French official 'suspected of spying for North Korea'

Benoît Quennedey is quizzed over "delivery of information to a foreign power", reports say.

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China defends holding fugitive businessman's US children

The American children of one of China's most-wanted fugitives are barred from leaving the country.

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GM to slash jobs and close eight plants

US President Donald Trump attacks the carmaker's plans, which will affect more than 14,000 jobs in North America.

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Trump on climate change report: 'I don't believe it'

Government scientists warn that unchecked global warming will wreak havoc on the US economy.

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Italy budget: Rome vows to stick to plans, despite EU concerns

Despite weeks of pressure from the European Commission, Italy says its high-spending budget is "fixed".

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'Asleep' pilot missed destination in Australia, officials say

The small plane went almost 50km (30 miles) too far before landing safely, officials say.

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Fentanyl in cocaine: The deadly truth of new drugs cocktail

A surge in cocaine deaths is being blamed on fentanyl, a synthetic opioid far stronger than morphine.

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