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WorldEleven arrested in Lyon over killing of far-right activist ahead of French elections
Lyon, France. French authorities have arrested 11 people, including an aide to a hard-left lawmaker, over the killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon. The case has heightened political tensions in France ahead…
WorldBulgaria to hold snap parliamentary election on April 19, President Iliana Iotova says
Sofia, Bulgaria. Bulgaria will hold a snap parliamentary election on April 19, President Iliana Iotova said on Wednesday.…
WorldBritish police assess alleged Epstein trafficking links via London Stansted private flights
London, United Kingdom. British police are assessing whether Jeffrey Epstein trafficked women through a London-area airport on private…
WorldZuckerberg to face first U.S. court questioning on Instagram’s impact on young users
Los Angeles, United States. Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to be questioned for the first time…
WorldMajor events recorded on February 18
Nicosia, Cyprus. Several significant political, scientific, sporting and disaster-related events have been recorded as occurring on February 18.…
WorldBitdefender warns of scam sites mimicking Milano Cortina 2026 merchandise store
Washington, United States. Cybersecurity firm Bitdefender said it uncovered a wave of online scams using near-identical websites to…
WorldGeneva peace talks between Ukraine and Russia end after two hours, Zelenskiy cites difficult discussions
Geneva, Switzerland. Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia ended abruptly after about two hours on Wednesday, with President…
WorldDP World chief executive Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem resigns after appearing in Jeffrey Epstein files
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. DP World said on Friday that Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem resigned as chief executive…
WorldBennett warns Erdogan is positioning Turkey as strategic threat to Israel
Jerusalem, Israel. Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett warned on Tuesday that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is positioning…
WorldZelenskiy says Trump is pressuring Kyiv as U.S.-mediated peace talks with Russia continue in Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said U.S. President Donald Trump was exerting undue pressure on Kyiv to…
WorldErdogan says Israel’s recognition of Somaliland would not benefit the region
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Israel’s recognition of the breakaway Republic of Somaliland would not…