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French media report that former President Sarkozy is to face trial for corruption – UPDATED
Nicolas Sarkozy is set to face trial on charges of corruption and influence peddling after his last appeal was rejected, his lawyer…
Egypt’s former president, Mohammed Morsi, dies in court, state TV says
Egypt's former president, Mohammed Morsi, who was ousted by the military in 2013, dies in court, state TV says. The state TV…
Italian writer Andrea Camilleri hospitalised after suffering from a heart attack
The famous Italian author Andrea Camilleri has been admitted to hospital Santo Spirito in Rome, after suffering from a heart attack. Camilleri…
Hong Kong to suspend contentious extradition bill indefinitely
On the defensive after days of huge street protests, Hong Kong’s chief executive is preparing to indefinitely suspend her push to adopt…
Helicopter crashes on a building in midtown Manhattan – Pilot died (Updated)
A helicopter crash landed onto the roof of a building in midtown Manhattan and then caught fire on Monday afternoon, authorities said.…
Laurent Wauquiez succumbs to pressure and resigns as leader of France conservative opposition party after historic defeat in European election
Laurent Wauquiez quits as head of France’s conservative opposition after European election drubbing, France 24 reports. A week to the day after…
Libyan Prime Minister al-Sarraj to visit Malta on Monday
The Government announced that the Libyan Prime Minister will be visiting Malta on Monday. A brief statement issued by Government states that…
Eight hurt in central Lyon explosion; package bomb suspected (UPDATED)
Several people were wounded Friday by a suspected package bomb blast on a pedestrian street in the heart of Lyon in southeastern…
Andrea Leadsom, House of Commons leader, resigns over Theresa May Brexit bill
Andrea Leadsom has resigned as leader of the House of Commons, saying she cannot support the prime minister’s Brexit bill. Leadsom has…
Eiffel Tower closed to visitors as person attempts to climb it
The Eiffel Tower has been closed to visitors after a person has tried to climb it. Paris police spokeswoman said a team…
Iran is on the verge of full scale confrontation with its enemy – reports
Iran is on the 'cusp of a full scale confrontation with the enemy', an Iranian military commander was reported to have said.…
One killed, 2 injured in Birmingham shooting
A man has been killed and two others are injured in a shooting in Birmingham. A 20-year-old and a 19-year-old are in…