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New Zealand actor Sam Neill has died, his family said in a statement on Monday.
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Jannik Sinner retains Wimbledon title after victory over Alexander Zverev
Jannik Sinner retains his crown. The 24-year-old Italian won the Wimbledon title for the second consecutive year after defeating Germany’s Alexander Zverev in four sets. It is Sinner’s fifth Grand Slam title, his first of the year, further strengthening his position as world No. 1.
Ukrainian drone strikes kill at least 3, wound 5 in Moscow region
Drone attacks killed at least three people and injured five others in the Moscow region, governor Andrey Vorobyov said on Telegram Monday. Ukraine has been intensifying its strikes on Russia's energy targets in response to Moscow's barrages.
Israel sets October 27 election widely seen as referendum on Netanyahu's leadership
Israel's parliament on Sunday said it had set the country's national elections for October 27, which the latest date permitted by law. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the country's longest-serving premier, announced that he "intends to win" the elction despite recent polls showing that a majority of Israelis want him out of office over multiple corruption trials, controversial judicial reforms,...
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Israel sets October 27 election as Netanyahu faces crucial post-Gaza war test
Israel will hold national elections on Oct. 27, the latest date permitted by law, parliament said on Sunday, setting up a vote widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership since the Gaza war began. Netanyahu, 76, said he intends to seek re-election and "win" another term.
Massive Fontainebleau wildfire near Paris ‘possibly intentional’, interior minister says
A fast-moving wildfire south of Paris that scorched about 800 hectares of the Fontainebleau forest, could have been "intentional" Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said Monday on the scene. The fire prompted France to deploy two firefighting Canadair planes from the country's south as crews battled to contain the blaze, the first time such aircraft have been used in the greater Paris region.
Fontainebleau forest near Paris hit by 'virulent' wildfire
A fast-moving wildfire south of Paris scorched about 800 hectares of the Fontainebleau forest, prompting France to deploy two firefighting aircraft as crews battled to contain the blaze, officials said on Monday. The fire forced partial closures of the A6 motorway during a busy summer holiday weekend amid an intense heatwave.
Fontainebleau forest near Paris hit by 'very virulent' wildfire
A fast-moving wildfire south of Paris scorched about 800 hectares of the Fontainebleau forest, prompting France to deploy two firefighting aircraft as crews battled to contain the blaze, officials said on Monday. The fire forced partial closures of the A6 motorway during a busy summer holiday weekend amid an intense heatwave.
Middle East live: Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim strikes against Oman, Bahrain
Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed strikes against Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman in response a new wave of US attacks on Iran, state media reported Monday. The flare-up is the latest to undermine an interim agreement between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending the war which has triggered global economic shockwaves since it began in late February. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Middle East live: US strikes Iran as Gulf states targeted in flare-up over Hormuz
The US military on Sunday said it had launched a new wave of attacks against Iran after renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz saw several of Washington's Gulf allies targeted by incoming fire. The flare-up is the latest to undermine an interim agreement between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending their war, which has caused global economic shockwaves since it began in late February. Follow ...
Middle East live: US strikes Iran as Gulf states targeted in flareup over Hormuz
The US military on Sunday said it had launched a new wave of attacks against Iran, after renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz saw several of Washington's Gulf allies targeted by incoming fire. The flare-up is the latest to undermine an interim agreement between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending their war, which has caused global economic shockwaves since it began in late February. Follow...
Massive fire at Bangkok pub kills at least 27 people
At least 27 people were killed and 63 injured after a fire tore through a Bangkok bar late on Sunday, Thai officials said. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the blaze spread rapidly, with smoke believed to be the main cause of death. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause.
Massive Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27 people
At least 27 people were killed and 63 injured after a fire tore through a Bangkok bar late on Sunday, Thai officials said. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the blaze spread rapidly, with smoke believed to be the main cause of death. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause.
Massive Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27 people, Thai officials say
At least 27 people were killed and 63 injured after a fire tore through a Bangkok bar late on Sunday, Thai officials said. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the blaze spread rapidly, with smoke believed to be the main cause of death. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause.
World No. 1 defends Wimbledon title
Jannik Sinner is Wimbledon champion once again! The world No. 1 defeated Alexander Zverev 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a thrilling four-set final to defend his title. The turning point came when Zverev slipped and appeared to injure his knee in the third set, allowing Sinner to seize control. The Italian kept his composure, sealed his fifth Grand Slam crown, and celebrated by collapsing onto Centre Court...
