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European military leaders are calling for a major rethink of how NATO prepares for conflict, with cheaper drones, stronger air defence and faster weapons production replacing older assumptions about expensive military systems.
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Jun 29, 01:40 PM
A record-breaking heatwave has pushed temperatures above 40°C across parts of Europe, disrupted transport and energy systems, and contributed to an estimated 1,000 excess deaths in France. The crisis is now raising a wider political question: are governments prepared for a hotter
Jun 25, 05:08 PM
Three progressive candidates backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani defeated establishment-supported rivals in Democratic primaries — including two sitting members of Congress. The result is already reshaping the fight over the future of the Democratic Party.
Jun 25, 12:04 PM
The IAEA says inspections in Iran are expected to resume after a new U.S.-Iran framework agreement. But Tehran is resisting access to sensitive nuclear sites, leaving the most important questions unresolved.
Jun 25, 11:46 AM
European Union governments have approved legislation to remove duties on many U.S. goods, moving to meet a July deadline and avoid a renewed transatlantic trade conflict.
Jun 10, 02:21 PM
Global markets are under renewed pressure as Middle East tensions raise concerns over oil prices, shipping routes, inflation and investor confidence.
May 6, 06:13 PM
Iran’s foreign minister met Wang Yi in Beijing one week before Donald Trump’s visit to China, placing Beijing at the centre of efforts to break the US-Iran deadlock over the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 30, 04:36 PM
The US president accused the German chancellor of meddling in Washington’s Iran strategy and said Berlin should focus instead on Ukraine, immigration and energy problems at home.
Apr 30, 01:50 PM
The US president says Washington’s blockade of Iranian ports is working, while fresh Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon add pressure to an already widening regional war.
Apr 28, 12:18 PM
Once seen as one of West Africa’s democratic success stories, Mali has spent more than a decade trapped between military rule, separatist rebellions, armed groups and foreign intervention.
Apr 28, 10:57 AM
Ordinary Iranians are dealing with job losses, shortages, tighter controls, and a worsening economy. But the country’s main power structures remain intact — and hardliners appear more influential than before.
Apr 17, 07:29 PM
Iran says the strait is “completely open” for commercial ships BUT strict conditions: Only commercial vessels allowed Must follow Iran-designated routes Must coordinate with Iranian forces
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OpenThe European Commission has designated three more major internet services under the Digital Services Act. Most notably, ChatGPT is now officially classified in the EU as a “Very Large Online Search Engine.”
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OpenThe European Commission has designated three more major internet services under the Digital Services Act. Most notably, ChatGPT is now officially classified in the EU as a “Very Large Online Search Engine.”
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