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Poland says fire at Starlink station is sabotage as Denmark warns of rising Russian threat
Poland’s government designated a fire at a Starlink satellite station as deliberate sabotage, attributing it to Russian operations. Denmark’s intelligence service warned of escalating hybrid threats from Russia against NATO allies.
Trump and Xi strike cordial tone at summit amid underlying tensions
Trump and Xi Jinping held a summit marked by cordial remarks, but underlying tensions persisted across technology, trade, and Middle East policy disputes.
Saudi-led coalition says shot down 6 ballistic missiles launched by Houthis
Saudi-led coalition forces report intercepting six ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthis toward Saudi cities including Taif and Yanbu on Thursday, amid escalating regional tensions.
Trump invites Putin to Miami G20: Why that matters
The US has invited Russian President Putin to Miami’s G20 summit in December as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Greek PM Mitsotakis urges Burnham to return Elgin Marbles
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called on Andy Burnham to find the political will to return the Elgin Marbles to Greece, arguing the sculptures should be permanently repatriated rather than loaned.
France says EU’s ‘Made in Europe’ law should not include the UK
France pushes to exclude the UK from the EU’s “Made in Europe” industrial policy, which aims to favor European companies in green technology and electric vehicle sectors, while other EU members debate the scope of inclusion.
Iranian-American group sues Trump over war
An Iranian American advocacy group has sued President Trump over military operations against Iran, arguing the conflict violates constitutional war powers checks and harms their members and families.
Democratic lawmakers accuse Trump administration of interference in Brazilian elections
31 Democratic lawmakers accused the Trump administration of interfering in Brazil’s presidential election scheduled for early October, citing tariffs and other measures allegedly designed to benefit a far-right candidate.
Israel’s policies threaten ‘very existence’ of Palestinians, Abbas tells UN
Palestinian Authority President Abbas told the UN that Israeli policies threaten the “very existence” of Palestinians, citing destruction in Gaza and settlement expansion in the West Bank.
Reports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds
The UN reports a sharp rise in gender-based violence against women and girls in Gaza, including a 123% increase in early and forced marriages during the second quarter of this year.
Chagos Islands deal ‘can’t go ahead’ without US support, Streeting says
UK defence secretary Wes Streeting said annual payments to Mauritius worth £120m are suspended as the government reconsiders its Chagos Islands deal following Donald Trump’s refusal to support the agreement.
U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on Iran, Venezuela and Trump’s foreign policy
U.S. and Iranian officials held three hours of direct talks on Tuesday with no announced breakthrough. U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz described the negotiations as significant, the first direct contact since a ceasefire breakdown.
Salva Kiir: South Sudan president dissolves government ahead of country’s first elections
South Sudan President Salva Kiir dissolved the transitional government and parliament three months ahead of the nation’s first election since 2011, scheduled for December.
OpenAI gives AI cyber defence tools to Ukraine
OpenAI will provide Ukraine with its Daybreak AI cyber defence system at no cost to help protect civilian infrastructure from cyberattacks, amid thousands of attacks recorded last year.
Dolly Parton’s manager accuses nephew who announced her death of threats and intimidation
Dolly Parton’s management company has filed legal documents accusing her nephew Bryan Seaver of threats and intimidation following her death last month, seeking a restraining order against him.
Maricarmen: Eviction of woman aged 87 highlights Spain’s housing shortage
An 87-year-old tenant in Madrid was evicted after an investment firm raised her rent from €500 to €1,650, far exceeding her €1,350 monthly pension, highlighting Spain’s severe housing affordability crisis.
Board of Peace plans $2.4bn Gaza reconstruction as Israel kills seven
The Board of Peace unveiled a $2.4 billion reconstruction plan for Gaza at the UN General Assembly, while Israeli military operations killed seven Palestinians across the enclave.
US open to Cuba talks on government change, Marco Rubio says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington is open to discussions with Cuba about government transition and potentially ending the decades-old trade embargo, while President Trump calls Cuba a ‘failed state.’
Israel’s ambassador to the US says son injured in West Bank car-ramming
Israel’s ambassador to the United States reported his son, a soldier, was injured in an alleged car-ramming incident at a West Bank checkpoint. A Palestinian man was shot dead by Israeli forces following the incident.
Milei says UN ‘looking the other way’ on Falkland Islands dispute
Argentine President Javier Milei accused the UN of ignoring Argentina’s sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands and criticized a UK-backed oil project he called illegal.
Trump administration to defend its ban of major news outlets in court
The Trump administration is defending its ban of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House grounds in federal court, citing national security concerns and claiming the outlets failed professional standards.
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