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Trump peace council urges Israel and Hamas to respect Gaza ceasefire

Donald Trump's peace council urges Israel to abide by the current ceasefire in Gaza. It also warns Hamas against flying kites in the area.

Swiss insurer confirms kidney samples belonged to Maradona’s father, not Diego Maradona

The defense doubted that the kidney samples belonged to Diego Maradona. And they were right. A Swiss health insurer has confirmed that the samples belonged to the football legend's father.

Around 40 killed in gang attack in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince

Saudi Arabia to invest nearly SEK 67 billion in theme parks outside Paris

Saudi Arabia plans to invest nearly SEK 67 billion in three theme parks outside Paris.

Foreign Minister: Other countries must do more for Ukraine, says Malmer Stenergard

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) - visiting Kyiv - believes that other countries could do more for Ukraine. She highlights Ukraine's need for air defense.

Russian attacks kill at least 3 as Ukraine marks Independence Day with European leaders in Kyiv

Russian waves of attacks are washing over Ukraine as European leaders celebrate the country's Independence Day in Kyiv. There is a force that keeps us steady - it is the strength of our common circle, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his speech, urging allies to give Ukraine "everything it needs."

Syrian foreign minister meets Mossad chief in Jordan after Israeli strike, sources say

Syria's foreign minister met with the head of the Israeli intelligence service Mossad in Jordan on Sunday, two sources with knowledge of the matter told AFP news agency.

Zelenskyy says elections during war would divide Ukraine and risk the country

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says it would be risky to hold elections during the ongoing Russian invasion. Elections now would be a tsunami for the country and would divide Ukraine, Zelensky says.

Court ruling lets GTA VI developer seek leak source from Microsoft and Discord

The developer behind "Grand Theft Auto VI" is getting the right to hunt for those behind leaks ahead of the highly anticipated game's upcoming launch.

At least 15 killed in Russian double drone attack on Kryvyi Rih shopping mall

The death toll is rising after the Russian attack on a shopping mall in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih on Friday. At least 15 people have been killed. “A completely cynical and despicable attack was carried out by the Russians on an ordinary shopping mall,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote in a post on X.

WADA promises vigilance over Russian athletes ahead of Los Angeles Olympics

WADA will be vigilant about Russian athletes ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, according to Olivier Niggli, director general of the World Anti-Doping Agency.

Jimmie Åkesson says he aims to become prime minister in 2030 or later

Jimmie Åkesson says in an interview with the French news agency AFP that he is aiming for the post of prime minister in 2030 or later.

Deadly Russian attacks hit Kharkiv as Ukraine launches drones toward Moscow

At least ten people were killed overnight Tuesday in Russian attacks on Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine, the region's governor said.

Burnham says Britain will stand by Ukraine after Russian threat

Russia warns Britain will pay a "price" after reports that British drones were used by Ukraine in attacks on Russian territory. We continue to support Ukraine 100 percent, Prime Minister Andy Burnham responds.

At least two dead in Greece as wildfires rage near Athens and in Belgium

At least two people have died in fires outside Athens. Hundreds have been evacuated from the island of Salamis. In Belgium, a large fire continues to spread near the border with Germany.

Kushner meets Hamas leaders in Cairo over Gaza peace plan

US envoy and President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner has met with Hamas leaders and spoken with Egypt's president in Cairo.

Taliban mark five years in power as women remain largely excluded from public life

Afghanistan's Taliban regime is celebrating five years in power with rallies, flags and ceremonies. But women, who have found life increasingly difficult since the takeover, are barely visible.

Lebanon says Israeli strikes killed women and children in south

At least 11 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday, a move Israel hopes will speed up talks with Lebanon.

French postmen helping elderly and vulnerable people during heatwaves

Around 60,000 French postal workers are no longer just delivering mail. In light of recurring extreme heat waves, they have been mobilized to help the elderly and vulnerable cope with the heat.

Israeli airstrike kills Hamas commander in Gaza Strip, military says

A commander in the terrorist group Hamas has been killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military says.

Meta faces new lawsuit over claims its apps addict children, compared to tobacco industry

A new trial begins this week against Meta, which owns platforms such as Instagram and Facebook. The tech giant, accused of harming children, will now defend itself in a legal process being compared to one once brought against the tobacco industry.

Kristersson on Putin’s threat: Russians are incredibly irritated

Russia is threatening to seize ships from Western countries in response to Europe’s plans to sell cargo seized from Russian ships in the so-called "shadow fleet". They are incredibly irritated, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) tells TT.

Netanyahu rejects Gaza withdrawal plan as Trump-backed peace proposal faces pushback

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects a Gaza plan praised by US President Donald Trump. Hamas says Washington must put pressure on Israel.

Meta hit with another multibillion-dollar fine in New Mexico lawsuit

A judge in New Mexico in the USA has ordered tech giant Meta to pay the equivalent of more than five billion kronor in a new lawsuit.