Russia will not impose conditions on who represents Europe in Ukraine peace negotiations – Peskov

French journalists attacked, camera stolen in Lyon as 106,000 join protests across France

A French television news crew was attacked during demonstrations in Lyon on Saturday, as protests across France drew 106,000 people and led to 219 arrests.

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Oil smuggling probe in Jurf Al-Sakhar tests Baghdad’s power over Iran-backed militias – analysis

This is a potential turning point in Iraq. Iraq has sent troops to the Jurf al-Sakhar area over the weekend.

• Iraqi authorities investigate oil smuggling in Jurf Al-Sakhar controlled by Iran-backed militias.
• Alleged smuggling linked to Kataib Hezbollah's stronghold in strategically important region.

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Iraq opens new Coptic cathedral in Baghdad welcoming diaspora Christians to return safely

"The opening of the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary, St. Paul, and St. Anthony for the Copts in Baghdad holds great symbolic significance, as it is the first of its kind in Iraq," Hammadi said.

• New Coptic Orthodox cathedral inaugurated in Baghdad
• Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi attended ceremony
• Cathedral symbolizes religious coexistence and return of diaspora

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