Alleged rape of Irish rugby fan in France investigated
French prosecutors have opened an investigation following the incident in Bordeaux at the weekend.
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Ukraine war: US to arm Kyiv with depleted uranium tank shells
It will be the first time the US is sending the controversial armour-piercing munitions to Ukraine.
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British Museum: Chinese TikTok hit amplifies calls for return of artefacts
The popular Chinese TikTok series amplifies nationalist calls for the return of the country's treasures.
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Lagos traffic jams disappear. But this isn't good news for Nigeria
The removal of a fuel subsidy has pushed the cost of transport out of the reach of many Nigerians.
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Ukraine war: Putin influencers profiting from war propaganda
Russia's military bloggers are reaping the rewards of a growing advertising market on Telegram.
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Who could replace McConnell? Trump has a critical view of the possible short list
It would be a mistake to presuppose these are the final days of Sen. Mitch McConnell's record-setting run as the Republican leader in the Senate. But his recent public freezing spells make it imprudent not to consider what comes next.
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Putin social media influencers profiting from war propaganda
Russia's military bloggers profit from the growing advertising market on Telegram, the BBC has found.
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Armed gardaí, dog units and checkpoints to tackle Dublin crime
The money from the Irish government will allow 16,500 hours of police overtime per month.
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Post-mortem examinations due after County Cork triathlon deaths
Ivan Chittenden from Canada, and Brendan Wall, originally from County Meath, died during the event.
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Niger coup: Fear and anger in Niamey as Ecowas threatens force
People are already feeling the impact of economic sanctions imposed after a military coup.
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Niger coup: Russia warns Ecowas not to take military action
Protesters gather in Niamey after a West African bloc approve intervention against coup leaders.
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Kim Jong Un fires top general, orders North Korean military to 'gird for war'
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has fired his top general amid a shakeup of the country's military leadership and wants his army to "gird for a war," state media reported Thursday.
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