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Russia releases American teacher imprisoned on Ukraine mercenary charges after Trump pressed Putin

American Stephen Hubbard has been released from Russian custody after Trump urged Putin to free the retired teacher imprisoned on Ukraine mercenary charges....

Reporter's Notebook: France braces for more unrest after parts of Paris spun out of control

French Prime Minister Lecornu says a massive police operation backed by the military will counter the next protest set for this weekend in France....

Sea mine crisis re-emerges in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran urges Washington to accept deal

Iran claims two oil tankers struck sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz as the IMO warns the critical shipping lane remains too unsafe to transit....

Iran regime under pressure as rebel groups escalate attacks in volatile southeast

A coalition of armed rebel groups is stepping up attacks against Iranian regime forces in the country's volatile southeast, raising questions about Tehran's grip on the region....

Global 'Chaos Inc' grows to 101 groups with plans for new rounds of demonstrations

French leftist groups are planning a new round of mobilizations on Oct. 24 as the "Chaos Inc." red-green alliance of far-left and Islamist groups sweeps across Europe....

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France Protests Show Europe’s Shift Away From Centrist Politics

Europe’s centrist parties are losing ground among young people and workers, who are increasingly tempted by populist promises of radical change....

Student Protesters in France Have a Strange New Slogan. What Does It Mean?

“Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres” has appeared on signs at recent demonstrations. It doesn’t make much sense (it means, “In the name of God, it’s the darkness”) but is seen as shorthand ...

Robert Kabera, Rwandan Government Critic, Beheaded in Uganda

The former soldier had been living in exile since 2020, and said in a video posted this month on TikTok that he feared for his life....

Yemeni City of Taiz Running Out of Essentials as Houthis Close in

The Iranian-backed Houthi militia has cut road access to Taiz, one of Yemen’s largest cities, besieging it. Officials there warn of an impending humanitarian disaster....

178 Years After Banning Slavery, France Scraps ‘Code Noir’ Rules That Governed It

In a symbolic move, the French Senate approved the repeal of regulations that had remained on the books long after slavery’s abolition....

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French 10-year bond yield hits 5% for first time since 2002 amid unrest

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SpaceX up 10% in premarket after earnings beat and Musk hints at Tesla tie-up

SpaceX shares jumped after the company reported surging revenue growth in its third quarter, and owner Elon Musk floated a potential SpaceX-Tesla merger....

Musk says Tesla and SpaceX formed special committees to discuss merger: Live updates

SpaceX shares jumped after the company beat on revenue and issued uplifting guidance....

Stock futures rise as traders evaluate latest raft of earnings; SpaceX shares surge: Live updates

This earnings season could help propel stocks as the year winds down, said Christian Mueller-Glissmann, head of asset allocation for Goldman Sachs Research....

Witkoff heads to Russia for Putin talks as Zelenskyy insists 'nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine'

Speaking in Oslo on Tuesday, Zelenskyy said Washington had reaffirmed its commitment to providing Ukraine with security guarantees. ...

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Russia frees US citizen Stephen Hubbard, state media reports

Stephen Hubbard has been taken to Pulkovo Airport, Putin said during talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff....

Trump and Zelensky appear at loggerheads despite new optimism

The Ukrainian leader's hug with Steve Witkoff in the Norwegian capital is unlikely to dispel misgivings about US policy towards his country, writes Paul Adams....

Katya Adler: France divided over who to blame for riots and what to learn from them

In France and beyond there is widespread disagreement over what led to some of the worst unrest seen in French cities in modern history....

Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack, husband says

Her alleged attacker, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, faces multiple charges and appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday....

Elon Musk confirms he is considering merging Tesla and SpaceX

Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger....