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Security in Paris tight for Israel-France football match

Information Ahead of a Nations League match between Israel and France in Paris, French authorities are implementing extensive security measures to prevent potential violence. The police chief announced a deployment of 4,000 officers in the capital, especially near the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, with an additional 1,500 assigned to public transport. Security concerns have […]

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US bans flights to Haiti after airliner hit by gunfire

Information The United States has temporarily banned civilian flights to Haiti after a Spirit Airlines jet coming from Florida was shot at while approaching Port-au-Prince. The flight was forced to reroute to the Dominican Republic, resulting in minor injuries to a flight attendant. The shooting led to the temporary closure of Port-au-Prince’s airport, Haiti’s main

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Israel’s PM acknowledges approval of Hezbollah pager attack

Information Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that he authorized a targeted attack in September on Hezbollah’s communications devices in Lebanon. According to reports from a recent Cabinet meeting, Netanyahu acknowledged approving the operation despite some objections from senior defence and political officials. This admission marks the first explicit confirmation of Israeli government involvement in

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Weekend wrap up 10 & 11 November

EU vows stronger economy, defense at Hungary summit After Donald Trump’s reelection, European leaders wrapped up a two-day summit pledging to transform the bloc’s economy. Host Viktor Orban also urged EU leaders to pursue ‘peace’ in Ukraine. Afghanistan’s Taliban send delegation to COP climate summit Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry says it is sending a delegation to

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Europe increases defence spending but lacks troops

Information Europe has ramped up defence spending and procurement, particularly from local manufacturers, following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. European NATO members have notably directed over half of their recent defense spending toward European systems, in contrast to a previous reliance on U.S. systems. The increased investment reflects Europe’s attempt to bolster its

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Germany’s governing coalition collapses

Information Germany’s “traffic light” coalition, formed in 2021 by the Social Democrats (SPD), Greens, and Free Democrats (FDP), has collapsed due to irreconcilable ideological differences and national crises. The SPD and Greens support strong government involvement in social welfare and climate action, while the fiscally conservative FDP advocates for limited intervention and strict budget management.

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Tehran says German-Iranian died before execution

Information Jamshid Sharmahd, a German-Iranian software developer and California resident, died before his planned execution in Iran could be carried out, according to judiciary spokesman Asghar Jahangir. This statement contradicted earlier reports from the Iranian government that said Sharmahd had already been executed. Sharmahd’s death, following his 2020 kidnapping in Dubai and conviction for alleged

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Pro-EU Sandu wins presidential runoff in Moldova

Information Moldovan President Maia Sandu has claimed victory in the runoff presidential election, securing 54.7% of the vote over her opponent, Alexandr Stoianoglo, who obtained 45.3%. The election, which had a significant 54% voter turnout, was closely watched due to its potential impact on Moldova’s trajectory toward European Union membership. Sandu, a former World Bank

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