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Merz criticized for selective approach to international law

Dozens of legal scholars have called on the German government to condemn the US operations in Iran and Venezuela. They argue that if violations of international law go unpunished, the rule of law erodes.

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Yemenis fear economic consequences of being dragged into US-Iran conflict

Iran-allied Houthis yet to get involved in conflict, but could target shipping in Red Sea.

Al Jazeera 2 months ago

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Lloyds bank reveals IT glitch affected almost half a million customers

In a letter to the Treasury Select Committee, Lloyds apologised and said some compensation had been paid.

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Nepal’s youngest premier sworn in after releasing new rap song about unity

At 35, Balen Shah becomes Nepal's first Madhesi prime minister, representing the southern plains bordering India.

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What is LNG and what is it used for?

Natural gas powers a quarter of the world, and almost a fifth of LNG moves through the Strait of Hormuz.

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EU to target Temu, Shein and other companies with a levy on small packages coming from outside the bloc

Temu, Shein and other companies are set to be affected by handling fees for non-EU small packages from November 1. The fee will be charged in addition to a customs tax on such items that goes into effect in July.

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Europeans to press US Rubio over war in the Middle East at G7 meeting

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday arrived at a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in France for talks expected to be dominated by tensions over the war against Iran. Making his first trip abroad since the US-Israeli war on Iran broke out on...

France 24 2 months ago

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How Israel's Mossad recruits spies in Iran

Israel's secret services have launched a campaign calling on the Iranian people to contact them and provide any information they may have about the Revolutionary Guards and the regime’s leaders. However, those who speak out risk punishment – even...

France 24 2 months ago

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Fifteen years after fall of Gaddafi, Libyan city of Benghazi reborn

Fifteen years after the revolution that deposed Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, our team reports from the eastern city of Benghazi. Although the security situation there is now relatively stable, reunification does not seem to be on the immediate...

France 24 2 months ago

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Germany news: Bundestag votes for pension scheme reboot

German lawmakers have voted for a scheme aimed at making state-backed private pensions more attractive. Meanwhile, the center-left Social Democrats are taking stock of their latest electoral defeats. DW has the latest.

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Spanish woman, 25, dies by legal euthanasia in case that drew national spotlight

For nearly two years, Castillo pursued her right to die after her father put up a lengthy legal battle when a medical body in Catalonia approved her request for euthanasia in 2024. As the family's struggle unfolded, Castillo’s case was closely...

France 24 2 months ago

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Wildlife killed, reefs damaged in ‘active’ Gulf of Mexico oil spill

Authorities say the oil is seeping from three sources, including a vessel that has not yet been identified.

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India lowers fuel taxes, says rumours of lockdown ‘completely false’

India, the world's third biggest crude importer, announces measures amid shortages created by the Iran war.

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'My daughter is under the rubble': Inside Tehran as civilian toll of strikes rises

One month since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, Tehran residents tell the BBC their lives have been devastated.

BBC News 2 months ago

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Weather tracker: Cold weather sweeps Europe and cyclone hits Australia

Low pressure brings unsettled conditions to southern Europe, and rain and snow to western and central areasSouthern Europe has been under a variety of severe weather warnings this week owing to widely unsettled conditions driven by an area of low...

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Parents told under-5s should not be on screens more than an hour a day

New government guidance also suggests children under-two should not be watching screens alone.

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Nepal: Ex-rapper Balendra Shah sworn in as prime minister

The 35-year-old reformist came to power following a wave of Gen Z-led protests that sent shockwaves through the country. Shah released a rap song the day ahead of his swearing in.

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