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Keir Starmer Warns Europe Cannot Depend on US to Fund Defence

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer stated that Europe must prepare for a future where the United States will not 'bankroll' its defence, indicating a permanent shift in American foreign policy.

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Binance Covers 90% of $6.3 Billion Loss After Crypto Exchange Hack

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Over 5,000 Die as DR Congo Experiences Deadliest Ebola Outbreak

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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Orders Ministers, Senior Officials to Military Training

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Ukrainians Evacuated from Russian-Occupied Oleshky Reach Belarus Amidst Humanitarian Claims

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Spain Train Disaster Threatens Pedro Sánchez Re-election Bid Weeks Before General Election

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Témiscaming Mill Closure Threatens Canadian Town as US Tariffs Halt Production

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Amazon Rainforest Sees Lowest Burned Area in 2025 Since 1985 Records Began

Brazil's Amazon region recorded a significant reduction in the extent of land affected by fire in 2025, reaching its lowest level since MapBiomas began tracking data in 1985. This marks a notable shift in deforestation and burning patterns within the world's largest rainforest.

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President Zelensky Dismisses Ukraine's Top Army Commander Amid Command Restructuring

President Volodymyr Zelensky has removed the Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces, General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, following days of domestic discord. This decision follows the earlier dismissal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, signalling a broader overhaul of Ukraine's military leadership.

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Russian Warship Conducts Live-Fire Exercise Off Plymouth Coast

A Russian warship, the Neustrashimy, engaged in a live-fire exercise in international waters approximately 70 nautical miles south-east of Plymouth, UK. The drill, which lasted around 30 minutes, involved the vessel firing a single projectile as part of its deployment. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the event, noting that the Royal Navy observed the activities.

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Two Firefighters Die Battling Blaze Near Bordeaux Airport Parking Facilities

Two French firefighters died tackling a brush fire close to Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport's parking facilities. The incident occurred as authorities mobilised significant resources to contain the blaze.

Laos Authorities Charge Six Following British Tourist Methanol Poisoning Death

Six individuals have been charged in Laos in connection with the 2023 methanol poisoning death of a British tourist. Families of victims describe the charges as insufficient, highlighting the lack of accountability for the illicit alcohol distribution.

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Foreign Object Strikes Ryanair Boeing, Passenger Partially Sucked Through Cabin Window

A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 experienced a sudden cabin window failure at 36,000 feet, potentially caused by a foreign object strike. Passenger Ljubisa Karović was partially pulled out of the aircraft, sustaining severe injuries.

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Ghanaian Politician Bernard Antwi Boasiako Sentenced 20 Years for Illegal Mining

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as "Chairman Wontumi", received a 20-year prison sentence and a fine exceeding $10,000 for his involvement in illegal mining activities in Ghana.

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Nigerian Traffic Officers Detained Over Alleged Bribery Attempt on Anti-Corruption Head

Three Nigerian traffic officers have been apprehended for allegedly attempting to extort a bribe from Musa Aliyu, the head of the country's anti-corruption commission. The incident involved a purported fake roadblock and demands for money.

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Kyiv Protests Demand Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov Reinstatement by Friday Deadline

Protests in Kyiv are demanding the removal of current army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and the reinstatement of former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov by Friday. The demonstrations highlight divisions within Ukraine's political and military landscape.

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Delhi Sees Continued Demonstrations After Police Crackdown Injures 60 Protesters

Protests in Delhi persisted following a police intervention that left dozens of demonstrators and officers wounded. Activists continue to highlight grievances against government policy.

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Passenger Ferry Capsizes Off Guyana Coast, 27 Confirmed Dead and 83 Missing

A passenger ferry has capsized off the coast of Guyana, resulting in 27 confirmed fatalities and 83 individuals still unaccounted for. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

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Andrew Arrabaca Charged After Manhattan Federal Building Fire, Armed with Axes and Machete

Andrew Arrabaca, a 43-year-old US Army veteran, has been charged by federal prosecutors following an incident outside a Manhattan federal building where he allegedly ignited fires. Authorities reported Arrabaca was heavily armed, possessing two axes, a machete, three knives, and fireworks. The incident, which occurred in the early hours, did not result in any injuries.