Europe

Sarkozy conviction triggers right-wing backlash against ‘judges’ republic’

Tough-talking politicians from the right are accustomed to demanding “exemplary” punishments. This week, they did not appreciate the judiciary making an example of their champion, Nicolas Sarkozy, venting their fury at a special prosecutor’s office tasked with cleaning up French politics.

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US hits Russian officials & organizations with new blacklist sanctions over Navalny jailing & alleged ‘chemical weapons’ claims

The United States has imposed sanctions on Russian officials and businesses as part of a growing row over the imprisonment of opposition figure Alexey Navalny, President Joe Biden’s administration told reporters on Tuesday.

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Prince Philip moved to new hospital, expected to stay there until ‘at least’ end of the week

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Sarkozy: Former French president sentenced to jail for corruption

French ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to three years in jail, two of them suspended, for corruption.

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Minute-by-minute plan when Philip dies ​

When the tragic day of Duke of Edinburgh’s death comes, the meticulously planned Operation Forth Bridge will swing into action.

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Europe hit by third virus wave ​

Europe is in the grips of another surge in COVID-19 cases, with particular concerns over Germany’s numbers, as the vaccine rollout begins.

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Harry and Meghan ditch royal duties

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have told the Queen that they will not be returning as working royals, the Palace confirms.

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UK, Canada sanction Myanmar generals after coup

Britain and Canada on Thursday imposed sanctions on generals in Myanmar for human rights violations following the military takeover in the Southeast Asian country.

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Russia warns EU it could cut ties over sanctions

Russia is ready to sever ties with the EU if the bloc imposes new, economically painful sanctions, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says.

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France on Friday recommended that people who have already recovered from Covid-19 receive a single vaccine dose, becoming the first country to issue such advice.

France on Friday recommended that people who have already recovered from Covid-19 receive a single vaccine dose, becoming the first country to issue such advice.

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Bleak photo shows grim COVID struggle ​

Scientists have snapped at Boris Johnson in the UK and say more deaths are yet to come as bleak photos showed cemeteries filling up.

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Italy’s Giuseppe Conte steps down as PM but hopes to return to power with new coalition govt

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has resigned after being urged by members of his own government to step down and form a new coalition, a statement from the president says.

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‘Some evidence’ new UK Covid-19 variant kills more people – PM Boris Johnson

The UK’s new Covid-19 variant may be linked to higher mortality, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned in a press conference, citing early analysis of the mutated strain which was discovered late last year.

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Britain shuts down as crisis worsens

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a raft of tough new restrictions for England as its coronavirus disaster escalates.

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Julian Assange: Wikileaks founder extradition to US blocked by UK judge

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the United States, a court in London has ruled.

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Covid-19 Vaccine Made by AstraZeneca, Oxford Is Authorized by U.K.

Green light for emergency use comes as Britain grapples with a surge in cases and a new variant

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