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France suspends classes at nearly 900 schools nationwide amid riots
The French Education Ministry said classes were totally or partially suspended at 891 schools after widespread damage occurred to schools and mounting injuries among staff, students and police.
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Spain calls snap election as Sanchez government's agenda stalls
His government was also reeling from backlash to a migrant crisis in Ceuta, one of the Spanish enclaves in North Africa, which saw tens of thousands of migrants storm the border and ransack the city earlier this year.
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Iran 'played a part' in incident near base used by U.S. forces, UK Prime Minister Burnham says
Tehran has denied any involvement in the incident at the base, which the U.S. has used to launch aircraft that carry out strikes on Iran.
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As Netanyahu arrives in Hungary, PM Orban announces country's exit from International Criminal Court
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trip to Hungary is his second international visit since the ICC issued a warrant against him in November.
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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen found guilty of embezzlement, barred from running for office
The judge said that Le Pen's party had used money from the European Parliament for its own benefit.
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King Charles briefly hospitalized due to side effects from cancer treatment
King Charles III began cancer treatment in February of 2024.
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Two Americans wounded in Amsterdam stabbing attack
The Americans have been identified as a 67-year-old woman and a 69-year-old man. A 73-year-old woman from Belgium, a 26-year-old man from Poland, and a 19-year old woman from Amsterdam were also injured.
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Europe backs off tariffs, but support for Ukraine joining EU likely won't help US, Russia relations
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also said she opposed the proposed U.S. ceasefire plan for Ukraine
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UFC star Conor McGregor officially announces bid for president of Ireland
In a long social media post on X Thursday, McGregor said that his main focus would be to tackle the amount of migrants coming into Ireland.
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London's Heathrow airport reopens to some flights after power outage caused by fire
The Metropolitan Police in London said it had counterterrorism specialists leading the investigation.
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British prime minister dubbed 'Operation Chainsaw' boss, as spending cuts break from liberal party
Starmer rose to power last year as part of the anti-incumbent backlash that dominated the busiest electoral calendar on record.
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French politician, European Parliament member wants U.S. to return Statue of Liberty
A French politician and European Parliament member, Raphael Glucksmann, previously criticized President Donald Trump.
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Trump threatens 200% tariffs on wines, champagnes from France, other European Union countries
Trump said that this decision would be great for wine and champagne businesses located in the U.S.