EU urges immediate halt to Israel-Hezbollah war
• Nov 24, 2024, 12:46 AM
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The EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell called for an "immediate ceasefire" in the Israel-Hezbollah war while on a visit to the Lebanese capital for talks, as the militant group claimed a wave of cross-border attacks. Analysis by Yossi Mekelberg, Senior consulting fellow for the Middle East Programme at Chatham House.
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French Prime Minister Michel Barnier met with the leader of the far right National Rally (RN Marine Le Pen on Monday in an effort to forge a deal allowing approval of the government’s budget. The RN could join forces with the left-wing bloc in parliament
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Far-right candidate takes first round, PM out, in shock Romania presidential poll
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In a surprise outcome in the first round of Romania's presidential election, an obscure hard-right candidate, Calin Georgescu, came first with 22.9 percent of the vote while Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, favoured to win the poll, was knocked out of the
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France mass rape trial moves to sentencing
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With evidence over in the shocking trial of a man who drugged his wife Gisele Pelicot for years so he could invite dozens of strangers to abuse her, French prosecutors will from Monday set out their sentencing requests to judges.
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Pelicot mass rape trial in France proceeds to sentencing phase
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After 11 weeks of testimony, the Pelicot mass rape trial in France proceeds to the sentencing phase. Judges are expected to give their verdict on sentencing around December 20.
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G7 ministers meet in Italy to discuss conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon and Ukraine
• 7:33 AM
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The Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers will meet near Rome on Monday and Tuesday to discuss the situation in the Middle East and the Red Sea, notably efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon. Officials will also discuss ways to continue suppor
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Israeli government boycotts Haaretz, one of the country's leading newspapers
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PRESS REVIEW – Monday, November 25: Haaretz, one of Israel's leading newspapers, is boycotted by the Israeli government. Elsewhere, key talks aimed at reducing global plastic pollution begin in South Korea. Also, Donald Trump looks set to expel all trans
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Far-right candidate takes shock lead in Romania presidential poll
• 6:43 AM
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Hard-right candidate Calin Georgescu appears to be on track to make it to the final round of the presidential elections in Romania. Georgescu is leading with 22 percent, followed closely by center-left Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu at 20.6 percent, accor
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EU's top diplomat Borrell in Beirut as Israel and Hezbollah trade strikes
• 5:59 AM
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FRANCE 24 correspondent Rawad Taha reports on the EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell's visit to the Lebanese capital of Beirut on Sunday, as world leaders push for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
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Israel, Hezbollah trade strikes across Lebanese border
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Israeli air strikes again rocked southern Beirut's suburbs on Sunday, with more attacks targeting eastern Lebanon. Hezbollah fired more than 250 projectiles into Israel, targeting the Tel Aviv area and the southern part of the country.
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Live: Lebanon shuts schools in Beirut after deadly Israeli air strikes
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Lebanon announced the suspension of in-person classes in educational institutions in and around Beirut on Monday, citing ‘security’ reasons following a series of deadly Israeli strikes on the capital. The G7 foreign ministers meet near Rome on Monday for
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Number of children recruited by violent gangs in Haiti up 70%, says UNICEF
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With violence surging across Haiti, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Sunday that almost half of the gangs which control the vast majority of the capital are made up of children, and the recruitment of children has seen a 70% increase o
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French court moves to sentencing in Gisèle Pelicot mass rape trial
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Gisele Pelicot's lawyer Antoine Camus called for "truth and justice" to be rendered to the plaintiff, whose ex-husband Dominique Pelicot is accused of organising the mass rape and sexual abuse of his now ex-wife. The case drew to a close last week after
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Sudan on 'countdown to famine', says aid group
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The head of the Norwegian Refugee Council said on Sunday that the ongoing war between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has pushed Sudan to the edge of famine, with both parties accused of weaponizing hunger and impeding the flo
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Leftist candidate Orsi wins Uruguay's presidential election
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Former history teacher Yamandu Orsi of the Frente Amplio leftist alliance defeated conservative Alvaro Delgado of the National Party, part of the ruling Republican Coalition, in Uruguay's presidential election on Sunday. The Orsi victory sees Uruguay shi
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