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Grainy footage and giant triangle feature in new Pentagon UFO files
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Grainy footage and giant triangle feature in new Pentagon UFO files

Grainy footage, much of it taken from US military planes, but also testimony about a giant flying triangle, is included in the Pentagon's fifth release of files on unidentified objects.
Iran accused of tanker attack as Hormuz talks continue
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Iran accused of tanker attack as Hormuz talks continue

Talks on the Strait of Hormuz are moving in a positive direction, says Oman’s negotiator. Iran again says that an agreement is close, but also says that opening the strait requires the US to compensate Iran for violations of the agreement concluded in June
Vance says Iran talks will take time as deal on Strait of Hormuz nears
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Vance says Iran talks will take time as deal on Strait of Hormuz nears

Iran has reached an agreement with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz, according to the regime in Tehran - but reopening depends on the US lifting its blockade of Iran’s ports. The US says the negotiations will take time, calling the Iranian side “extraordinarily difficult people”
Brazil condemns US after visa revoked for ambassador to Washington
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Brazil condemns US after visa revoked for ambassador to Washington

The Brazilian government is sharply criticizing the United States after the country revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador to Washington.
Russia summoned over reckless attacks in Ukraine, says foreign ministry
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Russia summoned over reckless attacks in Ukraine, says foreign ministry

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Russia's chargé d'affaires on Monday to protest the country's extensive attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.
Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz route is near
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Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz route is near

Negotiations on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman are in their final stages, Iran's Foreign Ministry announced. A solution is reportedly close
One dead in Ukrainian attack on Russian residential building, local officials say
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One dead in Ukrainian attack on Russian residential building, local officials say

One person has died after shrapnel from a Ukrainian missile hit a residential building in Taganrog in southwestern Russia, the local government said.
Israeli settlers throw stones at Palestinian cars in West Bank, injuring one person
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Israeli settlers throw stones at Palestinian cars in West Bank, injuring one person

Israeli settlers threw stones at Palestinian cars overnight Tuesday, Israeli media reported. One person was injured when a driver lost control of his car
Brazil recalls ambassador after Milei insults Lula da Silva
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Brazil recalls ambassador after Milei insults Lula da Silva

Brazil recalls its ambassador from Argentina after Argentine President Javier Milei's attack on Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Swedish child dies in car crash in Croatia, man arrested
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Swedish child dies in car crash in Croatia, man arrested

A Swedish child has died in a collision between two cars in Croatia, Croatian media reported, according to Aftonbladet. Two other adults were in the car
Foreign Ministry advises against non-essential travel to Jordan
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Foreign Ministry advises against non-essential travel to Jordan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against non-essential travel to Jordan.
Lebanese army begins taking over security in south as Israel agrees to pull back
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Lebanese army begins taking over security in south as Israel agrees to pull back

On Monday, Lebanon's military began taking over security in three villages in the south, in exchange for Israel promising to withdraw its forces.
US approves nearly $2 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia
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US approves nearly $2 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia

The US State Department has approved an arms sale to Saudi Arabia worth almost SEK 19 billion.
US escalates against ICC, threatens new sanctions over US sovereignty
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US escalates against ICC, threatens new sanctions over US sovereignty

The United States accuses the International Criminal Court (ICC) of posing an "unacceptable threat to US sovereignty" and threatens new sanctions.
Russia criticizes NATO pledge of 70 billion euros in support for Ukraine
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Russia criticizes NATO pledge of 70 billion euros in support for Ukraine

Russia criticizes the support NATO promised Ukraine during the alliance's meeting in Turkey.
Four Swedish men detained in Cyprus over alleged assault in Ayia Napa
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Four Swedish men detained in Cyprus over alleged assault in Ayia Napa

Four Swedish men aged 18 have been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a 47-year-old man in the tourist resort of Ayia Napa in Cyprus. Three of them have been remanded in custody, Aftonbladet reports, citing local media
US lifts Iran oil sanctions waiver after attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz
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US lifts Iran oil sanctions waiver after attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz

The US Treasury Department has lifted a waiver that temporarily allowed Iran to produce, sell and transport oil, in response to attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday.
Russia summons Sweden's ambassador over drone attack on embassy in Stockholm
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Russia summons Sweden's ambassador over drone attack on embassy in Stockholm

Sweden's ambassador to Moscow, Christina Johannesson, has been summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry after a drone attack on the Russian embassy in Stockholm.
Chinese foreign minister visits Stockholm, trade relations in focus
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Chinese foreign minister visits Stockholm, trade relations in focus

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi was received by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) in Stockholm on Saturday - the first visit by a Chinese foreign minister to Sweden in 22 years. Trade relations with China were one of the most important items on the agenda
Sweden eases travel advice for UAE, Qatar and most of Saudi Arabia
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Sweden eases travel advice for UAE, Qatar and most of Saudi Arabia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs no longer advises against non-essential travel to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and most of Saudi Arabia.
Sweden to use Kyjiv instead of Kyiv in support of Ukraine
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Sweden to use Kyjiv instead of Kyiv in support of Ukraine

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UD) will stop using the name "Kyiv" for the capital of Ukraine.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland
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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland between July 2 and 8, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Qatar: No direct US-Iran talks scheduled in Doha today
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Qatar: No direct US-Iran talks scheduled in Doha today

US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in the Qatari capital Doha, according to a spokesperson. Iran talks are expected there - but only with mediators
Iran ceasefire in danger as US and Tehran threaten to resume strikes
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Iran ceasefire in danger as US and Tehran threaten to resume strikes

The US has attacked Iran from the air again - and Iran has targeted US bases in countries around the Persian Gulf. The ceasefire and negotiations are hanging by an increasingly fragile thread as both sides threaten to take even tougher action
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