Preserve human dignity, establish ways of coexistence and understanding based on the principle of respect and acceptance for the other, also based on the principle of human fraternity as well as reject bigotry and extremism in all its forms and ways, and enhance human values.
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- Trump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky intensifies 17/10/2026The US president temporarily ends many restrictions on Moscow recently passed by Congress over "national security" concerns.
- Rare pink diamond goes on display in France 100 years after amateur heist 17/10/2026The French royal jewel will be on public display for the first time since it was found hidden in an apple after a 1926 theft.
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- Inside Ukrainian offensive pushing Russia back - with Starlink playing a key role 16/10/2026The BBC joins Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi as it regains crucial territory in the Donbas, but optimism has been dampened by souring relations with President Trump.
- Zelensky says Ukraine has right to defend itself after Trump calls latest strikes a 'disgrace' 16/10/2026EU leaders rally around Ukraine's president after new criticism from Donald Trump, who says Zelensky is "more difficult to work with than Putin".
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