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German minister says future arms deliveries to Israel depend on Gaza situation

30 May 2025 30 May 2025

BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany will decide whether or not to approve new weapons shipments to Israel based on an assessment of the humanitarian situation in Gaza, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said in an interview published on Friday. Wadephul questioned whether Israel’s actions in its war with Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza were in line with …

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Russia tells UN West must stop arming Ukraine during any ceasefire

30 May 2025 30 May 2025

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -Russia is prepared to consider a ceasefire in Ukraine to pave the way for a lasting settlement, but during any truce Moscow wants Western states to stop arming Kyiv and for Ukraine to stop mobilising troops, Russia’s U.N. ambassador said on Friday. However, Vassily Nebenzia told the U.N. Security …

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Soccer-Eiffel Tower set to sparkle for PSG’s big European night

30 May 2025 30 May 2025

By Trevor Stynes MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) – The city of Paris will show its support for Paris St Germain during their date with destiny in Saturday’s Champions League final by lighting up the city’s iconic landmark, the Eiffel Tower, which is also set to sparkle should the team score. The Eiffel Tower will turn to …

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France’s Macron calls for Asian coalitions as he warns of US-China divisions

30 May 2025 30 May 2025

By Fanny Potkin, Xinghui Kok and Idrees Ali SINGAPORE (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that division between the two superpowers, the United States and China, is the main risk currently confronting the world as he emphasised the need for building new coalitions between Paris and partners in the Indo-Pacific. Macron is visiting …

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Exclusive-US proposes 60-day ceasefire for Gaza; hostage-prisoner swap, plan shows

30 May 2025 30 May 2025

By Samia Nakhoul and Hatem Maher (Reuters) -The U.S. plan for Gaza, seen by Reuters on Friday, proposes a 60-day ceasefire and the release of 28 Israeli hostages – alive and dead – in the first week, in exchange for the release of 1,236 Palestinian prisoners and the remains of 180 dead Palestinians. The document, …

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Analysis-Global economy’s ‘sugar rush’ defies trade drama – for now

30 May 2025 30 May 2025

By Francesco Canepa FRANKFURT (Reuters) -For all the drama surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs, the world economy is holding up better than many had expected. The latest data from the United States, China and, to a lesser extent, Europe are showing resilience and the global economy as a whole is still expected to …

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Ukraine yet to give decision on taking part in Istanbul talks

30 May 2025 30 May 2025

By Yurii Kovalenko and Christian Lowe KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine wants to see a document setting out Russia’s proposals for a peace deal before it sends a delegation to Istanbul for bilateral talks, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Friday. Russia has proposed that negotiators from the two sides meet in Istanbul on June 2, …

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France may toughen stance on Israel if it continues blocking Gaza aid, Macron says

30 May 2025 30 May 2025

SINGAPORE (Reuters) -France could harden its position on Israel if it continues to block humanitarian aid to Gaza, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday, reiterating that Paris was committed to a two-state solution to resolve the Israel-Palestinian conflict. “The humanitarian blockade is creating a situation that is untenable on the ground,” Macron said at …

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Second Georgian opposition leader placed in pre-trial detention as crackdown widens

30 May 2025 30 May 2025

By Felix Light TBILISI (Reuters) -A Georgian court on Friday placed Nika Melia, a leader of the country’s main opposition party, in pre-trial detention, amid a widening crackdown against a pro-Western opposition that has staged months of anti-government protests. Melia, a top leader of the Coalition for Change opposition bloc, was detained on Thursday for …

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In Ukraine’s Kharkiv, ballet offers ‘rebirth’ after bombs and bullets

30 May 2025 30 May 2025

By Marko Djurica KHARKIV, Ukraine (Reuters) -In the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, it’s hard to escape the war with Russia. On some days, when the wind blows in the right direction, residents of the historic city can hear the boom of artillery fire from the front line, some 30 km (20 miles) away. Most nights, …

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