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Jihadist Attack Kills 'Several Dozen' In Burkina Faso

Fresh jihadist violence has killed "several dozen" soldiers and civilians in simultaneous attacks in a town in northern Burkina Faso which for three years has been besieged by armed groups.

Poland To Close Russian Consulate In Krakow Over 'Sabotage'

Poland's top diplomat said on Monday he ordered the closure of a Russian consulate over "sabotage", after authorities accused Russia of orchestrating a fire that destroyed a Warsaw shopping centre last year.

France Condemns 'Fake News' Over Europe Leaders' Cocaine Accusation

Pictures taken inside the train by AFP and other media show that the white object was a crumpled tissue

The French presidency on Monday condemned "fake news" spread by "France's enemies" after social media accounts of far-right figures and Russian officials falsely claimed that European leaders including President Emmanuel Macron were seen taking drugs on a train.

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In the cutthroat world of business, trust can often be elusive, and it can take a team of skilled professionals to expose deception and protect the innocent. This is where BIWC Group enters the stage; a business intelligence agency led by ex-Israeli special forces with a global network of contacts and an almost endless outreach.

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Kurdish demonstrators carry an image of PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan

Ocalan: Founder Of The Kurdish Militant PKK Who Authored Its End

Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed founder of the militant Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), is an icon to many Kurds but a "terrorist" to many within wider Turkish society.

'I promised to restore control and cut migration, and I'm delivering with tough new measures,' said Starmer

Under Pressure, UK Govt Unveils Flagship Immigration Plans

Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed Monday to "finally take back control" of Britain's borders as his government unveiled policies designed to reduce immigration and fend off rising support for the hard right.

Four days of missile, drone and artillery attacks between the two countries killed at least 60 people and sent thousands fleeing

India, Pakistan Military To Confer As Ceasefire Holds

Indian and Pakistani military chiefs were set to confer Monday as a ceasefire that brought the nuclear-armed rivals back from the brink of all-out war held.

Abdullah Ocalan founded the PKK in the late 1970s and it began its armed insurgency in 1984

Kurdish Militant Group PKK Says Disbanding, Ending Armed Struggle

The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) on Monday announced its dissolution, saying it was ending its armed struggle against the Turkish state and drawing a line under its bloody four-decade insurgency.

Centrist presidential candidate Nicusor Dan hopes to mobilise undecided voters

Romania's Far-right Candidate Clear Favourite In Presidential Run-off

After triumphing in the first round of the presidential election, Romania's far-right candidate George Simion is tipped to win this weekend's run-off unless his pro-European rival can mobilise the masses who abstained last time.

Barocal's founder Xavier Moya demonstrates its prototype cooling technology

UK Lab Promises Air-con Revolution Without Polluting Gases

The soft, waxy "solid refrigerant" being investigated in a UK laboratory may not look very exciting, but its unusual properties promise an air-conditioning revolution that could eliminate the need for greenhouse gases.

The Cannes Film Festival runs from May 13-24

Reel Tensions: Trump Film Trade War Looms Over Cannes

Donald Trump's threat of tariffs on foreign-made films risks stoking tensions between the European and American film industries and dominating conversations at the Cannes film festival this week.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (L) and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer hailed 'substantial progress' in the trade talks with China

Asian Markets Rally After Positive China-US Trade Talks

Asian stocks rallied Monday after top Chinese and US officials held "substantial" trade talks at the weekend, fuelling hopes the two sides will dial down a tariff standoff that has rattled global markets and fuelled recession fears.

The so-called "Weimar+" group is expected to meet in the UK to discuss a potential ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

UK Hosts European Ministers For Ukraine Talks After Ceasefire Ultimatum

The UK will on Monday host European ministers for "critical" talks on "repelling Russian aggression", two days after Ukraine's allies demanded that Moscow accept a ceasefire.

US aerospace giant Boeing has been developing a pair of next generation Air Force One jets for years

Trump Hails Air Force One 'Gift' After Qatari Luxury Jet Reports

Donald Trump on Sunday defended plans to receive a new Air Force One as a gift, after reports he will accept a luxury Boeing jet from Qatar despite strict rules on presents for US presidents.

Rapid advances in artificial intelligence have fueled an AI dystopia, turning social media into a deception-filled space used to promote dubious products.

'Tool For Grifters': AI Deepfakes Push Bogus Sexual Cures

Holding an oversized carrot, a brawny, shirtless man promotes a supplement he claims can enlarge male genitalia -- one of countless AI-generated videos on TikTok peddling unproven sexual treatments.

The talks were held at the residency of the permanent Swiss ambassador to the United Nations offices in Geneva

US And China To Publish Details Of 'Substantial' Trade Talks In Geneva

The United States and China are set to provide details on Monday of the "substantial progress" made during talks in Switzerland over the weekend aimed at cooling trade tensions ignited by President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.

Chinese battery manufacturer CATL's domestic car business chief technology officer Gao Huang speaks at CATL Tech Day ahead of the Shanghai Auto Show in April

Chinese EV Battery Giant CATL Aims To Raise $4 Bn In Hong Kong IPO

Chinese EV battery giant CATL aims to raise $4 billion in its Hong Kong listing scheduled for May 20, said a statement filed to the bourse Monday, making it the largest IPO expected in the city so far this year.

Police officers remove a protestor holding a Palestinian flag

Parade, Protests Kick Off Eurovision Song Contest Week

The Eurovision Song Contest burst into Basel on Sunday, but a parade launching a week of build-up to the grand final was marked by protests over Israel's participation.

Police officers stand guard in front of protesters waving Palestinian flags during the Eurovision opening ceremony

Complaint Filed Over 'Throat-slitting Gesture' At Eurovision Protests: Israeli Broadcaster

Israel's public broadcaster Kan said it had filed a complaint to the Swiss police, saying a protester made a "throat-slitting gesture" and spat at members of the country's delegation during the Eurovision opening ceremony on Sunday.

Built around the refinery and once known as Scotland's 'boomtown', Grangemouth has seen a steady decline in recent years

Scottish Refinery Closure Spells Trouble For Green Transition

Andrew Petersen is a third-generation oil refinery worker from a small, industrial Scottish town.

Tourist sales remain a key focus for the chain, which plans to open two new stores targeted at visitors in Japan next year

'Treasure Hunt': Tourists Boost Sales At Japan's Don Quijote Stores

Business is booming at Japanese discount chain Don Quijote, which sells everything from nostril-hair wax to compact gadgets and colourful party costumes, thanks to its cult status among tourists but also inflation at home.

Eric Trump recently signed a luxury real estate deal for the Trump Organization in Doha

As Trump Family's Gulf Empire Grows, Rulers Seek Influence, Arms, Tech

Ahead of US President Donald Trump's Gulf visit next week, his son Eric was promoting his crypto firm in Dubai, while Don Jr prepared to talk about "Monetising MAGA" in Doha.