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Trump hails Charlie Kirk as ‘martyr’ as thousands fill memorial service

US President Donald Trump hailed the conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a “great American hero” and “martyr” during a speech to tens of thousands of mourners at a memorial service in Arizona. Trump was the headline speaker at the packed event on Sunday, which saw top officials from his administration, including Vice-President JD Vance, praise …

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Netanyahu does not rule out further strikes on Hamas leaders

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not ruled out further strikes on Hamas leaders following last week’s attack in Qatar, saying they would not have immunity “wherever they are”. Speaking at a joint press conference with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jerusalem, Netanyahu said every country had the right “to defend itself beyond …

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Ukraine launches 221 drones on Russia, Moscow says

Russia says it downed 221 Ukrainian drones launched on its territory overnight, in one of the largest aerial assaults since May. More than half of the drones were intercepted over the Bryansk and Smolensk regions, south-west of Moscow, where Lukoil facilities were reportedly targeted, the defence ministry said. Authorities in the Leningrad region said 28 …

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Netanyahu vows to ‘catch everyone who helped’ attackers, after six killed in Jerusalem shooting

On the border of East and West Jerusalem at 10:15 local time (08:15 BST), two suspects pulled up to a bus stop at Remot Junction and opened fire. People were seen fleeing and screaming as gunshots rang out, captured on video footage from a dashcam. At least six people have been killed in the attack, …

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Putin rejects Western security in Ukraine, warning troops would be target

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Western proposals for a “reassurance force” in Ukraine the day after any ceasefire comes into place, following a Paris summit aimed at finalising plans for security guarantees. French President Emmanuel Macron said 26 of Ukraine’s allies had formally committed to deploying troops “by land, sea or air” to help …

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US revokes TSMC’s licence on China-bound tech

Washington has pulled Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) authorisation to freely ship advanced technology from the US to China, the company said. The block potentially disrupts the chip giant’s manufacturing capabilities in China, which produces older-generation devices. Washington made a similar move with South Korea’s Samsung and SK Hynix last week, making it harder for …

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Russia’s Putin hails ‘unprecedented’ ties with China at talks in Beijing

Russian leader Vladimir Putin said his ties with Chinese President Xi Jinping are at an “unprecedented level” as the two met in Beijing on the eve of a massive military parade. Putin described Xi as a dear friend; Chinese state media said relations were exemplary. Russia is to increase supplies of gas to China, while …

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Zelensky, European leaders head to US for talks on peace deal terms

US President Donald Trump said reclaiming Crimea or entering NATO were off the table for Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Washington for Monday talks aimed at ending the war with Russia. Zelensky, who has repeatedly rejected territorial concessions, will meet Trump in Washington on Monday, accompanied by European Commission chief Ursula von der …

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