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France investigating if bogus bomb threats against airlines linked to 'foreign powers'

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French prosecutors are investigating a series of fake bomb threats that targeted commercial flights in Europe this week, including trying to establish whether foreign powers may be involved. Those responsible for the bogus threats have not been identified.

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No clear winner after tight New Zealand general election

There was no clear winner following New Zealand's election on Saturday, as the leaders of its two major parties preparing for negotiations to form a coalition government. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's centre-right National Party won 42 seats but was 19 short of the simple majority needed to form a government, despite being the largest party, preliminary results show. Combined with their coalition partners ACT and New Zealand First, they would have a slim lead over the left-leaning bloc if a deal could be reached.

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UK cannot 'cherry pick' EU single market deal, Barnier tells BBC

The EU's former Brexit negotiator has warned that the UK cannot "cherry pick" which elements of the single market to which it subscribes, after Andy Burnham said he wanted to explore closer economic ties with Europe. The prime minister has said rejoining the bloc's internal market was among options he could pursue as part of a reshaping of ties since the UK's exit from the EU nearly six years ago. But Michel Barnier told the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that EU members would insist on the UK readopting certain conditions, such as the free movement of people, to gain access.