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USA

What we know about White House press dinner shooting suspect

The man arrested in the shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner, attended by US President Donald Trump, has been identified by US media as a mechanical engineer from California.

Europe News

Germany suspects Russia of Signal phishing attacks on politicians

Russia has often been accused of carrying out cyberattacks and acts of sabotage across Europe, allegations that Moscow has repeatedly denied.

World News

Trump evacuated after shots fired near correspondents' dinner

Following the incident, US President Donald Trump posted a picture of the alleged suspect who reportedly opened fire near the ballroom where the annual correspondents' dinner was being held.

West Bank

Palestinians vote in West Bank and central Gaza municipal elections

The elections, held in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and in Gaza's Deir al-Balah, are taking place against the backdrop of a highly volatile political and security environment.

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Europe News

Montenegro inches closer towards EU membership

Montenegro, which has been an EU accession candidate country since 2010, hopes to become the European Union's 28th member by 2028.

Pakistan

Trump cancels US negotiators' trip to Pakistan for Iran talks

US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were expected to arrive in Pakistan on Saturday to conduct a second round of peace talks between the US and Iran.

Gaza

Over 38,000 women and girls killed in Gaza war, UN report estimates

From becoming the head of a household and facing challenges linked to housing and land rights, to restricted access to essential healthcare and reproductive services, how are women disproportionately affected by war?

USA

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire extended by three weeks, Trump says

Trump said Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, which was set to expire on Monday, by three weeks. Meanwhile, the US and Iran persist in its tense standoff in the Strait of Hormuz.

Europe News

At least 18 injured, five critically, in train crash in Denmark

Police were unable to provide information about the cause of the accident, which occurred near a level crossing in a rural wooded area near the town of Hillerod, about 40 kilometres north of Copenhagen.

Europe News

Russia strikes Ukraine's largest cities in deadliest attack this year

Russia unleashed a massive drone and missile barrage on major cities across Ukraine, killing at least 16 and injuring scores, as Zelenskyy urged more support from allies.

USA

Trump says Iran war 'very close to over' as truce talks advance

A second round of talks between Washington and Tehran could take place within days, according to Trump. Meanwhile, Israel continues to press ahead with its military campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Earth News

Greenpeace warns of potential 'catastrophic' Chernobyl collapse

Failure to repair the protective structure around the nuclear site could unleash 'highly radioactive dust' that 'does not recognise borders', experts warn.

Germany

Cherry Blossom Festival in Berlin attracts many tourists this spring

Each spring, Japanese cherry blossoms across Berlin attract many visitors to the German capital. These vibrant pink and white trees, which bloom for only a few days, can be found scattered throughout parks across the city.

Iran

Trump gives ultimatum to reopen Strait, Iran threatens to retaliate

US President Donald Trump said it would 'obliterate' Iran's power plants if it did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 48 hours. Iran threatened retaliation on US and Israeli energy infrastructure if its own became targeted.

Iran

Iran says Natanz nuclear site was hit in US-Israeli attack

US President Donald Trump said he was considering “winding down” military operations in the Middle East, even as the United States deploys more troops and warships to the region.

North Korea

Teen daughter of North Korea's leader drives tank at military drill

Kim's daughter has been frequently seen accompanying her father at high-profile military events in recent months, increasing speculation that the young girl may be groomed to be his heir.

Iran

Trump calls NATO allies 'cowards' over refusal to join naval force

The death toll has risen to more than 1,300 people in Iran, more than 1,000 people in Lebanon, 15 in Israel and 13 US military members in the region. Millions of people in Lebanon and Iran have been displaced.

Europe News

Zelenskyy: Kyiv waiting on US and Russia for next round of peace talks

US-led peace talks between Ukraine and Russia had been under way in the United Arab Emirates but were placed on hold amid the Iran war.

Iran

Trump and Starmer discuss the reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Trump’s appeal for other countries to deploy warships to help the US secure the Strait received no commitments on Sunday. Meanwhile, Germany expressed scepticism about the proposed naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz, signalling that it would not take part.

Iran

Iran threatens retaliation after US attack on Kharg Island

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also called on its neighbours to 'expel foreign aggressors' after Trump claimed 'many countries' will send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to maritime traffic. A fifth of the world’s crude oil and LNG supplies passes through the waterway.

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