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Lithuanian PM Gintautas Paluckas resigns over corruption investigation

Paluckas denies any wrongdoing, saying the allegations come as part of an attack from his political opponents.

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Ukraine approves law to restore independence of anti-graft watchdogs

Fighting entrenched corruption is crucial for Ukraine's aspirations to join the EU and maintain access to billions of euros of vital Western aid as Russia's all-out war grinds on.

South Korea

Seoul court okays new arrest of ex-president over martial law decree

Yoon described his martial law imposition as a necessary step to quash his “anti-state” liberal opponents, accusing them of using their majority to obstruct his agenda.

Somalia

Al-Shabaab claims attack on Somalia military training school

Al-Shabaab frequently targets military installations as part of its insurgency aiming to topple the Somali government and impose its strict version of Islamic law.

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Guatemala

At least two dead as dozens of earthquakes jolt Guatemala

The tremors resulted in the evacuation of buildings and landslides, officials said, adding they were felt as far away as El Salvador.

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Zelenskyy and Pope Leo XIV suggest Vatican as peace talks venue

The Ukrainian president held talks with Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday, ahead of the fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference which is taking place this week in Rome.

Greece

Greece suspends asylum claims for migrants coming from Africa by sea

Greece continues to be a key entry point to the EU for people escaping conflict and hardship in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

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Ukraine arrests two Chinese nationals accused of military tech theft

Both suspects have been charged with espionage connected to Ukraine's Neptune missile system and if convicted, face up to 15 years in prison and confiscation of property.

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France and the UK can 'save Europe' by working together, Macron says

Macron’s three-day trip is the first state visit to the UK by a European Union head of state since Brexit and a symbol of the British government's desire to reset relations with the bloc after its withdrawal from the EU in 2020.

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Syria appeals to EU for help battling massive wildfires in Latakia

The fires, which started last week, have proven difficult to bring under control despite reinforcements from Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon that came to the country to help Syrian teams fight the blaze.

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Police suspect speeding in crash that killed footballer Diogo Jota

Portuguese media reported Jota was heading to the northern Spanish city of Santander to take a ferry to England where he would rejoin Liverpool after being advised not to fly following a recent lung procedure.

Israel

Report: Hamas used sexual violence as weapon of war in 2023 attack

The report by the Dinah Project based its findings on survivor and witness testimonies, accounts from first responders, and other evidence.

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UK court convicts three of arson organised by Russia’s Wagner group

The prosecution said Wagner used British intermediaries to recruit the men to target an industrial unit in Leyton where generators and StarLink satellite equipment bound for Ukraine were being stored.

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Heatwave causes excess deaths in Portugal as fires rage across Europe

In late June, mainland Portugal recorded its hottest ever temperature of 46.6 degrees Celsius.

Yemen

Germany summons China's ambassador after aircraft lasered in Red Sea

The maritime surveillance aircraft was part of the EU mission Aspides, which is intended to better defend civilian ships against attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels.

Lebanon

US envoy satisfied with Lebanon's response to Hezbollah disarmament

The latest Israel-Hezbollah conflict began a day after Hamas’ 7 October 2023 attack on southern Israel and intensified in September, leaving the Iran-backed group badly bruised and much of its political and military leadership dead.

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Switzerland indicts two men on charges of links to so-called IS

The suspects face charges including participation in a terrorist group, bribery of public officials and money laundering.

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Public transport disrupted in Hungary as storms batter eastern Europe

Budapest Airport has been temporarily closed due to flooding while severe weather has also lashed Zagreb, Belgrade and Ljubljana.

Trinidad and Tobago

India's PM Narendra Modi hails 'great potential' in ties with Trinidad

Modi was greeted by many of the country’s Hindu population, but some in Trinidad and Tobago's Muslim community sharply criticised the leader.

Iran

Iran resumes international flights after a 20-day suspension

Iran and Israel agreed to a ceasefire last month after a bloody conflict that saw Israel striking hundreds of Iranian military infrastructure targets and nuclear-related sites, and Iran firing missiles at Israel in return.

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