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Iran

Pakistan's army chief in Tehran as Rubio signals peace talks progress

US President Donald Trump has described the stop-start negotiations this week as teetering on the "borderline" between a deal and renewed attacks.

Culture news

Sherlock Holmes Day: enthusiasts recreate iconic scene in Swiss Alps

Sherlock Holmes Day celebrations began earlier this month when members of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London traveled to Switzerland's Reichenbach Falls to reenact one of literature's most famous fictional death scenes.

Europe News

Marking 20 years of independence, Montenegro eyes EU as next milestone

Concerts and various celebrations are being held in the capital Podgorica this week and other towns in Montenegro, which is known for its stunning Adriatic Sea coastline and towering mountains.

Lebanon

Lebanese president vows to 'do the impossible' to end war with Israel

On Monday, the Lebanese health ministry said the death toll from Israeli strikes since the start of the war had reached 3,020, with 211 people 18 and under and 116 healthcare workers among those killed.

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Europe News

Modi in Sweden: Von der Leyen lauds 'new era' in EU-India relations

During the second leg of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's European tour, he visited Sweden's Gothenburg to meet his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson, European Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen, as well as European and Indian business leaders.

Europe News

London police out in force as tens of thousands attend rival rallies

The Police deployed 4,000 officers alongside horses, dogs, drones and helicopters to manage far-right activist Tommy Robinson's so-called "Unite the Kingdom" march and a rival pro-Palestinian rally marking Nakba Day.

Europe News

Russia launches nearly 300 drones at Ukraine in overnight attack

Russian forces launched hundreds of strikes across Ukraine overnight, with direct hits by drones recorded at 15 locationsm Ukraine's Air Force said. Meanwhile, the bodies of 528 Ukrainian soldiers were returned a day after Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners of war.

Culture news

Favourite Finland and Israel make it to Eurovision final

Acts from 15 countries performed their 3-minute songs onstage – often with eye-catching choreography and pyrotechnics – in a bid for votes from juries in participating nations and viewers around the world.

Health news

Hantavirus outbreak latest: Spain confirms one new case

Spain confirms one new hantavirus case amongst evacuees as passengers remain under watch across Europe.

Iran

Iran chief negotiator says US must accept proposal or face 'failure'

Iran has refused to back down in its war with Washington, with military officials warning they are prepared to respond to any renewed US attack.

Europe News

Latvian defence minister resigns following recent drone incursions

Several drones from Russia and Ukraine have crashed in the Baltic states, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.

Iran

Trump rejects 'unacceptable' Iranian response to US ceasefire proposal

Iran had responded to Washington's latest peace proposal earlier in the day, while warning it would not hold back from retaliating against any new US strikes or permit more foreign warships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Europe News

Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years, RSF report shows

In its latest report, RSF has warned that press freedom is at a 25-year low, with over half the world in “difficult” or “very serious” status and few “good” countries.

Europe News

King Charles III celebrates UK-US alliance at White House state dinner

During the White House state dinner on Tuesday evening, King Charles III highlighted “one of the most consequential alliances in human history” in a largely jovial and lighthearted speech.

Earth News

Summit kicks off in Colombia to accelarate exit from fossil fuels

The two-day segment of ministers and senior officials marks the political centerpiece of the First Conference on Transitioning away from Fossil Fuels, where more than 50 countries have been discussing how to move away from oil, gas and coal.

Lebanon

Israeli strikes kill eight in south Lebanon, including rescue workers

Israel has been fighting Hezbollah since early March, sending troops into south Lebanon to battle the Iran-backed militant group, with the violence ongoing despite a shaky ongoing ceasefire.

Europe News

EU and US sign plan for strategic partnership for critical minerals

EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said that with the Memorandum of Understanding, "we will be delivering on our goals much faster than before."

Europe News

Czech students protest government plans to cut public media funding

The new coalition government led by populist Prime Minister Andrej Babiš drafted the plan to scrap the fees that individuals, households and businesses pay to access the outlets.

Culture news

Top Russian publisher rejects accusations in 'LGBT extremism' probe

The Kremlin has for years been hardening repressive laws against the LGBTQ community as part of what President Vladimir Putin touts as a drive to promote 'traditional values', including cracking down on films, books, art and culture.

Europe News

Russia faked economic data to mask damage from its war, report says

Swedish intelligence said Russia has been covering up a weak, debt-driven economy hit by war costs and sanctions, warning of rising inflation and banking risks.

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