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USA

Who was Charlie Kirk? What we know about the activist shot in Utah

Kirk, widely credited with aiding Trump rally the conservative youth vote, was fatally shot at a college campus in Utah.

USA

Trump pledges to find killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

Trump vowed retribution in an Oval Office address after his close ally and conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot on a campus in Utah.

Qatar

Trump says he is 'not thrilled' about Israeli strike on Hamas in Qatar

Hamas claimed its top leadership survived Israel's strike on Hamas' leadership in the Qatari capital of Doha on Tuesday — although five lower-level members were killed.

Poland

Poland downs 'huge number' of Russian drones in 'act of aggression'

Multiple drones were shot down over Poland's airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine overnight on Wednesday in what the country's central command called "an act of aggression."

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Norway

Norway's Labour Party claims victory in general election

The country's centre-left bloc retained power despite a strong showing from the anti-immigration Progress Party.

USA

US lawmakers release signed 'birthday book' note from Trump to Epstein

Donald Trump previously filed a $10 billion (€8.50 bln) lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal for reporting on his link to the letter.

USA

Trump: European leaders to visit US for talks on ending war in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump signalled his administration was prepared to enter a second phase of tariffs against Russia following its largest aerial assault on Ukraine.

Israel

Israelis to gather and mark 700 days since Hamas' 7 October attacks

Families of the remaining hostages in the Gaza Strip called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to abandon plans to expand Israel's offensive and bring captives home.

USA

Florida to scrap all childhood vaccine mandates in state first

State Surgeon General Joseph Lapado said all vaccine mandates would be appealed as he likened them to "slavery."

Afghanistan

Aid agencies ask for more funds to help Afghanistan after earthquake

The European Union and the United Kingdom have both donated to aid organisations at work in the region, side-stepping the Taliban government.

Ukraine

At least six killed and dozens injured in Russian strikes on Ukraine

Russian attacks killed several across Ukraine overnight on Thursday as US President Donald Trump's deadline for Moscow to agree to a halt in fighting looms.

Europe News

At least five killed in Russian strikes on Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia

Overnight Russian strikes targeted Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Odesa and Sumy regions, killing five people and damaging civilian infrastructure.

Philippines

India and Philippines stage joint naval drill in South China Sea

The joint naval exercises — carried out over two days — are likely to antagonise China, which claims to control the entire contested maritime area.

Europe News

Death toll in 'vile' Russian missile strike on Kyiv rises to 31

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the strike "vile" and said it "demonstrates the need for increased pressure on Moscow and additional sanctions."

Europe News

Moscow is 'stuck in another century,' Ukraine's president says

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy's comments come after a Russian missile and drone strike on Kyiv overnight killed six and injured more than 50 people.

Japan

Watch: High waves hit Japan after Russia earthquake triggers tsunami

Nearly 2 million people were asked to evacuate on Wednesday as Japanese authorities warned that waves could remain high for at least a day.

World News

Watch the video: First tsunami waves after earthquake hit Hawaii

Hawaii's governor warned of possible larger waves after a tsunami hit the state following a powerful earthquake in Russia. Residents are advised to stay safe.

Green News

UK to create new water regulator after crisis at Thames Water

Britain's Labour government has decided to scrap Ofwat and establish a new watchdog to prevent "abuses of the past."

Europe News

Western defence ministers meet to discuss providing Ukraine with arms

The talks come after Trump announced a plan whereby European nations would send US weapons — either from existing stockpiles or new arms — to Ukraine via NATO.

Europe News

Germany and UK sign 'first of its kind' defence and migration treaty

UK and Germany signed a historic defence treaty on Thursday, ensuring mutual aid in attacks and targeting migrant smuggling. The pact also strengthens military and economic cooperation.

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