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Putin says conditions for peace remain unchanged

Putin says conditions for peace remain unchanged
Smoke rises over rubble of a destroyed residential building after a Russian air attack in Kramatorsk, Ukraine

Russia wants a “lasting and stable peace” in Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin has said, adding that Moscow’s conditions for peace remained unchanged as Kyiv repeated its call for a leaders’ meeting.

Europe wakes up to Trump’s new tariff reality

Europe wakes up to Trump's new tariff reality
The US will impose a 15% tariff on most European exports from today

As US President Donald Trump’s new tariff regime clicks into gear, producers around Europe are feeling the impact, some holding back shipments, others hiking sticker prices or taking a hit to margins.

UK ninja sword ban begins as 1,000 weapons surrendered

UK ninja sword ban begins as 1,000 weapons surrendered
The UK began an amnesty last month in a bid to combat knife crime (Stock image)

At least 1,000 weapons have been surrendered under a British government amnesty launched last month to combat knife crime, as a new ban on ninja swords came into effect.

Smithsonian removes Trump impeachment references – report

Smithsonian removes Trump impeachment references - report
Revolutionary and social justice movements that formed the United States are explored inside the Smithsonian National Museum of American History - as seen in March

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History removed a label referencing Donald Trump’s two impeachments last month following pressure from the White House, The Washington Post reported.

Mother of Seán Rooney says Lebanon trial ‘not justice’

Mother of Seán Rooney says Lebanon trial 'not justice'
Private Seán Rooney was murdered while driving an armoured jeep on peacekeeping duties in Lebanon in December 2022

The mother of slain Irish peacekeeper Private Seán Rooney has criticised the Lebanese trial that convicted and sentenced those involved in his killing this week.

‘Children cannot eat symbolism’ – Gazan on food shortages

'Children cannot eat symbolism' - Gazan on food shortages
Obtaining food has become a daily ordeal for many Gazans

Most people in Gaza are eating just one meal a day, with many collapsing from hunger, a Palestinian businessman living inside the enclave has said.

Sarkaal sare oo ka tirsan NISA oo xalay lagu dilay bartamaha magaalada Muqdisho

Aug 01 (Jowhar)-Faah faahin dheeraad ah ayaa laga helayaa dil xalay degmada Hodan ee bartamaha magaalada Muqdisho loogu geystay sarkaal ka tirsan hay’adda Nabad Sugida iyo Sirdoonka Qaranka Soomaaliyeed, kaasoo lagu magacaabo Abuukar Sadiiq Muxudiin.

Madaxweyne Afwerki oo dhambaal ka helay Aqalka Cad

Aug 01 (Jowhar)-Madaxweynaha Mareykanka Donald Trump ayaa bishan Luulyo 30-keedii warqad rasmi ah u diray Madaxweynaha Eriteriya, Isaias Afwerki.

Trump renews attack on Fed chair after rates held again

Trump renews attack on Fed chair after rates held again
Donald Trump and Jerome Powell sparred over the Federal Reserve's renovation costs last week

The US President has attacked the head of the country’s central bank again, a day after the Federal Reserve voted to keep its key lending rate steady for the fifth month in a row.

US envoy Witkoff to inspect aid distribution in Gaza

US envoy Witkoff to inspect aid distribution in Gaza
US envoy Steve Witkoff met Benjamin Netanyahu ahaed of a visit to inspect aid distribution in Gaza

US President Donald Trump’s envoy is due inspect aid distribution in Gaza, as a food crisis drives mounting international pressure for a ceasefire.

Second Turkish-owned ship crosses Hormuz strait

Second Turkish-owned vessel passes through the Strait of Hormuz

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Another Turkish-owned vessel has successfully passed through the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz, marking the second such passage in recent weeks. The vessel, carrying...
Israeli occupation of south Lebanon 'very dire', says MP

MP warns Israeli occupation in southern Lebanon has become ‘very dire’

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In Southern Lebanon, Homes Become Frontlines — Voices from a Region Holding Its Breath The sky over southern Lebanon has settled into a kind of...
US, Iran search for American pilot after warplane downed

U.S. and Iran hunt for missing American pilot after warplane shot down

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Skyfall: When the Night Became a Hunt — Two US Jets Downed, a Pilot Missing, and a Region Holding Its Breath The Gulf night stank...
As it happened: US fighter jet shot down over Iran

Live: US fighter jet shot down over Iranian airspace

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When the Sky Broke: A Jet Falls and an Old Rivalry Reignites The sun had not yet finished its climb when the news came in:...
Iran shoots down US fighter jet, pilot rescued - report

US fighter jet downed by Iran; pilot reportedly rescued

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Smoke over the desert: an American warplane falls, and a region holds its breath There are moments when the desert seems to inhale, as if...