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British PM Johnson in Kyiv on second visit: Zelensky
Britain's prime minister on Friday made his second visit to Kyiv in just over two months, offering Kyiv a military training programme as President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed Britain's "resolute" support.
WTO strikes landmark deals package after marathon talks
The World Trade Organization concluded a landmark bundle of deals Friday covering fishing subsidies, food insecurity and Covid-19 vaccines following hectic round-the-clock talks. - Patents waiver - The second major issue on the table was the plan for a Covid-19 vaccine patents waiver, aimed at providing more equitable access to the jabs.
Jean-Louis Trintignant, 'wonderful talent' of French cinema, dies at 91
Jean-Louis Trintignant, one of France's greatest actors, who died on Friday aged 91, was hailed by French President Emmanuel Macron as "a wonderful artistic talent and voice". It's a page that turns on a wonderful artistic talent and voice," said Macron after being informed of the death during a visit to a tech conference in Paris.
IS gains ground in the Sahel as massacres accumulate
Islamic State-linked jihadists, whose power was once thought to be waning in the Sahel, have expanded their reach recently, marking their presence with an unprecedented series of civilian massacres. "Never in the Sahel has there been such a succession of massacres of civilians," a United Nations official told AFP on condition of anonymity.
War in Ukraine: Latest developments
Here are the latest developments in the war in Ukraine: - EU opens long path to Ukrainian membership - The European Union's executive recommends Ukraine be formally named a "candidate" for joining the bloc, a move that could open up a years-long path towards membership.
Lumumba family to 'finish mourning' with tooth return
The family of slain Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba said Friday it hoped to finally turn a grim page of history as former colonial master Belgium prepares to return the last remains of the independence hero. "We hope that there will be a result before they die," said Roland Lumumba.
Greek PM in Cyprus talks on latest war of words with Turkey
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Friday he preferred diplomacy to rhetoric in handling long-running disputes with Turkey over airspace, maritime borders and oil exploration in the Aegean Sea.
Ukraine's ferocious defence of cities dampens Russian ambitions
Since Russia rolled into their country Ukrainians have fought for their cities to the last breath, part of a strategy that has forced Russia to rein in its ambitions. "The strategy has been -- overall -- very effective," Ivan Klyszcz, a researcher at Estonia's University of Tartu, told AFP, crediting it with forcing Russia to leave the north after failing to seize Kyiv.
Macron, Zelensky turn page on Russia 'humiliation' spat
French President Emmanuel Macron made his first trip to Ukraine since the start of Russia's invasion this week to throw political clout behind the war effort -- and also to clear the air.
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