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Israel says troops crossed into Lebanon as ground offensive launched
Israeli troops have advanced into Lebanon, the military has announced in a statement, as it launches an anticipated ground offensive.…
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Will Indian ammunition for Ukraine strain Modi’s ties with Russia’s Putin?
Visiting Moscow in early July, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Russia as New Delhi’s “trusted ally” and “all-weather friend”, referring…
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Rutte declares Ukraine ‘top priority’ as he takes over as NATO head
NATO must ensure that Ukraine prevails in its war against Russia, the new head of the transatlantic military alliance said after…
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Japanese parliament confirms Ishiba as new PM
Japan’s parliament has confirmed Shigeru Ishiba as the new prime minister. Members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) used…
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Elderly US citizen pleads guilty in Russia of fighting for Ukraine
Stephen James Hubbard, a US citizen, has pleaded guilty in a Moscow court to charges of fighting as a mercenary…
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Israel hits Yemen’s infrastructure again: What we know and why it matters
The Israeli military has carried out huge air attacks on Yemen, a country more than 2,000km (1,240 miles) away, for…
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Has Russia’s military improved enough to take on NATO?
The war in Ukraine has thrown into bold relief the possibility of a future conflict between Russia and NATO. Not since the…
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Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon live: Israeli ground troops enter Lebanon
Israel sends ground troops into southern Lebanon defying global calls for de-escalation. Prime Minister Najib Mikati says Lebanon faces “one of the most dangerous…
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UK’s foreign minister calls for ceasefire after talk with Blinken on Middle East
British foreign minister David Lammy repeated calls for an immediate ceasefire amid reports of a potential escalation in the Israel-Lebanon…
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Turkey’s Erdogan says UN should recommend use of force if Israel not stopped
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that the United Nations General Assembly should recommend the use of force, in line with a…
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