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NATO to take 'quantum leap' with 5% summit pledge: Rutte

NATO allies are poised to take a "quantum leap" by hiking defence spending to counter the threat of Russia, Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Monday, on the eve of a two-day summit.

Russian barrage kills 10 in Kyiv, including 11-year-old girl

Russia fired dozens of drones and missiles at Ukraine on Monday, ripping open a housing bloc in Kyiv, killing 10 civilians and burying others beneath the rubble.

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Trump says US launched 'very successful' attack on Iran nuclear sites

President Donald Trump said Saturday the US military has carried out a "very successful attack" on three Iranian nuclear sites, including the crucial underground uranium enrichment facility at Fordo.

UK PM Starmer says Kneecap should not perform Glastonbury

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday said it was not "appropriate" for Irish group Kneecap to perform at Glastonbury, one of the country's biggest and most famous music festivals.

I. Coast president Ouattara tapped to run for fourth term

Ivory Coast leader Alassane Ouattara's party on Saturday tapped him to run for president again, two days after the country's two main opposition parties joined forces to fight his possible candidacy.

Protesters slam war profiteering, Israel at French air fair

Thousands marched on Saturday outside a French trade fair, calling for an end to war profiteering and Israel's offensive in Gaza in the latest demonstration to hit the event.

Belarus frees jailed opposition leader after appeal from US

Belarus freed top opposition figure Sergei Tikhanovsky and over a dozen other political prisoners Saturday following an appeal from the White House, Minsk said, a sign of warming ties between Washington and Belarus-ally Moscow.

Iran threatens 'more devastating' response to Israel's attacks

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian warned of a "more devastating" retaliation should Israel's nine-day bombing campaign continue, saying the Islamic republic would not halt its nuclear programme "under any circumstances".

Belarus opposition leader freed from jail after US mediation

Belarus's top jailed opposition leader Sergei Tikhanovsky was freed alongside over a dozen other political prisoners on Saturday in a surprise release hailed as a "symbol of hope".

Tens of thousands join pro-Palestinian marches in London and Berlin

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in London and Berlin on Saturday calling for an end to the war in Gaza, amid concerns that the Iran-Israel conflict could spark wider regional devastation.

Israel says killed three Iranian commanders in fresh wave of strikes

Israel said Saturday it had killed three Iranian commanders in its unprecedented bombing campaign across the Islamic republic, which Foreign Minister Gideon Saar claimed had already delayed Tehran's presumed nuclear plans by two years.

VP Vance says US troops still 'necessary' in Los Angeles

US Vice President JD Vance said on Friday that the thousands of troops deployed to Los Angeles this month were still needed despite a week of relative calm in the protest-hit city.

Israel says delayed Iran's presumed nuclear programme by two years

Israel claimed on Saturday it has already set back Iran's presumed nuclear programme by at least two years, a day after US President Donald Trump warned that Tehran has a "maximum" of two weeks to avoid possible American air strikes.

Japan-US-Philippines coast guards simulate crisis amid China threat

Helicopters buzzed in the shadow of a smouldering volcano and boats rescued dummies from the sea this week in a show of maritime unity by Japan, the United States and the Philippines.

Tech-fueled misinformation distorts Iran-Israel fighting

AI deepfakes, video game footage passed off as real combat, and chatbot-generated falsehoods -- such tech-enabled misinformation is distorting the Israel-Iran conflict, fueling a war of narratives across social media.

Panama declares state of emergency over deadly pension protests

Panama on Friday declared a state of emergency in western Bocas del Toro province, where anti-government protesters are accused of setting fire to a baseball stadium and of looting businesses, including a provincial airport.

Trump says Iran has 'maximum' two weeks, dismisses Europe peace efforts

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran had a "maximum" of two weeks to avoid possible American air strikes, as Israel claimed it has already set back Iran's presumed nuclear programme by at least two years.

Global stocks mixed, oil lower as market digests latest on Iran

Global equities were mixed Friday, while oil prices retreated as markets weighed the latest developments in the war between Iran and Israel.

Argentina's Kirchner urges backers not to gather as police deploy

Argentine ex-president Cristina Kirchner urged supporters Friday not to gather outside her Buenos Aires apartment, where she is serving a six-year fraud sentence, saying she feared police violence.

Iran rejects nuclear talks with US before Israeli 'aggression' stops

Iran said Friday it would not resume nuclear negotiations with the United States until Israel halts its attacks, as Israel's military chief warned the week-old war will be "prolonged".

Sahel juntas pile pressure on foreign mining firms

Army strongmen who have seized power in coups across Africa's Sahel region since 2020 have ramped up pressure on foreign mining companies in the name of greater control over their countries' riches.

Armenia PM hails 'in depth' talks with Erdogan on 'historic' Turkey visit

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said he had held "in depth" talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on a rare visit to arch-foe Turkey Friday, in what Yerevan described as a "historic" step toward regional peace.

Russia might try to take Ukrainian city of Sumy, Putin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he did not "rule out" his forces attempting to seize the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy, raising fresh doubts over the prospect of peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv.

Israel warns of 'prolonged' war against Iran

Israel's war against Iran, now in its second week, will be "prolonged", military chief Eyal Zamir said Friday as the arch rivals traded fire and European powers held talks with the Islamic republic.

Armenia PM in talks with Erdogan on 'historic' Turkey visit

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was meeting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on a rare visit to arch-foe Turkey, in what Yerevan describes as a "historic" step toward regional peace.

Iran's nuclear programme: from its origins to today's dispute

A week ago, Israel launched an unprecedented attack against Iran, saying the country was on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon, a claim Tehran has always denied.

NATO scrambles to overcome Spain block on summit spending deal

NATO struggled Friday to overcome a block from Spain on a new defence spending deal that US President Donald Trump has demanded for a summit next week.

Putin says recession in Russia 'must not be allowed to happen'

President Vladimir Putin on Friday urged officials not to let Russia fall into recession "under any circumstances", as some in his own government warned of a hit to economic growth.

Romania names pro-EU PM after months of instability

Romanian President Nicusor Dan named pro-European Ilie Bolojan as prime minister on Friday, following weeks of talks aimed at appointing a new government to end months of political turmoil.

UK MPs vote in favour of assisted dying bill in historic step

Britain's parliament took a historic step towards allowing euthanasia on Friday when MPs backed contentious legislation that would introduce assisted dying for terminally ill people.

Indonesia President denies G7 snub in Russia visit

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Friday denied snubbing the G7 summit to visit Russia, in a speech at an economic forum alongside Vladimir Putin.

European powers meet Iran in Geneva as war with Israel rages

European powers hoped to offer a "diplomatic solution" as they met with Iran in Geneva on Friday, according to French President Emmanuel Macron, as Israel again came under Iranian missile fire.

Armenia PM to meet Erdogan on 'historic' Turkey visit

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was in Istanbul Friday for a rare visit to arch-foe Turkey, in what Yerevan has described as a "historic" step toward regional peace.

Iranian foreign minister says Israel attack 'betrayal' of diplomacy with US

Iran's foreign minister on Friday condemned the Israeli attacks against the Islamic republic as a "betrayal" of diplomatic efforts with the US, saying Tehran and Washington had been due to craft a "promising agreement" on the Iranian nuclear programme.

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