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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, as part of a European tour aimed at securing more Western support before the presidential election in the United States.
UN peacekeepers accuses Israel of firing on Lebanon HQ
The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon said Israeli tank fire on its headquarters in the country's south Thursday wounded two of its members, accusing Israel of "repeatedly" hitting its positions.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, as part of a European tour aimed at securing more Western support before the presidential election in the United States, an AFP correspondent said.
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Rescuers say Israeli strike on Gaza school kills 28
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Zelensky talks 'victory plan' in meeting with Starmer, Rutte
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President Volodymyr Zelensky met UK premier Keir Starmer and Nato chief Mark Rutte in London Thursday, as the Ukrainian leader embarked on a whistle-stop tour of European capitals aimed at securing military aid before next month's crunch US election.
Philippines confronts China over South China Sea at ASEAN meet
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EU discusses deportation hubs to stem migration
EU countries on Thursday discussed "innovative" ways to increase deportations of irregular migrants and rejected asylum seekers, including controversial plans to set up dedicated return centres outside the bloc.
Chinese electric car companies cope with European tariffs
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Zelensky in London for whirlwind tour of Europe ahead of US vote
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Philippines challenges China over South China Sea at ASEAN meet
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EU talks deportation hubs to stem migration
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Deaths and repression sideline Suu Kyi's party ahead of Myanmar vote
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Taiwan President Lai vows to 'resist annexation' of island
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Zelensky on whirlwind tour of Europe ahead of US vote
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Death toll rises to 109 after Haiti gang attack, official says
The death toll from a brutal gang attack in Haiti last week has risen to 109 people with around 40 more injured, a local government official said Wednesday.
Wall Street indices hit fresh records as Chinese shares tumble
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Sea row on the menu as ASEAN leaders meet China's Li
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Mozambique starts tallying votes in tense election
Mozambique began counting votes on Wednesday at the close of tense presidential and parliamentary elections expected to allow the ruling Frelimo party to extend its 49 years in power.
Zelensky moves to court European leaders in drive for military aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday announced meetings this week with several European leaders as he pushes for more military aid to repel Russian forces.
Lebanon facing 'catastrophic' situation as 600,000 displaced: UN
United Nations officials warned Wednesday that Lebanon was staring down a "catastrophic" humanitarian crisis as the number of internally displaced people hit 600,000 and Israel presses its offensive against Hezbollah militants.
US warns Israel not to repeat Gaza destruction in Lebanon
The United States warned Israel Wednesday against any Gaza-like military action in Lebanon after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened it with "destruction" like that in the Palestinian territory.
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Zelensky to court European leaders in drive for military aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday announced meetings this week with several European leaders as he pushes for more military aid to repel Russian forces.
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