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Migrant crisis wounds unhealed in Ceuta as Spanish royals visit

Migrant crisis wounds unhealed in Ceuta as Spanish royals visit

More than two months after a wave of migrants swept into Ceuta, Esperanza Ansede still avoids conversations about the crisis that has polarised the Spanish territory in north Africa.

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A7 to unveil a service that will re-invent the international payments market

A7 to unveil a service that will re-invent the international payments market

On 13 October, the Russian international settlement system A7, created by Bank PSB, is set to present A7 International, a service enabling payments for a foreign counterparty's invoice in USDT, with the funds arriving via a standard SWIFT bank transfer in the required currency.

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Brazilian judge allows Flavio Bolsonaro to visit jailed father

Brazilian judge allows Flavio Bolsonaro to visit jailed father

Brazil's Supreme Court on Monday authorized presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro to resume visiting his father Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest, as long as he does not involve him in campaigning.

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'Status quo' with EU 'not good enough', UK PM says as summit date set

'Status quo' with EU 'not good enough', UK PM says as summit date set

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday that Britain's current relationship with the European Union was "not good enough", as officials confirmed a UK-EU summit will take place on November 20.

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France braces for fresh student demonstrations as Macron calls for 'respect'

France braces for fresh student demonstrations as Macron calls for 'respect'

Student protests gripping France for three weeks rumbled on Monday, though authorities hoped they were starting to ease ahead of half-term holidays -- even as the country braced for fresh nationwide demonstrations.

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Stolen Renoir paintings found behind wall in France

Stolen Renoir paintings found behind wall in France

Two paintings by impressionist master Pierre-Auguste Renoir, stolen from a museum in southern France and later discovered hidden behind a wall, have sustained slight damage, prosecutors said on Monday.

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Zelensky doubtful on Russian acceptance of Trump's 'energy ceasefire'

Zelensky doubtful on Russian acceptance of Trump's 'energy ceasefire'

Russia does not want to accept an "energy ceasefire" in Ukraine announced by Donald Trump, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, accusing Moscow of attacking six sites Monday.

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French supermarkets suffer refrigerator shutdown after 'unprecedented' cyberattack

French supermarkets suffer refrigerator shutdown after 'unprecedented' cyberattack

Major French supermarket chains on Monday said they had been hit by a cyberattack that caused their refrigerators to defrost in hundreds of stores, forcing spoilt food to be thrown away and raising concerns about food security.

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Federal agents search home of Trump critic Ilhan Omar: government

Federal agents search home of Trump critic Ilhan Omar: government

US federal agents searched the Washington home of Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar on Monday as part of a criminal investigation, officials said, marking a dramatic escalation in President Donald Trump's confrontation with the outspoken lawmaker.

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Arsenal lose Hincapie and Zubimendi in freak double blow

Arsenal lose Hincapie and Zubimendi in freak double blow

Mikel Arteta said Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi would both miss Arsenal's Champions League match with Lille after suffering freak ankle injuries in their warm-down after Saturday's win against Leeds.

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