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An ongoing investigation examines potential Iranian involvement in an incident at a U.K. air base. In France, thousands are participating in student-led protests. A former German spy chief will be charged with espionage and other offenses. The article also includes a disclaimer from NPR about its policy on financial transactions related to coverage or interviews.
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An ongoing investigation examines whether Iran is connected to an incident at a U.K. air base, while in France, thousands participated in student-led protests. Additionally, the former head of Germany's foreign intelligence service will face charges including espionage.

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Morning news briefThe investigation continues into whether Iran is linked it an incident at a U.K. air base, thousands join student-led protest in France, former German spy chief to face charges including espionage.
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Morning news briefThe investigation continues into whether Iran is linked it an incident at a U.K. air base, thousands join student-led protest in France, former German spy chief to face charges including espionage. asserted
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