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A police car outside Liege Airport on Friday morning after a drone sighting was reported. EPA

Germany offers military support as drones disrupt Belgian flights

Brussels and Liege airport sightings on Friday follows more than a week of incidents

Europe

EU supports 'freedom of press' after Italian reporter sacked for question on Israeli payments to rebuild Gaza

Flares and fist fights disrupt Paris performance of Israeli orchestra

Dutch court quashes bid to ban arms sales to Israel over war in Gaza

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Two French nationals face uncertainty over leaving Iran after prison release

German Foreign Minister backs expulsion of refugees to Syria



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Tommy Fleetwood on day two of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links. Getty Images

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