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Middle East: Rubio says Iran deal 'could take days'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a deal is still possible despite fresh US strikes on Iran. The US military said "self-defense" strikes were carried out to protect US military personnel. Follow DW.

DW News 4 months ago

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US military says it has launched new strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites

According to a statement from the US Central Command, the strikes were carried out “to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces", but the military was “using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire".

Euronews 4 months ago

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Russia threatens fresh Kyiv strikes, warns foreigners to leave

Russia said Monday it would intensify strikes on Kyiv, targeting what it called Ukraine’s “decision-making centres”, and urged foreign diplomats and civilians to evacuate the capital. The warning followed a weekend barrage of drones, missiles and...

France 24 4 months ago

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Middle East updates: Israel, Hezbollah exchange blows

Despite officially being on a ceasefire, both the Israeli army and the Lebanese Islamist militia continued to carry out strikes for another day. Elsewhere, the US and Iran continue to negotiate. DW has more.

DW News 4 months ago

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Middle East: US says carried out ‘self-defense’ strikes in Iran

The US military's Central Command said it had carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran. Meanwhile, Israeli PM Netanyahu said he ordered the military to increase strikes against Hezbollah. DW has more.

DW News 4 months ago

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US military says it launched new strikes on southern Iran

The US military's Central Command said it had carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran. Meanwhile, Israeli PM Netanyahu said he ordered the military to increase strikes against Hezbollah. DW has more.

DW News 4 months ago

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Russia deploys hypersonic missile in latest major strikes on Ukraine

Kyiv is still dealing with the aftermath of a large-scale Russian overnight strike that killed four people and injured dozens, with emergency teams continuing search and cleanup operations across the city. More than 50 sites were hit, including...

France 24 4 months ago

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Settler violence in the West Bank intensifies against Palestinians

In the occupied West Bank, illegal Israeli settlements are dramatically increasing, encouraged by the Israeli government and protected by the army. Meanwhile, Palestinians are suffering greater numbers of violent attacks by extremist settlers, for...

France 24 4 months ago

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Donald Trump slows momentum towards an Iran agreement

Trump has tempered expectations of a swift agreement with Iran despite signs of progress in negotiations. The talks reportedly focus on Iran pledging not to acquire nuclear weapons in exchange for possible sanctions relief and an easing of US...

France 24 4 months ago

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Why are Europe's biggest defense projects in trouble?

Disputes over leadership, military priorities and industrial control are threatening to fracture Europe's €100 billion fighter jet project — with tensions now spilling into a Franco-German tank project as well.

DW News 4 months ago

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Tearful Kostyuk speaks of Ukraine missile attack after 'most difficult' French Open win

An emotional Marta Kostyuk fought back tears after her first-round win at the French Open on Sunday as she told the Roland Garros crowd about waking up to news that a Russian missile had struck near her parents' home in Ukraine.  

France 24 4 months ago

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Religious leaders, lawmakers push for $1 billion to secure houses of worship

There's an effort on Capitol Hill to increase funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which awards funding to houses of worship to harden their defenses. In 2024, roughly a third of those who applied actually received funding.

NPR News 4 months ago

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More than 20 people killed in suicide bombing targeting Pakistani passenger train

At least 23 people have been killed after a suicide bomber detonated his explosive-laden car near a railway in the city of Quetta, in southwestern Pakistan, just as a passenger train passed. More than 70 people were also injured in the blast so...

France 24 4 months ago

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Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik missile in mass attack on Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday Russia used the powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile during a mass drone and missile attack on Kyiv on Sunday that killed at least two people.

NPR News 4 months ago

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Germany news: Most doubt Bundeswehr military readiness — poll

A new poll shows widespread doubts about Germany's defense readiness, with stronger fears over cyber threats than military attack. Meanwhile, a record number of people obtained a German passport in 2025. DW has more.

DW News 4 months ago

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Fighter jet tracks UFO in newly released Pentagon footage

The Pentagon released another batch of previously classified UFO files, including military videos of unidentified aerial phenomena, saying the material is intended to provide “unprecedented transparency” despite offering no evidence of alien life.

Euronews 4 months ago

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At least one killed after massive Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv

The attack came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of intelligence that Russia would launch a significant attack using the hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile. It was not immediately clear if the missile had been used in the...

Euronews 4 months ago

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Hunger increasingly used as weapon of war as ‘food-related violence’ surges, analysis shows

More than 20,000 attacks on markets, farmland and food distribution systems have been recorded since 2018Hunger is being increasingly exploited as a weapon of war with more than 20,000 documented incidents of “food-related violence” in the past...

The Guardian 4 months ago

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Russian ballistic missile attack hits Kyiv after Moscow vows retaliation

A large Russian ballistic missile attack struck Kyiv early on Sunday, wounding at least five people and damaging residential buildings after Moscow threatened retaliation for deadly Ukrainian drone strikes in occupied eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian and...

France 24 4 months ago

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China ‘won’t win anything’ if it ‘destroys’ Europe’s industry, French minister tells Euronews

France’s Minister for Foreign Trade, Nicolas Forissier, says the European Union must stop being “naive” and shift its mindset when addressing trade imbalances, saying that the approach should encompass all countries weaponising foreign trade.

Euronews 5 months ago