France's ambassador to Italy is returning to Rome following months of diplomatic tension between the two countries.
It's the first time since World War II that a French envoy had been recalled from the country.
France's European affairs minister, Nathalie Loiseau, said Ambassador Christian Masset will return Friday to Rome.
Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports:
Indonesian divers face high-risk challenges to reach capsized ferry
Fast currents, water pressure and the hull design of a capsized ferry have thwarted several attempts by divers to reach 129 people missing since Sunday, Indonesian officials say.
Gaza building collapse: Rescue efforts end after 45 saved
Gaza rescuers wrapped up searches on Thursday in the rubble of a bomb-damaged building that collapsed a day earlier, where 21 people were killed and 45 rescued from under the rubble, a Palestinian official said.
US officials made rare Myanmar visit to free American businessman
A delegation of US officials travelled to Myanmar this week and met with the country's military-backed government to secure the release of detained US citizen Adam Castillo, a Department of State spokesman said on Thursday.
Trump derides EU pitch to Canada as 'laughable', threatens more tariffs
US President Donald Trump has threatened to take action against the EU if it moves forward with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's proposal to make Canada the bloc's first associate member.
The UAE Ministry of Interior has announced the arrest of the leader of an international criminal gang in a joint operation with Swedish authorities.
The UAE has delivered its sixth humanitarian aid aircraft to Nepal, carrying 25 tonnes of food supplies and clothing for communities affected by recent floods and landslides.
The UAE is marking the 52nd anniversary of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi's accession as Ruler of Fujairah.
