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France Condemns New US Sanctions Targeting International Criminal Court Officials

The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs strongly criticized new U.S. measures against International Criminal Court officials, adding to tensions over the court’s work.
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Municipal authorities in Strasbourg have begun planting trees across several inner-city districts as part of an effort to reduce urban temperatures and improve biodiversity.
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