French National Gets 20 Years in Mali Over Alleged Destabilisation Plot

BAMAKO, June 5 (Reuters) – A French national ⁠accused ⁠by Mali’s military-led government ⁠of involvement in a plot to destabilise the country ​last year has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, a person ‌familiar with the matter ‌said on Friday, in a case that has strained ties ⁠between Bamako ⁠and Paris. • Yann Vezilier …

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Analysis-Zelenskiy’s Letter to Putin Was Intended for Other Ears

KYIV, June 5 (Reuters) – President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s open letter ⁠offering ⁠face-to-face peace talks to end the ⁠war in Ukraine was addressed to Russian President Vladimir Putin but meant to ​echo through the corridors of this week’s St Petersburg investment forum, and beyond. Zelenskiy published the letter on Thursday evening ‌as Putin briefed foreign news …

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Congo Warns of ‘Rapid’ Community Spread of Ebola, 71 New Cases Confirmed

KINSHASA, June 5 (Reuters) – Democratic Republic of ⁠Congo ⁠said on Friday that 71 ⁠new Ebola cases were confirmed in a 24-hour ​period and warned of rapid community transmission of the deadly disease. The new data, ‌included in a daily situation ‌report published by the health ministry, bring the total number ⁠of confirmed ⁠cases to …

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Trump Promises ‘Rally to End All Rallies’ After Performers Dropped Out of the ‘Great American State Fair’ | National News

Key Takeaways Trump announced he would participate in a rally on June 24 as a part of the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary in Washington, D.C. The move comes after several performers dropped out of Freedom 250’s “Great American State Fair.” The rally will feature performances by the U.S. Army band, the U.S. Marine Band …

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