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A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Turkey’s Malatya province on Saturday morning, reported the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority. The quake was felt in several nearby provinces, but no adverse effects have been reported. An on-site assessment is currently under way.
Italian police have conducted raids at the offices of luxury brands, including Bulgari and Chanel, amid allegations of labour exploitation involving Chinese subcontractors. This investigation by Milan prosecutors targets multiple firms, including Prada and Givenchy, highlighting concerns over supply chain practices within the luxury sector.
Argentina’s recent semi-final victory over England, following a 1-0 deficit, has sparked potential disciplinary action from FIFA. Players displayed a banner asserting the country’s claim to the Falkland Islands, which may lead to fines due to violations of FIFA’s Stadium Code prohibiting political statements.
Police discovered signs of a ‘violent struggle’, also discovered broken glasses and a broken speaker.
Moldova and the Baltic nations – Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania – stand out as the most probable targets on Russia’s strategic agenda.
France’s Health Minister Aurelien Rousseau resigned as the government of President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday sought to quell a party revolt over the passing of tough new immigration legislation backed by the far right. Following 18 months of wrangling over one of the flagship reforms of Macron’s second term, the French parliament passed the controversial legislation endorsed by Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN) Tuesday. Expected to address the reform in a television interview on Wednesday evening, Macron “will need to explain why he thinks this law was so important to pass,” FRANCE 24’s Clovis Casali said.
Barcelona and Inter Milan have also been impressed by the right-back.
Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny did not appear at a scheduled court hearing on Monday and has not been seen or heard from in 15 days. Amid speculation that he has been secretly moved to another prison or is seriously unwell, the UN has raised concerns of an “enforced disappearance” that would coincide with the launch of President Vladimir Putin’s campaign for re-election in March 2024.
‘Control and legislation can do more than mere repression.’
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