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Eight German state premiers back Merz before state elections

The Christian Democratic Union leadership has rallied behind German Chancellor Merz, with eight state premiers backing him amid speculation over his f...

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Two Britons among three killed in Swiss Alps light aircraft crash

Two British people were among three people killed when a light aircraft crashed into a mountain slope in the Swiss Alps shortly after taking off from...

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US House votes to hold Leon Black in contempt over Epstein-related inquiry

The US House has voted to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt after he declined to appear and provide documents connected to convicted sex offende...

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Photos show damage at US sites after Iranian attacks

Images show extensive damage at US sites following Iranian attacks, including a wrecked air force aircraft and destroyed buildings.

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EU chief signals openness to Canada becoming 'associate member'

Canada is seeking closer ties with the European Union following a breakdown in relations with the United States under President Donald Trump.

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At least 20 killed after war-damaged building collapses in Gaza City

At least 20 people have died and dozens more are missing after a war-damaged building collapsed in Gaza City, where ten families were reportedly livin...

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Ukraine postal workers deliver pensions and medicine near front line

Ukraine’s state postal service is continuing to deliver pensions, medicine and letters to people living only miles from the front, despite the danger...

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US confirms it has deployed space weapons for first time

The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space, with the Air Force Secretary saying they are needed to defen...

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Pentagon inspector confirms US munitions shortfalls linked to Iran war

A Pentagon inspector has confirmed that the Iran war has contributed to shortfalls in US munitions and identified a bottleneck in resupply, despite Pr...

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US confirms deployment of space weapon in Earth orbit

The United States has acknowledged that it has deployed a space weapon in Earth’s orbit, marking the first time it has confirmed offensive military ca...

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Denmark says Russian warship fired flares at military helicopter

Denmark has said a Russian warship fired flares at a Danish military helicopter, prompting the Danish prime minister to accuse Russia of reckless cond...

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Suspected sabotage disrupts rail services in the Netherlands

Train services in the Netherlands were cancelled or delayed on Tuesday after objects were found on tracks at several locations, causing major disrupti...

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Nato jets shoot down drone after it enters Lithuanian airspace

Nato aircraft have downed a drone that crossed into Lithuanian airspace. Authorities said its origin remains unknown, but assessed that it probably en...

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Inspectors find standards breaches at Florida immigrant detention centre

DHS inspectors found that a Florida immigration-detention centre known as “Alligator Alcatraz” breached basic requirements covering hygiene, medical c...

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UK armed forces member dies in road traffic incident in Ukraine

A member of the UK armed forces has died in a road traffic incident in Ukraine. The incident is understood not to have been caused by hostile action.

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Russian drone hits train after Boris Johnson leaves area

No casualties were reported after a Russian drone struck a train shortly after Boris Johnson and senior European officials had left the area.

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Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah, cleared after Lockerbie bombing trial, dies aged 70

Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah, the Libyan man cleared following the Lockerbie bombing trial, has died at the age of 70, according to an announcement by Liby...

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