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The European Union has concluded a huge but controversial deal with four South American countries that would create a free-trade zone encompassing over 700 million people. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen announced the Mercosur deal on Friday, describing it as a “win-win agreement.” The deal has now been met with rejection from Paris … Read more

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to attend the Notre-Dame Cathedral reopening ceremony in Paris on Saturday, said sources. With US president-elect Donald Trump among the guests, sources on Friday said there were efforts to arrange a meeting between French President Emmanuel Macron and the visiting US and Ukrainian leaders. Source link

The leaders of France’s Socialist party told President Emmanuel Macron they are open to backing a new government, adding that cooperating in forming a government was no betrayal towards their New Popular Front alliance. There’s just one caveat: They won’t accept a PM with right-wing leanings ‘under any circumstance’. For in-depth analysis on France’s complex … Read more

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday looked increasingly likely to be unseated after the head of his ruling party demanded he be stripped of office for briefly imposing martial law. If Yoon remains, “there is a significant risk that extreme actions similar to the martial law declaration could be repeated, which could put … Read more

2024-12-06 16:31 ‘The various rebel factions led by the islamist HTS group say they are now aiming for the capital Damascus’ Source link

Germany is bracing for digital threats in the run-up to the general election. With the country expected to elect a new parliament on February 23, authorities and researchers are raising concerns about the potential impact of hack-and-leak operations and disinformation campaigns aimed at swaying public opinion or sowing division ahead of the vote. In a … Read more

Tensions between Dhaka and New Delhi have been on the rise since the ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Bangladesh’s interim Prime Minister has alleged India is spreading disinformation about the fate of the country’s Hindu minority. Ties between the two sides are also at a new low with Hasina in exile in India. … Read more

Israel’s government has been accused of increasing pressure on journalists over coverage of the war in Gaza. Press advocates say the decision to impose economic sanctions on Haaretz is part of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s master plan to control the narrative and stomp out criticism. Source link

French President Emmanuel Macron faces a daunting challenge after Michel Barnier and his government fell to a historic vote of no confidence this week, plunging the country into political chaos. Macron must now quickly appoint a new leader capable of navigating a fractured parliament and steering France out of its crisis. Source link