AFP via Getty ImagesFrance’s new prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has bought himself breathing space after winning two…
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French PM Lecornu survives confidence votes after freezing Macron’s pension reform
AFP via Getty ImagesSébastien Lecornu has had a turbulent start to his job, having resigned last week as prime minister before being reappointed -
Greece passes labour law allowing 13-hour workdays in some cases
Getty ImagesGreece’s parliament has approved a contested labour bill that would allow 13-hour workdays, despite fierce opposition and nationwide strikes.
The government said it will modernise Greek labour laws, but a spokesperson for the left-wing…
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Iran, Venezuela FMs slam illegal US actions
They made the remarks on Wednesday during a meeting on the sidelines of the 19th Midterm Ministerial Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Kampala, Uganda, Press TV reported.
Araghchi and Gil Pinto condemned…
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Ex-US embassy guard convicted of spying for Russia, Iran
The 28-year-old Norwegian man was convicted of providing floor plans, personal details of embassy staff and their families, and information about activities at the US embassy between March and November 2024, AFP reported.
In exchange, he was…
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Clashes between police and Gen Z protesters in Peru leave one dead
Clashes between anti-government protesters and riot police in the Peruvian capital, Lima, have left a 32-year-old man dead and more than 100 people injured, including many police officers.
The protests come less than a week after José Jerí was…
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Speaker Berri affirms parl. elections to be held on time
In remarks to Lebanese daily Al-Jomhouriya, Speaker Berri was asked about expat voting. He answered by saying: “The electoral law in Lebanon is effective, and that the elections will be held according to it.”
“This means that the voting…
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Prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti attacked by guards, family says
The most prominent Palestinian prisoner, Marwan Barghouti, was beaten unconscious by Israeli prison guards on 14 September, his family has said.
The 66-year-old – serving life for planning deadly attacks against Israelis – was allegedly assaulted…
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Healthcare Workers Against Censorship accuses UK minister of politicizing medicine
Across Britain, NHS workers are speaking out, not just about the collapse of their health system, but about the moral collapse of government.
Instead of listening, ministers are tightening the screws on those who do…
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Hamas vows flame of resistance will not diminish
َAccording to Lebanese Hezbollah movement’s Al-Manar TV website, the statement read, “The blood of the martyred leaders strengthens the path of resistance for generations, reinforces the covenant of steadfastness in their approach, and ensures…
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Hamas vows flame of resistance will not fade
َAccording to Lebanese Hezbollah movement’s Al-Manar TV website, the statement read, “The blood of the martyred leaders strengthens the path of resistance for generations, reinforces the covenant of steadfastness in their approach, and ensures…
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