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Factbox-How do Pakistan and Taliban Afghan militaries stack up as tensions flare?

Turkey puts ex-disaster chief in charge of Gaza aid, in sign of big new role

Four dead after Kenyan forces fire shots, teargas to disperse crowds at Odinga viewing

French PM Lecornu escapes first no confidence vote after major concessions

Catholic Church is failing abuse victims, Vatican panel says

Pope Leo slams 'ethical derailment' of continued world hunger

MI5 chief frustrated by collapse of UK China spying case

Myanmar elections unlikely to see credible outcome, EU human rights rep says

Giorgio Armani group names long-time executive Marsocci as CEO

Russian air attacks hit Ukraine's gas sector, force Kyiv to import more gas

German court hears case of Afghan accused of killing man, toddler in knife attack

Four oil facility guards killed in an attack near Syria's Deir al-Zor, state media says

Swedish prosecutor identifies suspect in Koran-burner murder case

Merz to advocate use of frozen Russian assets at EU summit

Hungary's central bank files police report over renovation of headquarters

Israel says preparations to open Rafah crossing underway with Egypt, date to be announced later

Gaza father hopes reopening of medical corridor can save his injured son

US, UK ramp up pressure on India, China to cut Russian oil imports

Hungary's Orban expects to meet Trump to discuss economic agreement, media reports

Exclusive-Landmines that sparked Thai-Cambodia clash were likely newly laid, experts say

French PM faces fraught budget talks after surviving no-confidence votes

Flipping sumo wrestlers get London tournament rolling

China seeks stronger ties with France in strategic dialogue

IMF chief plans to travel to Ukraine, IMF spokesperson says

Trump says Modi assured him India will stop buying Russian oil

UK sanctions Russia's Lukoil and Rosneft, targets shadow fleet

Northern Ireland's Adams to pursue legal action against UK government

EU, Spain brush off Trump tariff threats over Madrid's defence spending

Ukraine needs up to $20b in U.S. weapons through NATO programme, defence minister says

French court rejects Le Pen challenge to parliamentary election rules

Hegseth says US will 'impose costs' on Russia if Ukraine war does not end

Gaza's Rafah crossing to Egypt expected to open for people on Thursday

Germany, France sign deal for satellite-based early warning system

UK PM Starmer publishes key witness statements in China spy case

Analysis-For the Kremlin, Putin's exiled opponents are gone but not forgotten

Madagascar coup leader says he will be sworn in as president as African Union suspends the country

Donors have given $4.5 billion to Czech ammunition scheme for Ukraine, minister says

Israel says it expects Hamas to fulfil its obligation and return all hostages

Syria's Sharaa tells Putin he will respect past deals with Moscow