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Iran

US launches strikes on Iranian rocket launchers in Strait of Hormuz

The IRGC confirmed strikes had hit Larak Island and warned that the attack would be "met with a retaliatory response," per Iran's Fars news agency.

Europe News

Relief and sorrow in Iceland as EU membership talks referendum fails

The result of the referendum has also been hailed by right-wing figures from across the UK and France.

Nepal

Hundreds of foreign nationals among the missing following Nepal floods

On Friday, Nepal's tourism board put the number of tourists still "out of communication" at 622 - 471 of which were foreign tourists.

Niger

Heavy gunfire in Niamey as clashes reported at presidential palace

A military junta has rule Niger for three years but has struggled to contend with jihadist violence.

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Europe News

At least 37 killed in Russian strike on warehouse in Bucha

Ukraine's Prosecutor General's Office said it had launched a pre-trial investigation into possible "negligence" surrounding storage conditions at the warehouse.

Venezuela

US and Venezuela strike huge oil deal

Trump has long been candid about his desire for the US to secure Venezuelan oil and has urged oil companies to invest in the South American nation.

USA

US police arrest driver transporting guillotine in truck in Washington

"The suspect drove here from California," US Capitol Police said in a statement, adding that investigators were looking into the man's background to try to understand his motives for arriving in the city.

Sport

UEFA expected to cancel planned boycott of FIFA tournaments

In late July, UEFA announced its 55 member associations would take no part in FIFA competitions as long as the world governing body's FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal remained alive.

Europe News

Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children arrive back in the UK

Reports say the family will settle in a home in the Cotswolds in southwest England, an affluent and picturesque area favoured by many famous figures.

Europe News

Burnham planning US visit in September to push for Ukraine support

If confirmed, it would mark Burnham's first official visit to the US since he took over as prime minister in July.

Europe News

Three arrested after Slovak police thwart planned arson attack

"If the attack had occurred, there would have been a large-scale fire, a threat to people's life and health, and extensive damage," police said in a statement posted to social media.

Canada

Canada hits US goods with 50% tariffs as trade war escalates

"We will support our workers, our businesses and our industries with whatever it takes, for as long as it takes," Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said on Tuesday.

Tech News

Norway moves to tighten rules on the use of smart glasses

Smart eyewear is a type of wearable tech offering features such as built-in cameras, microphones and augmented-reality displays, allowing users to capture photos and videos or project data into view.

Europe News

Saudi Arabia to invest €6bn into building three theme parks near Paris

The parks are set to be constructed in Cergy-Pontoise to the northwest of Paris and are expected to include a manga-themed attraction.

USA

US announces sanctions aimed at Iran's 'economic asphyxiation'

"Any entity that facilitates money laundering on behalf of Iran will be removed from the US dollar system," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday.

Europe News

Victims of abuse at youth care home to be compensated by Denmark

According to the Ministry of Social Affairs, between 1949 and 1976, personal accounts and its files showed "serious and systemic failings during the stay of the 13 former residents in this home, which was under state supervision."

Canada

Trump threatens to double tariffs on Canadian vehicles

"Canada has been ripping off the United States of America for years," the president wrote in a post on his Truth Social account.

Europe News

Britain must be 'bolder' in seeking closer relations with EU: Burnham

"That included building on the close defence and security ties already forged between the UK and European Allies to drive greater cooperation across all areas of the relationship," Burnham said.

Europe News

Western leaders arrive in Kyiv as Ukraine sets sights on Russia's Ozon

Russian forces also carried out a number of attacks on Ukraine's railway network on Sunday as Ukrainians prep for the country's Independence Day.

Europe News

ECB head Christine Lagarde 'ready to serve' WEF, report says

The World Economic Forum is currently co-chaired by BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and André Hoffmann, the vice chairman of Roche.

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