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The UN General Assembly on Monday debated Russia’s veto in the Security Council which blocked a draft resolution aimed at preventing a new extraterrestrial arms race.

Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra said he is "relieved" that the Dutch girl who was the victim of a stabbing in Annecy, France on Thursday has improved, and that her condition is no longer considered life-threatening. Four children were injured in the attack. Their conditions have all been stabilized, said French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne on Friday.

Under pressure from local industry and international allies, the Swiss government is considering measures to relax its rules on the re-export of arms.

The ambassadors of France and the Netherlands have reiterated calls for Switzerland to ease restrictions on the export of tanks and ammunition.