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French court says Le Pen appeal ruling could come before presidential vote
French court says Le Pen appeal ruling could come before presidential vote

A French appeals court said Tuesday it would examine Marine Le Pen's case within a timeframe that could potentially allow the far-right leader to contest the 2027 presidential election if her conviction is overturned.

April 01, 2025

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The battle to control assets behind Bosnia crisis
The battle to control assets behind Bosnia crisis

At the heart of the deepening crisis in Bosnia -- where Serb leader Milorad Dodik has been pushing the weak central government to the brink with threats of secession -- is a battle over who owns what.

April 01, 2025

Prabhsimran powers Punjab to IPL win over Lucknow
Prabhsimran powers Punjab to IPL win over Lucknow

Wicketkeeper-batsman Prabhsimran Singh scored an explosive 69 off 34 balls as Punjab Kings cruised to an eight-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday for their second win this IPL.

April 01, 2025

Mass layoffs targeting 10,000 jobs hit US health agencies
Mass layoffs targeting 10,000 jobs hit US health agencies

Mass layoffs began at the major US health agencies on Tuesday as the Trump administration embarks on a major restructuring that will cut 10,000 jobs.

April 01, 2025

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UK govt moves to block sentencing guidelines for minority defendants
UK govt moves to block sentencing guidelines for minority defendants

Britain's government on Tuesday introduced legislation to block new sentencing guidelines taking into account a defendant's ethnic or cultural background, on the grounds it would give the impression of preferential treatment for minority defendants.

April 01, 2025

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Finland to withdraw from anti-personnel mine ban treaty
Finland to withdraw from anti-personnel mine ban treaty

Finland's prime minister said Tuesday the country plans to withdraw from the international treaty banning anti-personnel mines, the latest signatory moving to ditch the ban over threats from Russia.

April 01, 2025