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At G-7, allies plan for a world less reliant on the U.S.
European and allied leaders at the G7 summit in France are openly pursuing economic and strategic independence from the U.S., citi
topicGulf recalibrates as Iran emerges intact from war
Iran has emerged from recent hostilities with its military and political standing intact, forcing Gulf nations to recalibrate thei
topicFrance picks MBDA-Safran combo to supply multiple rocket launcher
France has selected MBDA and Safran to develop the Thundart rocket system, replacing its current LRU launchers under the Long-Rang
topicG7 leaders to meet Zelensky as Trump signals possible Ukraine breakthrough
G7 leaders are holding closed-door talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in France, with U.S. President Donald Trump s
topicTrump arrives at G7 after announcing deal aimed at ending Iran war: What to know
President Donald Trump arrived at the G7 summit in France today after announcing a U.S.-Iran agreement to end their conflict. He f
topicUK court convicts two over PM-targeting plot run by mysterious Russian
Two men were convicted today for arson attacks in May 2025 on a former home, an apartment building, and a vehicle linked to UK Pri
topicStarmer announces social media ban for under-16s
The UK government will block children under 16 from using platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat from early 2027, with non
topicThousands protest as Trump, other world leaders set to meet for G7 summit
Thousands of protesters have gathered in Geneva ahead of the G7 summit in Evian, France, where former U.S. President Donald Trump
Trump tells Putin he is ready to help end Ukraine conflict, Kremlin adviser says
U.S. President Donald Trump told Vladimir Putin he is ready to assist ending the Ukraine war, per Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov. Ze
topicAmbassador Herschel Walker Posts Jet Ski Video That’s So Weird People Thought It Was SNL Skit
Ambassador Herschel Walker posted a viral video urging Americans to avoid jet skis in the Bahamas, but its odd tone led to jokes i
topicNew tech and tactics are giving Ukraine rare momentum against Russia
Ukraine is leveraging advanced drone systems and innovative frontline tactics to slow Russian advances, forcing Moscow to adapt it
topicThe Kushner-Israel nexus behind the Albania 'flamingo revolution'
Mass demonstrations against Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump’s luxury resort project in Albania’s protected wetlands have escalated
topicWhat to know about historic Kyiv monastery damaged in Russian strike
Russia’s overnight barrage on Kyiv set fire to the UNESCO-listed Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a key religious and cultural landm
topicEU adds shadow fleet figures, judges, bishop to Russia sanctions list
The European Union has added shadow fleet operators, judges and a Russian bishop to its sanctions list, targeting individuals and
topicAt a UFC watch party, cheers for the fight and dismay over the war in Iran
President Donald Trump hosted a UFC event on the White House lawn for his 80th birthday, drawing cheers from fans while the ongoin
topicMinisters say Israel won’t be bound by Iran deal, as opposition castigates Netanyahu’s ‘absolute failure’
Israel’s government has reaffirmed it will not be bound by the US-Iran memorandum, calling it a security threat. Opposition leader
topicNetanyahu declares victory over Iran
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu declared a 'historic victory' over Iran’s regional influence while rejecting any immediate withdrawa
topicColombia is dangerously close to mistaking aggression for leadership
Colombia’s presidential runoff remains tightly contested between Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda, with Espriella’s aggres
topicIsrael continues strikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs, killing 3
Israel targeted Hezbollah positions in Beirut’s southern suburbs, killing three civilians, after drone attacks on northern Israel.
topic3 things to watch as Trump strikes a deal
President Trump has finalized a peace deal with Iran, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but tensions with Israel ov
topicLive updates: Trump and other world leaders discuss Iran and Ukraine wars at G7 summit
President Trump touted a preliminary Iran agreement at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, calling it a breakthrough while downplayi
topicU.K. announces plan to ban social media for children under 16
The UK government will block children under 16 from using high-risk social media platforms, including TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram,
topicUkraine just retaliated to Russia's cathedral attack with major Moscow hit
Ukraine retaliated against Russia’s missile strike on Kyiv’s Dormition Cathedral—killing at least 11 people and damaging a UNESCO-
topicA Russian barrage in Ukraine kills 11 and damages a landmark cathedral
An overnight Russian missile and drone strike on Kyiv killed at least 11 people and ignited a fire at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a c