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Israeli minister: stopping Gaza war now would be folly

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Monday it would be a huge mistake to stop Israel's military offensive in Gaza now.

Israeli minister: stopping Gaza war now would be folly
Election|Europe|News

QUOTES-French political leaders on how to find a government majority

France will have a hung parliament after Sunday's parliamentary election, making it necessary for political leaders to figure out a path forward and potentially form a governing

QUOTES-French political leaders on how to find a government majority
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Hungary's PM travels to Washington after talks with China's Xi

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Monday he would go to Washington after discussing a Chinese peace plan for Ukraine in Beijing.

Hungary's PM travels to Washington after talks with China's Xi
Election|Europe|News|World

Germany's Habeck sees French election result as challenge for relations

German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck welcomed the left's win against the far right in the French election but warned that there were challenges ahead for France, Europe and the

Germany's Habeck sees French election result as challenge for relations
News|US|World

Russia says it foils Ukraine bid to hijack strategic bomber

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) blocked an attempt by Ukraine to organise the hijacking of a Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber and fly it to Ukraine, the FSB said on Monday.

Russia says it foils Ukraine bid to hijack strategic bomber
Asia|Australia|News|US|World

Japan says keen to deepen security ties with Philippines, US, Australia

Japan is keen to deepen security ties with the Philippines, the United States and Australia under trilateral and quadrilateral arrangements, its defence minister said on Monday.

Japan says keen to deepen security ties with Philippines, US, Australia
Europe|News|Sports|US|World

Olympics-Embiid will 'embrace' boos from French crowd when he suits up for Team USA

Team USA's Joel Embiid, who holds French and American citizenship, said his bruising NBA playoff battles on the road have prepared him for any jeers the French crowd at the Paris Olympics

Olympics-Embiid will 'embrace' boos from French crowd when he suits up for Team USA
MidEast|News|World

Hezbollah launches drone attack on Mount Hermon in Israeli-occupied Syrian Golan Heights

The Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group said on Sunday it launched a drone attack on Mount Hermon in the Israeli-occupied Syrian Golan Heights where Israel has a key surveillance

Hezbollah launches drone attack on Mount Hermon in Israeli-occupied Syrian Golan Heights
News|US

House speaker Johnson to meet Zelenskiy on Wednesday

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House speaker Johnson to meet Zelenskiy on Wednesday
Europe|News

French PM Attal: I will hand my resignation on Monday morning

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said on Sunday he will hand his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron on Monday morning, adding he will carry out his functions as long as

French PM Attal: I will hand my resignation on Monday morning
Americas|News|World

Ten die during a fire in nursing home in Uruguay

At least 10 people died in a fire in a nursing home on Sunday morning in Treinta y Tres in eastern Uruguay, local authorities and media said, with the cause still unclear.

Ten die during a fire in nursing home in Uruguay
Election|Europe|News|World

French and foreign politicians react to French election upset

Following are reactions to the upset results of France's parliamentary election on Sunday.

French and foreign politicians react to French election upset
Election|Europe|News

Left-wing New Popular Front coalition leads French election, polls show

France was on track for a hung parliament in Sunday's election, with a leftist alliance unexpectedly taking the top spot ahead of the far right, in a major upset that was set to

Left-wing New Popular Front coalition leads French election, polls show
MidEast|News|Political|World

Netanyahu: Gaza deal must allow fighting until Israel's war goals are met

Any Gaza ceasefire deal must allow for Israel to keep fighting until it achieves its war objectives, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday.

Netanyahu: Gaza deal must allow fighting until Israel's war goals are met
Africa|Entertainment|News

Kenyans hold concert to remember those killed in protests

Hundreds of Kenyans attended a concert in the nation's capital Nairobi on Sunday, chanting slogans and dancing, to commemorate the more than three dozen people killed in recent

Kenyans hold concert to remember those killed in protests
News|US

Democratic US Representative Schiff says VP Harris may win 'overwhelmingly'

Democratic U.S.

Democratic US Representative Schiff says VP Harris may win 'overwhelmingly'
World

Erdogan to invite Assad for talks to restore Turkey-Syria ties

Turkey will extend an invitation to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad "any time" for possible talks to restore relations between the two neighbours, Turkish President Tayyip

Erdogan to invite Assad for talks to restore Turkey-Syria ties
Election|Europe|News|Political

Voices from France's parliamentary election

Following are some views of some voters as France voted in a parliamentary election on Sunday that could see the far-right National Rally(RN

Voices from France's parliamentary election
Crime|News|Political|World

Israeli protesters urging Gaza deal block roads

Protests aimed at pressuring the Israeli government to reach a hostage deal with Hamas began across the country on Sunday, with demonstrators blocking roads and picketing at the

Israeli protesters urging Gaza deal block roads
Europe|News|World

State of emergency in parts of Russia's Voronezh region after Ukraine drone attack

A state of emergency was introduced in parts of Russia's Voronezh region after a Ukrainian drone attack sparked a warehouse fire, the governor of the western region bordering Ukraine said

State of emergency in parts of Russia's Voronezh region after Ukraine drone attack
Sports

Soccer-Uruguay's style shone through in Copa America win over Brazil, says Bielsa

Uruguay's diligence and resilience under pressure after going a man down against Brazil in Saturday's Copa America quarter-final victory put the team's distinctive character in the

Soccer-Uruguay's style shone through in Copa America win over Brazil, says Bielsa
Africa|Crime|News|Political

Tunisian court jails prominent critic of president

Sonia Dahmani, a prominent Tunisian lawyer known for her criticism of President Kais Saied, has been sentenced to one year in prison, her legal representative said on Saturday.

Tunisian court jails prominent critic of president
MidEast|News|World

Saudi crown price keen to develop Iran ties following Pezeshkian's election, state news agency says

Saudi Arabia's king and crown prince congratulated Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as Iran's president, state news agency SPA reported on Saturday.

Saudi crown price keen to develop Iran ties following Pezeshkian's election, state news agency says
Asia|Health|News|World

Dalai Lama dismisses health rumours on 89th birthday

The Dalai Lama said on Saturday he is recovering from a knee surgery and feels "physically fit", brushing aside rumours of ill health on his 89th birthday.

Dalai Lama dismisses health rumours on 89th birthday
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Australia's Albanese speaks with UK's new PM Starmer

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday he had spoken with Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer after the landslide victory by Starmer's Labour Party in a

Australia's Albanese speaks with UK's new PM Starmer

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