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Iran war: Why is Trump blaming the Kurds?

Donald Trump says Kurdish forces kept US weapons meant for Iranian protesters, allegations Kurdish leaders categorically deny. Experts tell DW the president is scapegoating them for his own policy failures.

DW News 2 weeks ago

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Israeli-Palestinian author duo: ‘We must break the cycle of violence’

A Palestinian and Israeli who have both lost family members in the conflict in the Middle East spoke to Perspective about their message of hope for the world. Aziz Abu Sarah is a Palestinian whose brother was killed by the Israeli military, and Maoz...

France 24 2 weeks ago

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US lawmakers raise alarm over legality of Pentagon's lethal drug boat strikes

Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have questioned whether the military has the legal authority to use lethal force against civilian-style vessels in international waters outside of a declared theatre of war.

Euronews 2 weeks ago

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California mosque shooting leaves 5 dead. And, judge dismisses Trump's IRS lawsuit

San Diego authorities are investigating a deadly shooting at a mosque as a hate crime. And, Trump dropped his lawsuit against the IRS, paving the way for an "anti-weaponization fund."

NPR News 2 weeks ago

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‘Aid workers are targeted’: Russian drones strike UN convoy in Ukraine

Russian drones twice targeted a UN humanitarian mission tasked with delivering aid to civilians in the southern Ukrainian region of Kherson on May 14. In the hours following the strike, Russian military bloggers published footage of the attack, only...

France 24 2 weeks ago

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Sweden orders 4 frigates from French company Naval Group

Sweden plans to acquire four new frigates starting in 2030 in a deal worth billions. They will be the largest surface warships in Sweden's navy. The newest NATO member is rushing to build up its military capabilities.

DW News 2 weeks ago

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Middle East war live: Trump says 'very good chance' of reaching a deal with Iran

US President Donald Trump said there was a “very good chance” of reaching an agreement to limit Iran’s nuclear programme after he paused a planned military attack on Iran on Monday, while warning the US remained ready to launch a large-scale assault...

France 24 2 weeks ago

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Cuba warns of ‘bloodbath’ as US imposes new sanctions amid rising tensions

Cuba’s leadership warned Monday of a “bloodbath” in the event of a US attack, as Washington imposed new sanctions on the country’s intelligence agency and senior officials. The escalation comes amid reports of heightened military tensions and claims...

France 24 2 weeks ago

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One Mars spacecraft, two senators, and a cloud of questions

"I think there's plenty of fire lit under them already."

Ars Technica 2 weeks ago

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Israel built two secret military bases in Iraq to aid Iran war, New York Times reports

A new report by the New York Times claims Israel built a second secret military base in Iraq’s western desert to support its strikes on Iran, and that the US had knowledge of it. Citing an Iraqi official and lawmaker, the NYT reported that the...

France 24 2 weeks ago

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Belarus launches drills involving Russian nuclear weapons

The Belarusian Defense Ministry said the drills would test its readiness to deploy nuclear weapons. Ukraine decried the exercise as Russia "de facto legitimising the proliferation of nuclear weapons worldwide."

DW News 2 weeks ago

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Russia and Belarus stage joint nuclear weapons drills

Moscow and Minsk held joint military drills to practice using Russian nuclear weapons, the Belarus defence ministry said on Monday. Russia deployed nuclear-capable hypersonic missiles to its western neighbour last year, and in 2024 released revised...

France 24 2 weeks ago

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Bug bounty businesses bombarded with AI slop

"Never-ending" AI slop strains corporate hacking reward schemes.

Ars Technica 2 weeks ago

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Could Ukraine's drone strikes mark a turning point in war with Russia?

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, May 18, 2026: First, Ukraine's drone attacks on Russia may mark a turning point in the war. Next, Venezuela's post-Maduro era is conflicting for locals. Also, there's more drama at the Cannes Film Festival as Canal+ hits back...

France 24 2 weeks ago

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Two dozen injured in Ukraine following Russian strikes

Russia targeted eight regions of Ukraine in its latest nighttime drone and missile barrage, with local authorities reporting that the strikes wounded more than two dozen civilians, including three children. The city of Dnipro bore the brunt of the...

France 24 2 weeks ago

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UAE nuclear power plant targeted in likely-Iranian attack

The UAE says a drone strike triggered a fire near a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi. There were no reported casualties or radiological release from the strike, whose origin is currently unknown, but all eyes are on Iran. In the wake of the attack...

France 24 2 weeks ago

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Germany news: Government plans civil defense expansion

Headlines in Germany today include Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announcing plans to ramp up civil defense measures, and Chancellor Merz meeting euroskeptic Bulgarian Premier Rumen Radev. DW has more.

DW News 2 weeks ago

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Ukraine's Dnipro and Odesa targeted in Russian strikes

At least a dozen were injured in central and southern Ukraine overnight, local authorities said. The latest strikes come a day after Kyiv launched hundreds of drone strikes on Russian territory over the weekend.

DW News 2 weeks ago

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Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant highlighting risk of renewed war

A drone strike sparked a fire on the edge of the United Arab Emirates' sole nuclear power plant on Sunday in what authorities called an "unprovoked terrorist attack."

NPR News 2 weeks ago

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Middle East war live: Drone strikes on UAE and Saudi Arabia fuel escalation fears

A drone strike caused a fire at a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, officials there said on Sunday, while Saudi Arabia reported intercepting three drones, as US President Donald Trump warned that Iran must act "fast" after efforts to...

France 24 2 weeks ago