US Senator Lindsey Graham's sudden death linked to cardiac issue
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump and a leading Republican voice on foreign policy, died on Saturday after a brief illness at the age of 71, his office said. The District of Columbia medical examiner said the preliminary cause of death was an aortic dissection linked to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
US Senator Lindsey Graham likely died from aortic rupture, medical examiner says
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump and a leading Republican voice on foreign policy, died on Saturday after a brief illness, his office said. He was 71. The District of Columbia medical examiner said the preliminary cause of death was an aortic dissection linked to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Lindsey Graham likely died from aortic rupture, medical examiner says
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump and a leading Republican voice on foreign policy, died on Saturday after a brief illness, his office said. He was 71. The District of Columbia medical examiner said the preliminary cause of death was an aortic dissection linked to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after intense US strikes
Iran reported strikes Sunday evening on two of its southern islands while Kuwait, where Tehran has repeatedly targeted US installations, said border posts and an offshore oil platform had been attacked. The as-yet unclaimed strikes came hours after Tehran and WashingtonStrait of Hormuz, offering contradicting statements as to whether the vital waterway was open to traffic.
Sinner beats Zverev to win second straight Wimbledon title
Italy's Jannik Sinner won his second consecutive title after his German opponent Alexander Zverov appeared to be bothered by a knee issue following a slip to the grass at a key point in the third set. Sinner's fifth Grand Slam title came in his first tournament since a second-round meltdown at the French Open, when he wilted in a Paris heatwave.
Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev to win second straight Wimbledon title
Italy's Jannik Sinner won his second consecutive title after his German opponent appeared bothered by a knee issue following a slip to the grass at a key point in the third set. Sinner's fifth Grand Slam title came in his first tournament since a second-round meltdown at the French Open, when he wilted in a Paris heat wave.
Hundreds evacuated from Paris suburb after weapons found near synagogue
Three hundred people were evacuated on Saturday evening from a neighbourhood in Sarcelles, north of Paris, following reports of a suspicious vehicle, which was found to contain guns, including "a military-grade weapon", according interior minister Laurent Nunez. An investigation has been launched by French anti-terrorist prosecutors.
Macron calls for 'constant vigilance' against anti-Semitism as France honors Alfred Dreyfus
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday inaugurated a statue honouring Captain Alfred Dreyfus, whose wrongful 19th century treason conviction exposed deeply rooted anti-Jewish bias in France. Macron at the event decried a resurgence of the ″demons of anti-Semitism″ that have darkened France’s past and present.
Macron calls for 'constant vigilance' against antisemitism as France honors Alfred Dreyfus
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday inaugurated a statue honoring Captain Alfred Dreyfus, whose wrongful 19th century treason conviction exposed deeply rooted anti-Jewish bias in France. Macron at the event decried a resurgence of the ″demons of antisemitism″ that have darkened France’s past and present.
Evolution or revolution: Assessing the global challenges of modern warfare
The rapid pace of technological advances in drone warfare, increasingly driven by artificial intelligence in Ukraine and elsewhere, has fundamentally changed the nature of conflict. But just how radical is that transformation: is it an evolution or a revolution in warfare?
Are tanks ageing like the cavalry in WW1?
The rapid pace of technological advances in drone warfare, guided by artificial intelligence in Ukraine and elsewhere in the world, has fundamentally changed the face of conflict. There is a question about how radical that change is: an evolution or a revolution in warfare? And it's causing all sorts of headaches for governments worldwide, particularly in Europe, as they make choices about what ...
Are tanks aging like the cavalry in WW1?
The rapid pace of technological advances in drone warfare, guided by artificial intelligence in Ukraine and elsewhere in the world, has fundamentally changed the face of conflict. There is a question about how radical that change is: an evolution or a revolution in warfare? And it's causing all sorts of headaches for governments worldwide, particularly in Europe, as they make choices about what ...
Lindsey Graham: 'He was the one who justified Israel's actions'
Graham often advised Trump on foreign affairs, particularly on matters pertaining to Israel, Ukraine and Iran. He was a frequent visitor at the White House. Shirli Sitbon tells us more.
Spain ex-PM draws criticism with 'xenophobic' remark on French team
Spain's conservative ex-prime minister Mariano Rajoy faced criticism at home and in France Sunday after saying the neighbouring country's national football team had "no French players". Our correspondent Sarah Morris tells us more.