Netanyahu's other battle: swinging Trump and US behind Iran war
Since launching air strikes on Iran last week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been working to pull President Donald Trump into the war, and sway a sceptical American public.
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French champagne makers face prison in human trafficking trial
French prosecutors have requested two years behind bars for an employer in the champagne sector accused of human trafficking, exploiting seasonal workers and housing them in appalling conditions during the 2023 grape harvest.
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Europe to offer Iran 'diplomatic solution' to war with Israel
European powers hope to offer a "diplomatic solution" to end the Iran-Israel war at talks in Geneva with Iran's foreign minister, French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday.
Read moreOil drops, European stocks climb as Trump delays Iran move
The price of the Brent oil, the world's main international contractslid Friday while Europe's major stock markets rebounded as concerns over a war escalation in Iran eased.
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Kiwi sailing legend Burling joins Italy's America's Cup team
Three-time America's Cup winning sailor Peter Burling will bring his wealth of experience to Italian outfit Luna Rossa for the next edition it was announced on Friday.
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US singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty in UK assault case
American R&B singer Chris Brown on Friday pleaded not guilty in a UK court to a charge stemming from an alleged London nightclub brawl in 2023.
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UK MPs debate assisted dying law ahead of key vote
British lawmakers debated whether to allow assisted dying for terminally ill people ahead of a knife-edge vote Friday that could see the country take a major step towards legalising euthanasia.
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Second woman accuses French senator of drugging her
A French senator accused of drugging an MP with the intent to assault her is facing an accusation from another woman, according to French television.
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Russian government, central bank spar over economic downturn
Russian officials sparred publicly on Friday over how to boost the economy, as growth slows more than three years into its Ukraine offensive.
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Thai PM meets army commander in attempt to defuse political crisis
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra held make-up talks on Friday with an army commander she criticised in a leaked phone call as she struggled to defuse a crisis threatening to topple her government.
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