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Libya's House of Representatives in the east approved the 2019 Turkey‑Libya maritime agreement, ending a years‑long deadlock. The move has been denounced by Greece, the EU and Cyprus as illegal and threatens to heighten tensions over Eastern Mediterranean energy zones.
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Ukraine’s president said U.S. early‑warning data on Russian missile strikes is back in operation after talks in Oslo, while President Donald Trump intensifies pressure on Kyiv to accept a peace proposal for Russia. The developments highlight deepening friction between Kyiv and Washington.
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Weekend unrest across French cities left thousands of businesses damaged and over 2,000 people in custody, prompting Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to vow a massive police presence and curfews. Italy’s government announced the deployment of 500 soldiers to Milan, citing the need for tougher security measures after a wave of protests and looting.
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Voters in Alberta, Canada, have decisively rejected a referendum proposal that would have initiated a process towards separating from the Canadian federation. The outcome marks a significant victory for national unity and Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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Voters in Alberta, Canada's oil-rich province, have decisively rejected a proposal to hold a referendum on separating from the rest of the country. This outcome marks a significant victory for Canadian unity and Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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Paris, Nice, Lyon and other cities will face partial night‑time curfews as authorities respond to more than 2,400 arrests following violent protests sparked by rising living costs and school unrest. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu blamed “ultra‑left” groups, while the interior minister admitted police had lost control in several areas.
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The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced significant reductions in its food assistance to the Gaza Strip, directly impacting 500,000 people due to critical funding shortages. This cut means a third of the UN agency's beneficiaries in the territory will no longer receive aid.
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A fast-moving grass fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta resulted in the deaths of four service members and left dozens injured. Prime Minister Mark Carney described the incident as one of the worst peacetime tragedies for the Canadian armed forces on home soil.
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Over half a million people protested across France this weekend, sparking looting, arson and more than 2,400 arrests. President Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence, rejected the interior minister’s resignation and promised a hard‑line response ahead of a crucial budget vote.
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U.S. President Donald Trump halted a set of sanctions against Russia, saying the move was needed to preserve ongoing negotiations with Moscow. The decision provoked sharp criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who warned it could strengthen Putin’s war effort.
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President Emmanuel Macron appealed for order after riots linked to cost‑of‑living protests left at least 2,400 people in custody and extensive property damage. The government pledged accountability and increased security while stopping short of a state of emergency.
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European diplomats, a French mayor, and Palestinians were reportedly attacked by masked Israeli settlers in the West Bank during the annual olive harvest. The incident drew condemnation from the Israeli military, though the prime minister's office dismissed it as a 'smear' campaign.