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NATO top commander to warn Russia over alliance’s ability to counter attack
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NATO top commander to warn Russia over alliance’s ability to counter attack

NATO’s top military commander is expected to warn Russia on Monday that the alliance can counter any attack, officials said. US General Alexus Grynkewich will outline his “theory of victory” at a Warsaw security conference amid Western concerns over Moscow’s alleged campaign of sabotage and interference against Ukraine’s wartime backers.

Airstrikes kill dozens of gold miners on Egypt-Sudan border, rights group says
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Airstrikes kill dozens of gold miners on Egypt-Sudan border, rights group says

At least 72 workers were killed in airstrikes on a gold mine on the Sudan-Egypt border on Saturday, a Sudanese rights group said on Sunday. The Emergency Lawyers organisation accused Egypt’s air force of the attack. AFP could not independently verify the account and Egypt has issued no official comment.

Fresh Houthi strike hits Riyadh airport a day after deadly attack
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Fresh Houthi strike hits Riyadh airport a day after deadly attack

A fresh Houthi strike hit Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, killing a Pakistani resident and wounding 11, Saudi authorities said. The attack followed a strike that killed at least 12 people and halted airport operations on Saturday. The Iran-backed group threatened further attacks on Saudi Arabia’s transit hubs.

Houthi strike on Riyadh airport kills one, injures 11 in second attack in two days

Houthi strike on Riyadh airport kills one, injures 11 in second attack in two days

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A fresh Houthi strike hit Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Sunday, killing a Pakistani resident and wounding 11, Saudi authorities said. The attack followed a strike that killed at least 12 people and halted airport operations on Saturday. The Iran-backed group threatened further attacks on Saudi Arabia’s transit hubs.

Slovenia rejects bill in blow to PM Janez Jansa’s reform agenda

Slovenia rejects bill in blow to PM Janez Jansa’s reform agenda

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Slovenians rejected a bill expanding parliamentary inquiry powers in a referendum Sunday, dealing a blow to nationalist Prime Minister Janez Jansa. With 99 percent of votes counted, 51 percent opposed the proposal and 49 percent backed it in the binding vote. The opposition had denounced his reform agenda as "authoritarian".

UK PM Burnham warns French voters of Russian political influence on back of Brexit vote

UK PM Burnham warns French voters of Russian political influence on back of Brexit vote

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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Sunday warned French and German voters of potential for Russian influence in upcoming elections, on the back of "clear" interference in Britain's referendum on European Union membership in 2016. Russia has previously denied meddling in the Brexit vote, while former British leader Boris Johnson 2020 also said there was no evidence of interference. Burnham made...

Raphaël Glucksmann, the man who wants to be French president

Raphaël Glucksmann, the man who wants to be French president

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Raphaël Glucksmann has won the primary to represent the French centre-left in the upcoming presidential election, securing 66% of the vote. He now faces the challenge of building support for the centre-left in a political landscape where the far right, led by Marine Le Pen, remains a major force.

Raphaël Glucksmann wins French left-wing primary with 66% of vote

Raphaël Glucksmann wins French left-wing primary with 66% of vote

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Raphaël Glucksmann will be the centre-left candidate for France's 2027 presidential election following a crushing victory on Sunday, with 66.13% of the vote, positioning himself as the left's main alternative to hard-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon.

Ukraine: Coerced into a corner?

Ukraine: Coerced into a corner?

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It's reported that Ukraine is right now facing intense diplomatic pressure and coercion from the Trump administration to end the war quickly.

Ukraine: Coerced into a Corner?

Ukraine: Coerced into a Corner?

France 24 •

It's reported that Ukraine is right now facing intense diplomatic pressure and coercion from the Trump administration to end the war quickly.

Trump's energy ceasefire announcement was 'news for me' (Zelensky)

Trump's energy ceasefire announcement was 'news for me' (Zelensky)

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Axios digital news outlet on Sunday that he was surprised by US counterpart Donald Trump's announcement of a Ukraine-Russia "energy ceasefire," but he would accept it whenever it begins. Our correspondent Gulliver Cragg tells us more.

Pope Leo says he will undergo surgery for small growth on lung

Pope Leo says he will undergo surgery for small growth on lung

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Pope Leo said on Sunday that doctors had detected a small growth on his lung during a recent health check and he would be undergoing surgery this week to remove ​it, in the ‌first health scare of the 71-year-old pontiff's tenure. We discuss that with our correspondent Seema Gupta.

France: Can the left unite behind a single candidate?

France: Can the left unite behind a single candidate?

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Five candidates are vying to lead France's social-democratic left in the 2027 presidential election, with a cyberattack disrupting the primary vote. Can the left unite behind one candidate? We discuss this with our guest Joseph Downing, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at Aston University.

India's 'cockroach' leaders vow to keep up election protests

India's 'cockroach' leaders vow to keep up election protests

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Leaders of India's online "cockroach" movement pledged on Sunday to continue their campaign against the election commissioner, hours after they were released from detention as authorities sought to thwart a major demonstration. Our correspondent Navodita Kumari tells us more.

Strike on Riyadh: What options for the Saudi-led coalition?

Strike on Riyadh: What options for the Saudi-led coalition?

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Saturday's attack, the deadliest on Saudi soil in more than a decade, marked a sharp escalation in the Yemen war. Riyadh backs the internationally recognised government against the Houthis, who captured swathes of the Red Sea coastline in a lightning offensive last month. The Saudi-led coalition has vowed a firm response, but what options are on the table? We discuss this with Dr Nawaf Obaid, Sen...

New Russian strikes follow Trump's announcement of Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire

New Russian strikes follow Trump's announcement of Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire

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US President Trump said Sunday via social media platform Truth Social that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an energy ceasefire. Neither Kyiv nor Moscow confirmed the agreement, with Zelensky later confirming new Russian strikes to a Ukrainian powerplant. Additional reports suggest at least 5 have been killed and other civilians injured in strikes in the cities of Kharkiv and Ivano-Frankivsk.