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France's former president Sarkozy proclaims his innocence as he begins five-year prison term
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Sarkozy to be put in solitary confinement – media
Convicted of campaign-funding irregularities, the ex-president has become the first French leader in modern history to serve prison time
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Trump says he will meet with Putin in Hungary for more talks on ending the war in Ukraine
The president did not announce a date for the meeting in Budapest, which he said will be preceded by talks between senior advisers.
EU unveils 'flagship' defence projects to counter Russian threat
The European Commission on Thursday unveiled a roadmap proposing four major defence projects, including a counter-drone system and measures to strengthen the EU’s eastern border, as part of plans to boost Europe’s military readiness by 2030 amid growing fears of Russian aggression.
EU urges G7 response to China’s rare-earth export curbs
Brussels and Washington want joint response to Beijing’s export controls, says EU trade chief.
Italy wants to ban Islamic face coverings, mosque funding
Those who violate the proposed burqa ban could face a fine of up to €3,000.
France’s PM resigns after less than a month amid widespread criticism of new cabinet
Sébastien Lecornu quits, blaming political “egos”, after Emmanuel Macron unveiled largely unchanged cabinet lineup
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Why putting Sarkozy in prison would be a mistake
The former French president’s corruption conviction, while justified, is a symptom of the entire country crumbling
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.
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
French government collapses
Prime Minister Francois Bayrou has been ousted by the National Assembly in a no-confidence vote
