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Rubio says US does not dispute Navalny poisoning assessment by Europeans
The Russian government, has repeatedly denied any responsibility for Navalny's death while he was held in an Arctic penal colony and dismissed the latest allegations as "a Western propaganda hoax."
Macron urges calm after activist's death sparks political clash
Iraq's Kurds emerge as Middle East's key diplomatic players at Munich Security Council - analysis
European governments say Alexei Navalny died after dart frog toxin poisoning in Russian prison
France investigates reports of drones over nuclear sub base
The Ile Longue base in northwest France houses nuclear-powered submarines, according to the navy's website. Each is equipped with 16 ballistic missiles carrying several nuclear warheads.
France faces budget crisis as aging population drives spending to 60% of GDP
France once stood out in Europe for its higher birth rate, but that advantage has eroded since the pandemic as the number of children per woman has fallen and retiree numbers climb.
Snail heist leaves French farm shell shocked at disappearance of €90,000 stock
L'Escargot Des Grands Crus, located near Reims, said the theft was a "real blow" ahead of the Christmas season, when snail is often consumed as a luxury treat.
Authorities charge two French teens for planning ISIS-linked antisemitic terror attack - report
French authorities charged two teens with an ISIS-inspired terror conspiracy after finding messages suggesting a planned antisemitic attack.
IDF fears UNIFIL leaked photos, documentation of military movements to Hezbollah - Army Radio
The IDF also discovered an official UNIFIL document which referred to Israel as "the enemy," according to Army Radio.
New French film reimagines the Jewish mother archetype through a Moroccan Mizrahi lens - review
The movie is fast-paced, with a kind of sitcom quality. While Once Upon My Mother has its share of clichés in its script and plot, the acting and the basic premise keep it entertaining throughout.
European nations commits to 30% rise in space spending to compete with US and China
The European Space Agency asks its 23 member states for over 20 billion euros to fund satellites and research programs.
Macron's new voluntary military program aims to boost France’s defense capabilities
Macron unveils a new voluntary military program for youth to strengthen France's defense amid growing global threats.
Germany, Italy, France, UK call on Israel to protect West Bank Palestinians
"We - France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom - strongly condemn the massive increase of settler violence against Palestinian civilians and call for stability in the West Bank,"
France asks Israel to boost security at Jerusalem consulate after protests - report
"France expects the Israeli authorities to fulfill their obligations under the Vienna Convention and provide protection for diplomatic and consular staff and their buildings," a French source said.
