Far-left and far-right gains throw French mainstream parties into a quandary
Awkward choices emerge for mainstream parties after the first round of mayoral elections. Source link
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Father guilty of murdering baby daughter
Sean Jefferson, 35, and Amy Leigh Clarke, 34, from Staffordshire, faced multiple charges. Source link
Who wants what from the Iran war?
A next best result for the US would be if a severely damaged Islamic Republic were to then modify its behaviour, stop mistreating its citizens and end its support for radical militias in the region. Again, this looks unlikely after Iran chose as its new supreme leader, a man most likely to irritate Washington in…
French national jailed for 10 years in Azerbaijan for spying
Martin Ryan was accused of collecting secret information about Baku’s military co-operation with Turkey and Pakistan. Source link
Ecuador deploys 75,000 soldiers and police to combat drug gangs
Citizens of the most violent-wracked provinces have been warned the government is “at war” with the gangs. Source link
Firms urged to check if other users edited their data on Companies House
The glitch meant logged-in users could view and edit other companies’ details without their consent. Source link
Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis
European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war isn’t really an option. Source link
Whistleblower murder suspect is former elite officer, South African police say
Marius van der Merwe was shot dead three weeks after accusing police officers of killing a robbery suspect. Source link
Iran hits key UAE oil port and Dubai airport
The port of Fujairah plays a crucial role in helping keep global supplies moving when the Strait of Hormuz is blocked. Source link
Russia agrees to stop using Kenyan recruits in Ukraine conflict, Kenya says
Some 1,000 Kenyans are believed to have recruited to fight in Ukraine – many say they were lured under false pretences. Source link