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Appeal trial of France's Le Pen to begin in January 2026: court
Appeal trial of France's Le Pen to begin in January 2026: court

The appeal trial in the embezzlement case of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen will take place from January 13 to February 12, 2026, the Paris appeals court said Monday, in a potential boost to her hopes of standing in the 2027 presidential election.

September 08, 2025

Palestinian gunmen shoot dead six people in east Jerusalem attack: foreign minister
Palestinian gunmen shoot dead six people in east Jerusalem attack: foreign minister

Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a bus stop in east Jerusalem on Monday, killing six people and wounding several others, according to Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, in one of the deadliest anti-Israeli attacks since the outbreak of the Gaza war.

September 08, 2025

At least 16 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban
At least 16 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban

At least 16 protesters were killed Monday when Nepal police dispersed young demonstrators in Kathmandu demanding the government lift its social media ban and tackle corruption.

September 08, 2025

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Hometown funeral for Italian fashion legend Giorgio Armani
Hometown funeral for Italian fashion legend Giorgio Armani

The private funeral of fashion legend Giorgio Armani was set to take place Monday in a picturesque village near Piacenza, in the northern Italian region where the designer grew up.

September 08, 2025

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Thai ex-PM Thaksin lands in Bangkok ahead of crucial court date
Thai ex-PM Thaksin lands in Bangkok ahead of crucial court date

Influential Thai ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra landed back home on Monday ahead of a scheduled watershed ruling by the kingdom's top court which may see him jailed.

September 08, 2025