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Ukraine, Iran shadow high-stakes NATO summit as Trump leans on allies, embraces Erdogan

The NATO summit kicking off in Turkey this week affords President Trump a rare in-person opportunity to lean on European allies dragging their feet on defense spending, as well as a chance to showcase his administration’s embrace of this year’s…

World Cup 2026: US striker Folarin Balogun’s one-game red card ban suspended by Fifa

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was among those who had demanded the decision be reviewed. Asked about the USA’s World Cup performance during a news conference, Rubio said: “It was great. They got screwed with that red card. “There…

Indonesian troops recover body of U.S. pilot slain by rebels in West Papua

SEOUL, South Korea — Indonesian security forces recovered the body of an American pilot killed by rebels last week in the restive province of West Papua, according to footage posted online by Jakarta. Nicholas F. Goselin, a pilot for an…

Iran’s supreme leader absent as senior officials attend ayatollah’s funeral

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was conspicuously absent from his father’s funeral, as senior regime figures joined thousands paying their respects to the late ayatollah on Sunday. Ali Khamenei’s other three sons – Masoud, Mostafa and Meysam – all attended…

Trump warns against communism’s return in 250th anniversary speech

President Trump marked the nation’s 250th birthday late Saturday with a colossal fireworks display and a speech warning against communism and pledging the United States would continue on the path to greatness started by the nation’s founders in 1776. Mr….

Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks

In its statement, Nigeria’s foreign ministry said Iroegbu was reportedly killed in Pretoria by officers from the Tshwane Metro police department. Joe, killed on 28 June, was attacked outside his shop in the city of eMalahleni, the ministry said. Abuja…

Slovaks vote in a referendum on lifelong payments for populist Prime Minister Fico

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Slovaks cast their ballots Saturday in a referendum to decide whether to cancel lifelong payments for populist Prime Minister Robert Fico and other leaders after their terms in office expire. They were also voting on whether to…

Evacuations in Guam as super typhoon Bavi approaches

Emergency evacuations are taking place in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands as a super typhoon bears down on the US Pacific territories. Bavi is forecast to make landfall early on Monday morning, with winds of up to 257km/h (160mph),…

‘1619 Project’ creator says reparations would mean admitting U.S. existence is ‘crime’

Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of The New York Times’ “1619 Project,” said paying reparations for slavery would amount to admitting that “the entire existence of the United States” is a crime. “Paying reparations is an admission of the crime,” Ms. Hannah-Jones…

US at 250: How celebrations unfolded in Washington DC

Thousands of people gathered in the US capital to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday in a day that was marked by extreme weather, delays, and a huge display of fireworks. The celebration, which included a flyover, a concert, as well…