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Pope’s cause of death after health battles

Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, has died aged 88 just weeks after being discharged from hospital.

‘VERY NEAR FUTURE’: Trump’s surprise move with European leader

‘VERY NEAR FUTURE’: Trump’s surprise move with European leader

US will 'move on' from Ukraine peace efforts if no progress is made

 

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Trump admin could abandon its push within days, reflecting a mounting sense of frustration in the White House

UK Supreme Court rules the legal definition of a 'woman' refers to 'biological sex'

The UK's Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that UK law defines a "woman" as someone born biologically female, upholding an appeal by a Scottish group that challenged the legal recognition of transgender women. The ruling means a transgender person with a certificate recognising them as female should not be considered a woman under equality law.

American college student arrested in Denmark speaks out: 'We had done nothing wrong'

Owen Ray and a friend were charged over an alleged Uber driver altercation.

Attackers burn vehicles and fire automatic weapons at French prisons overnight

Several French prisons were attacked overnight, Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin said Tuesday, with assailants burning vehicles and in one instance firing automatic weapons. Darmanin, who was quick to link the incidents to France's campaign against drug trafficking, is travelling to the site of one of the attacks in the southern city of Toulon. 

How former French president Sarkozy allegedly received millions from Libya's Gaddafi

The trial of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy came to a close this week, ending three months of exhaustive examination of allegations that the right-wing politician had struck a bargain with Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi to finance his 2007 bid for office. It’s a story with all the makings of a seedy spy thriller – and one that won’t reach its conclusion until September. 

Meloni’s solo Trump visit triggers anxiety in France

French industry chief warns against European disunity on trade as Italian PM heads to the White House.

France pushes retaliation against US tech, Ireland baulks as EU splits over Trump tariffs

Divergences in the EU's response to President Donald Trump's tariff onslaught were on display at a meeting of the bloc's trade ministers on Monday. France pushed for the EU to consider targeting US digital services, drawing fire from Ireland which relies heavily on US investment, particularly in the tech sector.

As Le Pen’s presidential hopes hang in the balance, Bardella waits in the wings

French courts on Monday banned far-right leader Marine Le Pen from running for office for five years, ruling out the frontrunner for France’s 2027 presidential race. As Le Pen now faces a lengthy appeal process, her 29-year-old protégé Jordan Bardella could well become the National Rally’s new presidential candidate. 

‘I am Marine’: Europe’s far right slams Le Pen’s conviction, election ban

European far-right leaders from Hungary's PM Viktor Orban to the Netherlands' Geert Wilders rallied in support of their French ally Marine Le Pen on Monday, expressing shock and anger at her conviction for embezzlement in France, which will bar the National Rally figurehead from a fourth presidential run in 2027.

Marine Le Pen Falls to the Rule of Law, and a Great Battle Looms

A court’s conviction of the far-right leader for embezzlement and its ban on her running for office have set off a new crisis for France.

Le Pen barred from seeking political office

The popular right-wing French lawmaker has been barred from seeking public office over financial misconduct

NATO chief triggers confusion over ‘dead’ American troops

The search for the “missing” soldiers is still ongoing after their armored vehicle was found “submerged” in Lithuania, according to the US Army

Power Outage Shuts Heathrow Airport, Snarling Air Travel

London’s main airport, a major gateway for American travelers to Europe, expects disruption for days as a result of a fire at an electrical substation. At least 1,300 flights were affected.

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