Azerbaijan pardons French national Martin Ryan jailed on spy charges
The move comes after the EU lifts sanctions on oligarchs following what diplomats described as pressure from Baku.
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Michelle Bachelet exits UN chief race after low poll support
Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet ends her bid to be the first woman to lead the United Nations.
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UK jails teen asylum seeker for steering overcrowded Channel migrant boat
The boat lacked safety gear and took on water before interception by UK Border Force, authorities say.
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe ends Nike partnership to join Swiss brand On
On, which is set to launch its first football boots next year, also appointed Thierry Henry as its football director.
Russia seizes assets of French firms, summons UK envoy over Ukraine support
Kremlin calls UK’s support for Ukraine an endorsement of ‘terrorism’ after recent escalation in weapons supply.
US approves $414M uranium investment in Niger, two years after troops left
Uranium project investment could mark a turning point in US-Niger and US-Canada relations.
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Macron and Aoun discuss efforts to back Lebanon’s army, end Israeli attacks
The French presidency said the aim of the Paris talks was to review a Lebanese armed forces deployment plan.
Rare Ethiopian manuscript stolen by British forces triggers restitution row
The Gondar Gospel belonged to the library of Emperor Tewodros but was seized in a battle decades ago.
Lebanon security talks in Paris to focus on post-UNIFIL alternatives
The security talks come as Israeli forces continue attacks across southern Lebanon despite a “ceasefire”.
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Carney visits Europe: Can Canada seek refuge with the EU amid US trade war?
Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking a ‘unique alliance’ with Europe as transatlantic relations sour.
Finland shelters under French nuclear umbrella amid Russian, US uncertainty
Finland becomes 10th European state to sign up to military cooperation and nuclear deterrence initiative.
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