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UN Raises Alarm Over Deadly Protests in Kenya

The death toll is rising after the government-critical protests in Kenya earlier in the week. At least 16 people were killed, according to Amnesty International.

UN Raises Alarm Over Deadly Protests in Kenya

Hungary Warns Embassy Staff Against Joining Banned Pride Parade

Hungary warns embassy staff in Budapest against participating in Saturday's pride parade, which has been banned by the police. The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urges the Hungarian authorities to reconsider and allow the parade to take place.

Hungary Warns Embassy Staff Against Joining Banned Pride Parade

Drone Strikes Target Military Bases in Iraq

An unidentified drone has crashed into the military base Taji in Baghdad in Iraq during the night towards Tuesday, according to Iraqi security sources for AFP. The drone hit a radar facility at the base.

Drone Strikes Target Military Bases in Iraq

Tehran Under Attack: Evin Prison and Key Sites Hit by Israel

Israel attacks again Teheran, large clouds of smoke rise from several places in the Iranian capital. The notorious Evin prison has been hit.

Tehran Under Attack: Evin Prison and Key Sites Hit by Israel

Spain Secures Exemption from NATO Defense Spending Increase

Nato countries are reported to be in agreement to increase defense expenditures to five percent of the states' gross national product. Spain, which opposed the increase, has been exempted from the decision.

Spain Secures Exemption from NATO Defense Spending Increase

Eight Killed Near Gaza Emergency Aid Distribution Points

Eighth persons were shot dead by Israeli forces near distribution points for emergency aid in Gaza on Saturday, says Mahmud Bassal, spokesperson for the civil defense in the Hamas-controlled area, to AFP. According to Bassal, three of them were killed in southern Gaza while five were shot at the Netzarim corridor.

Eight Killed Near Gaza Emergency Aid Distribution Points

Israel Launches New Offensive Against Iran with Strikes on Key Cities

Israel is carrying out a wave of attacks around Iran on Saturday evening – with attacks on, among other things, Shiraz, Tehran and Bandar Abbas. Drones have also been launched from Iran to attack "strategic targets”, the country's Revolutionary Guard announced.

Israel Launches New Offensive Against Iran with Strikes on Key Cities

Israel Strikes Iranian State TV Building in Tehran

Israel has attacked the Iranian state media company Irib in Tehran. "We will defeat the Iranian dictatorship everywhere", writes Defense Minister Israel Katz on X.

Israel Strikes Iranian State TV Building in Tehran

At Least 19 Killed in Congo Floods After Heavy Rain

At least 19 people have died in floods in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the authorities in the capital province of Kinshasa report to AFP. Heavy rain early on Saturday flooded several city districts and also caused landslides.

At Least 19 Killed in Congo Floods After Heavy Rain

Boeing CEO Cancels Paris Air Show Trip to Focus on India Crash Investigation

Boeing's CEO Kelly Ortberg cancels his trip to the Paris air show to focus on the investigation of the plane crash in India. “While our industry is preparing to start the Paris Air Show, both I and (Boeing's COO) Stephanie (Pope) have cancelled our plans to attend so that we can be with our team and focus on our customer and the investigation,” he writes in a message to employees that AFP has seen.

Boeing CEO Cancels Paris Air Show Trip to Focus on India Crash Investigation

Trump Warns of More Action Against Iran Amid Rising Tensions

USA's president Donald Trump says that Iran must conclude an agreement "before there is nothing left". It will come more.

Trump Warns of More Action Against Iran Amid Rising Tensions

RSF Claims Control of Strategic Zone on Sudan-Libya-Egypt Border

Sudan's paramilitary force Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has taken over a strategic zone bordering Egypt and Libya, after the country's army announced that it has withdrawn from the region. This was stated by the RSF on Wednesday.

