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Project Brakestop: UK Fast-Tracks US-Independent Missiles for Ukraine
The UK is developing low-cost One Way Effectors to provide Ukraine with long-range strike capabilities. Three systems have passed
topicRussia-Ukraine: Drones Target Russian City With Three Rosneft Oil Refineries
Ukraine has launched a series of drone attacks against Russian energy infrastructure, including strikes in the city of Ufa. These
topicIsrael, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday, officials say
Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group have agreed to stop fighting in southern Lebanon. The truce follows a sharp escalation
topicEyewitnesses describe injuries and confusion of Bedford train crash
A train driven by Shaun Burton crashed into the rear of another East Midlands Railway service south of Bedford. Over 100 people we
topicTrump threatens to charge U.S. tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days
President Trump has labeled shipping fees in the Strait of Hormuz unacceptable and a red line for negotiations. Secretary of State
topic'They can kill you': Immigrants fear a surge in xenophobic violence in South Africa
African migrants are fleeing homes and hiding in mountains as anti-immigrant protests spread across South Africa. Attacks have tar
topicIran deputy FM says ‘ready to move forward’ in deal with US
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs announced that a memorandum of understanding with the United St
topicTrump again slams Netanyahu’s campaign in Lebanon
President Trump claims he must keep Prime Minister Netanyahu "a little bit sane" regarding Lebanese strikes. Analysts suggest Isra
A seismic event bounced off Earth’s core and shifted an island country
A magnitude-9 earthquake in 2011 sent seismic waves nearly 2,900 kilometres down to Earth's core. These waves bounced back to the
topicEU’s Methane Rules Will Drive Away US Gas Supplies, Wright Says
The United States and Qatar are urging the European Union to amend its methane emissions regulations. US Energy Secretary Chris Wr
topicVenezuelan earthquakes leave ‘devastating number of deaths’
Two major earthquakes have caused widespread destruction in Venezuela, flattening buildings and leaving a devastating number of de
topicChris Mason: The anatomy of the prime minister's downfall
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as prime minister after losing the capacity to govern. His downfall follows a pattern of rapid leade
topicLabour MPs mull leadership challenge to prevent Burnham 'coronation'
Labour MPs are weighing challenges for the party leadership following Keir Starmer's resignation. This effort aims to prevent Andy
topicBritain’s economic woes fuel discontent with Brexit a decade after historic vote to leave EU
Britain continues to struggle after losing unfettered access to the EU market of 450 million people. Most economists believe the w
topicTrump says US will begin charging tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days
President Trump has declared that any Iranian proposal to charge shipping fees in the Strait of Hormuz is unacceptable. Oman has r
topicTrump's G7 Photo Session Moment Sparks Buzz: 'He Seems Unaware What's Happening'
Donald Trump appeared detached during a G7 group photo session in France. While other leaders faced the photographer, Trump stared
topicAfter a Day of Harmony, a Mercurial Trump Upends Leaders’ Summit
President Trump arrived late to a G7 meeting in France on Wednesday. After a period of stability, he disrupted the summit with com
topicIran ‘ready to move forward’ in deal with US if Israel abides by terms
The United States and Iran have a framework agreement to end war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Progress on a long-term deal now
topicIran cites Ben Gvir’s call to ‘burn all of Lebanon’ as proof of Israel’s ‘genocidal’ intent
The United States, Israel, and Lebanon signed a trilateral framework agreement on June 27. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prais
topicGermany's pension plans draw praise and outrage
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is proposing a 33-point plan to address an unsustainable pension system. The strategy involves a capital
topicExplosion at Qatar Gas Plant Kills at Least 13 and Injures 66
An explosion at the Barzan gas processing plant in Ras Laffan Industrial City killed at least 13 people and injured 66 on 21 June
topicEuropean leaders pledge stronger role in NATO before Trump-Rutte talks
Leaders from Europe's five largest military powers met in Berlin on June 24 to coordinate a joint message for President Donald Tru
topicTens of thousands of Albanians join ‘Flamingo Revolution’ protest
Tens of thousands of protesters have gathered in Tirana to oppose a coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner. Demonstra
topicPolice arrest a man for attempted murder after toddler ends up in crocodile enclosure at English zoo
A probe is underway after up to 40 staff members at Addenbrooke's Hospital accessed the medical files of the three-year-old boy in