US withdrawing 5000 troops from Germany: Pentagon
The Pentagon says the United States will withdraw about 5000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months.
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Russian port hit in wave of Ukrainian drone strikes
Russia has downed dozens of drones amid a Ukrainian barrage on oil targets across the country, including Baltic Sea port Primorsk, a local official says.
US to reduce troops in Germany ‘a lot further’, Trump
President Donald Trump has flagged he intends to withdraw more US troops from Germany than the 5000 already announced.
Israeli air strikes kill seven in Lebanon
Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon have killed at least seven people and wounded others.
US could restart Iran strikes ‘if they misbehave’
Donald Trump is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but has cast doubt on hopes it will lead to a deal on opening the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel warns residents in southern Lebanon to evacuate
People in nearly a dozen towns and villages in Lebanon's south have been warned to evacuate as Israel conducts operations against Hezbollah.
Iran says US warships blocked in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's navy says it has prevented the entry of enemy warships into the Strait of Hormuz by issuing a "swift and decisive warning", according to state TV.
UK to enter talks to join the EU’s massive Ukraine loan
Keir Starmer is set to tell a European summit that Britain wants to work with the EU to help Ukraine get vital military equipment.
NY ex-mayor Giuliani hospitalised in critical condition
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani is in a critical condition in hospital, with his spokesman asking people to pray for the 81-year-old.
Ukraine police raid draft officers over suspected graft
Ukrainian police say they have filed more than 150 charges against draft officials suspected of corruption-related offences.
Two killed, several hurt as car hits crowd in Germany
A car has driven into a crowd in central Leipzig, leaving two people dead and several injured, German police say.
Fresh attacks as US and Iran wrestle over Gulf waters
Iran has attacked a UAE oil port while US forces say they have destroyed six Iranian military boats as the nations fight for control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Putin, Zelenskiy proclaim rival two-day ceasefires
Russia's defence ministry has threatened a massive attack on Kyiv if Ukrainian forces don't comply with a two-day ceasefire to mark its World War II victory.
Human-to-human hantavirus transfer suspected on cruise
A cruise ship is marooned in the Atlantic Ocean with seven confirmed or suspected hantavirus cases on board, but authorities say the risk to the public is low.
Truce in doubt as US, Iran fight for control of strait
The US is trying to force open the Strait of Hormuz while the UAE has come under attack by Iran in a test of a ceasefire with no sign of a peace deal.
Zelenskiy slams Russian truce offer plus deadly attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has rebuked Russia for its "utter cynicism" in launching deadly attacks after announcing a brief truce.
US says Iran ceasefire holding despite exchange of fire
A ceasefire between the United States and Iran remains in place, US defence chief Pete Hegseth says amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Russian attacks kill 27 as Ukraine truce proposal nears
Ukrainian officials say they are prepared to indefinitely extend a ceasefire due to go into effect at midnight despite deadly attacks from Russian forces.
Israeli court extends two flotilla activists’ detention
An Israeli court has extended the detention of Global Sumud Flotilla activists Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Avila for another six days.
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship to head to Spain
Spain is allowing a cruise ship hit by hantavirus and three deaths to dock in the Canary Islands, as authorities investigate if transmission occurred on board.
Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump says the US initiative to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is being paused to see if an agreement with Iran can be finalised.
US and Iran closing in on memorandum to end war
Pakistani mediators believe they're getting close to an agreement between the US with Iran on a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the Middle East war.
Russia snubs Ukraine’s truce, firing dozens of drones
Ukraine is accusing Russia of violating a short ceasefire initiated by Kyiv, while Moscow claims Ukraine hasn't abided by its own truce.
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship evacuates three passengers
Three people have been taken for medical care from a cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak as the stranded vessel prepares to head to Spain.
Trump sees swift end to war as Iran reviews US proposal
US President Donald Trump says he's confident that the war in Iran will be over quickly.
Nations race to track passengers of virus-hit ship
The race is on to track down passengers who left a hantavirus-hit cruise ship before it was became stranded in order to stop a deadly outbreak growing further.
Israeli strike kills Gaza Strip police colonel: medics
Medics in the Gaza Strip say an Israeli air strike has killed a senior police officer in the Hamas-run interior ministry.
Zelenskiy accuses Russia of spurning proposed ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia has responded to a proposed ceasefire proposal only with "new strikes and new attacks"
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick grilled over Epstein ties
Howard Lutnick has appeared before a House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein, trying to explain to contact with the financier after his 2008 conviction.
Starmer under pressure over Mandelson vetting scandal
The Peter Mandelson vetting scandal has rocked British politics, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer set to face more questions in parliament.
EU envoys meet in hopes of approving loan to Ukraine
European Union officials are optimistic of to authorise a massive, long-delayed loan to support Ukraine's military and financial needs for the next two years.