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European Parliament shaken by allegations of corruption after ‘Qatargate’ arrests

The European Parliament has been shaken by allegations of corruption after the arrests of several of its MEPs on suspicion of accepting bribes from Doha in exchange for defending Qatari interests in Strasbourg, a scandal dubbed "Qatargate".

France 24

Ukrainian people receive Sakharov freedom prize

The people of Ukraine received the European Parliament's annual Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought on Wednesday to honour their fight against Russia's invasion.

Reuters

EU parliament sacks vice president charged in Qatar bribe probe

Strasbourg (France) (AFP) - The European Parliament sacked one of its vice presidents on Tuesday amid corruption accusations allegedly linked to World Cup host Qatar, as EU officials scrambled to contain a widening scandal.

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EU parliament to sack vice president in Qatar bribe claim

Strasbourg (France) (AFP) - The European Parliament took a first step Tuesday in efforts to restore its credibility, amid allegations of corruption linked to World Cup host Qatar, moving to ditch one of its own vice presidents.

AFP

EU democracy 'under attack' as parliament rocked by Qatar bribe claims

Strasbourg (France) (AFP) - Leaders of the EU Parliament accused foreign powers on Monday of trying to corrupt European democracy, as a probe into alleged bribes from World Cup host Qatar widened.

AFP

EU parliament's credibility rocked by Qatar bribe claims

Strasbourg (France) (AFP) - The European Parliament scrambled Monday to get ahead of the widening scandal of alleged huge cash bribes from figures working on behalf of World Cup host Qatar.

AFP

Strasbourg city mayor sues French state for failure to accommodate the homeless

The Mayor of the city of Strasbourg says she will sue the French state for not doing enough to help homeless people. This move comes as a migrant camp of some 200 people near the city center was evacuated by the police on Tuesday morning.

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EU's Canfin says COP27 'loss and damage' deal 'better than nothing'

In an interview with FRANCE 24 in Strasbourg, the chairman of the environment committee at the European Parliament reacted to the recent COP27 climate summit in Egypt. Pascal Canfin hailed the deal on "loss and damage" for vulnerable countries as "better than nothing" and welcomed the fact that China has…

France 24

French Catholic archbishop admits inappropriate acts with young woman

A French former archbishop admitted Wednesday to "inappropriate acts" with a young woman several decades ago. The Strasbourg public prosecutor has confirmed that the authorities have opened an investigation into possible sex crimes.

Radio France Internationale

Raab to bring back British Bill of Rights in bid to curb migrant crossings

The Justice Secretary said the Bill will establish supremacy of UK courts after judges in Strasbourg blocked Rwanda deportations.

The Independent UK

Ajaccio vs Strasbourg LIVE: Ligue 1 result, final score and reaction

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The Independent UK

African players in Europe: Osimhen fires treble in Napoli romp

Paris (AFP) - Nigeria sharpshooter Victor Osimhen raised his goal tally to six from four matches with a hat-trick for Napoli in a 4-0 Serie A drubbing of Sassuolo at the weekend.

AFP

Arsenal loanee Nuno Tavares has howler for Marseille as boss left "sad and disappointed"

Nuno Tavares has had some impressive moments since joining Marseille on loan from Arsenal, but the Ligue 1 defeat against Strasbourg was not one of them for the left-back

Daily Mirror

Vegan activist takes Switzerland to human rights court over prison diet

Man says state prison failed to provide adequate diet, in appeal joined by former psychiatric patient

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Tattoo lover gets called 'Satan' in street after extreme body art with £7k of ink

Rune, from Strasbourg, France, suffers verbal abuse after spending more than £10,000 on body modifications and tattoos as a way of expressing their creative self

The Independent UK

Toulouse vs Strasbourg LIVE: Ligue 1 result, final score and reaction

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Radio France Internationale

Strasbourg Christmas fair stirs controversy with ban on champagne, raclette cheese

Strasbourg's ecologist mayor has released a list of products and items banned from the city's Christmas market. But her quest for "authenticity" has provoked a sharp reaction.

Reuters

Strasbourg airport's Chinese scanners deal prompts outcry from EU lawmakers

(This Oct. 14 story has been corrected to fix the spelling of Bart Groothuis' surname in the fifth, sixth and seventh paragraphs)

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Angers SCO vs Strasbourg LIVE: Ligue 1 result, final score and reaction

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Evening Standard

Watch: Swedish MEP Abir Al-Sahlani cuts hair during an EU parliament speech in solidarity with Iranian women

A Swedish member of the European Parliament lopped off her hair during a speech in the EU assembly in solidarity with anti-government demonstrations in Iran ignited by the death in morality police custody of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. “Until Iran is free, our fury will be bigger than the oppressors. Until…

AFP

EU signals shifts towards gas price cap

Strasbourg (France) (AFP) - The EU is "ready to discuss" a price cap on gas within the bloc to bring down soaring energy costs, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Swedish MEP Cuts Hair during Speech in Solidarity with Iranian Women

A Swedish member of the European Parliament lopped off her hair during a speech in the EU assembly in solidarity with anti-government demonstrations in Iran ignited by the death in morality police custody of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. "Until Iran is free, our fury will be bigger than the oppressors. Until…

AFP

EU signals shifts towards price cap on imported gas

Strasbourg (France) (AFP) - The EU is "ready to discuss" a price cap on imported gas to bring down soaring energy costs, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday.

France 24

French cities ditch World Cup festivities to protest Qatar’s record on human rights, environment

With a little over a month left until the 2022 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Qatar, a string of French cities – including Paris, Lille, Bordeaux, Strasbourg and Marseille – have announced they are boycotting the tournament and will not set up the customary fan zones with giant TV…

AFP

EU lawmakers impose single charger for all smartphones

Strasbourg (France) (AFP) - The EU parliament on Tuesday passed a new law requiring USB-C to be the single charger standard for all new smartphones, tablets and cameras from late 2024.

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