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France opens murder probe into right-wing activist's death French authorities have opened a murder probe into the death of a far-right activist in Lyon, seemingly in a clash with the far left. A public prosecutor said he was attacked by "at least six" people. Austria files terror charges in alleged Taylor Swift concert plot Prosecutors in Austria have filed terrorism charges against a 21-year-old who was allegedly plotting to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024. Where do the US and Israel differ on Iran strategy? Amid new talks on Iran's nuclear program, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signaled skepticism regarding Tehran honoring a deal with Donald Trump. Will Europe move to boost diplomacy with Russia? Debate is growing in Brussels about appointing an EU special envoy to deal with Russia. However, internal splits might prevent the bloc from playing a decisive role. Ukraine: Former energy minister accused of money laundering Ukrainian anti-corruption bodies have accused the former energy minister of money laundering. Prosecutors allege that his family received millions of dollars in foreign accounts. Cambodia hopes French maps will vindicate it in Thai row As border tensions with Thailand drag on, Cambodia has turned to France for help — but a wrong move by Paris could make the situation worse. Obama clarifies his 'they're real' podcast comment on aliens Barack Obama caused an online stir by telling a podcaster aliens were "real," albeit stressing he had not seen any as US president. He's since clarified that he believes they exist, rather than having special knowledge. Rubio praises Orban and Hungary ahead of crunch election US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has backed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's leadership during a visit to Budapest. Nationalist leader Orban faces a strong opposition challenge ahead of elections in April. Bondi Beach attack accused faces court for first time A man accused of killing 15 people in a mass shooting at a Jewish festival on Sydney's Bondi Beach has made his first court appearance since leaving hospital. The 24-year-old appeared via video link. Kenya: Flights delayed as workers strike at airport The planned strike followed a labor dispute with authorities over pay increases, benefits and better working conditions. Kenya's main Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a major transport hub in Africa. What's behind Somalia-Saudi Arabia military deal? Somalia and Saudi Arabia signed a military cooperation agreement weeks after Israel's recognition of an independent Somaliland. But what's in it for Saudi Arabia? France: Macron's pro-business agenda hit by budget chaos France's 2026 budget finally passed the country's parliament, putting an end to months of deadlock. But for some, the bill marks the end of President Macron's pro-business policies. Belarusian activist Kolesnikova on starting over in Germany Maria Kolesnikova was a leading figure in the 2020 protests against Belarusian strongman Alexander Lukashenko. She reflects on this turbulent time, and her new life in German exile.