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Iran

Bahrain says it was targeted by Iranian drones

Iranian state media reported that strikes hit a telecommunications mast in the Sirik area of southern Iran.

Venezuela

International community pledges aid to Venezuela after earthquakes

The United States Geological Survey has estimated that the final death toll could be between 10,000 and 100,000 people.

Europe News

France intercepts Russian shadow fleet oil tanker off coast of Sicily

It comes after the UK announced earlier this month that it had intercepted and boarded the Russian shadow fleet tanker "Smyrtos" in the English Channel.

North Korea

North Korean soldier crosses demilitarised zone into South Korea

According to data from South Korea's Ministry of Unification, more than 34,000 North Koreans have defected to the South since its records began in 1998.

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Ukraine

Trump says 'courageous' Zelenskyy 'doing pretty well' against Russia

"You have to say he's courageous, he's got great equipment, he's got great men, he's got fighters," Trump said of Zelenskyy.

Health news

Deadly Hantavirus outbreak should end on 2 July, WHO says

The WHO says it will continue working with local authorities to investigate the causes and spread of the outbreak.

Europe News

UK records hottest June day ever as Europe swelters in heatwave

The Met Office has warned that "exceptionally warm" temperatures are expected to continue through the middle of the week.

Europe News

German authorities carry out raids over alleged Russian gas sabotage

An investigation is looking into the sale of Gazprom's Berlin-based subsidiary Gazprom Germania, which took place around a month after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Europe News

London police to scale up use of drones and live facial recognition

UK civil liberties campaign group Big Brother Watch has criticised the use of technologies such as drones and facial recognition.

Europe News

Two workers for a Norwegian demining charity killed in Ukraine

The NPA has more than 450 staff based in Ukraine, where it has been carrying out mine clearance activities since 2023.

Europe News

Senior UK minister rules out leadership challenge

Jones' decision removes a major obstacle standing between Burnham and the UK's top job and could mean the latter is in Downing Street as early as July.

Europe News

Czech president appeals to Constitutional court amid NATO summit clash

The 2026 NATO summit is set to be held on the 7 and 8 July at the Beştepe Presidential Compound in Ankara.

World News

TV pundit apologises after racist comment during World Cup match

Bogdanović most notably played for La Liga side Atlético Madrid and Germany's Werder Bremen during his career.

Europe News

Former SNP chief Peter Murrell jailed for embezzling £400,000

"Murrell occupied a significant position of privilege and power in public life in Scotland," assistant chief constable Stuart Houston of Police Scotland said.

Europe News

Labour MPs mull leadership challenge after Starmer resigns

Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting has ruled himself out of a leadership race after he announced his backing for Andy Burnham.

Canada

Police officer and civilian killed in Montreal shooting

Montreal Police named the officer killed in the shooting as 34-year-old Mohamed Lamine Benredouane.

USA

Nancy Guthrie ransom note said she died after abduction

Guthrie went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona, in early February. The FBI is offering a reward up to $100,000 for information leading to her location.

Europe News

Starmer weighing 'political realities' amid resignation reports

The British PM has repeatedly vowed to fight on in his role but has come under increasing pressure in recent weeks.

Climate

Heatwave grips much of Europe as France restricts alcohol consumption

Sunday is the summer solstice, meaning the sun is at its strongest and UV levels will be high across the continent.

Europe News

Russian-occupied Crimea suspends petrol sales amid fuel crisis

Kyiv's targeting of Russia's energy industry has sparked a major fuel crisis in Crimea, with long queues for petrol stations and limited supply.

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