Prisoner swap deal between France and Iran nearing 'final stages', says Tehran
• Sep 11, 2025, 10:52 PM
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday a prisoner swap deal with France was close. The agreement would see French nationals in Iran exchanged for Mahdieh Esfandiari, an Iranian woman arrested in France in February on charges of promoting terrorism online. Talks are reportedly in their final stage.
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NATO on edge as Russia follows up drone incursion with Belarus military drills
• 6:24 AM
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Russia and Belarus begin their largest joint military drills since the invasion of Ukraine on Friday, further unnerving countries on NATO’s eastern flank just days after a Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace stoked fears of a spillover in the Uk
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UN General Assembly to vote on French-Saudi resolution on Palestinian state
• 6:03 AM
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The UN General Assembly on Friday is set to vote on a resolution presented by France and Saudi Arabia that seeks to recognise a Palestinian state without Hamas involvement. The New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine
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Russia, Belarus start ‘Zapad 2025’ drills, putting NATO on edge after Poland drone raid
• 5:56 AM
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Russia and Belarus on Friday began their "Zapad 2025" joint military exercises amid escalating tensions following Russian drone incursions into Polish airspace during an attack on Ukraine earlier this week. "Zapad" (or West in Russian) drills occur every
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Ukraine's energy strikes hit Russians at the pump
• 5:55 AM
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Watching the price tick higher as he filled up his car, Russian pensioner Oleg railed against the recent surge in petrol prices, pushed higher by Ukrainian strikes on Russia's oil infrastructure.
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Ligue 1 returns: Marseille aim to rebound against Lorient after the break
• 5:33 AM
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Marseille, entangled in a dressing room controversy and beaten by OL, host Lorient tonight as they attempt to get back on track. 'In one month, we've experienced what other clubs experience in four or five years,' said Roberto De Zerbi on the eve of the
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Israel has ‘gone beyond any borders’ with Doha strike, Qatar PM warns UN
• 2:41 AM
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Israel’s leaders “do not care” about hostages in Gaza after striking Hamas officials in Doha this week, Qatar’s prime minister told the UN on Thursday. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said Israel had “gone beyond any borders” as world powers con
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'Legacy of the yellow vests: Police go hard on protesters, any hint of escalation met with teargas'
• 2:09 AM
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A day of anti-government action across France on Wednesday saw streets choked with smoke, barricades in flames and volleys of tear gas as protesters denounced budget cuts and political turmoil. The nationwide “Block Everything” campaign presented a chall
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Trump urges peace after Charlie Kirk killing as manhunt continues
• 1:57 AM
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US President Donald Trump on Thursday urged supporters to remain peaceful after the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, as police hunted the suspect more than a day after the shooting. Trump, who initially vowed a forceful response against
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'Clash of the civilisations ideology ramping up the potential for escalatory war around the world'
• 12:01 AM
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In the wake of Israel's attempt to kill the political leaders of Hamas, the UN Security Council has condemned the strikes on Qatar's capital Doha. Although, they did did not mention Israel in the statement agreed to by all 15 members. For in-depth analys
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