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Macron courts Central Asian strongmen in quest for influence
Macron courts Central Asian strongmen in quest for influence
by  AFP

French President Emmanuel Macron is making an eye-catching drive to strengthen partnerships with Central Asian states, seeking to boost Europe's influence in a strategic region where China, Russia, Turkey and the United States are already jostling for supremacy.

UK summons China envoy after arrest of BBC journalist
UK summons China envoy after arrest of BBC journalist
by  AFP

Britain on Tuesday summoned the Chinese ambassador in London for a rebuke after the arrest and alleged assault of a BBC journalist covering Covid protests. The BBC said he was assaulted by police before being released several hours later.

World Cup pitch invader defends 'breaking the rules'
World Cup pitch invader defends 'breaking the rules'
by  AFP

The Italian who ran on to the World Cup pitch wearing a T-shirt in support of Ukraine and Iranian women is a football player with a history of similar stunts. Four years later during the World Cup in Brazil, he again sported his Superman T-shirt as he ran onto the field during a Belgium-USA game.

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