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Australia to probe assault claims by Gaza flotilla activists against Israeli forces
The Australian Federal Police are probing reports of sexual assault and torture involving Global Sumud Flotilla activists. These i
topicAn inside look at Israel's laser defense capabilities
Rafael is partnering with SpearUAV to create Iron Wasp. This vehicle-mounted interceptor targets fast-growing battlefield challeng
topicUS-Iran peace talks in Geneva called off, clouding prospects for lasting truce
Switzerland confirmed that negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to end the Middle East conflict would not take place on Friday.
topicUkraine pummels Russian capital with what may be largest drone strike yet on Moscow
Ukrainian drones struck a Moscow oil refinery on June 18, causing massive fires and shutting down four airports. This operation is
topicToronto police link gun-for-hire networks to shootings at US Consulate and synagogues
Toronto police linked a series of shootings at the U.S. Consulate, synagogues, and Jewish schools to complex gun-for-hire networks
topicIsrael takes control of Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque: What this means
Israel has revoked Palestinian civil planning and construction authority over the Ibrahimi Mosque and Tomb of the Patriarchs. This
topicTrump defends his Iran deal, criticizes longtime ally Israel as G-7 ends
President Trump claims his Iran agreement surpasses the 2015 deal. The preliminary pact has caused tension with Congress and Israe
topicFragile quiet in Lebanon as US-Iran truce leaves unanswered questions
A ceasefire between the US and Iran has seen displaced families return to southern Lebanon. However, fighting between Israel and H
Trump settles for Iran deal that falls short of his promises
A preliminary deal has reopened the Strait of Hormuz and lowered oil risks. However, the agreement leaves missile and enrichment i
topicEuropeans leave G7 feeling relieved, balancing self-interest and flattery to keep Trump in check
European leaders ended the G7 summit with a sense of relief and accomplishment. They used a mix of flattery and flexibility to man
topicFinland Lifts a Nuclear Weapons Ban, Eyeing an Uncertain World
The Finnish parliament has approved legislation to end a long-standing ban on nuclear weapons. This shift aims to strengthen the N
topicAn ancient oak tree said to have sheltered legendary Robin Hood has died
The Major Oak, an ancient tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood, is believed to have died. Experts and scientists report the tre
topic'Hell is beginning' — Ukraine could isolate occupied Crimea as drone strikes disrupt logistics, Fedorov says
Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov states that drone strikes are disrupting Russian supply lines to isolate Crimea. These operation
topicTrust in news hits a new low, research suggests
Global trust in news has reached an all-time low of about 37%. The US and UK show even lower levels of confidence at roughly 25% a
topicExclusive: Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca Strait
Thailand is restarting plans for a 1 trillion baht logistics corridor to bypass the congested Strait of Malacca. The project will
topicIsrael seizes power over occupied West Bank mosque from Palestinians
Israel has taken over planning and construction powers at the Ibrahimi Mosque and Jewish Tomb of the Patriarchs. Finance Minister
topicLive Updates: Trump Hails U.S.-Iran Deal at G7 Summit as U.S. Shares Details of Agreement
President Trump addressed the G7 summit on Wednesday with a focus on economic growth and artificial intelligence. The U.S.-Iran ce
topicUAE Moves to Cut Dependency on Strait of Hormuz to ‘Zero’
The United Arab Emirates is accelerating a strategy to eliminate its reliance on the Strait of Hormuz. This shift follows a tempor
topicTrump Demanded Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender.’ He Got a Surprise Instead.
President Trump claims the US forced Iran into an unconditional surrender to prevent a global depression. However, the actual agre
topicUkrainian Drone Strike Targets Bus Carrying Belarusian Youth Soccer Team in Bryansk Region, Killing 1
A drone struck a bus carrying a Belarusian youth soccer team in Russia's Bryansk region on June 17. A woman accompanying the team
topicMacron deploys Versailles’ gold, mirrors and history in a high-stakes courtship of Trump
President Emmanuel Macron hosted President Donald Trump for a private event at the Palace of Versailles following the G7 summit. M
topicSending Fuel Trucks Up in Flames, Ukraine Tries to Cut Off Crimea
Ukraine is executing strikes on oil refineries and fuel trucks to disrupt Russian logistics. These attacks have caused gasoline sh
topicIran-US war latest: Trump threatens to ‘drop bombs smack in the middle of their head’ if he doesn’t like deal with Tehran
President Donald Trump ordered new attacks on several Iranian targets on Wednesday. He warned that military action would continue
topicFinland's parliament backs lifting total ban on nuclear weapons
Finland's parliament voted on Wednesday to end a long-standing ban on nuclear weapons. The decision amends the Nuclear Energy Act