World News
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Russia blames Trump for Iran nuclear crisis, says E3 has turned to 'diplomacy at the barrel of the gun'
Russia and China propose extending Iran nuclear deal timeline as tensions rise over Tehran's uranium enrichment violations and international sanctions.
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Israel confirms strike on Houthis in Yemen, marks second time this week
Israel confirmed on Thursday it struck Houthi targets in Yemen, marking the second such attack on the country's capital in less than a week.
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UK, France, Germany trigger UN sanctions on Iran over 'significant' nuclear program defiance
European powers trigger snapback sanctions against Iran after Tehran refused nuclear demands and failed to account for 900 pounds of highly enriched uranium.
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Is Trump considering bold Africa play to push back on China, Russia and Islamic terrorists?
Ted Cruz has called on President Donald Trump to recognize Somaliland in exchange for a new strategic air and sea base, and access to rare earth minerals.
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Russian attack kills 17, injures 48 others in Kyiv, Ukrainian officials say
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Kyiv overnight, killing 17 people, injuring at least 48 others and damaging buildings, Ukrainian officials said.
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White House demands all Gaza hostages return home 'this week' amid stalled talks
Steve Witkoff blamed Hamas for stalling hostage talks as Israel’s security cabinet continues to hold off reviewing a partial Gaza ceasefire deal.
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Denmark summons US envoy over alleged covert Greenland interference operations
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen summoned the top U.S. diplomat in the country after reports of individuals with ties to President Donald Trump carried out covert influence operations in Greenland.
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Reform UK proposes deporting 600,000 asylum seekers in sweeping new immigration crackdown
Nigel Farage unveiled a plan to deport asylum seekers and scrap international treaties, facing criticism from Labour and charities, as well as others.
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Israel pushes back at ‘tailor-made’ UN-backed report claiming Gaza famine
Israel is pushing back on a U.N.-backed report declaring famine in parts of the Gaza Strip. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the report an 'outright lie.'
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Russian software developer gets 15 years in prison for $500 donation to Ukraine defense fund
Moscow court sentences Russian programmer to 15 years in maximum security on treason charges for supporting Ukrainian defense forces with $500 donation.
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Australia boots Iranian diplomats after alleging Islamic Republic behind recent antisemitic attacks
Australia says it is expelling Iranian diplomats after its intelligence service determined that the Islamic Republic was behind recent antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne.
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Netanyahu announces investigation into 'tragic mishap' after reports of journalists killed in Gaza strike
Israel acknowledged reports of civilians, including journalists, being killed in a strike at a Gaza hospital, announcing an investigation.
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US ally summons Trump ambassador over 'unacceptable' antisemitism allegations
U.S. ambassador Charles Kushner faces a diplomatic rebuke from France over his letter linking Palestinian state recognition to antisemitic incidents.
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Russia says Ukrainian drones hit nuclear power plant during Independence Day strikes
Russia reports Ukrainian drone attacks hit nuclear facilities and sparked fires in Kursk and Leningrad regions as Ukraine marks 34th Independence Day.
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Thousands attend corgi competition featuring 120 teams from across Europe: 'He's really proud'
Thousands attended the two-day corgi racing event in Lithuania's capital as teams from Poland, Germany, Austria and Italy competed in various contests.
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Russian war hero 'the Executioner' allegedly ordered troops to shoot him in massive payout scheme: report
Elite Russian unit commander faces fraud charges for allegedly ordering soldiers to shoot him and others to collect fake combat injury benefits.
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Israel set to launch Gaza City offensive: High stakes, high costs ahead
Tanks and troops close in as Israel readies a massive Gaza City offensive—seen as the war’s defining battle—raising stakes for hostages and Hamas terrorists.
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Russia looks to update nuclear program amid ‘colossal threats’ from West
Russian nuclear chief warns of threats to country's existence, emphasizes need to strengthen nuclear shield as U.S.-Russia arms control future remains unclear.
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