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One drowned in new Channel migrant disaster: French officials

One drowned in new Channel migrant disaster: French officials

One person was drowned and another seriously hurt overnight from Thursday to Friday when a boat carrying dozens of migrants trying to reach the English coast capsized in the Channel, French maritime authorities said.

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Dutch court clears export of F-35 parts to Israel

Dutch court clears export of F-35 parts to Israel

The Netherlands can continue to deliver parts for F-35 fighter jets being used by Israel in the Gaza Strip, after a Dutch court Friday threw out a case brought by a group of human rights organisations.

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What is Storm-1152, alleged top creator of fake Microsoft accounts?

What is Storm-1152, alleged top creator of fake Microsoft accounts?

Microsoft has seized the websites of a Vietnam-based group it alleges sold millions of fake accounts to cybercriminals who used them for ransomware attacks, identity theft and other scams around the world.

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Georgia will fail as independent state outside EU: jailed ex-leader

Georgia will fail as independent state outside EU: jailed ex-leader

Georgia's imprisoned opposition leader and former president Mikheil Saakashvili has warned that Tbilisi's failure to secure European Union membership would put at risk its very existence as an independent nation.

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New Zealand store pulls kiwi chew toys after conservation backlash

New Zealand store pulls kiwi chew toys after conservation backlash

A New Zealand chain store has pulled festive kiwi-shaped canine chew toys from sale, after backlash from conservationists trying to save the endangered bird.

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Inflation-hit Serbia heads to polls after months of protests

Inflation-hit Serbia heads to polls after months of protests

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will not be on the ballot in Sunday's parliamentary and local elections, but the contest is nevertheless a referendum on his government amid soaring inflation and months of protests.

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France steps up Mideast effort with FM's Lebanon trip

France steps up Mideast effort with FM's Lebanon trip

France's foreign minister travels to Lebanon on Saturday as part of diplomatic efforts by President Emmanuel Macron's government to help contain the Middle East conflict.

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Pakistan dig in after Australia dismissed for 487

Pakistan dig in after Australia dismissed for 487

Pakistan weathered a fiery Australian bowling blitz Friday to survive unscathed by tea on day two of the opening Test in Perth as they chase the hosts' first innings 487.

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Black truffle production booms in Spain

Black truffle production booms in Spain

When Jose Soriano was a child, the hills near the village of Sarrion in Spain's remote and sparsely populated eastern province of Teruel were mostly uncultivated, covered in brush and rocks.

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Live music offers respite from Ukraine trench life

Live music offers respite from Ukraine trench life

With bawdy songs and violin solos, a live concert near Ukraine's front line gave troops a chance to unwind and clear their heads of warfare.

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