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Putin envoy Dmitriev, AfD prepare meeting on restarting Russian gas supplies to Germany, Reuters reports
Russian envoy Dmitriev and the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party are preparing to meet to discuss restarting Russian g
topicClaims Diana still ‘resented’ in Palace amid Earl Spencer book fallout
Buckingham Palace aides claim Earl Spencer is picking at past scars and cannot bear the current popularity of King Charles and Que
topicSaudi Arabia issues air raid alerts across the country, and other Mideast developments
Saudi Arabia issued emergency alerts across the kingdom warning of a "hostile aerial threat" late Friday and early Saturday. These
topicRussian attacks kill 7 in Ukraine as Kyiv targets gas plants deep in Arctic
Russian attacks across Ukraine have killed seven people while Ukrainian drone strikes targeted gas plants deep within the Russian
topicGermany news: Explosive devices found near power plant
European governments across NATO's eastern flank are operating under heightened alert as of September 19, 2026, following intellig
topicIranian strikes damaged or destroyed hundreds of buildings at US bases across 8 countries, Pentagon watchdog says
A Pentagon Inspector General report indicates the US suffered massive combat losses, hidden casualties, and rising economic costs
topicWidespread sexual violence in Ukraine war, most cases tied to Russia, says UN report
A United Nations report documents widespread sexual violence and torture against civilians and prisoners of war in Ukraine. The fi
topicIran War Updates: 2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump says next move could be to "annihilate" regime
The IRGC Navy struck a Togo-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, which exploded after hitting mines. A second boat was atta
Sweden’s PM resigns after centre-left bloc wins slim majority in election
The Swedish Prime Minister has resigned following a victory for the centre-left opposition. This bloc secured a slim majority in t
topicHundreds of workers feared stuck in hydropower tunnels as Nepal flood deaths cross 900
Rescue operations enter their 15th day as teams attempt to evacuate dozens of workers trapped in three hydroelectric project tunne
topicGermany news: Explosive device found near power plant
German authorities are investigating a coordinated effort to sabotage the national energy grid following the arrest of Daniel V. n
topicRussian attack hits rail workers in new deadly strikes on Kyiv
Russian forces launched more than 2,000 drones, 1,700 glide bombs, and 19 missiles over the course of a week, according to Ukraini
topicUK bans goods from Israeli West Bank settlements: What that really means
The Burnham government has expanded British trade restrictions to encompass all goods and services originating from illegal West B
topicEU 'concerned' about Turkey anti-LGBTQ raids
Human rights advocates gathered outside the Turkish Embassy in Washington on Friday to protest a nationwide crackdown targeting LG
topicFar-right AfD predicted to win big in crucial German state election
German voters cast ballots on Sunday in two state elections that threaten to increase pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The p
topicWhy the US is staying so measured about allies’ sanctions on Israeli settlements
American President Donald Trump announced an immediate ban on CNN, MsNow, and Politico from the White House, accusing the outlets
topicRussian officials trying to move assets abroad and open foreign bank accounts amid mobilization rumors, Bloomberg reports
Russian officials are attempting to move assets abroad and open foreign bank accounts as public anxiety mounts over potential mili
topicNo fairytale ending, but Messi leaves defining legacy for Argentina
The US State Department issued a security alert warning Americans in the Middle East to exercise heightened vigilance due to compl
topicSaudi Arabia Faces ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ After Being Rebuffed by Trump
Saudi Arabia faces a critical security predicament after President Donald Trump declined the crown prince's request for United Sta
topicThe cost of the Iran war has risen to $43.6B, Pentagon tells Congress
The Pentagon told Congress that the total cost of the war against Iran has climbed to $43.6 billion, reflecting mounting expenses
topicViking Age silver cache discovered in Finland with metal detector by amateur archaeologist
An amateur metal detectorist uncovered roughly 4.5 kilograms of Viking-era silver in a Finnish field near Sysma. The discovery mar
topicIran wants to ‘turn the page’ with UAE, says Pezeshkian day after meeting Crown Prince during BRICS Summit
Iran ordered a Swedish diplomat to leave the country within 48 hours in response to Sweden expelling an Iranian embassy staffer ov
topicPentagon staffers use unflattering nickname for Pete Hegseth’s wife
Pentagon staffers and insiders are using derogatory nicknames to mock Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's wife, complaining that she
topicPoland Assembles Largest Military Aid Package Yet for Ukraine
Poland is organizing its largest military aid package yet for Ukraine, including scarce F-16 missiles meant to shoot down jet-powe