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Russia’s lawmakers have passed a law authorising the Kremlin to deploy troops abroad to “protect Russian citizens,” effectively granting President Vladimir Putin the power to invade foreign countries. The legislation aims to address perceived injustices faced by Russian citizens abroad, exacerbating concerns over Russia’s military intentions.
Denmark’s former Queen Margrethe, who abdicated in 2024, has been admitted to Rigshospitalet due to chest pain described as angina. The 86-year-old monarch will remain hospitalised over the weekend for observation. Her health has been a concern following major surgery last year, but she is reportedly in good spirits.
Moscow has initiated a significant daytime aerial assault on Ukraine, deploying hundreds of drones, resulting in at least three fatalities and 12 injuries. Ukrainian military intelligence warns of a sustained attack on critical infrastructure, with drones detected from various directions, including Belarus.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday accused Moscow of supporting the Palestinian militant group Hamas in its war against Israel. This came after the president travelled to Romania for the first time since Russia’s invasion to speak to President Klaus Iohannis about artillery and air defence supplies. Follow FRANCE 24’s liveblog for the latest developments on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
EU foreign ministers are meeting Tuesday to discuss the bloc’s development aid to the Palestinian territories following a diplomatic row over an announcement of a suspension of Palestinian aid by Oliver Varhelyi, EU commissioner for neighbourhood and enlargement. FRANCE 24’s Dave Keating explains that several EU memeber states “reacted angrily” to Varhelyi’s statement ahead of Tuesday’s meeting.
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With pristine white sands, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and an abundance of outdoor activities, this Mediterranean gem has earned its reputation as a paradise in Europe.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that hand grenade fragments were found in the bodies of people who died in the Aug. 23 crash of mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin’s plane.
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