French ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to 5 years in prison

• 11:38 AM

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A Paris court sentenced former French president Nicolas Sarkozy to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy over allegations that Libya’s late leader Muammar Gaddafi funded his 2007 presidential campaign. He will be taken into custody at a later date

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Young volunteers fight plastic waste on Congo’s coast

• 11:21 AM

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In the coastal city of Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo, dozens of young volunteers have joined the Children of the Beaches initiative. Their goal is to study and tackle the growing problem of plastic waste littering the Congolese shoreline. Here's our re

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DR Congo president warns of 'silent genocide' in the east at UN Assembly

• 11:17 AM

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On September 24, 2025, President Félix Tshisekedi addressed the UN General Assembly, urging the international community to recognize the ongoing “silent genocide” in eastern Congo and to support efforts for justice and lasting peace. He called for target

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Nigeria pushes for more women in parliament with special seats bill

• 11:16 AM

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Hundreds of women gathered in Nigeria’s capital this week to support efforts to introduce a quota for female legislators. At present, women hold only 4 of 109 Senate seats and 16 of 360 seats in the House of Representatives. The proposed Special Seats Bi

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Denmark reports second wave of drone-related airport disruptions

• 11:14 AM

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Several Danish airports, including Aalborg, were disrupted on Wednesday night by unauthorized drones, forcing flight diversions and temporary closures. This marks the second such incident in a week, following similar disruptions in Copenhagen and Oslo. T

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Rising drone incursions put NATO’s response into question

• 11:12 AM

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Several Danish airports, including Aalborg, were disrupted this week by unauthorized drones, forcing flight diversions and closures. Similar incursions have recently affected NATO members Romania, Poland and Estonia, prompting Europe to heighten security

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🔴French ex-president Sarkozy sentenced to 5 years in prison in Libya campaign financing case

• 11:08 AM

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One Piece's pirate flag, a defining symbol of worldwide Gen Z resistance

• 10:53 AM

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PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, September 25: We look at reactions from the Indian press after Donald Trump hikes the price of highly skilled foreign worker visas in the US. Moldovans will head to the polls this weekend in an election tainted by Russian interfe

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French jihadist who claimed 2016 Nice attack to be tried in Iraq, source says

• 10:37 AM

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Adrien Guihal, the French jihadist who claimed the 2016 Nice attack for the Islamic State group, will stand trial in Iraq alongside 46 other French nationals recently transferred from Syria, a source close to the investigation said Thursday. 

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UN live: Palestinian leader Abbas to address General Assembly as statehood momentum builds

• 10:05 AM

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Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas is set to give a speech to the UN General Assembly in New York by video feed on Thursday, after the United States barred him from attending in person by refusing his visa. His speech comes days after France and several ot

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At the UN, Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa’s charm offensive

• 9:56 AM

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Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa made a historic first appearance at the UN, becoming the first Syrian president in decades to address the assembly. The former Al-Qaeda affiliate, once targeted by a US bounty, used the visit to present a more moderate image

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US tariffs, Chinese competition & limited fiscal space keep EBRD economies 'under pressure'

• 9:50 AM

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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) released its latest growth projections this Thursday, outlining the challenges facing the economies in which the development bank operates. From the impact of US tariffs, to intensifying Chinese

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French ex-president Sarkozy convicted for criminal conspiracy in Libyan campaign financing trial

• 9:33 AM

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A Paris court on Thursday convicted former president Nicolas Sarkozy of criminal conspiracy for allegedly accepting illegal campaign funding from late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi during his 2007 presidential bid. He was acquitted of a separate corrupt

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France ex-president Sarkozy convicted of criminal conspiracy

• 9:31 AM

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Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was found not guilty of receiving illegal campaign financing from late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi for his successful 2007 presidential bid, but was pronounced guilty of criminal conspiracy in the same case. Sa

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UK scientists slow Huntington's disease for first time

• 9:28 AM

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UK researchers announced a breakthrough gene therapy that slowed Huntington's disease for the first time. Early-stage trials at University College London showed some patients’ condition progressed 75% slower over three years. The therapy, AMT-130, is del

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23 Colombian miners rescued after 43 hours trapped in gold mine

• 9:26 AM

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Twenty-three miners were rescued Wednesday after being trapped 43 hours in Colombia’s La Reliquia gold mine. The main entrance had collapsed Monday due to a “geomechanical failure.” Families welcomed the rescued workers with tears and applause.

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US: 1 detainee dead, 2 critically wounded in shooting at Dallas ICE facility

• 9:25 AM

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A shooter with a rifle opened fire from a nearby roof onto a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement location in Dallas, killing one detainee and wounding two others before taking his own life. Gunman wrote 'ANTI-ICE' on unused bullet.

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Gaza aid flotilla under drone attack

• 9:23 AM

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On 24 September 2025, the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla reported drone attacks near Greece, with explosions and jamming. Italy and Spain sent naval escorts, condemning the incidents. Activists insist on sailing to Gaza despite safety concerns.

