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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is facing trial over allegations of illegal financing from the former leader of Libya, Muammar Gaddafi.

Russia responds to Ukraine's attacks in Kursk by launching a counterattack. The Defense Ministry announces the halt of Ukraine's advance in Kursk and the capture of the critical town of Kurakhovo in Donbass.

Thousands of displaced Ukrainians are voluntarily returning to their homes in Russian-occupied territories due to challenging living conditions caused by the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Marineland in Antibes, the largest dolphinarium in Europe, closes its doors after more than fifty years, leaving two orcas without a new home.

Germany is considering sending back Syrian refugees who do not have a job and do not speak German, according to German Ministers Nancy Faeser and Annalena Baerbock.

Dozens of marine mammals have been found dead following the oil spill near the Crimean Peninsula last month.

Ukraine has launched an attack in the Kursk region, prompting Russia to send its top general to the area. The conflict escalates as both sides engage in military action.

Former President Donald Trump hosted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The two leaders watched a documentary together and had dinner during the visit.

Israel is reportedly planning to construct a new canal connecting the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea to rival Egypt's Suez Canal.

Israel is reportedly planning to build a canal connecting the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, as a rival to Egypt's Suez Canal.

A Russian passenger plane made an emergency landing in Egypt due to a technical issue shortly after takeoff.

European ministers from Germany and France met with the leader of the transitional government, Ahmad al-Sha'ar, in Damascus to discuss the post-regime change scenario in Syria.

A prisoner in Arles prison in southern France has taken a prison employee and 4 healthcare workers hostage. The Minister of Justice, Gerald Darmanin, has announced that all resources are being mobilized to deal with the situation.

A record number of migrants arrived at the Canary Islands in 2024, with notable numbers coming from Pakistan and Bangladesh. Spain has become a key entry point to Europe alongside Italy.

Elon Musk's recent comments and support for the pro-Russian AfD party in Germany have sparked backlash and controversy.

Mass desertion in a Ukrainian brigade trained by France; '1700 soldiers fled'

According to a news report in The Sun, the deposed Syrian leader Bashar Assad was reportedly the target of an assassination attempt. Assad, who fled to Russia with his family and is currently in exile in Moscow after the fall of the regime, reportedly fell ill last Sunday.

Sweden has initiated a wolf hunt to halve the population of the endangered predator amid difficulties in coexisting with the species. The hunt has sparked controversy and has been deemed illegal by the EU.

At least 27 people have died after boats capsized off the coast of Tunisia, with 83 people being rescued.

Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, stated that the flow of Russian gas to Europe via Ukraine has been stopped, blaming the US for prioritizing its own economy.

In several cities including the capital Paris, a wave of arson attacks occurred in France. The Ministry of Interior reported that nearly 1000 vehicles were set on fire and over 400 people were arrested.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has recently unveiled a new warship, marking the largest torpeda destroyer ever built by the country.

France welcomed the year 2025 with celebrations marred by car burnings and arrests in several cities, including the capital Paris.

At least 15 people have died in New Orleans following an attack in the city center. The perpetrator, identified as a former US Army IT specialist, was shot dead by the police. The FBI found an ISIS flag in his vehicle.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the Russian government and the country's largest bank, Sberbank, to enhance cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence with China.

Following the termination of the cooperation agreement between Chad and France, French military forces will leave the country by January 31, 2025.

Night-long drone attacks by Russia on Ukraine's capital Kiev resulted in casualties and damages. 63 drones were shot down, leaving 1 dead and 6 injured.

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara stated that the French forces will withdraw from the country, emphasizing the need for the people to take pride in their modernized armed forces.

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a political solution to the government crises in the country by planning to hold referendums on critical issues in 2025.

Recent news reveals that Russia has officially halted natural gas shipments to Europe through Ukraine, sparking fears of an energy crisis in the continent. The situation has put Turkey in focus as a key route for gas flow.