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Syria

Rebels to form interim government after al-Assad flees

Rebel forces took control of Damascus on Sunday, marking the end of Bashar al-Assad's decades-long autocratic rule.

Europe News

Romanian court annuls presidential vote in major political earthquake

The first round of the elections saw a previously unknown far-right nationalist candidate Călin Georgescu top the polls in a shock result.

Europe News

Merkel calls withdrawal from Afghanistan a 'terrible failure'

The former German chancellor was the last witness to testify before a parliamentary inquiry committee on the German military's role in the Western withdrawal from Afghanistan during the Taliban's takeover of Kabul in 2021.

South Korea

South Korea's president a 'great danger' to citizens, his party says

Yoon Suk-yeol appears to be losing his last remaining support after declaring a short-lived martial law order that shocked the country.

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Europe News

French political crisis: Here's how the day unfolded

From Macron's televised speech to nationwide protests, here's a look at what happened the day after the no-confidence vote.

Europe News

Baerbock: Germany open to sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine

Annalena Baerbock said Germany was committed to supporting any initiative promoting lasting peace in Ukraine.

Europe News

More than 300 arrested in Georgia after six nights of pro-EU protests

Allegations of police violence have emerged as citizens protest the recently re-elected Georgian Dream party's decision to suspend EU accession talks.

South Korea

South Korea's president faces impeachment after imposing martial law

Leader Yoon Suk-yeol imposed a short-lived martial law order on Tuesday that stunned the country and prompted troops to encircle parliament — before lawmakers voted to lift it.

Europe News

UK 'underestimates' cyber threats from hostile states

The new head of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre is set to warn of huge risks to the country's infastructure from China, Iran and Russia.

Europe News

Finnish authorities probe damage to cable between Finland and Sweden

The damage to the data cable between the two nations follows incidents of suspected sabotage involving underwater cables in the Baltic Sea.

Europe News

Trump set to attend Notre Dame reopening in first trip since election

France's famous cathedral will reopen Saturday after five years of reconstruction following a devastating fire in 2019.

Europe in Motion

Have European arms companies increased their profits due to wars?

The world's top 100 arms-producing companies recorded profits of almost 600 billion last year, amid wars in Gaza and Ukraine and a generally tense geopolitical situation.

Syria

US, Germany, France and UK call for de-escalation in Syria

Rebel fighters entered parts of Aleppo on Friday, reigniting violence in the long-standing conflict.

Europe News

Scholz makes surprise visit to Kyiv weeks before no-confidence vote

The visit comes weeks before the German leader is set to ask his parliament for a vote of no confidence, which he is widely expected to lose.

Europe News

Slovakia detains two over alleged hybrid attacks on infrastructure

The arrests come as numerous European governments confront apparent hybrid attacks possibly linked to Russia.

Healthcare

UK MPs vote in favour of assisted dying bill after tense debate

A contentious bill allowing terminally ill adults to end their lives has fractured traditional party lines and left some MPs in disagreement with their colleagues.

China

China releases three US citizens in rare prisoner swap

The three US nationals were swapped for four people, including three Chinese citizens who were returned to China.

Europe News

Romania's top court asks for presidential election first round recount

Far-right, Moscow-friendly candidate Călin Georgescu dramatically won in the election's first round — shocking the country's political establishment.

United Kingdom

Six arrested in London over links to banned Kurdish militant group

Those arrested allegedly belong to the Kurdistan Workers' Party, which is listed as terrorist organisation in the European Union.

Europe News

French PM Barnier warns of 'serious storm' amid budget dispute

French lawmakers have spent weeks debating a budget proposal that has threatened to topple Barnier's cabinet.

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