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- US Pentagon confirms involvement in strike on Iranian school killing children
- Iran’s ambassador hints at potential military targets in Europe amid conflict
- Iran strikes two oil tankers off Iraq, causing casualties and fires
- EU lawmakers express concern over US trade investigations into EU goods
- UAE detains British man amid crackdown on social media sharing of attacks
- EU leaders criticise US decision to lift sanctions on Russian oil sales
- Dubai sees sharp decline in tourism as conflict in the Middle East escalates
- Leaders of Canada, Germany and Norway urge Trump to reconsider Russian oil sanctions
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Iran’s ambassador indicated potential strikes on European nations if attacked, as violence escalates in the region. This morning, President Macron confirmed a French soldier’s death in Iraq amid rising military tensions.
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EU lawmakers express concern over US trade investigations into European goods this morning. The fate of the EU–US trade deal remains uncertain as negotiations intensify ahead of next week’s pivotal discussions.
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European Union leaders criticise President Trump’s sanction lift on Russian oil, asserting it undermines efforts against Russia’s war in Ukraine. Tensions escalate amid rising Middle Eastern conflict and soaring oil prices.
With heatwaves destroying crops in Libya and Jordan, farmers and refugees are finding hope in a popular new farming technique.
The weather event is likely to continue through winter into next year.
The Finnish Border Control says Digital Travel Credentials are “equally reliable” as a physical passport.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron spoke Sunday, discussing the “functioning” of a Black Sea corridor set up by Kyiv for the safe navigation of ships after Moscow exited a landmark grain deal. The news comes after Romania’s defence ministry strongly condemned repeated Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Danube River infrastructure close to its border. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
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The Nobel Foundation said on Saturday that it was reversing its decision to invite ambassadors from Russia and Belarus to this year’s Nobel award ceremony in Stockholm, after the move sparked anger. The news comes after Russia said its forces had destroyed Ukrainian naval drones that were attempting to target the Crimea bridge. Read our live blog to see how all the day’s events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
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