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Elysee Treaty 60th anniversary: France and Germany divided over strategic vision for Europe
The Elysee Treaty championed reconciliation and cooperation between Berlin and Paris after decades of conflict. However, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put pressure on the two countries relationship
Western envoys in talks to defuse tensions between Kosovo and Serbia
Western envoys went to Kosovo and Serbia in ongoing efforts to defuse tensions between the two countries and attempt to help them reach a reconciliation agreement.
Brazilian footballer Dani Alves arrested on charges of sexual abuse
Brazilian football player Dani Alves was arrested on Friday after being accused of sexually abusing a woman in Spain. Charges he denies
Germany classes Islamic militants’ crimes against Yazidis as genocide
German lawmakers have recognised as genocide crimes committed by so-called Islamic State militants against minority Yazidis in Iraq in 2014.
Watch: Sudan forces crack down on protesters in capital
Sudanese protesters were pushed back by security forces who fired tear gas and water hoses at the crowds on Thursday during a march through the capital to parliament
Watch: Snow covering Taklimakan desert in northwest China
A rare snowfall blanketing the Taklimakan Desert of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China has created stunning and picturesque winter scenes, wowing local residents and visitors
Dramatic bodycam footage released after Ukraine helicopter crash
Police in Ukraine release dramatic bodycam footage of the immediate aftermath of Wednesday’s helicopter crash outside Kyiv
Defense chiefs fail to resolve dispute on whether to send German tanks to Ukraine
Defense leaders meeting at a US air base in on Germany on Friday failed to resolve divisions over providing advanced battle tanks to Ukraine after more than five hours of discussions about sending more military aid to the embattled country in its war w…
Two brothers in Sweden jailed on charges of spying for Russia
In Sweden, two brothers have been sent to prison after being found guilty of spying for Russia over a period of ten years. Both have consistently denied the charges.