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Syria

US revokes foreign terrorist designation for Syria's HTS

Washington's move follows the lifting of sanctions on Damascus after the ouster of the al-Assad government in December in a rebel offensive.

Italy

Italy's PM condemns killing of sniffer dog with nail-filled sausages

The award-winning bloodhound may have been targeted by criminals due to his work seizing dogs used in fighting rings, according to an Italian MP.

France

French police arrest 'incel' teen over alleged plot to attack women

The investigation into the 18-year-old man is reportedly the national anti-terrorist prosecutor’s office first case linked to the so-called "incel" movement.

USA

Trump threatens Musk with DOGE and deportation as feud reignites

Former allies Donald Trump and Elon Musk have reignited their public war of words, just a month after their relationship began to unravel.

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United Kingdom

UK's oldest cold case solved: 92-year-old jailed for rape and murder

Judge told 92-year-old Ryland Headley he would die in prison after being convicted for the 1967 rape and murder of Louisa Dunne in England.

India

Death toll rises to 39 after blast at pharmaceutical factory in India

The massive explosion and fire at Sigachi Industries' chemical factory in the southern state of Telangana also injured 34 people, officials said.

Germany

One killed and two injured in stabbing attack at company in Germany

A 21-year-old German man was arrested after the fatal attack in the Bavarian town of Mellrichstadt, according to local police.

United Kingdom

Seven Iranians charged with assault in UK after embassy protest clash

The defendants were charged with grievous bodily harm after two people were allegedly attacked during a protest near Tehran's embassy in London.

United Kingdom

UK to ban Palestine Action group after sabotage of military planes

The British government's announcement came as protesters in support of Palestine Action clashed with police during a demonstration in London.

Pakistan

Pakistan slams Trump over Iran after backing him for Nobel Peace Prize

Islamabad criticises Washington's bombing of Iranian nuclear sites less than 24 hours after backing US President Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize.

Finland

Finland votes to withdraw from landmine treaty due to Russia threat

Several countries bordering Russia — Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland — have recently pulled out of the Ottawa Treaty or announced plans to do so.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

DR Congo and Rwanda set to sign US-brokered peace deal

The provisional agreement aimed at ending fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is expected to be signed on 27 June.

Russia

Putin wants to broker Israel-Iran deal while ramping up war in Ukraine

The offer to mediate between Israel and Iran comes as Russia has intensified its war against Ukraine, including striking residential buildings in Kyiv.

World News

Russia has plan for 'long-term aggression' against Europe, Kallas says

Europeans should "all start learning Russian" if Ukraine does not receive further support, according to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.

Indonesia

Three Australians arrested in Bali over fatal shooting of compatriot

The three suspects face charges including murder and firearm offences that could result in a life sentence or the death penalty if found guilty, police said.

South Korea

South Korea halts anti-North loudspeaker broadcasts along border

The move is the first concrete step toward easing tensions between the rivals under the new government of South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.

China

Hong Kong warns people over mobile game 'advocating armed revolution'

Hong Kong authorities have said people who download or share the game Reversed Front: Bonfire could be prosecuted under national security laws.

Czech Republic

Czech Republic appoints new justice minister after bitcoin scandal

The country's former justice minister, Pavel Blažek, resigned last month after his ministry accepted a donation of bitcoin and sold them for €40 million.

United Kingdom

Surgeon jailed for life in England over attempted murder of colleague

Jonathan Peter Brooks, 61, doused petrol on the floor of Graeme Perks’ home before stabbing him in the abdomen and causing a life-threatening injury.

Libya

Bodies found in area of Libya's capital run by armed group, UN says

The UN human rights office said it was concerned about human rights violations and "potential evidence of extrajudicial killings" in Tripoli.

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