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Zelensky brings ‘victory plan’, integration plea to NATO talks in Brussels
The top priority in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's "victory plan" is an urgent integration into NATO, a plea he is making to alliance defence ministers on Thursday as they meet for talks in Brussels. An immediate invitation to the alliance seems unlikely, as the US and Germany are strongly opposed.
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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
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Zelensky cancels November ‘peace summit’
There are no plans to hold the conference at this time, Kiev has said
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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
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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.
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Putin orders changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine
The president has suggested several new criteria that would merit a nuclear response
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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
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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
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Moscow names expelled British diplomats
Six people, mostly in mid-level positions, showed “signs of intelligence and subversive work” according to the Russian FSB
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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".
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Ukraine’s FM quits – parliament speaker
Dmitry Kuleba has reportedly joined four former cabinet ministers who have already been dismissed by Vladimir Zelensky
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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.
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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.
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Durov under investigation for child abuse – AFP
The Telegram boss has reportedly been accused of violence against his six-year-old son
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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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Durov taken to French court – media
The Telegram CEO was arrested in France as part of a probe into his alleged complicity in numerous criminal activities on the platform
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NATO member rules out sending long-range arms to Kiev
Finland, as an immediate neighbor of Russia, expressed concern it could be attacked from their side
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Rumble boss flees EU after Durov arrest
Chris Pavlovski’s video hosting platform has been embroiled in a long-running legal battle with the French authorities
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