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Trump storms out of tense NBC interview after 'rigged election' clash

The interview, filmed on Friday, was conducted on a farm in Wisconsin, where Trump was addressing farmers. A tractor and hay bales served as a backdrop.

USA

At least six people wounded in stabbing at New York's Penn Station

It happened at one of the US' busiest transportation centres as the city prepares for two huge sporting events: basketball's NBA Finals and football's World Cup tournament.

Europe News

At least 10 dead in shipwreck off Malta, Italian coastguard says

At least 827 people have died so far this year attempting the deadly Central Mediterranean crossing, according to the UN's International Organisation for Migration.

Europe News

'Cookie' Montenegro can pave the way for Balkans, PM tells Euronews

'Cookie of the Balkans' Montenegro can revitalise the EU enlargement process for the rest of candidates, as PM doubles down on 2028 entry.

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Europe News

Mali jails French diplomat for 20 years for espionage, sources say

Under junta chief Assimi Goita, the country has turned its back on the West, especially France, in favour of closer ties with Russia.

Europe News

US VP Vance slams UK's 'enraging' handling of student murder

Hampshire Police has apologised to the family, and the case has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct for review.

Europe News

UK prime minister says Russia could attack NATO within four years

Earlier on Friday, Britain's military chief warned the country must boost its defences in response to threats posed by Russia, which invaded Ukraine more than four years ago.

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Zelenskyy to meet Macron, Merz and Starmer on Sunday, France says

Ukraine recaptured more territory than it lost to Russian forces in May for the second straight month, an analysis of data from the Institute for the Study of War carried out by the AFP news agency showed earlier this month.

Europe News

NASA orders astronauts to take shelter after new leak aboard ISS

A NASA spokesperson told the AFP news agency that Roscosmos cosmonauts took measurements of the leaks and were now assessing data.

Niger

At least 49 die of thirst in Niger desert after truck breaks down

The 49 victims were buried in mass graves at the scene in what officials called a “particularly delicate and emotionally exhausting task” for the survivors.

Europe News

Macron blasts 'unacceptable' lapses over girl's suspected murderer

A girl, named in the press only as Lyhanna, went missing on 29 May near the town of Fleurance after she was last seen getting into a man's car.

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Dutch police arrest four in 'enormous' drug-rape case

More arrests are possible, said police, who seized computers, telephones and data storage devices from the homes of the men arrested.

China

Beijing slams US comments on Tiananmen Square crackdown as 'smear'

On 4 June 1989, the Chinese government sent troops and tanks to crush protests calling for political reform in and around the central square in the capital Beijing.

Europe News

Germany rejects EU request to scrap internal border controls

Ten EU countries currently enforce checks on their internal borders and seven of those say migration is the justification for keeping them in place.

Europe News

German prosecutors demand life term for man on trial for car attack

The rampage stunned Germany and provoked a heated nationwide debate about security around Christmas markets, a beloved seasonal German tradition.

Europe News

Lufthansa Boeing plane crashed onto its nose at German airport

Cabin crew and ground staff were on board and several were injured and were receiving medical treatment, the airline said.

USA

Man charged with bringing bomb in carry-on bag to US airport

Before the device was removed from the airport, officers put a bomb blast suppression blanket over it and taped off the immediate area, according to the federal complaint.

World News

Hezbollah official: Militant group rejects proposed truce with Israel

A top Iranian general reiterated Tehran's demand for a full ceasefire in Lebanon on Thursday and called for Israel to pull troops back to where they were when the wider war began.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka care home owner in custody after overnight fire kills 12

Police said initial witness accounts suggested that the fire originated in a storeroom where dozens of mattresses were stacked.

Europe News

Sudan and DR Congo top world's most neglected crises list, NRC says

The Norwegian Refugee Council report says that the ist of neglected crises also includes Yemen, Afghanistan, Honduras, Ecuador and Cameroon.

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