid deadly protests
Flights in and out of Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, have been cancelled with the airport shutting following deadly protests in Nepal over a…
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What we know about Nepal anti-corruption protests as PM resigns
Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned in the wake of public outrage over the killing of 21 people in police clashes with…
Politics
Moldova's president accuses Russia of conducting 'hybrid war' ahead of key elections
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Moldovan President Maia Sandu warned Tuesday that her country’s democracy faces a “race against time” from what…
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Greta Thunberg's Gaza flotilla hit by drone, organisers claim
One of the Gaza-bound vessels carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists including Greta Thunberg was struck by a drone, the flotilla…
Politics
More than 20 dead in Russian attack on Ukrainian village, Zelensky says
More than 20 people have been killed in a Russian air strike on a village in eastern Ukraine, President Volodymr Zelensky has said, citing…
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Indonesia protest video misrepresented as Bangladesh unrest
As a top university in politically volatile Bangladesh geared up for a closely watched student election, posts shared a video they falsely…
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Nepal's government lifts ban on social media after deadly protests
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…