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Deadly Russian strike hits Odesa as von der Leyen arrives in Ukraine for defence talks

Russia carried out a strike on the port city of Odesa in Ukraine that killed three, a local official reported on Wednesday, as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv to announce new defence initiatives. Overnight, Ukraine also said it struck 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea, including gas tankers. [...]

France expected to pass final vote on assisted dying after years of debate

France’s National Assembly is set to give final approval Wednesday to a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication, the culmination of years of debate over end-of-life care. [...]

Spain shuts down France and advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory

Spain’s defensive prowess and swagger were just too much for an attacking trio led by France great Kylian Mbappé, and just enough to get the 2010 champions into another World Cup final. Spain will play on Sunday against the winner between reigning champion Argentina and England on ⁠Wednesday. France will play in the third-place match on Saturday. FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes reports from the Dallas stadium where France and Spain played. [...]

World Cup: French dream comes to an end against dominating Spain

The French team were defeated by Spain (2–0) in the World Cup semi-final. France’s dream of reaching a third consecutive final – a feat achieved by only two other nations before them – has come to an end. [...]

China's economic growth slows to weakest pace in over three years

Economic reports on Wednesday found that Chinese growth has sunk to the slowest pace in over three years. Despite benefitting from the global AI boom, the country has not managed to offset the slump due to a struggling property sector, drop in domestic spending and trade disruptions caused by the war in Iran. [...]