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Beretta Defense Technologies will unveil the Livet, an automated weapon station targeting drone attacks, at the Eurosatory defence show in Paris this June. Featuring eight Benelli shotguns in a remote-controlled turret, it boasts auto-tracking capabilities and rapid response for protecting critical infrastructure.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy stated on Wednesday before the Paris Court of Appeal that he has “not betrayed the trust of the French people” regarding allegations of Libyan funding for his 2007 presidential campaign. Sarkozy faces renewed charges of corruption, campaign financing, and concealment as his appeal progresses.
Taras Kachka, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, emphasised the need for “fast, merit-based, full membership” in the European Union, rejecting alternative proposals such as associate membership. He urged for the opening of all negotiation clusters by June to expedite Ukraine’s EU accession process.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has announced plans to accompany his wife, Usha Vance, on a trip to Greenland this Friday. The visit, initially intended for Usha to attend Greenland’s national dogsled race and explore cultural sites, has been refocused to include both the Vice President and Second Lady visiting the U.S. Space Force’s Pituffik Space Base to assess Arctic security concerns.
David Pelicot recounts the devastating moment he learned his father, Dominique, drugged and raped his mother, Gisele, involving numerous other men in the abuse, severely impacting the family.
Hundreds of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Istanbul for five consecutive nights, decrying the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, on corruption charges.
Pope Francis insisted on travelling in his Fiat Papal car rather than taking a helicopter, reflecting his desire to connect with the public after his hospital discharge.
The EU’s new defence strategy underscores the necessity for enhanced military capabilities, driven primarily by Russian aggression and the complex global security landscape, with an aim to bolster defence readiness by 2030.
Pope Francis no longer requires non-invasive ventilation, indicating improvement in his respiratory condition, as confirmed by the Vatican.
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