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Why Russia is trying to seize a vital Ukrainian coal mine

Without it, the country’s remaining steel industry will be crippled

Zelensky cancels November ‘peace summit’

There are no plans to hold the conference at this time, Kiev has said

US secretly approved Lebanon escalation – Politico

Washington gave Israel the green light to mount an offensive, in contrast to its public calls for a ceasefire, sources have claimed

Mark Rutte takes over as new NATO chief, dismisses Trump concerns

NATO's new chief Mark Rutte took over the leadership of the military alliance from outgoing NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg at a ceremony in Brussels on Tuesday. In his acceptance speech, Rutte downplayed fears over the impact of a potential Donald Trump victory in upcoming US president election and pledged to keep backing Ukraine.  

Putin orders changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine

The president has suggested several new criteria that would merit a nuclear response

Obesity rates in England stabilise for first time in two decades

NHS figures reveal childhood obesity has fallen to its lowest level since 2000, while adult obesity remains stable

Macron calls for new world order

Europe cannot be limited by the EU and NATO if the continent is to be peaceful, the French president has said

Moscow names expelled British diplomats

Six people, mostly in mid-level positions, showed “signs of intelligence and subversive work” according to the Russian FSB

Catherine, Princess of Wales, ‘doing what I can to stay cancer free’ after finishing chemotherapy

 

The Princess of Wales has completed her chemotherapy and says this year has been "incredibly tough".

Ukraine’s FM quits – parliament speaker

Dmitry Kuleba has reportedly joined four former cabinet ministers who have already been dismissed by Vladimir Zelensky

France seeks a new government

Emmanuel Macron’s long-running recruitment drive

France, Serbia sign €2.7 billion Rafale fighter jet deal during Macron visit

Serbia on Thursday signed a landmark agreement with France for the purchase of 12 new Rafale fighter jets for €2.7 billion. French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the potential of a “strategic change” with the signing of the deal during his state visit to Belgrade. Serbia has been a candidate for EU membership since 2012 and hopes to strengthen ties with France.

Telegram boss banned from leaving France in criminal probe

He has been placed under formal investigation as part of a probe into organised crime on the messaging app, French prosecutors say.

Durov under investigation for child abuse – AFP

The Telegram boss has reportedly been accused of violence against his six-year-old son

Macron proposed that Durov relocate Telegram to Paris – WSJ

The Telegram CEO had a face-to-face discussion with the French leader in 2018 that was not previously reported, the outlet has said

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