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EU lowers Russia oil cap and imposes new sanctions after Fico drops veto
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Under pressure from Trump, Netanyahu says he ‘regrets’ mistaken shelling of Gaza church
Israel says it 'deeply regrets' deadly strike on Catholic Church in Gaza
Pope Leo calls for ceasefire in Gaza during phone call with Israeli PM Netanyahu
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Sir Grant Shapps says his focus was on saving lives after Afghan data breach
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The U.K. government secretly relocated thousands of Afghans to Britain for 2 years
By Willem Marx
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Europeans warn Iran of UN sanctions if no concrete progress on nuclear issue
By John Irish
France, UK and Germany would restore UN sanctions on Iran next month without progress on a deal
By Edith Lederer
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Floods and Heavy Rain Kill Dozens in Pakistan
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Canadian man charged with hijacking that caused security scare at Vancouver airport
Man charged with hijacking small plane shut down a large airport for ideological reasons, police say
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Report of hijacked small plane grounds flights at Vancouver International Airport
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Washington diverts Patriots bound for Switzerland to support Ukraine
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US diverts Patriot systems from Switzerland to Ukraine
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Ukraine awaiting details on ‘billions of dollars’ worth of weapons promised by Trump
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Its U.S. funding cut, rights group flees Bukele’s El Salvador
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Top rights group leaves El Salvador after threats from its government
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Human Rights Defenders Are Fleeing El Salvador as Bukele Cracks Down
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North Korea seaside resort bans foreigners weeks after opening
North Korea bans foreign tourists to newly opened beach resort
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North Korea halts foreign tourism at beach resort weeks after opening
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North Korea Bans Foreigners From Beach Resort After Lavrov Trip
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Air India cockpit recording suggests captain cut fuel to engines before crash, source says
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Ukraine targets Moscow as Russia reports shooting down more than 140 drones
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Russia says it downed 73 Ukrainian drones, including 3 flying to Moscow
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Ukrainian drones reportedly attack Moscow for second night in a row
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UK, France and Germany Plan for a Post-U.S. Future
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Migrants deported by the US to Eswatini being held in solitary confinement
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Iran's president injured during Israeli strikes, U.S. intelligence sources say
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European envoy warns Trump administration actions are hurting efforts to help abducted Ukrainian children
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France’s budget bombshell is a wake-up call for Europe as it veers toward bankruptcy
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Ukraine offers its front line as test bed for foreign weapons
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Mediators bullish on chances for Gaza deal next week after main obstacles overcome
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Chinese university expels female student after relationship with a foreigner
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