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Iran launches strikes on Jordan after US attacks an island in Hormuz
The US attacks on Iran are the first in around a month as the Trump administration had shifted its war objective to inflict maximum economic pain on Tehran. Washington says the strikes were aimed at preventing Iranian forces from disrupting global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran fires retaliatory strikes following US attacks on Larak island in the Strait of Hormuz
The US attacks on Iran are the first in around a month as the Trump administration had shifted its war objective to inflict maximum economic pain on Tehran. Washington says the strikes were aimed at preventing Iranian forces from disrupting global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump hits out at NBC journalist Kristen Welker, calling for her to face 'rebuke or punishment'
Writing on X on Sunday, Anna Gomez, a Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission, said the FCC "has no authority to punish journalists this administration doesn’t like."
US forces strike Iranian rocket launchers in Strait of Hormuz as IRGC warns of 'retaliatory response'
The IRGC confirmed strikes had hit Larak Island and warned that the attack would be "met with a retaliatory response," per Iran's Fars news agency.
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US defence firm plans medium-range missile production near Leipzig
Covenant is a relatively new player in the arms industry. The company was founded in 2024 and is also active in Israel.
Venezuela says it will retain 'sovereignty' over its oil reserves despite US deal
Venezuela's acting president says the aim is to turn the country's underground resources into a "source of social and economic well-being for the people of Venezuela."
French presidential race: De Villepin set to run, Faure enters socialist primary
With just under eight months to go until the French presidential election, political manoeuvring is in full swing. Several candidates or would-be candidates spoke out this Sunday.
Is Germany's Laacher See volcano stirring again? Scientists detect hundreds of deep earthquakes
The Laacher See volcano last erupted around 13,000 years ago. Now, deep below the Eifel, scientists are reporting signs it remains active.
India and Uzbekistan deepen ties, eye $5bn trade and long-term uranium supplies
The two governments also broadened cooperation on critical minerals, defence, digital payments and transport. A new foreign minister-level mechanism will oversee implementation, alongside expanded education and regional links.
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Relief and sorrow in Iceland after EU membership talks referendum fails
The result of the referendum has also been hailed by right-wing figures from across the UK and France.
'A close partner': EU offers muted reaction after Iceland rebuffs accession talks
The EU institutions say they fully respect the choice of the Icelandic people after voters said "no" to reopening accession negotiations. The result threatens to dampen the momentum on enlargement policy.
Guinea-Bissau votes in referendum to rewrite constitution and boost presidential powers
Voters in military-ruled Guinea-Bissau, after a coup, vote on Sunday in a referendum to boost presidential powers before elections to restore civilian rule, a process mired in controversy.
Inside Kourou: how a satellite is readied to watch Europe's skies and prevent natural disasters
Engineers from ArianeGroup, Arianespace, CNES, Eumetsat, ESA and Thales Alenia Space describe, step by step, how an Ariane 6 rocket and a 3.8-tonne weather satellite were brought together to the launch pad at Europe's Spaceport.
Inside Kourou: how Europe's satellite is prepared to watch skies and prevent natural disasters
Engineers from ArianeGroup, Arianespace, CNES, Eumetsat, ESA and Thales Alenia Space describe, stage by stage, how an Ariane 6 rocket and a 3.8-tonne weather satellite were brought together to the launch pad of Europe's Spaceport.
Spain announces €165m emergency package for Ceuta as migrant returns continue
The Council of Ministers will on Tuesday approve an emergency package to revive the economy and strengthen public services in Ceuta, one month after the mass arrival of migrants.
Captain arrested after eight people die in ferry capsize off northern Cyprus
Eight other crew members who were on board when the boat set sail from Kyreneia have also been arrested. Investigations into the accident are still underway.
Seven dead after passenger ship carrying 267 people sinks off coast of northern Cyprus
Video footage circulating on social media appears to show passengers in life jackets sitting on the overturned ship as they wait to be reached.
Six dead after passenger ship carrying 267 people sinks off coast of northern Cyprus
Video footage circulating on social media appears to show passengers in life jackets sitting on the overturned ship as they wait to be reached.
Passenger ship carrying 267 people sinks off coast of northern Cyprus
Video footage circulating on social media appears to show passengers in life jackets sitting on the overturned ship as they wait to be reached.
Passenger ship carrying 270 people sinks off coast of northern Cyprus
Video footage circulating on social media appears to show passengers in life jackets sitting on the overturned ship as they wait to be reached.
Iceland says 'No': Four takeaways from the EU accession referendum
Iceland has voted 52.8% to 47.2% against resuming accession negotiations with the European Union, effectively closing the door on membership. Here are the four takeaways from the referendum.
Icelanders react as the EU referendum results come in
Icelanders react as voters reject a proposal to restart European Union accession talks in a closely contested referendum.
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Russia threatens mass strikes on Ukraine energy sites as Kyiv depot death toll hits 38
As Moscow warns of a fresh bombing campaign and Kyiv absorbs one of the deadliest strikes to hit its own soil since the invasion began, four years of fighting show no sign of nearing a diplomatic end.
Iceland's rejection of accession talks deals major blow to EU enlargement
The "No" vote in the referendum to reopen accession talks could be seen as a political message to Brussels: the burdens of EU membership outweigh the benefits – at least in the public's view.
Iceland: Neck and neck referendum rejects EU membership talks
Iceland's relationship with Brussels will not fundamentally change. The country already participates in the European Economic Area and the passport-free Schengen zone, and both arrangements stay intact.
Iceland narrowly rejects resuming EU entry talks in referendum
Iceland's prime minister had committed to shelving the EU membership question entirely for the remainder of her term — which runs until 2028 — if voters rejected reopening accession talks.
PM calls for unity as Iceland narrowly rejects EU accession talks
Kristrún Frostadóttir has called on Icelanders to respect the large number of voters who backed reopening EU talks, as she addressed the nation following the referendum's "No" result.