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At just 29, Jordan Bardella inherits the French far-right spotlight, whether he’s ready or not

He wears his suits like armor, smiles like a pop star and has more than 2 million followers on TikTok

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UK and Mauritius close in on deal over Chagos Islands after US signals its consent

Britain and Mauritius are finalizing a deal to transfer sovereignty over the Chagos Islands, a U.K. territory that is home to a major U.S. military base

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Greece to ban having children via surrogacy for single men and male same-sex couples

Men in Greece will be barred from having children via surrogacy if they are single or in a same-sex relationship

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A burnt-out shell - BBC visits Sudan's capital after the army's victory

Our correspondent enters Khartoum just days after Sudan's army recaptured it from the Rapid Support Forces after a six-month offensive.

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Putin begins biggest Russian military call-up in years

Russia calls up 160,000 men aged 18-30 as it moves to expand the size of its military.

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US prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione

The 26-year-old is accused of shooting dead healthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel.

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France's far right calls for Paris rally in support of Le Pen

Marine Le Pen has said a "nuclear bomb" was used against her party to stop it getting into power.

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Pope's work during convalescence includes clearing path for saints from Venezuela, Papua New Guinea

The Vatican says Pope Francis spends part of his days at his desk working and concelebrates Mass daily in his private chapel

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Investigation of ranch in northern Mexico reveals some details of Jalisco cartel's operations

The renewed investigation of a ranch in western Mexico where authorities say the Jalisco New Generation Cartel trained recruits has revealed some details about how one of the country’s most powerful drug cartels operates

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A Jesuit priest prefers prison over a fine to draw attention to climate change

A Jesuit priest says he will rather go to prison than pay a fine of 500 euros or $541 for participating in a climate activists’ street blockade in the southern German city of Nuremberg

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Election rumours swirl in Ukraine – could Zelensky be mulling a summer poll?

A nationwide vote would be difficult, but some say there are good reasons to hold one soon.

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Haiti gangs storm town and release 500 inmates from jail

Gangs control most of the capital but the attack seems to suggest they are expanding to other towns.

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Four killed in Israeli strike on Beirut, Lebanon says, despite ceasefire

The Israeli military said it targeted a Hezbollah operative in the southern suburbs of Lebanon's capital.

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Volcanic eruption begins in Iceland

The Blue Lagoon and the town of Grindavik were ordered to evacuate after earthquakes hit the area.

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Mandalay was the 'city of gold' - now it reeks of death

Residents in Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city, speak of despair and sleepless nights since last week's earthquake.

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Germany sees Ukraine truce efforts as deadlocked, China says talks are encouraging

Germany’s chief diplomat is describing U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure a truce in the three-year war between Russia and Ukraine as deadlocked

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Scientists release plans for even bigger atom smasher along the French-Swiss border

Scientists at the world’s largest atom smasher have released a blueprint for a much bigger successor that could help solve enigmas of physics, starting in the mid-2040s at a cost of about $16 billion

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Roof ripped off home as severe storms and tornadoes hit central US

Several states have been hit with heavy rain, hail and damaging winds, with storms expected to continue in some areas through Thursday.

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University student targeted by Trump leaves the US

British citizen Momodou Taal had his visa revoked due to protest activities opposing Israel.

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'Je suis Marine': European rightwingers react to Le Pen ban

European rightwingers react to the French far-right politician being banned from running for public office.

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