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French managers of Swiss bar face criminal probe after fire
The two owners of Le Constellation bar, in the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana, said that they followed all safety norms.
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Managers of Swiss Bar Are Suspected of Negligence in Deadly Fire, Police Say
Swiss authorities say the fire was probably sparked by small fireworks on champagne bottles that ignited foam insulation on the bar’s basement ceiling.
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Russia-Ukraine peace talks thrown into further doubt as Moscow makes new accusations
Zelenskyy denies claim from Russia that Ukraine tried to attack Putin's residence
Zelenskyy abandons hope of Ukraine joining NATO ahead of peace talks
The move marks a major shift for Ukraine, which has fought to join the alliance as a safeguard against Russian attacks.
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US-Russia talks may pile pressure on Kyiv to make concessions, says EU foreign policy chief
Kaja Kallas says negotiators should not ‘lose focus that it’s actually Russia who has started this war’
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France's top general under fire after saying country must be 'prepared to lose children'
Chief of the Defence Staff General Fabien Mandon has been roundly condemned in France for telling local mayors that the country needed to be prepared to accept the death of its children if it was going to deter further Russian aggression following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
What are the pitfalls for UK's asylum system overhaul
London (AFP) – The UK government has unveiled unprecedented changes to its asylum system in a bid to deter irregular migration and make deportations easier.
U.K. Follows Europe and U.S. in Crackdown on Asylum Seekers
Moves include threatening visa restrictions on countries that don’t take back failed asylum seekers, something President Trump has done.
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Explosions rock Kyiv as mayor reports ‘massive’ Russian strikes across the capital
A "calculated" barrage of Russian drones and missiles across Ukraine killed at least four people, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday, with Kyiv Mayor Vitaly Klitschko saying that almost every district of the capital had been hit. Dozens of people were wounded in the attacks, including a child and a pregnant woman, the president said.
Why It’s Easier to Rob a Museum Than a Jewelry Store in France
It’s not just the Louvre. Minimal security and the high price of gold have fueled nine heists over the past year
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Why France's ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy may be released from prison after just 20 days
Nicolas Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in prison following his conviction for criminal conspiracy in a scheme to finance his winning 2007 campaign with funds from Libya.
Ten years after the Paris attacks, how trauma affects families across generations
As France marks 10 years since the November 13 attacks, a new study is examining how trauma is still rippling through affected families and reshaping the lives of the next generation who were children when the violent attacks tore through Paris.
Nigel Farage bows to the bond market
The Reform UK leader has abandoned tax cuts that did not add up
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German militarization wish list to cost nearly €400bn – Politico
Berlin plans a rearmament to make the Bundeswehr “the strongest conventional army in Europe,” internal documents show
