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USA

Trump blasts Supreme Court over mail-in ballot ruling

Trump had sought to limit mail-in voting ahead of November's key midterm elections, which will determine the makeup of Congress for his final two years in office.

USA

United States Space Force says US has weapons in orbit

Once a hunting ground for Cold War bragging rights, space has now evolved into a key strategic arena, as states jostle for a military and technological edge.

Ukraine

Trump says Ukraine and Russia agree to halt strikes on energy targets

Trump's announcement comes after he called on Ukraine to halt its attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure during a trip to Ireland over the weekend.

Europe News

12 European nations call on EU to expand Arctic presence

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat, said the bloc had to remain "vigilant" in the face of increasing Russian military activity in the Arctic, as well as China's growing interest in the region.

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Europe News

UK armed forces member dies in 'road traffic incident' in Ukraine

Few details are available on the UK's military presence in Ukraine, although Westminster has previously confirmed that British personnel are present in the country.

Indonesia

Six dead and 129 missing after ferry capsizes off Indonesia's Java

A rescue official said emergency crews faced waves of up to 2.5 metres as they fought to reach the ferry amid "extremely risky" conditions.

Europe News

Sea of EU flags dominates BBC's Last Night of the Proms

Ten years on from the UK's historic Brexit referendum, the nation's decision to leave the European Union appears as divisive as ever.

Culture news

Céline Dion returns to the stage with emotional Paris comeback show

Dion went on to perform some of her most celebrated and iconic hits, including "My Heart Will Go On" and "Because You Loved Me," drawing praise from fans and critics alike.

India

BRICS leaders arrive in India ahead of two-day summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping is also set to attend the two-day summit, in what would be his first visit to India since 2019.

USA

Tributes paid to 9/11 victims at Republican midterm convention

US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are scheduled to visit the sites of the 11 September 2001 attacks on Friday, with Trump expected to deliver a speech at the Pentagon.

Europe News

UK airports face more disruption after air traffic control glitch

The National Air Traffic Services (NATS) said late on Tuesday it was still working to resolve disruption following a "system issue."

Culture news

Israeli TV series 'Fauda' returns to Netflix with new season

Lior Raz, one of the show's creators, told Netflix's Tudum site that he hoped viewers would understand "how peace is important, and how we need to think differently and how war is ruining the universe."

Israel

UAE warned Netanyahu of 7 October attack, Israeli newspaper reports

Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a political storm and accusations in the middle of Israel’s election campaign that he ignored a direct warning from the UAE about the imminence of Hamas’ 7 October attack in 2023.

Israel

11 European nations to sanction Israeli settlements in the West Bank

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accused "settler terrorists" of "ethnic cleansing" in areas of the West Bank and said the UK was bringing in an "import ban on goods from illegal settlements." Israel closed the British consulate in Jerusalem in response.

USA

Trump threatens to stop Canada's Bombardier from selling in the US

In January, Trump also threatened to decertify Bombardier aircraft as he raged against what he said was Canada's refusal to certify certain US-made Gulfstream planes.

Europe News

Eiffel Tower closes as staff strike amid row over Hindu group visit

The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu temple in Paris has released a statement apologising for "any pain or inconvenience caused."

Europe News

King Charles classes Harry and Meghan as 'private citizens'

Their move back from California comes amid continuing uncertainty over their security arrangements and whether the state will fund any protection.

Culture news

UK museum to return remains of 39 people to India's Naga community

The Pitt Rivers Museum said it has been "working closely" with the Naga people on finding a date for a handover ceremony, after which a Naga delegation is set to accompany the remains home.

Europe News

EU chief von der Leyen heads to Greenland in show of support

Speaking at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos this year, von der Leyen said the EU was working on a "massive European investment surge" in Greenland in a bid to ramp up Arctic security.

Sport

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to stand for re-election

The next FIFA presidential election is due to take place at the 77th FIFA Congress on Thursday, 18 March 2027 in Rabat, Morocco.

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