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WorldNATO says European allies have largely filled U.S. capability gaps ahead of Ankara summit
Ankara, Turkey. NATO is set to announce at next week’s summit in Ankara that its European members have filled almost all the gaps left by the United States in the alliance’s defence plans, according…
WorldRecord June ocean temperatures surpass levels seen during the 2023–24 El Niño years
Sydney, Australia. The world’s oceans recorded their hottest June on record, exceeding levels reached during the 2023–24 El…
WorldRussian overnight attack on Kyiv kills at least eight and injures 34, officials say
Kyiv, Ukraine. Russian forces attacked Kyiv overnight, killing at least eight people and injuring 34 as drones and…
WorldAntwerp apartment tower fire kills at least five, police say
Antwerp, Belgium. At least five people were killed in a fire in a 10-storey apartment tower in Antwerp…
WorldSpain records 1,029 heat-related excess deaths during second-hottest June on record
Madrid, Spain. Spain recorded 1,029 excess deaths attributable to heat in June, official data showed on Wednesday, as…
WorldIran warns of immediate response to threats as U.S.-Iran talks continue in Doha
Doha, Qatar. Iran will deliver an immediate and powerful response to any threat against its people or leadership,…
WorldUK economy grows 0.6% in first quarter of 2026 as households face pressure
London, United Kingdom. Britain’s economy grew by 0.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, official data…
WorldTwo dead after wildfire destroys house in northern Greece
Thessaloniki, Greece. Two people died after a wildfire destroyed a house in a forested settlement in northern Greece,…
WorldMajor historical events recorded on July 1
Nicosia, Cyprus. Several major historical events took place on July 1 over the course of the 20th century,…
WorldSearch for survivors continues after twin earthquakes destroy housing towers in La Guaira
La Guaira, Venezuela. More than 100 people stood silently on Tuesday near the former Los Cocos public housing…
WorldIran declines direct meeting with U.S. envoys as ceasefire terms remain unresolved
Doha, Qatar. Iran said it would not meet directly with senior U.S. envoys who traveled to the region…