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Prosecutors demand 20-year jail sentence for husband in mass rape trial
French prosecutors have demanded a 20-year jail sentence for Dominique Pelicot, who is accused of drugging his former wife Gisèle for a decade and inviting 50 men recruited online...
Israel and Lebanon close to ceasefire deal
Israel and Lebanon appear to be close to a ceasefire deal, with the Israeli cabinet set to meet on Tuesday to discuss it, Israeli and US officials say.A 60-day...
Brazil minister says supports meat supplier ‘boycott’ of Carrefour
Brazil's agriculture minister on Monday threw his support behind national meat suppliers that have halted deliveries to Carrefour supermarkets in a growing row related to Mercosur trade negotiations.Carlos Favaro...
Steelmaker ArcelorMittal to close two plants in France: unions
Around a hundred employees gathered in front of the site near Reims to protest against the plans (FRANCOIS NASCIMBENI) ArcelorMittal, the world's second-biggest steelmaker, plans to close two plants...
Macron wraps up South America trip with French submarines in mind
SANTIAGO, Chile — Traveling to attend the G20 Summit last week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, French President Emmanuel Macron extended his trip to South America and also visited...
Hilton signs deal for first LXR Hotels & Resorts property in China
Global hospitality company Hilton has revealed plans to launch the first LXR Hotels & Resorts property in China, further extending its luxury portfolio in the country. The company plans...
A Russian charged with sending video of military equipment to Ukraine gets 14 years in prison
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian man was convicted and sentenced to 14 years in prison Monday after being found guilty of high treason for a video he sent to...
Bristol Airport lays out plans for long-haul flights
Bristol Airport has opened a consultation on its expansion plans, which include launching direct long-haul flights to destinations such as the Middle East and the east coast of America.Over...
Pakistan tense as police clash with ex-premier Khan’s supporters
Pakistan’s police on Monday fired tear-gas shells and used baton charges as thousands of supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan tried to storm the capital at protest...
Russia’s invasion is showing the West war isn’t just about having the best weapons — it’s also about having more
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is teaching Western militaries a big lesson.The West has, for decades, focused on super high quality gear over sheer volume.But it needs to invest more...
