US says it shot down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier
A US military spokesman says the drone was shot down while approaching an American vessel in the Arabian Sea.
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Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia
One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.
Continue Reading4 years in prison and 5 years ban on running for office for Marine Le Pen demanded
In the appeal proceedings against the French right-wing populist Marine Le Pen, the public prosecutor’s office has requested a five-year ban on running for public office. Unlike the first-instance ruling, however, this should not come into force immediately, the prosecution explained on Tuesday in Paris. She is also demanding a prison sentence of four years, […]
Continue ReadingUrsula von der Leyen tente d’apaiser les tensions au sein de la Commission – POLITICO
La présidente de la Commission européenne doit faire face à une nouvelle série de votes de défiance ce jeudi. Elle espère qu’en se montrant plus à l’écoute, elle ralliera davantage de soutiens. Oct 8 8 mins read
Continue ReadingClintons finalise agreement to testify in Epstein probe
Former US president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton have finalised an agreement with House Republicans to testify in an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein this month, bowing to the threat of a contempt of Congress vote against them. Mrs Clinton will give evidence before the House Oversight Committee on February 26 and […]
Continue ReadingFrance teacher fighting for life after knife attack by pupil
A 14-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in a classroom on Tuesday.
Continue ReadingDe-escalation in the Greenland dispute: NATO wants to start operations
Feb 3, 2026, 6:36 p.mFeb 3, 2026, 6:36 p.m NATO wants to contribute to the further de-escalation of the alliance’s internal conflict over Greenland with a new Arctic mission. The currently planned activity will once again strengthen NATO’s military presence in the Arctic and in the far north, said Colonel Martin L. O’Donnell from the […]
Continue ReadingItaly’s far-right League party splits as Salvini’s deputy quits – POLITICO
Vannacci led a faction of the party that had openly challenged policies of the governing coalition led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, including its support for Ukraine. In his announcement, Vannacci drew a sharp ideological line, rejecting what he called a diluted right. “My right is not an à la carte menu … and above […]
Continue ReadingExclusive: Digital euro faces political deadlock in Brussels
Published on 03/02/2026 – 18:21 GMT+1•Updated 18:26 Lawmakers at the European Parliament are struggling to find a compromise position on the design of the digital euro, putting the project’s legislative path in jeopardy, according to three sources familiar with the matter and documents seen by Euronews. In a meeting on Tuesday, the rapporteurs noted that […]
Continue ReadingSpain to ban children from social platforms like Grok and TikTok
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Spain would block children from using social media platforms including Instagram and TikTok in a new European push to regulate digital platforms. Madrid wants to limit the use of the platforms by people younger than 16 years, Sánchez said at a summit in the United Arab Emirates Tuesday. To enforce […]
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