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United Kingdom

11 officers injured in Henry Nowak murder protests in the UK: police

In a joint statement, a conglomerate of Sikh community groups condemned what it called a "moment of madness by an individual".

World News

UK, US and Australia to develop subsea drone technology

The new technology is expected to be ready by 2027 and is designed to help defend critical subsea cables and pipelines.

Sport

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot leaves club with immediate effect

Liverpool's ownership said they had "come to the conclusion that change is necessary in order for the club to keep moving forward".

Europe News

EU expands sanctions on Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad

"In their capacity as decision-makers of the organisation, the members of the Politburo have knowledge of the planning, preparation and execution of violent actions by Hamas," the bloc said.

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USA

Trump remains 'in excellent health,' presidential doctor says

Trump's physician said the president's "cognitive and physical performance are excellent".

Europe News

Zelenskyy warns Russia may be preparing 'massive' new attack

It comes after Russia deployed its nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile in a large attack on the Kyiv region last weekend.

Europe News

Russian drone crashes into Romanian apartment block, sparking outcry

Romanian President Nicușor Dan has declared the Russian consul in Constanta persona non grata and said the Russian consulate in the Black Sea port city would be closed.

Europe News

Swiss train station knife attack 'a terrorist act,' official says

Three people were injured in the incident which happened at a train station in Winterthur on Thursday morning, Swiss police said.

Europe News

Beretta to unveil new Livet anti-drone system

The company says the system is equipped with target auto-tracking and remote engagement capabilities.

Iran

US says Iran fired ballistic missile towards Kuwait

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said earlier on Thursday that its forces had targeted a US airbase.

Europe News

UK and Poland sign 'major' defence treaty

The treaty is part of Starmer's efforts to deepen cooperation with the European Union, which the UK voted to leave in 2016 following a divisive referendum campaign.

World News

New head of Hamas' military wing killed in strike on Gaza, Israel says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office described Odeh as one of the "architects" of the October 7 attacks.

Health news

IRC warns Ebola outbreak could become 'deadliest on record'

The International Rescue Committee said the outbreak was spreading faster than response efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

United Kingdom

Royal Navy ship arrives off remote Atlantic island to deliver aid

Tristan da Cunha, the UK's most remote overseas territory, sits deep in the South Atlantic Ocean and is normally only accessible by boat.

Pakistan

Pakistan train bombing kills at least 24

Pakistan's prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, said he strongly condemned the "heinous bomb explosion" and sent his condolences to the victims' families.

Health news

Three Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo

The volunteers were among the first named victims of the epidemic, which is being driven by the rare Bundibugyo virus.

USA

Gunman killed after shootout near White House, Trump says

Trump said the shooter had a "violent history and possible obsession" with the White House.

Europe News

Uproar as Paris attacks coordinator granted prison leave

The decision, which allows Bakkali to leave prison six times for 36 hours each, has sparked backlash in both Belgium and France.

USA

US says green card seekers must leave the country to apply

Applying for a green card can take months or longer, meaning people could be forced to leave their families or jobs whilst the process is ongoing.

China

Xi Jinping urges 'all-out rescue' after coal mine explosion kills 82

Six emergency rescue teams consisting of 345 personnel have since been sent to the scene, the Xinhua state news agency reported on Saturday.

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