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France to build new aircraft carrier — Macron Macron said that France needed to be "strong to be feared" as Paris aims to enhance its projection as a naval power. France: 3 suspects in Elysee Palace silverware theft to stand trial France's presidential silverware keeper and two other men are suspected of stealing thousands of euros' worth of porcelain and other tableware from the president's official residence. Mercosur summit: Lula, Milei clash over US-Venezuela tensions Speaking at a Mercosur summit, Lula warned that a US invasion of Venezuela could spark a humanitarian crisis. The Brazilian leader also called on the EU to show "courage" and conclude a deal with the South American bloc. German engineer becomes first wheelchair user to visit space German engineer Michaela Benthaus, who has paraplegia, traveled to space with Jeff Bezos' company Blue Origin. How Georgian creatives are fighting for their freedom Artists in Georgia are weary but defiant as they face arbitrary arrests, tough new laws and financial hardship from the country's repressive government. Rome to introduce entry fee for historic Trevi Fountain Rome's mayor said tourists will have to pay to get close to Trevi Fountain, one of the Italian capital's most popular monuments, starting in February. France court rejects request to suspend Shein The French government aimed to suspend Shein after child-like sex dolls and other illicit items were found on the platform. The site instead has been ordered to implement age-verification measures. What do Ukrainians want from a peace agreement? Polls say that Ukrainians want peace, but not at any cost. What are the red lines and what would they be willing to compromise on? EU secures Ukraine funding while exposing limits of unity The EU's late-night compromise ensures Ukraine's budget for the next two years, but shifts the burden onto EU finances while postponing a decisive test of how far Europe is willing to go to use Russian frozen assets. ECJ says Polish Constitutional Court lacks independence, violated EU values The European Court of Justice ruled that Poland's Constitutional Court breached EU law and judicial independence, reigniting a dispute over measures to remake the judiciary by the former government.