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Israeli soldiers to receive polio shots after virus detected in Gaza: Reports
The WHO found traces of polio in the Gaza sewage system, though no cases have been confirmed so far.
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Azerbaijan leader vows to support French territories against ‘colonial rule’
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Erdoğan dashes hopes on Cyprus talks on invasion’s 50th anniversary
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Fossil fuel extraction compatible with climate action: COP29 host
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Inside the UN’s AI policy grab
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This burger could kill the EU
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Cocaine seizures fall in big EU ports as gangs target easier routes
Ukraine seizes cargo ship, alleging grain shipments via Crimea
The vessel under flag of Cameroon is suspected of visiting Sevastopol in November 2023 and May of this year.
The world’s most successful military alliance. If you can keep it.
Trump or not in the White House, NATO has to embrace some hard realities to survive another five — much less 75 — years.
Holocaust vote throws wrench in Montenegro’s EU bid
The tiny Western Balkan nation wants to join the EU by 2028 — but tensions with Croatia could scupper that.
Le Pen’s far right set for big win in first round of French election
Early projections show National Rally on course for victory in the vote for a new parliament as Emmanuel Macron’s election gamble backfires.
With EU bid stuck, Georgia prays for Euro 2024 victory instead
Amid warnings of backsliding on key reforms, the ruling party is focusing on a different type of goal altogether.
Iran threatens ‘obliterating war’ if Israel attacks Lebanon
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah prompted the US to launch diplomatic efforts to prevent a full-scale war in the region.
500 medical workers killed during Israel’s military assault on Gaza, UN says
“This equates to an average of two health care workers killed every day,” British charity warns.
Famine will loom over Gaza as long as conflict rages, report warns
Latest data shows that more than half of the population often doesn’t have any food to eat, nearly nine months into Israel’s bombardment and siege of the enclave.
Israeli strikes on Gaza City kill at least 50 people
The attacks coincided with a major anti-government protest in Tel Aviv, in which thousands demanded new Israeli elections.
White House fears mount about Bibi’s Washington visit
The Israeli prime minister’s video this week, accusing the U.S. of withholding military aid, has raised the stakes (and the concerns) about his July 24 speech.
French election: Your guide to a vote that is set to shake the EU and NATO
Global strategic and financial consequences hang on the outcome of the June 30 and July 7 ballot — a complex, two-round process that needs some explanation.
Russia accuses France of fomenting war in the Caucasus with arms sale
Paris, meanwhile, believes that providing weapons to Armenia reduces the likelihood of further attacks from Azerbaijan.
Putin and Kim pledge ‘mutual assistance’ against ‘aggression’ in colorful visit
Russia-North Korea treaty is the latest sign of close ties between the two pariah states.
Russian trial of US reporter Gershkovich to be closed
The journalist has been detained in Russia for more than a year on charges of spying for the CIA.
Russia’s ghost loomed over Ukraine peace summit
More than 80 out of 101 participants supported the final statement backing Ukraine’s territorial integrity, but some key countries balked.
Kyiv hopes to achieve peace with Russia through intermediaries
Ukraine will not talk to Moscow directly, but hopes Putin’s friends will help to push him toward peace.
Trump haunts stalled global climate talks
A UN climate conference in Bonn ground to an irritated halt as everyone waits on the US election.
Biden’s Israel policy may hasten Trump’s rise, US allies fear
As the president begins his last international trip before the election, the fear in the crowd is that conflict in Gaza is tripping him up.
EU wants Azerbaijan to fuel Russian gas pipeline in Ukraine
The bloc had previously said it would let a Ukrainian gas transit deal with Russia expire at the year’s end.
G7 leaders to talk both AI’s risks and opportunities at summit
National leaders will discuss how to both govern the technology and harness it for growth.
UN Security Council approves Gaza cease-fire resolution
The U.S.-led resolution increases pressure on Hamas and Israel to end hostilities.
UN to add Israel to blacklist for violations against children
The U.N. will also call out Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Israeli strikes kill 18, including refugee camp mayor
The mayor of the Nuseirat refugee camp was killed along with four children and one woman, officials said.