IMF strikes $8.2 billion deal with Ukraine as war-hit economy struggles to stay afloat
Europe • Nov 26, 2025, 6:29 AM
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The IMF said Wednesday it had reached a staff-level deal on an $8.2 billion support package for Ukraine, as the country continues to grapple with the economic devastation caused by Russia’s invasion. Meanwhile, the Kremlin on Wednesday said talks to end the war were ongoing and "serious", confirming next week's visit by US special envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.
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Germany’s far-right AfD sets up youth wing, drawing thousands of demonstrators
Europe • 2:39 PM
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Thousands of demonstrators gathered Saturday in the central German city of Giessen for the launch of far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party’s new youth organisation. The meeting was delayed as some AfD supporters clashed with police.
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Airlines rush to fix Airbus A320 software glitch, disruptions reported
Europe • 11:57 AM
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Airlines worldwide on Saturday rushed to fix software on hundreds of Airbus A320s after a JetBlue jet’s sudden altitude drop exposed a solar radiation-linked glitch. There were short-term disruptions at several airports as US passengers prepared to retur
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Runaway nuns allowed back in Austrian convent 'until further notice'
Europe • 10:02 AM
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Three nuns in their 80s who made headlines after fleeing their care home to take back their convent in Austria are being allowed to stay there "until further notice", church officials said Friday. The story of runaway sisters Rita, 82, Regina, 86, and Be
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Zelensky removes top aide and negotiator after anti-graft raids
Europe • 10:00 AM
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky removed his powerful chief of staff and top negotiator on Friday, after detectives raided Andriy Yermak's house as part of a sweeping corruption probe. Yermak's removal deals a serious blow to Zelensky, who faces a
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Airbus rush to update A320 software after plane's sudden altitude drop
Europe • 9:55 AM
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Airlines around the world canceled and delayed flights heading into the weekend to fix software on a widely used commercial aircraft after an analysis found the computer code may have contributed to a sudden drop in the altitude of a JetBlue plane last m
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Paris arthouse cinemas reinvent themselves amid audience decline
Europe • 6:43 AM
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With audiences dwindling and streaming on the rise, Paris’s iconic arthouse cinemas are racing to reinvent themselves or risk closing for good. The existential crisis is particularly visible in the Champs-Elysées area, where many cinemas have already shu
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Live: Macron to host Zelensky for talks in Paris on Monday
Europe • 6:05 AM
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Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday, Elysée said, as the Ukrainian leader finds himself in the most difficult political and military situation since Russia's invasion in 2022. Meanwhile, Ukraine was responsible for attacks on
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Airlines worldwide work to fix software glitch on A320 aircraft
Europe • 12:46 AM
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Airlines around the world reported short-term disruptions heading into the weekend as they fixed software on the widely used A320 family of aircraft. FRANCE 24 speaks to Anita Mendiratta, strategic advisor, author and diplomat specialising in tourism and
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