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Moscow expels German journalists, Berlin denies closing Russia TV bureau

Moscow expels German journalists, Berlin denies closing Russia TV bureau

Russia on Wednesday said that it would expel two journalists from Germany's ARD national network in a like for like move after a Russian state broadcaster reported that its journalists had been ordered to leave Berlin.

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Spain govt defends flood response and offers new aid

Spain govt defends flood response and offers new aid

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday announced almost 2.3 billion euros ($2.4 billion) in new aid for Spain's flood-stricken region and defended his government's handling of the deadly disaster last month.

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France says Netanyahu has 'immunity' from ICC warrants

France says Netanyahu has 'immunity' from ICC warrants

Provisions for immunity from prosecution at the International Criminal Court apply to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the French foreign ministry said Wednesday.

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Nigerian state visit signals shift in France's Africa strategy

Nigerian state visit signals shift in France's Africa strategy

President Bola Tinubu will begin a two-day trip to France on Thursday, the first state visit by a Nigerian leader in more than two decades, as Paris seeks to boost ties with anglophone Africa.

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Stock markets waver as traders weigh Trump tariffs, inflation

Stock markets waver as traders weigh Trump tariffs, inflation

US and European stock markets wavered on Wednesday as traders awaited key inflation data, and weighed Donald Trump's tariff threats and a political standoff in France.

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Tens of thousands in Lebanon head home as Israel-Hezbollah truce takes hold

Tens of thousands in Lebanon head home as Israel-Hezbollah truce takes hold

Tens of thousands of Lebanese displaced by the war between Israel and Hezbollah headed back to their devastated towns and villages as a ceasefire took hold on Wednesday.

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Opposition candidates killed in Tanzania local election

Opposition candidates killed in Tanzania local election

Tanzanian opposition party Chadema on Wednesday said three of its members were killed in incidents linked to local elections and accused the authorities of rigging the vote.

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Amorim eyes victory in first Man Utd home game to kickstart new era

Amorim eyes victory in first Man Utd home game to kickstart new era

Ruben Amorim said struggling Manchester United need a win to kickstart his Old Trafford revolution as he prepares for a "special" first home match against Bodo/Glimt on Thursday.

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Fresh fury as Mozambique police mow down protester

Fresh fury as Mozambique police mow down protester

Fresh anti-government protests erupted in Mozambique Wednesday after a police vehicle mowed down a woman at a demonstration in the capital in support of the opposition leader disputing October elections.

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Defeat at Liverpool could end Man City title hopes, says Gundogan

Defeat at Liverpool could end Man City title hopes, says Gundogan

Ilkay Gundogan admits defeat at Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday could end Manchester City's Premier League title challenge as they scramble to end their poor run of form.

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