Protests erupt in Turkey after Erdogan rival arrested
Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, has been arrested just days before becoming presidential candidate.
‘As real as it can get’: EU to loan €150bn for European defence from invasion
EU launches scheme to buy more weapons in Europe as Russia remains ‘a threat for the foreseeable future’
Europe needs to be able to deter potential invaders by 2030, the EU executive has said as it launched a push to buy more weapons in the bloc and from allied countries, rather than from the US.
The UK, US and Turkey will be excluded from defence contracts funded by a €150bn (£125bn) EU loans programme, unless they sign a security and defence partnership agreement with the EU.
Continue reading...The EU wants to break its security dependency on the US and buy more European weapons – The Associated Press
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UN says worker killed in Gaza as Israeli air strikes resume
Israel's military denies attacking the Deir al-Balah compound, after the Hamas-run health ministry blamed an Israeli strike.
Hungary bans LGBTQ+ Pride marches
The move from Orban's conservative government is the latest in a crackdown on the LGBT community.
Hungary bans LGBT Pride marches sparking protests – BBC.com
- Hungary bans LGBT Pride marches sparking protests BBC.com
- Hungary's parliament passes law banning LGBTQ+ pride events DW (English)
- Hungary: Pride ban is full-frontal attack on LGBTI people and must not be signed into law Amnesty International
- Hungary bans Pride events and plans to use facial recognition to target attenders The Guardian
- Hungary's president signs law banning Pride parade despite protests Reuters
Congo and Rwanda Called for a Cease-Fire in Their Deadly Conflict. What Now? – The New York Times
- Congo and Rwanda Called for a Cease-Fire in Their Deadly Conflict. What Now? The New York Times
- DR Congo and Rwanda call for ceasefire in conflict with M23 rebels BBC.com
- Exclusive: Congo and Rwanda presidents call for east Congo ceasefire during Qatar sit-down Reuters
- AU welcomes Doha talks between DR Congo and Rwanda leaders Al Jazeera English
- M23 rebels withdraw from Congo peace talks DW (English)
Russia Ukraine Trump: Zelensky has a real chance to end the war, if he can accept these harsh realities. – Slate
- Russia Ukraine Trump: Zelensky has a real chance to end the war, if he can accept these harsh realities. Slate
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- A 'New Russia', peacekeepers and the question of Zelenskyy - what could be the future of Ukraine? Sky News
- Engineering an End to the Ukraine War Geopolitical Futures
- Peace, Not Surrender, for Ukraine The Nation
Who is detained Turkish opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu?
Turkey's arrested opposition leader is seen as President Erdogan's most formidable rival.
Israeli forces resume ground operations in Gaza, IDF says – ABC News
- Israeli forces resume ground operations in Gaza, IDF says ABC News
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- Israel launches ‘limited ground operation’ to retake Netzarim corridor in Gaza The Guardian
- Why did Netanyahu end the Gaza ceasefire? The Associated Press
- Israel, Fighting Again in Gaza, Is Also at War at Home The Wall Street Journal
Germany’s Massive Spending Bill Challenges Kremlin for European Military Dominance – Kyiv Post
- Germany’s Massive Spending Bill Challenges Kremlin for European Military Dominance Kyiv Post
- Germany's new leader plans a huge boost in defense spending, but can he deliver? CBS News
- Germany’s big spending splurge gives EU the jitters POLITICO Europe
- Germany Is Lifting a Foot Off Its ‘Debt Brake.’ Here’s Why. The New York Times
- The Bundestag approves the biggest fiscal expansion in post-war history The Economist
The Dassault Rafale Fighter Is ‘Selling Like Hotcakes’ – 19FortyFive
- The Dassault Rafale Fighter Is ‘Selling Like Hotcakes’ 19FortyFive
- Macron speeds up Rafale warplane orders as France invests in nuclear deterrence Reuters
- France to Boost Orders for Rafale Fighter Jets, Macron Says Bloomberg
- Hypersonic nuclear missile-loaded Rafale fighters to be deployed by France Yahoo
- France to reopen fourth nuclear air base as Europe rushes to rearm POLITICO Europe
Malaysia green-lights new MH370 search in Indian Ocean
Malaysia's cabinet approves a fresh search for the missing plane by exploration firm Ocean Infinity.
Malaysia green-lights new MH370 search in Indian Ocean
Malaysia's cabinet approves a fresh search for the missing plane by exploration firm Ocean Infinity.
Russia and Ukraine report air attacks after Putin-Trump call – Reuters
- Russia and Ukraine report air attacks after Putin-Trump call Reuters
- Russia, Ukraine exchange prisoners as Trump says Zelenskyy call ‘very good’ Al Jazeera English
- Live: Trump to help Zelensky get more air defence from Europe, White House says FRANCE 24 English
- Russia, Ukraine swap 372 prisoners, says Moscow day after Trump-Putin call The Times of India
- Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners in one of the war's largest exchanges ABC News
Why 17th-century emperor Aurangzeb’s grave is India’s latest flashpoint – Al Jazeera English
- Why 17th-century emperor Aurangzeb’s grave is India’s latest flashpoint Al Jazeera English
- Nagpur violence: Curfew lifted and relaxed in parts of city Deccan Herald
- Aurangzeb not relevant today but tomb issue is, says RSS The Times of India
- Nagpur police arrest alleged mastermind behind Monday’s violence Hindustan Times
- "Someone Who Lived 300 Years Ago...": Uddhav Thackeray On Aurangzeb Grave Row NDTV
Two-thirds of people Israel killed in strikes were women and children
Israel attacked at dawn on Tuesday, as displaced people across Gaza were sleeping.
Police in Turkey arrest Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, key rival of President Erdogan – CBS News
- Police in Turkey arrest Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, key rival of President Erdogan CBS News
- The alarming detention of the Turkish president’s rival Financial Times
- Turkey Arrests Istanbul Mayor, Key Rival to President Erdogan The New York Times
- Turkish president’s main rival is arrested. The lira is crashing. MarketWatch
- Turkey's market turnaround stumbles as Erdogan rival detained Reuters
Rosenberg: Trump-Putin call seen as victory in Russia
The Russian leader was able to set his own conditions for peace in a two-hour phone call with Donald Trump.
‘Table of mercy’, how Egyptians feed hundreds in Ramadan
At Sayeda Zeinab, neighbours join forces during Ramadan to serve meals, fostering community and compassion in Cairo.