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US military admits it is facing munitions shortfall due to Iran war

President Trump has continued to brush off the concerns, insisting the US has "virtually unlimited" stock just a few weeks ago.

Europe News

Leaders of three UK nations hold 'self-determination' talks

The main parties from each nation want to break away from the UK but have different positions on how and when this might take place.

Europe News

One dead, 25 missing after migrant boat sinks near Crete

The 320km stretch of sea between Libya and the islands of Crete and Gavdos, has become a popular route for asylum seekers heading to Greece.

Europe News

Poland and Ukraine condemn Russian strikes near their border

The strike hit a Warsaw-bound train near to the border a short time after another train carrying various foreign dignitaries passed through the same track.

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Europe News

Centre-left holds slim lead in Swedish general election

More than 90% of the votes have been counted, but the final total could take several days. All votes are automatically recounted by the country's regions.

Europe News

Fossils and a shipwreck unveiled along Danube following drought

On a stretch of the river in Bulgaria, archaeologists have been able to study the foundations of a bridge, thought to have been built in the year 328.

USA

US media speculate on Panettiere 'overdose' as authorities investigate

Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. US media is speculating on the cause of death, with People magazine reporting officials discussed "overdose" in dispatch audio.

Europe News

Kyiv launches large attack on Russian military and energy facilities

Long-range attacks have been stepped up as talks between the two countries remain stagnant.

Europe News

Fires rage in Europe as Belgium sees biggest blaze in recorded history

The fire in eastern Belgium doubled in size over 24 hours by Sunday morning. The EU Civil Protection Mechanism was activated on Saturday, with three helicopters and two water-bombing aircraft arriving from Sweden, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic.

Afghanistan

Taliban mark five-year anniversary of regaining power in Afghanistan

Hundreds of supporters gathered outside the former US embassy, with flowers thrown down from military helicopters. Critics of the Taliban, however, fear worsening human rights abuses.

Europe News

Police apologise after Al-Fayed sex abuse complainant identity breach

Email addresses of 143 people who say they were abused by the now deceased Harrods owner were visible to other recipients due to a 'human error'.

Sport

Tonight's winner takes home the trophy, rings and $51 million

The cash prize for either Argentina or Spain, while an increase on the last tournament, is a small figure when compared to the amounts spent on individual football players

Guyana

Passenger ferry carrying 116 passengers sinks off the coast of Guyana

A distress call by the MV Barima to the coast guard was made just after 11pm local time. The vessel is said to be equipped with 250 life jackets, two rigid life boats and six inflatable life crafts.

Europe News

At least six dead after Russia's overnight strike on Ukraine

Russia launched 41 missiles and 125 drones at Ukraine overnight, a day after Kyiv sent drones across the border into Russia.

Jordan

US says it struck Iranian forces linked to Jordan attack

Iran says the latest US strikes killed at least 50 people and wounded 517. Washington said the attacks were retaliation for a strike on a US base in Jordan that killed two US service members, left one missing and injured four others.

Venezuela

Death toll from the two earthquakes that hit Venezuela hits 5,069

Venezuela has been able to unlock €302 million of funding from the International Monetary Fund to support recovery and reconstruction following the devastating earthquakes that hit the northern coastal region last month.

Europe News

UK by-election: Nigel Farage faces 'record' number of rivals

A fresh by-election has been called in the UK constituency of Clacton, after Nigel Farage, the leader of the right-wing Reform UK party, resigned his seat to seek re-election. Farage had won the seat in 2024, securing 46% of the vote share.

Europe News

Seven people die in Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine

A number regions of Ukraine have been hit by Russian drones and missiles over the past day. Overall seven people are reported to have died, and at least 67 injured across the country.

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