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25 Jun 2025 21:34

World Bank approves $1bn for development projects in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon

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The biggest amount went to Iraq, where the World Bank approved $930 million to help improve the country’s railway infrastructure, boost domestic trade and create ...

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25 Jun 2025 18:58

Strikes on Iran's Fordow enrichment site rendered it inoperable, Israeli atomic agency claims

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The Israeli assessment contradicts a leaked intelligence report from the US, which suggests that Iran’s nuclear programme has only been set back by a few months. ...

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25 Jun 2025 17:43

Sharp dressed man: Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the sartorial switch for NATO

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Zelenskyy is currently in The Hague attending this year’s NATO summit in a bid to ensure continued Western military support for his country, which, more than thre...

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25 Jun 2025 17:32

Iran's parliament backs bill to suspend cooperation with UN's nuclear watchdog

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The development came as Tehran accused the International Atomic Energy Agency of failing to condemn recent strikes on its nuclear facilities.

Iran’s parliament h...

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25 Jun 2025 15:58

Who is New York mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani?

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The 33-year-old is poised to become the official Democratic candidate for November's mayoral election.

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, has ca...

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25 Jun 2025 15:13

Life returns to normal in Qatar after Iranian missiles fired at US air base at Al Udeid

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It later emerged that Iran had informed both the US and Qatar of the imminent strike, meaning Qatari air defences were able to shoot down the missiles.

A ceasefi...

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25 Jun 2025 14:04

Explosive attached to armoured vehicle kills seven Israeli soldiers in southern Gaza

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Since the launch of Israel's operation against Hamas on 7 October 2023 after Hamas-led militants attacked Israel, more than 860 Israeli soldiers have died, over 4...

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25 Jun 2025 12:57

Former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin launches 'humanist' political party

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Dominique de Villepin said he was launching his own political party, Humanist France, two years before the country is set to hold presidential elections.

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25 Jun 2025 12:46

UK to buy 12 fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons

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Britain's decision to purchase the US-made F-35A jets will boost its nuclear deterrent, which currently wholly relies on four nuclear-armed submarines.

The UK wi...

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25 Jun 2025 11:56

NATO's 1.5%: Is this the devil in the detail that could derail the new spending deal?

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The new NATO spending target has a 1.5% for non-military expenses. Its interpretation however is vague and could spark "opportunistic" divisions.

NATO leaders ar...

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25 Jun 2025 09:40

Zohran Mamdani scores surprise win in NYC mayoral primary after Cuomo concedes

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'Tonight is his night,' former state governor Andrew Cuomo said as he conceded the race to the virtually unknown progressive candidate.

Zohran Mamdani, the 33-ye...

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25 Jun 2025 08:33

Will Trump really pull US troops out of Europe?

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US president Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to withdraw US forces from Europe as part of his "America First" policy.  It would have enormous strategic con...

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25 Jun 2025 01:52

US intelligence report suggests US strikes on Iran only setback nuclear programme by months

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The report contradicts earlier statements by Trump in which he claimed that the US’ targeted operation on Iranian nuclear sites “obliterated” their programme, set...

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24 Jun 2025 21:55

Cambodia accuses Thailand of escalating tensions with new border crossing rules

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On Monday, the Thai army imposed heightened restrictions at border checkpoints with Cambodia following an order from the prime minister to allow only students, me...

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24 Jun 2025 19:47

At least 120 children taken by insurgents in Mozambique, rights group says

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Government forces have struggled to contain the violence in Cabo Delgado province, relying on support from troops sent by Rwanda, South Africa and other regional ...

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24 Jun 2025 16:37

Merz emphasises Germany's support for Israel and calls for ceasefire in Gaza

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed the country's support for Israel amid its conflict with Iran and called for a ceasefire in Gaza.

German Chancellor Fri...

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24 Jun 2025 16:37

Greek firefighters battle wildfire on Chios for third day as authorities probe arson

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Emergency services have issued evacuation orders for villages and settlements in the area since Sunday, when fires broke out near the island’s main town.

Hundred...

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24 Jun 2025 14:47

Japan conducts first surface-to-ship missile test on its own territory in Hokkaido

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Around 300 soldiers took part in the exercise by the Ground Self-Defence Force's 1st Artillery Brigade with a missile fired at an unmanned boat around 40 kilometr...

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24 Jun 2025 14:17

Portugal tightens citizenship rules, doubles residency requirement for most foreigners

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Citizens from Portuguese-speaking countries such as Brazil must wait seven years for citizenship while those from other nations face a 10-year wait.

Portugal has...

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24 Jun 2025 13:54

Seven Iranians appear in UK court on assault charges after embassy protest

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The defendants were charged with grievous bodily harm after two people were allegedly attacked during a protest near Tehran's embassy in London.

Seven Iranian me...

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24 Jun 2025 11:17

Drones, fences and roadblocks: How The Hague ramped up security for NATO summit

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The Dutch city has rolled out a major military and police operation called Orange Shield to protect heads of state attending the NATO summit.

The NATO summit in ...

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