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France’s former first lady Bernadette Chirac waves during a campaign event in Villepinte, north of Paris, in March 2012. Photo: AP
France

Formidable French first lady Bernadette Chirac dies at 93

She weathered husband Jacques Chirac’s notorious womanising and became a political power in her own right.

European Union

In D-Day speech, Hegseth urges Europe to counter ‘invasion’ of migrants

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European Union

Pope Leo urges end to ‘polarising narratives’ on Spain visit

Ukraine war

Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg after Putin rejects Zelensky’s offer

St Petersburg residents told to remain at home as the attack underscores Kyiv’s growing ability to hit deep inside Russia.

Police officers stand in front of a banner and flags with the logo of the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum as heavy smoke billows in the background after Ukrainian drones hit infrastructure on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Police officers stand in front of a banner and flags with the logo of the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum as heavy smoke billows in the background after Ukrainian drones hit infrastructure on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Crime

Death of girl, 11, in France sparks storm over cracks in judicial system

The suspect in Lyhanna’s disappearance previously faced multiple allegations of preying on young victims but was not taken into custody.

Medicine

First AI-designed ‘universal vaccine’ tested in humans

The experimental jab is intended to target a wide range of viruses, including those behind deadly outbreaks like Sars, Mers and Covid-19.

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Russia

UK’s Keir Starmer says Russia could attack Nato within 4 years

His comments echo similar time frames expressed by other European leaders and Nato chief Mark Rutte.

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) is shown a Vanta system during a Friday visit to STARK, a leading defence tech company in Swindon, to hear how the defence industry is learning lessons from Ukraine. Photo: dpa
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) is shown a Vanta system during a Friday visit to STARK, a leading defence tech company in Swindon, to hear how the defence industry is learning lessons from Ukraine. Photo: dpa
Nordic nations

Norway crown princess awaits lung transplant

There had been a ‘dramatic deterioration’ in her health in recent months, giving her only around a year left to ⁠live without a transplant.

France

French billionaire pleads for law change to disinherit children

French succession rules include forced heirship, whereby children are protected and assets cannot be passed down according to a person’s will.

Royalty

Auditors shine light on UK royal housing, disgraced Andrew’s ‘peppercorn rent’

National Audit Office offers the most ⁠detailed review ever of royal property arrangements in a new report.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor riding a horse in Windsor Great Park near Royal Lodge, an estate highlighted in a newly published property audit. Photo: Reuters
Britain

Rival confirms he will challenge Starmer to be UK prime minister

Manchester mayor targets June 18 parliamentary by-election before launching his bid for No 10.

The ultimate prize: 10 Downing Street, where a fresh leadership battle looms over the summer. Photo: AP
The ultimate prize: 10 Downing Street, where a fresh leadership battle looms over the summer. Photo: AP
Aviation accidents

Nose down: Lufthansa investigating Boeing 787 landing gear collapse

Several injured in ‘very unusual’ landing gear failure of parked Dreamliner jet at a terminal gate.

Obituaries

‘Persepolis’ author Marjane Satrapi dies ‘of sadness’ aged 56

The renowned graphic novel and film adaptation recount her early life and struggles in the shadow of the 1979 Iranian revolution.

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Aviation accidents

Small plane crash in Croatia leaves 4 dead, 2 missing

The search for two more people is ongoing.

A person inspects a small plane which crashed near Medulin, Croatia on Thursday. Photo: AP
China trade

Why China is defending industrial subsidies against ‘one-sided’ OECD report

The dispute comes as industrial policy becomes a major point of contention in global trade, particularly in hi-tech and strategic sectors.

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Mao Ning, a spokeswoman for the Foreign Ministry, answers questions from journalists. Photo: dpa
Mao Ning, a spokeswoman for the Foreign Ministry, answers questions from journalists. Photo: dpa
Albania

Protests grow over Trump family-linked resort project in Albania

Luxury project linked to Jared Kushner is planned for an uninhabited island and pristine coastline, sparking resistance.

European Union

Ukraine, Hungary agree on minority rights, paving way for EU accession talks

The long-running dispute had strained ties between Budapest and Kyiv and complicated Hungary’s support for Ukraine’s EU ambitions.

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United Nations

Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on UN Security Council

Kyrgyzstan beat the Philippines by a vote of 143-49 to join the council for the first time.

The Austrian delegation celebrate their result. Photo: dpa
The Austrian delegation celebrate their result. Photo: dpa
Germany

Wim Wenders pulls 1975 film over nude scene with Nastassja Kinski, who was 13

The acclaimed director apologised to the actress for not protecting her during the making of ‘The Wrong Move’.

Nordic nations

Denmark PM presents new government, with majority of women

For the first time in Danish history, the new cabinet will consist of more women than men.

Russia

Ukraine drones target St Petersburg as ‘Russia’s Davos’ opens

Black smoke rises over major fuel terminal as city hosts Vladimir Putin’s global economic summit.

Black smoke over St Petersburg after a Ukrainian drone attack. Photo: AP
Britain

UK Sikhs defend right to carry sacred dagger after student murder backlash

Critics of the religious practice claim that a ‘two-tier’ policing framework protects British ethnic minorities at the expense of others.

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People hold images of victim Henry Nowak as they take part in a protest in Southampton on Tuesday following the murder of Nowak by Vickrum Digwa. Photo: AFP
People hold images of victim Henry Nowak as they take part in a protest in Southampton on Tuesday following the murder of Nowak by Vickrum Digwa. Photo: AFP
Britain

Clashes erupt in UK city over racially charged case of handcuffed dying student

Police face investigation for handcuffing 18-year-old Henry Nowak as he lay ⁠dying due to a racism accusation.

Nordic nations

Sweden prepares prisons for 13-year-old gang killers

Gangs use social media to recruit teenagers, and in some cases children as young as 11, to commit murders and bombings across the Nordics.

Ukraine war

Major Russian air attack on Ukrainian cities kills at least 23, wounds dozens

Ukraine says Russia ⁠launched more than 650 drones and 70 missiles overnight, mainly targeting Kyiv.

The boom of explosions echoed through most of the night and into the early morning in Kyiv. Photo: Reuters
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