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A Russian drone hit a block of flats in Romania on Friday, causing a fire and injuring two people, Romanian officials say.
'I will sleep with fear': Romanians shaken after Russian drone strike
A Russian drone hit a block of flats in Romania on Friday, causing a fire and injuring two people, Romanian officials say.
Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security concerns
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The US defense secretary is questioned about US commitment, including further arms deals, at an Asian security summit in Singapore.
US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drone technology
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How did tattoo artists become legal in South Korea?
The BBC is in Seoul, where tattooist from all over the country have gathered to celebrate their art, following decades of underground work.
Four more men freed from flooded Laos cave after 10 days
Two of the seven villagers who entered the narrow tunnels in search for gold on 20 May are still missing.
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The US defense secretary is questioned about US commitment, including further arms deals, at an Asian security summit in Singapore.
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Spain's Sánchez digs in after eight years as PM as wave of scandals threatens survival
Corruption probes of colleagues and relatives have put Spain's premier into a fight for survival.
Ex-US attorney general defends Epstein files handling in congressional probe
The testimony comes about a month after America's top prosecutor was ousted by US President Donald Trump.
Ukraine using AI drones to strike vital convoys supplying Russian troops
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Ghana's parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill
Same-sex acts are punishable by jail terms under Ghana's new bill targeting those identifying as gay, lesbian or transgender.
Ghana parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill
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No deal announced after Trump meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran
The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.
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