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Mont Blanc road tunnel reopens to traffic after 15 weeks of repairs
The Mont Blanc road tunnel linking France and Italy reopened to traffic on Friday following the completion of construction work.Webcam video on the tunnel's website showed vehicles passing through...
Bavarian leader questions Germany’s Eurovision participation
Bavarian leader Markus Söder questioned on Friday whether Germany should participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.But unlike several other European countries, he's not critical of Israeli participation -...
Iran-backed militias reassert power in Iraq, proving the Islamic axis is still standing
BEHIND THE LINES: Despite setbacks, Iraq’s Iranian-backed militias continue to thrive politically, posing a lasting threat to Israel’s security.This week, the government of Iraq announced a decision to freeze...
Israel approves 19 new West Bank settlements in major annexation push
Israel’s security cabinet has signed off on plans to formalise 19 illegal settlements across the occupied West Bank, in a move Palestinian officials say deepens a decades-long project of...
Farmers call for French blockades over cow disease cull
Angry French farmers are calling for more protests over the government-backed slaughter of cattle herds affected by so-called Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD).On Thursday there were clashes between riot police...
Eritrea quits regional bloc as tensions rise with Ethiopia
Eritrea has withdrawn from East African regional bloc Igad, accusing the organisation of "becoming a tool against" countries like itself.In a statement on Friday, Eritrea's foreign ministry said Igad...
Spain’s ruling Socialists under pressure as scandals grow
Spain's ruling Socialists were facing mounting pressure on Friday over claims of sexual harassment and corruption, prompting calls for a major government shake-up.Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz, who leads...
CAN 2025: how many millions is the Moroccan squad worth?
How many millions is the Moroccan squad worth at CAN 2025CAN 2025: how many millions is the Moroccan squad worth?Morocco's head coach, Walid Regragui, has unveiled the 28-man squad...
‘I quit my job to travel Europe in a van’
A former teacher said she has never felt more stable after quitting her job and travelling around Europe in a van.Since handing in her notice in July, Sophie Vallis,...
Poland detains 130 migrants after discovering tunnel from Belarus
Polish border guards said they discovered a tunnel used to smuggle migrants underground from Belarus into Poland.More than 130 migrants were taken into custody following the discovery of the...
