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Iran

Thousands flee Tehran as conflict with Israel continues to escalate

A partial evacuation order was issued by the Israeli military to 330,000 people living in the centre of Iran’s capital early on Monday.

Europe

Three killed in Russian overnight drone strikes on Ukraine

Russia fired 90 drones at Ukraine overnight, killing three and injuring dozens of people as Kyiv law enforcement reported more than 2,000 strikes along the front line and in residential neighbourhoods.

World

Trump claims to have solved US inflation amid market turmoil

The US president's remarks follow a global surge in stocks on Monday after he eased some of his tariffs.

Philippines

Philippine ex-President Duterte appears at ICC via video link

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, 79, appeared at the court hearing on a video screen from a nearby detention centre in The Hague.

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Europe

Germany's Merz ‘resolute and determined,' former EU chief Barroso says

Merz’s centre-right CDU emerged as the largest party in Sunday’s federal elections, winning 208 seats in the 630-seat German parliament.

Europe

Zelenskyy cancels scheduled visit to Saudi Arabia

The Ukrainian President said he did not want any "coincidences" after his country was not invited to talks between the US and Russia in the Saudi Arabian city of Riyadh.

World News

Citizens in Kyiv and Moscow react to US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country won’t accept any outcome from this week's talks if Kyiv doesn't take part.

USA

Elon Musk calls for US government to 'delete entire agencies'

Musk described his actions against US bureaucracy as 'warfare' and warned that artificial intelligence could fire men from government jobs if programmed to focus on diversity.

Economy

Countries warn of economic fallout from Trump's steel tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is among the leaders who have hit back at US tariffs. He called them "unjustified" and vowed swift retaliation.

Portugal

The Aga Khan has died at age 88

His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was considered by his followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad and was the 49th hereditary imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims.

USA

New wildfire adds to Southern California's fire woes as winds pick up

The fire started late on Monday in a dry riverbed in Oxnard, about 90 kilometres northwest of Los Angeles.

Russia

Russian central bank holds interest rate at 21%

The decision has brought criticism from influential business figures, who say high rates are hindering business activity and preventing growth.

Europe

President Zelenskyy arrives in Iceland for Ukraine-Nordic summit

The trip marks Zelenskyy’s first working visit to Iceland, where he met with several Nordic leaders to discuss Ukraine’s so-called ‘Victory Plan’.

Lebanon

At least 60 killed in strikes on east Lebanon

Baalbeck’s Mayor Bachir Khodr described the attacks as “the most violent day in Baalbeck since the beginning of the aggression.”

Europe

Truck drivers in Alsace protest against proposed new tax

The new tax comes at a cost of 15 cents per kilometre for heavy goods lorry drivers.

Europe

Ukraine is closer to NATO than ever, Mark Rutte says during Kyiv visit

In an unannounced trip to Ukraine's capital Thursday, the new NATO secretary general reiterated the alliance's pledge to continue bolstering military and financial support for Ukraine.

Lebanon

UN: Around 100,000 Lebanese refugees have fled to Syria

Over 1,000 Lebanese people have been killed and 6,000 wounded since Israel intensified cross-border attacks in southern Lebanon and Beirut, according to the Lebanese health authorities.

Belgium

Dutch PM Rutte in line to become NATO chief after Hungary lifts veto

Earlier, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban had vetoed his outgoing Dutch counterpart for the military alliance's top job over objections including spending the country's money on supporting Ukraine.

Europe

'I am not quite myself': Danish PM gives first interview after attack

Danish Prime Minister Metter Frederiksen suffered minor whiplash in a street attack that follows a wave of attacks on politicians across Europe.

Greece

EU elections: Greek party leaders hold final campaigns

Leaders from Greece's main parties have been out campaigning in a final effort to woo voters ahead of upcoming European Parliament elections.

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