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Mali's junta pardons French intelligence officer detained for a year

The release of Yann Vezilier, who had been officially accredited by the Malian authorities as an officer of France's foreign intelligence agency, follows several months of diplomatic negotiations.

Mali's junta pardons French intelligence officer detained for a year

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Sixteen inmates injured after lightning strikes US prison

Lightning struck an Ohio prison during severe weather in the state on Tuesday, injuring 16 inmates – including one who had to be airlifted to hospital.

  • Sixteen inmates injured in Ohio prison lightning strike
  • One inmate in serious condition, hospitalized via helicopter
  • Ohio Governor Mike DeWine addresses incident at news conference

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