The NATO summit held two weeks ago in The Hague delivered on the low expectations the allies had set for it. Amid fears that U.S. President Donald Trump would blow up a normal agenda, NATO leaders significantly pared back the program, taking hard…
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Putin steps up summer offensive against Ukraine
Russia’s attacks on Ukraine are escalating, both on the front lines and across urban centres. Ben Hall, the FT’s Europe editor, talks to military analyst Franz-Stefan Gady about Ukraine’s battle to hold onto territory until a ceasefire can be agreed. Clips: Channel 4; ABC
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Extreme Heat Is Killing European Workers Despite Government Efforts
Montse Aguilar was a healthy 51-year-old woman when she started her shift cleaning streets in Barcelona at around 2:30pm on June 28. The Spanish city was under alert for high temperatures amid a brutal heat wave that brought record temperatures…
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EU Parliament censure vote leaves von der Leyen weakened, even in victory
ADVERTISEMENTAs the European Parliament prepares to vote on a motion of censure against European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the political fallout could be significant – regardless of the outcome, with the motion reigniting concerns about her leadership style, lack of transparency…
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Exclusive: New militia emerges in Gaza to challenge Hamas' control
The Popular Forces, a new Palestinian militia in Gaza, aims to challenge Hamas and its rule. However, scepticism surrounds the group over its ability to assert itself, as well as its leader Yasser Abu Shabab and his criminal past.
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Rubio will meet Russian foreign minister in Malaysia with Ukraine tensions high
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Russian counterpart will meet Thursday in Malaysia for what could be a testy conversation as tensions between the countries rise over Moscow’s…
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Was Merz in Rom für die Ukraine verhandeln will – POLITICO
Während der Bundeskanzler in Rom über den Wiederaufbau der Ukraine spricht, greift Russland die Ukraine so unerbittlich an wie nie zuvor seit Kriegsbeginn. Hans von der Burchard und Gordon Repinski analysieren, was das für den Gipfel mit Giorgia Meloni und Wolodymyr…
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Russian attack on Kyiv leaves two dead a day after largest assault of war | Ukraine
A huge wave of Russian strikes on Ukraine’s capital killed two people and left more wounded, Kyiv’s military administration said early on Thursday, with reports of loud blasts echoing over the city throughout the night.
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Deadly strikes on Kyiv as Russia continues ferocious bombardment of Ukraine for second night
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Russia launched a large-scale aerial assault on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv in the early hours of Thursday, marking a second consecutive night of ferocious…
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Damage reported in four districts of Kyiv region, one injured
Residential buildings were damaged and fires broke out in the Kyiv region due to a massive aerial attack launched by Russian forces overnight. One man was injured.
The Kyiv Regional Military Administration reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.
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