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Ukraine's Zelensky urges UN to help stop Russia amid drone incursions in Europe

• 9:22 AM

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Denmark has closed an airport for the second time in a week following new drone incursions, highlighting rising concerns about security in Europe. Several eastern European countries have also reported drones flying into their airspace, fuelling fears of

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'We can end HIV': Groundbreaking preventative drug to be rolled out for $40 a year from 2027

• 9:12 AM

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Global health agencies announced Wednesday that generic versions of a groundbreaking injectable drug to prevent HIV will be made available from 2027 at around $40 a year in more than 100 low and middle-income countries, a move hailed as a potential gamec

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TotalEnergies wins bid for France's largest offshore wind farm

• 8:54 AM

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Oil and gas giant TotalEnergies has won a contract to build "Centre Manche 2", a 1.5 GW wind farm off the coast of Normandy.  Planned to go onstream in 2033, the €4.5 billion project will generate electricity for some 6 million households and boost Franc

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Russia's 'hybrid war' strategy: Drone incursions 'disrupt, disorient, destabilise Western countries'

• 8:53 AM

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Russia is increasingly weaponizing drones as part of its hybrid warfare strategy, leveraging their low cost and psychological impact to disrupt, destabilise, and drain the resources of Western nations, explains Natasha Lindstaedt, Professor in the Depart

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Is Russia preparing for a 'potential confrontation' with NATO?

• 8:47 AM

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Donald Trump’s recent remarks at the UN in support of Ukraine reflect more of a "tactical repositioning" rather than a genuine policy shift, explains Jaroslava Barbieri, Research Fellow at the Ukraine Forum at Chatham House. Ms. Barbieri points out Trump

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🔴French ex-president Sarkozy convicted for criminal conspiracy in Libyan campaign financing trial

• 8:41 AM

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Sarkozy trial: Everything you need to know

• 8:32 AM

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Did Libyan dictator Muammar #Gaddafi finance Nicolas #Sarkozy's presidential campaign in 2007? A court is set to rule this Thursday, and, if found guilty, former French president faces a heavy prison sentence. Want to know more about this complex leg

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About-face on Ukraine? Trump surprises allies as he blasts Putin

• 8:08 AM

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Donald Trump has surprised Ukraine and NATO allies with an apparent about-face on Russia at the annual opening of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. We ask why the US president suddenly thinks Kyiv can win militarily, the same Trump who up

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French ex-president Sarkozy faces verdict over Libya campaign financing

• 5:51 AM

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A French court is set to deliver its verdict Thursday in the trial of former president Nicolas Sarkozy, accused of taking illegal campaign funds from Libya’s late strongman Muammar Gaddafi, with prosecutors demanding a seven-year sentence. The ruling com

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Sweden recognised Palestine 11 years ago – Here’s what happened

• 5:27 AM

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In the fall of 2014, Sweden became the first western EU country to recognise the state of Palestine. The small Nordic nation had hoped to spark a European-wide tide of recognitions. Instead, it found itself isolated – and left to pay a steep price in its

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Seoul says North Korea holds up to two tonnes of weapons-grade uranium

• 5:24 AM

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South Korea said Thursday that North Korea may possess up to two tonnes of highly enriched uranium, enough to build a large number of nuclear weapons, despite years of sanctions.

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Greenland women recount forced contraception as Danish PM set to apologise

• 5:10 AM

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Danish and Greenlandic leaders will apologise Wednesday for decades of forced contraception of Indigenous women in Greenland, including the forced insertion of IUDs, a policy that traumatised thousands.

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China announces plans to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions

• 5:04 AM

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At a climate leaders' summit at the United Nations on Wednesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that China would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 7-10%, and increase consumption of non-fossil fuels domestically. Xi discouraged developed nations

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French ex-president Sarkozy convicted for criminal conspiracy in Libyan campaign financing trial

• 3:39 AM

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A French court on Thursday convicted former president Nicolas Sarkozy of criminal conspiracy for accepting illegal campaign funds from late Libyan strongman Muammar Gaddaf but acquitted him of other charges. The ruling comes days after the death of a key

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Drones spotted over four Denmark airports, causing temporary closures

• 3:22 AM

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Unidentified drones were observed over Aalborg, Esbjerg, Sonderborg and Skrydstrup airports in Denmark Wednesday night and early Thursday morning, prompting their closures, just two days after Copenhagen and Oslo airports were closed due to drone activit

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Food delivery takes flight: In Dublin, drones are bringing orders to customers

• 12:19 AM

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Have you ever seen a pizza fly? Well, in Dublin, they do! Drones are changing the way we get food delivered, straight from the sky to our doorstep. Convenient for customers and food businesses, they're loathed by residents who are not impressed by the co

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