RSF Claims Control of Strategic Zone on Sudan-Libya-Egypt Border

Seven Killed in Coordinated Attacks in Western Colombia

At least seven people have been killed and 28 injured in a wave of coordinated explosions and shootings in western Colombia. Several of the 19 attacks appear to be targeted at the police – who suspect guerrilla links.

Seven Killed in Coordinated Attacks in Western Colombia

Trump Deploys Marines and National Guard Amid Los Angeles Protests

Bound demonstrators are being driven away in buses in Los Angeles, where the police are trying to disperse those who are still on site late on Monday evening local time. President Donald Trump has sent 700 marines to the city to help the police, and has decided that thousands of national guards will be deployed against the protests.

Trump Deploys Marines and National Guard Amid Los Angeles Protests

Greta Thunberg's Ship Madleen Arrives in Israel's Ashdod Port

The ship Madleen, which was boarded by Israel during the night, has arrived at the port in Ashdod, where it was escorted by the Israeli navy. The human rights organization representing Greta Thunberg and the other activists on board have however not been given permission to speak with them yet.

Greta Thunberg's Ship Madleen Arrives in Israel's Ashdod Port

Renault Considers Drone Production in Ukraine at France's Request

The French Ministry of Defence has asked Renault to start manufacturing drones in Ukraine. But the vehicle company says it has not yet made any decision in the matter.

Renault Considers Drone Production in Ukraine at France's Request

Ukraine and Russia to Initiate Prisoner Exchange Next Week

The announced exchange of prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine will be initiated in the coming week, announces the head of Ukraine's military intelligence service. .

Ukraine and Russia to Initiate Prisoner Exchange Next Week

Hamas Threatens Hostage Amid Israeli Military Tensions

Hamas claims that Israel is approaching the location where they are holding the hostage Matan Zangauker and threatens to kill him. At least 36 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks on Saturday, according to the Hamas-controlled civil defense in Gaza.

Hamas Threatens Hostage Amid Israeli Military Tensions

Israeli Attacks in Gaza Result in Multiple Casualties

Israel's escalated warfare continues to claim casualties on the ground in the Gaza Strip. A drone attack has been directed at a hospital facility in the city of Gaza.

Israeli Attacks in Gaza Result in Multiple Casualties

Russian Forces Accelerate Advance in Ukraine as Spring Ends

Russia's invasion forces have advanced at a faster pace in Ukraine as spring has given way to summer, reports AFP, which has assessed data from the US-based think tank Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Russian forces took control of an additional 507 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory in May.

Russian Forces Accelerate Advance in Ukraine as Spring Ends

Tight Race in Poland's Presidential Election as Exit Polls Show Narrow Lead

It is largely even in the presidential election in Poland, according to exit polls. Both candidates – the national conservative Karol Nawrocki and Warsaw's liberal mayor Rafal Trzaskowski – have declared themselves winners.

Tight Race in Poland's Presidential Election as Exit Polls Show Narrow Lead

Zelensky Hails Ukraine's Drone Strike on Russian Bombers as "Brilliant"

Ukraine has carried out a large-scale operation to destroy Russian bomber aircraft, reports Ukraine's security service SBU. It involves a wave of drone attacks where around 40 aircraft at different Russian airbases far from the front line have been hit – in an operation that is said to have been planned for a year and a half.

Zelensky Hails Ukraine's Drone Strike on Russian Bombers as "Brilliant"

Hamas Agrees to Release Hostages but Sets New Conditions

Hamas has formally responded to the US proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. The terrorist-stamped group says it is ready to release ten hostages - but has simultaneously new demands.

Hamas Agrees to Release Hostages but Sets New Conditions

Hamas Deems US Ceasefire Proposal Insufficient Amid Hostage Talks

The USA proposes that ten living hostages and the bodies of 18 deceased be released by Hamas in exchange for 60 days of ceasefire. Israel gives the green light, but Hamas claims that the proposal does not meet the movement's demands – without entirely rejecting it.

Hamas Deems US Ceasefire Proposal Insufficient Amid Hostage Talks