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Cement maker Lafarge on trial in France over jihadist funding


Tuesday, 4 November, 2025 , 17:37 AFP Cement conglomerate Lafarge went on trial in France Tuesday, accused of paying the Islamic State group and other jihadists protection money to build its business in war-torn Syria.

France tries suspected smugglers in deadly 2023 Channel crossing


Tuesday, 4 November, 2025 , 15:56 AFP Nine men accused of running a migrant-smuggling ring linked to a 2023 Channel capsizing that killed seven people went on trial in Paris on Tuesday, in the latest case targeting such networks between France and the UK.

After ECHR ruling, Turkey opposition urges pro-Kurd leader's release


Tuesday, 4 November, 2025 , 14:58 AFP Turkey's main opposition parties, lawyers and rights groups demanded the release of Kurdish leader Selahattin Demirtas on Tuesday following a binding European rights court ruling nine years after his imprisonment.

Cement maker Lafarge on trial in France on charges of funding jihadists


Tuesday, 4 November, 2025 , 13:46 AFP Cement group Lafarge went on trial in France Tuesday, accused of paying the Islamic State group and other jihadists protection money to build its business in war-torn Syria.

After ECHR ruling, Turkey opposition urges pro-Kurd leader's release


Tuesday, 4 November, 2025 , 13:01 AFP Turkey's main opposition parties, lawyers and rights groups demanded the release of Kurdish leader Selahattin Demirtas on Tuesday following a binding European rights court ruling nine years after his imprisonment.

Turkish opposition urges release of pro-Kurd leader


Tuesday, 4 November, 2025 , 11:43 AFP Turkey's main opposition parties demanded the release of Kurdish leader Selahattin Demirtas as he marked nine years behind bars Tuesday, following a binding European rights court ruling on his imprisonment.

PKK leader Ocalan urges progress in Turkish peace process


Tuesday, 4 November, 2025 , 09:58 AFP Imprisoned Kurdish militant leader Abdullah Ocalan called in a message published on Tuesday for all parties to the peace process in Turkey to make genuine efforts to ensure it succeeds.

Cement maker Lafarge on trial in France on charges of funding jihadists


Tuesday, 4 November, 2025 , 01:39 AFP Cement group Lafarge goes on trial in France Tuesday, accused of paying the Islamic State group and other jihadists protection money to build its business in war-torn Syria.

Turkish flights to Iraq's Sulaimaniyah resume after PKK-linked ban


Monday, 3 November, 2025 , 11:56 AFP Flights between Turkey and the Iraqi Kurdish city of Sulaimaniyah resumed on Monday after a two-and-a-half year ban due to accusations from Ankara of increased militant activity in the province.

Iran banking on Iraq vote to retain regional influence


Monday, 3 November, 2025 , 01:34 AFP Iraq will hold parliamentary elections on November 11, with analysts saying Iran will be watching closely as it hopes to retain influence over its neighbour after losing regional leverage during the Gaza war.