EU: No peace possible while “Lebanon is in flames”
Von der Leyen warns Hormuz closure and Israeli strikes on Lebanon threaten regional stability.

Von der Leyen warns Hormuz closure and Israeli strikes on Lebanon threaten regional stability.




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Much of postcolonial Africa still fails to confront the political vision for which Patrice Lumumba was eliminated.
Club Brugge were in Kazakhstan to face Kairat Almaty in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League.
A Congolese fan stood for 90 minutes to honour Patrice Lumumba, a man who stood for independence and paid for it
UK plans to boost ranks of armed forces by offering young people paid military experience amid growing Russian threats.
Other countries, including Brazil, Colombia, Ireland, Mexico, Spain and Turkiye, have already joined case in The Hague.
The European Union has imposed asset freezes totalling hundreds of billions of dollars on at least 31 countries.
EU leaders decide to borrow cash to fund Ukraine’s defence rather than use frozen Russian monies, diplomats said.
EU delays Mercosur trade deal until January amid farmer protests and opposition from France and Italy.

Angry farmers drove their tractors into Brussels and faced tear gas from police as EU leaders debated a trade deal.
EU leaders decide to borrow cash to fund Ukraine’s defence rather than use frozen Russian assets, diplomats said.