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The French environment minister has resigned, after a scandal over his expenses.
The investigative website Mediapart reported last week François de Rugy spent tens of thousands of public money on luxurious dinners and home renovations.
Elena Casas reports from Paris.
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The European Union has approved measures to punish Turkey over its drilling off the coast of Cyprus.
EU Foreign Ministers decided to pull millions in financial aid and stall high level talks for what it describes as "illegal activities" by Ankara.
Responding to the moves the Turkish Foreign Ministry said their drilling operation would not be affected "in the slightest" and there's no need to take the EU's steps seriously.
Holly Hudson reports.
The candidates vying for the position of British Prime Minister, have condemned tweets by Donald Trump, in which he told congresswomen of colour to 'go back'.
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt, who are going head-to-head in a leadership contest, said the remarks were unacceptable and offensive.
UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.
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The US plans to discuss a new nuclear arms control agreement with Russia this week, according to Reuters news agency.
The new accord could eventually include China. Discussions will take place at Geneva consultations on Wednesday and Thursday.
From Moscow, Harry Horton reports.
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South Koreans demanding reparations from Japan have again raised their voices. What they want would only further enflame the trade war between Seoul and Tokyo.
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US President Donald Trump is doubling down on his attacks on four first term Democratic congresswomen.
The attacks are widely seen as racist.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more.
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The French foreign ministry says a Franco-Iranian academic has been arrested in Iran and denied consular access.
The arrest comes as France, along with other European nations, scrambles to save the 2015 nuclear deal.
Elena Casas reports from Paris.
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Protests by the climate change movement, Extinction Rebellion, have been taking place in the UK with disruption to the Welsh capital Cardiff.
The protests have caused severe delays to transport services, as Dan McDonald reports.
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