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Two pilots killed after Greek fighter jet crashes during an air show

Greek authorities say that the two pilots onboard an F-4 Phantom fighter jet have been killed after it crashed.

Thousands protest in Croatia to demand government clean up toxic waste

Demonstrators in Zagreb accuse Croatia's government of dragging its feet on a hazardous waste scandal.

Guyana latest "third country" to accept migrants deported from U.S.

Guyana is one of more than 30 nations that have now signed deals with the Trump administration as part of President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.

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Robin Morgan, child star who became feminist, poet and editor, dies aged 85

Leading second-wave feminist co-founded Women’s Media Center with Jane Fonda and Gloria SteinemRobin Morgan, a child star of the 1940s and 50s who grew up to become an all-American radical as a poet, essayist, editor and second-wave feminist, has died. She was 85.Morgan’s death was confirmed Saturday by the Women’s Media Center, an organization she co-founded with Jane Fonda and the celebrated aut...

Russia’s Putin and US envoys discuss Trump proposal to end Ukraine war

Kremlin aide calls the Moscow talks 'very frank and constructive', as US envoys head to Kyiv next.

Russia’s Putin meets US envoys to discuss Trump proposal to end Ukraine war

Both Russia and Ukraine vow not to strike each other's capitals for three days during talks in Moscow and Kyiv.

Two pilots killed in Phantom F-4 jet crash during Greek air force annual show

The twin seat aircraft crashed at Tanagra air base, north of Athens, during an air show, on Sunday.

India crush Pakistan at T20 Asia Cup with record-breaking bowling display

India claim seven-wicket win after Pakistan lose 10 wickets for just 28 runs as they are bowled out for 55.

London Paddington fire causes rail chaos as Heathrow trains cancelled

Blaze causes electricity supply failure and disruption of services to airport and ReadingA fire near a train track in the London Paddington area has caused major disruption, with services to Heathrow airport cancelled.The fire caused an electricity supply failure which has left all lines between Paddington and the airport blocked, National Rail said. Continue reading...

Germany’s far-right AfD eyes historic first in state election

Germany’s far-right AfD is projected to take power in one of the country’s 16 states for the first time.

Witkoff: Putin’s Messenger?

What did Steve Witkoff know about Russia when he was first sent to see President Putin in February last year?

Egyptian TV presenter among 12 sentenced to death for drug crime

Sarah Khalifa, 39, charged with forming organised criminal gang to manufacture and traffick drugsAn Egyptian court sentenced a well-known television presenter and 11 others to death for manufacturing and trafficking narcotics in a sprawling drug case, official media reported on Saturday.The presenter, Sarah Khalifa, 39, is best known for her programme Mission Impossible, which dealt with issues co...

U.S. ambassador calls ongoing West Bank settler violence an "act of terror"

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee met with about 10 Palestinian American residents who described the impact of the violence on their lives and properties.

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Florida woman who shot Army veteran over Walmart parking space will not face charges under Stand Your Ground law

Egypt sentences TV presenter, 11 others to death in drugs case

An Egyptian court sentenced a well-known television presenter and 11 others to death for manufacturing and trafficking narcotics in a sprawling drugs case, official media reported on Saturday. The presenter, Sarah Khalifa, 39, is best known for her programme Mission Impossible, which dealt with issues concerning security and crime. The state-linked Al-Ahram newspaper said a Cairo court sentenced “...

US envoys meet Putin in Moscow for Ukraine talks

President Trump says his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are "bringing with them a proposal to end the war".

2 pilots killed after Greek air force plane crashes at annual air show

A Greek air force plane crashed at an air show north of Athens on Saturday, killing the two pilots, officials said, as thousands of people attended the event. A fire after the crash sent up large plumes of black smoke. There were no injuries among the spectators. The crash of the twin-seat Phantom F4 jet took place during a low-altitude manoeuvre. Air force officials in Greece said the bodies of t...

Farage brushes aside Reform controversies in closing conference speech – UK politics as it happened

‘Sometimes we will get things wrong and get a bit of a kicking for it,’ party leader tells gathering in Birmingham No real mention by Anderson of the problems that overshadowed events yesterday. He ended his opening speech saying: "Yesterday was great. Today is going to be absolutely brilliant.”Laila Cunningham is speaking next. Continue reading...

US ambassador calls violent Israeli settlers ‘terrorists’ after weeks of West Bank unrest

The United States ambassador to Israel condemned Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank again on Saturday, calling the behaviour an “act of terror” as he visited Palestinian American residents shaken by months of attacks. Mike Huckabee referred to such settlers as “terrorists”, a word that US officials usually reserve for Palestinian militants. “If there are squatters that come in and ...

After demolition threats and multiple moves, Santa Monica's 1897 shotgun house found a new purpose

Santa Monica's last intact shotgun house, built in 1897, faced demolition and several moves. Community efforts and preservation groups saved the structure from disappearing entirely. The house was moved multiple times before finding its permanent location in 2014. It was then restored and repurposed as a Preservation Resource Center. This historic building now educates the public about local histo...

Benton Heights opens first community park after 12-year push, shaped by local children

US envoys in Moscow ahead of Ukraine talks

President Trump says his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are "bringing with them a proposal to end the war".

Haaland heads Man City to the top of Premier League with win over Coventry

Norwegian scores only goal of unconvincing home win against newly promoted Coventry City.