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- Ukraine strikes two Russian oil refineries amid ongoing drone attacks
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- Pope Leo criticises world leaders for unjust wars during Cameroon visit
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- Leaders meet in Paris to discuss neutral mission for shipping security
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Leaders in Paris indicated that a neutral mission might be necessary to safeguard shipping in the vital trade route and prevent renewed disruptions. The discussion highlights ongoing concerns regarding maritime security and the strategic importance of maintaining stability in global trade.
A Vilnius court has commenced a trial involving five individuals accused of sending parcels with explosive devices linked to Russian military intelligence agency GRU. These packages detonated in Germany, Poland, and Britain in 2024, leading to a comprehensive investigation supported by multiple European nations and agencies.
Pope Leo XIV condemned “tyrants” exploiting religion during a visit to Cameroon, addressing the ongoing separatist insurgency in Bamenda. His remarks highlighted the devastation wrought by conflict and economic greed, urging leaders to consider the plight of those suffering in the region as he called for peace and justice.
Judges in France are set to deliver verdicts today for 51 men involved in a mass rape trial that has stunned the nation. The case centres around Dominique Pelicot, 72, who is accused of drugging his ex-wife, Gisèle, raping her, and orchestrating a series of sexual assaults by dozens of men over nearly a decade.
France’s highest court, the Cour de Cassation, has upheld a corruption conviction against former President Nicolas Sarkozy, rejecting his appeal. The ruling means that Sarkozy, who served as president from 2007 to 2012, must now wear an electronic monitoring bracelet for a year.
Tens of thousands of people in Mayotte are still without access to clean water following the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido. The French Indian Ocean territory is grappling with widespread destruction, and rescuers are working tirelessly to locate missing individuals.
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