Morocco and PSG player Hakimi to stand trial on rape charge
Hakimi, who played for Morocco during its World Cup opener against Brazil on Sunday, had appealed his referral to criminal court.
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Barnacle bill: Hull-cleaning costs jump for ships trapped by Strait of Hormuz closure
Requests surge for divers to scrape hulls as chokepoint reopens
What would ‘change’ look like if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister?
From public ownership to devolution and the cost of living, the policies of the potential Labour leadership challenger will face intense scrutinyUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham’s victory in Makerfield sets up a battle for Downing Street. …
‘We should send you to Moscow’: Belgian PM has a diplomatic mission for Costa – politico.eu
‘We should send you to Moscow’: Belgian PM has a diplomatic mission for Costa politico.euEU official’s outreach to Russia backfires Financial TimesRussia tells Europe: Yes to talks, no to ultimatums ReutersMacron, Merz …
Sources: Chinese autonomous driving company Momenta has reached a ~$9B valuation as it gears up to raise ~$1B in an upcoming Hong Kong IPO (Jiahui Huang/Wall Street Journal)
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Sources: Chinese autonomous driving company Momenta has reached a ~$9B valuation as it gears up to raise ~$1B in an upcoming Hong Kong IPO — The company has also been backed by Toyota and SAIC Mot…
Putin’s ‘War Trap’ And The Potential Price Of Peace – Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Putin’s ‘War Trap’ And The Potential Price Of Peace Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyWhy some Russians are breaking with Putin as Ukraine war drags on PBSRussia is losing the war in Ukraine, and Putin is desperate. But that’s when h…
Cameroon raised alarm over false-flagged tankers before UK seizure
Government reveals how two fraudulent websites provided shadow fleet flagging services
Syrian activist Hassan Akkad detained in Damascus
Syrian journalist Mousa al-Omar reportedly filed a complaint about Akkad’s social media comments prior to his arrest.
Israel Commits to New Lebanon Cease-Fire, Ambassador Says, but Troops Will Remain
The fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon had delayed the next stage of talks to end the U.S.-Iranian war. Hezbollah did not immediately comment.
Indian court rejects appeal over ban on Telegram app
The ruling comes after India said channels on the app were selling leaked questions for undergraduate entrance exams.