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Germany has begun random checks at its borders with five Western European nations, expanding a system of controls already in place at its four other borders

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An influential French member of the European Union’s powerful executive branch has resigned

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has met with Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni in Rome

Dominique Pelicot, the Frenchman accused of drugging his wife and recruiting dozens of strangers to rape her over a decade, on Tuesday admitted to the various criminal charges he faces and begged his family's forgiveness, French media reported. Dominique Pelicot had been due to testify last week in a case that has shocked France, but his appearance was delayed due to health issues. He appeared in court with a cane. «I am guilty of what I did,» Dominique Pelicot, 71, said, according to French media, whose reporters who were in the courthouse. «I pray for my wife, my children, my grandchildren to accept my apologies. I regret what I did, I ask for your forgiveness, even if it is not forgivable.»

Germany could be contributing to Bitcoin’s recent decline, with the government revealing that it has started auctioning off approximately €2.5 billion of bitcoin which it seized at the start of the year from Movie2K, a defunct pirated films website. 

Thierry Breton of France abruptly resigned from the European Commission on Monday and was replaced by Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne as his country's candidate for the next EU executive body, an unexpected twist in the highly political EU power transition. Breton announced his resignation in a toughly-worded statement as Commission President Ursula von der Leyen-whom he accused of «questionable governance»-prepares to announce this week who will be part of her new five-year team. As France appointed Sejourne, a close ally, and a former EU lawmaker, as its new candidate, President Emmanuel Macron's office made clear he was vying for a key portfolio centered on industrial sovereignty and European competitiveness.

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European shares started a data-packed week on a lower note as traders maintained a cautious stance ahead of a long-awaited monetary easing cycle by the U.S. Federal Reserve, with many leaning towards a bigger-than-expected rate reduction. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was down 0.3%, as of 0710 GMT on Monday, with all major European markets lower and most of the sub-indexes trading in the red.

A new attempt has begun to try to salvage an oil tanker burning in the Red Sea after attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels

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nuclear technology with Iran in return for ballistic missiles. These missiles, believed to be used in Russia’s ongoing war with Ukraine, have prompted fears of a growing nuclear threat. Both leaders acknowledged the deepening military cooperation between Moscow and Tehran during their discussions, which also covered the war in Ukraine, the Middle East crisis, and competition with China. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaking earlier in London, warned, “For its part, Russia is sharing technology that Iran seeks – this is a two-way street – including on nuclear issues as well as some space information,” suggesting that Russia and Iran are engaged in destabilizing activities with global implications.

Living Nostradamus that have already come to pass this year are revealed. At least four of the frightening predictions made by a self-described fortune teller and paranormal expert have recently come true, according to an update from his followers. Athos Salomé, also known as «New Nostradamus» to his followers, claims to have accurately predicted several major world events, including the coronavirus pandemic, Elon Musk's purchase of X, and the passing of Queen Elizabeth. He derived his name from the 15th-century French apothecary and astrologer. Now he is trying to refute anyone who questions him by listing several other prophecies that he says have come to pass. He posted a video about the asteroid on his Instagram stories on July 28, this year. According to the Daily Star, he projected that NASA would announce in September that the asteroid would strike Earth by November.

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A fake video that ricocheted across the internet claiming tensions between France and the United Arab Emirates after Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest likely came from Russia

Tom Cruise's exciting performance during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics, but his reward may have come as even more of a surprise. The chairman of the LA2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Casey Wasserman, stated that Cruise was thrilled to take part in the historic occasion. As part of his act, he leaped from the Stade de France to receive the official Olympic flag from Olympian Simone Biles and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. After that, Cruise looked amazing. In a pre-recorded section, he was seen riding a motorcycle around Paris, boarding an aircraft close to the Eiffel Tower, and then performing a skydive close to the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles, as reported by Yahoo entertainment.

India has demonstrated a largely successful inflation targeting regime compared to advanced economies such as the USA, Germany, and France, according to a research report by the State Bank of India (SBI). The report credits government initiatives, the RBI, and banks for addressing these issues over the past decade, allowing for better policy transmission and improved inflation management. «The success of Inflation Targeting in India is largely a byproduct of a vibrant financial ecosystem where RBI, Government and the Banks are working closely in unison in ushering in market reforms» said the report

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