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Israeli military bombs Syrian convoy as violence erupts in Druze city
The Syrian foreign ministry condemned Israel’s actions, accusing it of being fully responsible for the attacks and their consequences.
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Bayrou proposes scrapping holidays to tackle France’s soaring debt
Among the other proposed changes are a freeze on public spending in 2026, an end to tax exemptions for the wealthy, and a reduction in the civil service.
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We are tired: Togo’s youth-led protests shake the capital
Faure Gnassingbe has ruled Togo since 2005, following the death of his father Eyadema Gnassingbe, who had held power for 38 years.
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MSF accuses Ethiopian forces of executing aid workers in Tigray
According to MSF’s investigation, the bodies of Hernández and Yohannes were found hundreds of meters from their burned vehicle, while Tedros’s body was discovered next to the car consistent with MSF’s policy that drivers stay with their vehicle.
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Trump vows to “save America” as he criticizes Putin, backs NATO, and defends migration crackdown
In an exclusive 20-minute phone interview with the BBC, Trump said he "trusts almost no one" when asked directly whether he trusts the Kremlin.
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11 missing after boat capsizes in rough seas off Indonesia’s Mentawai Islands
The incident occurred late Monday morning, around 11am local time (04:00 GMT), when the vessel went down amid rough weather as it traveled between the towns of Sikakap and Tuapejat. Of the 18 people aboard, seven have been rescued so far, while the search continues for the rest.
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Nine arrested after anti-migrant unrest shakes Spanish town
Murcia region’s central government representative Mariola Guevara Cava said authorities had identified 80 individuals connected to the unrest.
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Nine die in Massachusetts nursing home fire as dozens rescued
The fire broke out late Sunday night at the Gabriel House assisted living facility, prompting a massive emergency response and a frantic rescue operation.
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Trump warns Russia with trade punishment, vows rapid arms support to Ukraine
The Monday announcement marked the first time Trump has formally committed to new military aid for Ukraine since returning to the White House.
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Pentagon inks $200 million Grok deal days after chatbot’s antisemitic posts
The $200 million ceiling matches contracts awarded to three other AI companies, Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI, as part of the Pentagon’s effort to diversify its AI portfolio.
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UK to resume Syrian asylum processing after seven-month freeze
Following Lammy’s meeting with interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa, now leading the HTS-run government, the UK began easing some sanctions against Syria.
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Nigeria declares public holiday as Buhari’s body arrives for burial
The former head of state, who passed away in a London clinic on Sunday, will be laid to rest on Tuesday in accordance with Islamic traditions.