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Macron and Carney to hold talks on strengthening Canada-France economic and defense ties
French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon to deepen economic and s
topicUkraine launches 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds fired at Moscow in what mayor describes as "largest ever" attack
Ukraine fired over 1,000 drones at Russia, targeting Moscow and an oil refinery. The attack on Moscow was described as the "larges
topicDeath toll in Philippines ferry fire rises to 35 as more bodies are recovered
The death toll from a ferry fire off Palawan island in the Philippines has climbed to 76 after the coast guard confirmed the disco
topicTrump returns to White House as State Department issues security alerts for Middle East
President Trump cut short his Camp David weekend retreat and returned to the White House on Saturday, as tensions escalated in the
topicLeaders of Russia, China, Iran to attend summit in Kyrgyzstan
The leaders of Russia, China, and Iran are set to attend a summit in Kyrgyzstan. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) natio
topicBeijing launches drone buyback in crackdown after Citic Tower crash
Beijing has banned civilian drone ownership and established a 186-mile no-fly zone following a crash at the Citic Tower. Authoriti
topicGlobal Warming Will Breach the 1.5 Degree Celsius Limit. Now What?
The world will soon exceed the 1.5°C global warming limit, prompting a UN call for urgent action to reduce emissions and mitigate
topicYemen's Houthis attack Saudis, seize crucial Red Sea islands
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have captured the strategic islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish in the Red Sea. A Saudi oil pipeline hi
Sweden faces political uncertainty as far-right loses some of its vote share in super close election
Sweden's centre-left opposition is poised to take power after the far-right bloc lost some of its vote share in a close election.
topicVon der Leyen to skip Carney speech in EU Parliament
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan to strengthen ties with the European Union has gained significant support from Canadian
topicMarine Le Pen vows to put French citizens first in campaign launch
Marine Le Pen has started her 2027 presidential campaign, prioritizing French citizens and housing. Her National Rally party gaine
topicRussian oligarch close to Putin reportedly paid for part of Donald Trump Jr’s lavish wedding
Donald Trump Jr.'s lavish Bahamas wedding was partially bankrolled by Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, who has ties to President Vla
topicShip disabled by attack in Strait of Hormuz and other news from around the Middle East
Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 7 days if the US lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports and resumes talks on
topicThe economics of Europe’s drought
Heat, wildfires, and water shortages are increasing expenses for businesses as Europe confronts a climate resilience bill estimate
topicProtesters block Northern Ireland march being held for first time since Good Friday Agreement
Demonstrators in Northern Ireland have blocked an Orange Order march from proceeding through a Catholic area. The disputed event r
topicIndonesia cancels flights as Anak Krakatau volcano erupts
Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano eruption has caused widespread disruptions, including flight cancellations and suspensions at mu
topicFour American tourists among 6 killed in suspected gas leak blast in Athens
A suspected gas leak blast destroyed a building in Athens' historic Plaka district, killing six people, including four American to
topicRussia’s Lavrov Calls Accusations of Moscow’s Involvement in Leipzig Drone Incident ‘Start of Real War
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov condemned accusations of Moscow's involvement in the Leipzig drone incident as 'the start of a rea
topicIran attacks US ship in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has attacked a US ship in the Strait of Hormuz, injuring 8 US Marines. The attack occurred on September 14. Iran's foreign mi
topicIran attacks US forces in Jordan as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate
Iran has warned neighboring countries that their airports could be disrupted if they assist in enforcing US flight curbs, amid esc
topicSingapore PM salary set to rise to $2.85M under political pay overhaul
Singapore's Prime Minister salary is set to increase to $2.85 million, a 64% pay bump, as part of a broader overhaul of the countr
topicUS hits Iranian airlines with 'sweeping sanctions' under Operation Economic Outcast
The US has imposed sweeping sanctions on Iranian airlines as part of Operation Economic Outcast, disrupting flights and pushing tr
topicCeuta President calls on the EU for a strong response against Morocco
The President of Ceuta, Juan Jesús Vivas, has called on the EU to take a strong stance against Morocco amid a worsening humanitari
topicRussia strikes 22-story apartment building in Kyiv, injuring residents - RBC-Ukraine
Russian aerial attacks continue to batter Ukrainian cities, striking residential buildings, offices, and cultural landmarks across