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French farmers block Bordeaux Port to protest proposed EU-Mercosur trade deal

French farmers block Bordeaux Port to protest proposed EU-Mercosur trade deal

Farmers' unions warn of similar actions in various locations, more protests around state institutions and government buildings from Nov. 25, as French premier calls for parliamentary debate on trade deal

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Chile 'can count' on France’s efforts for durable peace in Mideast: French president
20.11.2024

Chile 'can count' on France’s efforts for durable peace in Mideast: French president

'I know how Palestinian issue is linked closely to past of many Chilean families,' Emmanuel Macron tells Chilean counterpart Gabriel Boric in Santiago

EU fails to denounce genocide as Israel tries to hide the truth: Bloc lawmaker
20.11.2024

EU fails to denounce genocide as Israel tries to hide the truth: Bloc lawmaker

Botenga says MEPs unfurled protest banner: '33 Palestinian children killed every day for a year. This cannot be considered self-defense. This is genocide'

Dutch government under pressure to tackle racism after Cabinet resignation
20.11.2024

Dutch government under pressure to tackle racism after Cabinet resignation

Islamophobia has become 'institutionalized' in the Netherlands and 'permeates across party lines,' says expert

Spain’s devastating floods cost financial sector over $20B
20.11.2024

Spain’s devastating floods cost financial sector over $20B

Bank of Spain estimates 0.2 percentage point decline in Spanish GDP after floods in Q4

UK to retire warships, helicopters, drones to modernize armed forces
20.11.2024

UK to retire warships, helicopters, drones to modernize armed forces

Defense chief describes move as 'common sense' decision