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UK to launch digital ID scheme to curb illegal migration
London (AFP) – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday announced plans for a new nationwide digital ID in a bid to curb illegal migration, but the move faces strong opposition in a country that has long resisted identity cards.
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French ex-president Sarkozy sentenced to 5 years in prison in Libya campaign financing case
A French court on Thursday sentenced former president Nicolas Sarkozy to five years of prison for accepting illegal campaign funds from late Libyan strongman Muammar Gaddafi. Sarkozy was convicted of criminal conspiracy but was acquitted of other charges.
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Israel opens new temporary route out of Gaza City as tanks advance, more forced to flee
The Israeli military said on Wednesday it was opening an additional route for 48 hours that Palestinians could use to leave Gaza City as it stepped up efforts to empty the city of civilians and confront thousands of Hamas combatants.
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Conor McGregor pulls out of Ireland’s presidential race
Former mixed martial arts fighter had vowed to curb immigration to shore up ‘Irish culture’ and give power ‘back to the people
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French government collapses
Prime Minister Francois Bayrou has been ousted by the National Assembly in a no-confidence vote
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Macron’s government is collapsing. Here’s why Ukraine should worry
A €44 billion austerity gamble, strikes in the streets, and promises to Kiev about to go up in smoke
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France, at an Impasse, Heads Toward Another Government Collapse
A vote of confidence scheduled for Monday appears set to topple Prime Minister François Bayrou and put more pressure on President Emmanuel Macron.
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Protesters in Paris demand Macron’s resignation (VIDEOS)
The French president’s rating has sunk to record lows amid a budget deficit
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Putin ready to host Zelensky in Moscow
Such a meeting, however, must have a meaningful agenda, the Russian president has said
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At least one dead as Russia launches ‘massive’ strikes across Ukraine
Russia carried out a "massive" overnight attack on central and southeastern Ukraine, hitting Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk and other regions. At least one person was killed and 26 wounded as homes and businesses were damaged, officials said.
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Denmark summons US envoy over alleged Greenland influence campaign
American agents have been trying to recruit people for a secession movement, according to Danish media
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What Putin really wants from Trump
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Swiss President Dashes to Washington to Avert Crippling Trump Tariffs
The recent decision to impose a 39% levy stunned the Alpine nation and upended months of negotiations.
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