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France looks to cut public holidays in bid to control spending

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The French government is looking to cut two public holidays in a bid to rein in overall spending, while it intends to boost defence spending.

North Korea backs Russia in Ukraine

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North Korea leader, Kim Jong Un, has said that he gives his “unconditional support” to Russia in its current war with Ukraine. He made the

Brazil ready to match US tariffs – Lula

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Lula da Silva, the President of Brazil, has said his country is willing to match any tariffs placed on Brazilian goods by the US. This

Sweden contemplates military overhaul

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As tensions rise in Europe and concerns grow of the possibility of an armed conflict between NATO and Russia, Sweden is looking at reforming its

Newly discovered object could be oldest-ever comet

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A mystery interstellar object discovered last week by scientists could be the oldest comet ever found. The object, called 3I/Atlas, is believed to be three

Europe faces greatest threat to freedom since WWII – Macron

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Emmanual Macron, the President of France, has said that Europe faces its greatest threat to its freedom since World War II. He was speaking to

Biya to seek eighth term

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Paul Biya, the President of Cameroon, has said that he will be standing for an eighth term. Elections are scheduled for October. Biya is currently

Ramaphosa has “outsourced executive authority to a commission” – DA

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The “explosive allegations” a week ago by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi “provided the President with an opportunity to show bold and firm leadership

Concert invitation for Putin ally Gergiev signals “rehabilitation”

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Russian conductor Valery Gergiev, who has been barred from European concert halls since the invasion of Ukraine, has been invited to participate in a concert

Charges dropped against controversial US anti-vax doctor

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Dr Michael Kirk Moore Jr., who was accused of destroying Covid-19 vaccines worth $28,000 (£20,742), distributing fake vaccination record cards, and giving children saline shots