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Europe News

France intercepted 11 Russian aircraft in the Baltics over a week

The intercepted Russian aircraft included transport planes such as the Ilyushin Il-18 and Antonov An-12, as well as fighter jets and reconnaissance aircraft.

Australia

Australian authorities seize more than 100,000 live exotic cockroaches

The seizure included dubia cockroaches and Madagascar hissing cockroaches, both of which cannot be legally imported into Australia or kept, bred, or sold.

Europe News

Starmer says Musk is trying to create 'division' over Henry Nowak case

One man has been charged with assaulting a police officer in relation to protests over Nowak's murder, while another was charged with violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon, the Crown Prosecution Service said.

USA

Greenland is part of Denmark 'for now,' Marco Rubio says

The US is reported to have had 17 military facilities and more than 10,000 troops on Greenland at the height of the Cold War.

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Europe News

British teenager, 17, sanctioned by Russian President Vladimir Putin

Alexander Browder said Moscow's decision to sanction him was "a badge of honour" and that he had "exposed their Achilles’ heel".

Europe News

Three dead in Royal Navy helicopter training crash in UK

The aircraft involved was reportedly a Merlin Mk4, which is primarily used for Royal Marines' "elevated" operations.

Europe News

UK Treasury minister says it is inevitable that Britain will rejoin EU

Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to rebuild links with the EU and put the UK "at the heart of Europe".

United Kingdom

11 officers injured in Henry Nowak murder protests in the UK: police

In a joint statement, a conglomerate of Sikh community groups condemned what it called a "moment of madness by an individual".

World News

UK, US and Australia to develop subsea drone technology

The new technology is expected to be ready by 2027 and is designed to help defend critical subsea cables and pipelines.

Sport

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot leaves club with immediate effect

Liverpool's ownership said they had "come to the conclusion that change is necessary in order for the club to keep moving forward".

Europe News

EU expands sanctions on Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad

"In their capacity as decision-makers of the organisation, the members of the Politburo have knowledge of the planning, preparation and execution of violent actions by Hamas," the bloc said.

USA

Trump remains 'in excellent health,' presidential doctor says

Trump's physician said the president's "cognitive and physical performance are excellent".

Europe News

Zelenskyy warns Russia may be preparing 'massive' new attack

It comes after Russia deployed its nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile in a large attack on the Kyiv region last weekend.

Europe News

Russian drone crashes into Romanian apartment block, sparking outcry

Romanian President Nicușor Dan has declared the Russian consul in Constanta persona non grata and said the Russian consulate in the Black Sea port city would be closed.

Europe News

Swiss train station knife attack 'a terrorist act,' official says

Three people were injured in the incident which happened at a train station in Winterthur on Thursday morning, Swiss police said.

Europe News

Beretta to unveil new Livet anti-drone system

The company says the system is equipped with target auto-tracking and remote engagement capabilities.

Iran

US says Iran fired ballistic missile towards Kuwait

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said earlier on Thursday that its forces had targeted a US airbase.

Europe News

UK and Poland sign 'major' defence treaty

The treaty is part of Starmer's efforts to deepen cooperation with the European Union, which the UK voted to leave in 2016 following a divisive referendum campaign.

World News

New head of Hamas' military wing killed in strike on Gaza, Israel says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office described Odeh as one of the "architects" of the October 7 attacks.

Health news

IRC warns Ebola outbreak could become 'deadliest on record'

The International Rescue Committee said the outbreak was spreading faster than response efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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