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India, France elevate defence ties in push for strategic autonomy

India, France elevate defence ties in push for strategic autonomy

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron have upgraded their countries’ defence ties, a move analysts say signals New Delhi’s drive to curb dependence on foreign arms imports while cementing a closer security relationship with Paris in an increasingly contested Indo-Pacific. The two leaders renewed a 10-year defence cooperation agreement and elevated ties to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership” on Tuesday, unveiling more than 20 areas of expanded cooperation...
Eleven arrested over killing of far-right activist in France

Eleven arrested over killing of far-right activist in France

Far-right activist Quentin Deranque, 23, died on Saturday

Palestine Action activists to face retrial

Deanna Heer KC says a retrial will be pursued on all charges which did not end in verdicts.
Spanish police arrest hacker who booked luxury hotels for one cent

Spanish police arrest hacker who booked luxury hotels for one cent

Spanish police said Wednesday they had arrested a 20-year-old man who allegedly hacked a hotel booking website to reserve luxury rooms for as little as one cent, in the first known cybercrime of its kind.
Russia, Cuba slam US in Moscow show of solidarity

Russia, Cuba slam US in Moscow show of solidarity

Russia and Cuba on Wednesday slammed the US energy blockade of the Caribbean island in a show of solidarity in Moscow, where Havana's foreign minister was due to meet with President Vladimir Putin.
Why Europe must accept blame for erosion of the global order

Why Europe must accept blame for erosion of the global order

At the opening of the Munich Security Conference this year, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that the rules-based international order is eroding before our eyes. His remarks echoed the conference’s annual report, which painted a picture of fragmentation and disorder. His remarks also echoed a growing anxiety across Europe: that the system built after 1945 is eroding under the weight of geopolitical rivalry, economic coercion and military confrontation. However, to many observers, Europe’s...
India celebrates cheetah births to boost reintroduction bid

India celebrates cheetah births to boost reintroduction bid

India's ambitious bid to reintroduce cheetahs received a major boost Wednesday when the environment minister announced the birth of three cubs.
Cuba’s tourism grinds to a halt amid Trump’s fuel blockade

Cuba’s tourism grinds to a halt amid Trump’s fuel blockade

Three major Canadian airlines are suspending flights to the popular tourist destination
Eagles make Parks Frazier their new quarterbacks coach

Eagles make Parks Frazier their new quarterbacks coach

The Eagles make another change to their coaching staff
Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn’t backing down from public dispute with CBS bosses

Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn’t backing down from public dispute with CBS bosses

Colbert wrapped a copy of the network statement in a dog poop bag and tossed it.
Germany's Merz casts doubt on European fighter jet plan

Germany's Merz casts doubt on European fighter jet plan

Germany does not need the same new fighter jets as France, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Wednesday, signalling that Berlin could abandon a flagship joint defence project for Europe.

Surprise shark caught on camera for first time in Antarctica's near-freezing deep

"We went down there not expecting to see sharks because there's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one researcher said.