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Italian PM hails 'courageous' Albania migrant deal

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday brushed aside criticism of a controversial deal to send migrants for processing in Albania, a European first which other European leaders are watching closely

Irregular EU border crossings fell 42% this year: Frontex

Detected irregular crossings into the European Union fell 42 percent in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period last year, EU border agency Frontex said on Tuesday

Italy row, AI in focus at world's biggest book fair

A row over an Italian mafia author, growing interest in wacky literary subgenres and the use of AI in publishing will be in focus at the world's biggest book fair this week

Italian PM Meloni says will visit Lebanon

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Tuesday she would visit Lebanon, where Italian troops are part of a UN mission that has accused Israeli forces of firing on peacekeepers

Can biodiversity credits unlock billions for nature?

For supporters, biodiversity credits could unlock billions in much-needed funding for nature, but critics fear a repeat of scandals that have dogged other financial approaches to protecting the environment

Israeli troops use young Palestinians as 'human shields' against possible booby-traps in Gaza

Israel's Army and intelligence agents have been forcing detained Palestinians in Gaza to carry out life-threatening reconnaissance missions to avoid risking the lives of Israeli soldiers in the war-shattered Gaza, a New York Times investigation revealed Monday

Luxury villas of two Russian businessmen seized in France: source

French courts have seized more than 70 million euros ($76 million) worth of assets belonging to two Russian-origin businessmen as part of an investigation into suspected money laundering, sources close to the case said Monday

Israeli troops use young Palestinians as 'human shields' against possible booby-traps in Gaza

Israel's Army and intelligence agents have been forcing detained Palestinians in Gaza to carry out life-threatening reconnaissance missions to avoid risking the lives of Israeli soldiers in the war-shattered Gaza, a New York Times investigation revealed Monday

French far-right's Le Pen claims innocence in fake EU jobs trial

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, charged with embezzling European Parliament funds, told a court on Monday that she was innocent as she was questioned for the first time in the trial that could thwart her presidential ambitions

Italy begins landmark migrant transfers to Albania

Italy on Monday began transferring migrants intercepted in the Mediterranean to centres in Albania in a European first that has sparked criticism from human rights groups

Russia jails French researcher for three years

A Russian court on Monday sentenced a French researcher to three years in a penal colony after finding him guilty of breaching a "foreign agent" law

'Unsustainable' housing crisis bedevils Spain's socialist govt

Spain's acute housing crisis is piling pressure on Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez as his government's measures yield few results and frustration boils over among beleaguered citizens

China insists it won't renounce 'use of force' to take Taiwan as drills end

China insisted on Monday it would never renounce the "use of force" to take control of Taiwan, after ending a day of military drills around the self-ruled island that Beijing said was a "stern warning" to "separatist" forces

Stocks shrug off China disappointment but oil slides

Major stock markets shrugged off weak data from China on Monday following a pledge by the country's finance minister to boost the world's second-biggest economy, but oil prices fell

SCO conference highlights Pakistan's regional, int’l importance: Professor Cheng Xizhong

Senior Research Fellow at the Charhar Institute, Professor Cheng Xizhong on Monday emphasized the significance of Pakistan hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) conference, noting its role in promoting Pakistan’s standing within the region and internationally

Pro-European President Maia Sandu: force for change in Moldova

President Maia Sandu has become a symbol of change for many Moldovans as she seeks to chart a new pro-European path for the former Soviet Republic

French government wants new immigration law in 2025

France's new right-wing government is hoping to adopt a new law next year to crack down on immigration, sparking reactions Monday from across the political spectrum

French government wants new immigration law in 2025

France's new right-wing government is hoping to adopt a new law next year to crack down on immigration, sparking reactions Monday from across the political spectrum

Trio wins economics Nobel for work on wealth inequality

The Nobel prize in economics was awarded on Monday to Turkish-American Daron Acemoglu and British-Americans Simon Johnson and James Robinson for research into wealth inequality between nations

Moldova vote seen as test on pro-European road

Moldova faces a decisive choice in Sunday's presidential elections and referendum on joining the European Union, held under the shadow of war in neighbouring Ukraine

Moldova vote seen as test on pro-European road

Long torn over closer ties with the European Union or maintaining Soviet-era relations with Moscow, Moldova faces a decisive choice in Sunday's presidential elections held under the shadow of war in neighbouring Ukraine

Role of government, poverty research tipped for economics Nobel

Closing the season, the Nobel economics prize is handed out on Monday with specialists on credit, the role of government, and wealth inequality seen as possible contenders

Five things to know about Moldova

Moldova, which is facing presidential elections and a referendum on joining the EU on October 20, has been increasingly in the headlines since Russia invaded neighbouring Ukraine

Riyadh Region Mayor concludes official visit to the Republic of Korea

The Mayor of Riyadh Region, Prince Dr. Faisal bin Ayyaf, concluded his official visit to the Republic of Korea as part of his efforts to establish international partnerships, benefit from global experiences in urban development, and enhance the quality of life through technology