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US to turn over two NATO command posts to Europeans, military source says

Ghislaine Maxwell refuses to answer questions at congressional deposition, lawmakers say

Portugal's far-right Chega party may have hit its ceiling in presidential election

US issues fresh guidance to vessels transiting Strait of Hormuz as Iran tensions simmer

Explainer-What happens if the UK's Starmer quits, or is challenged?

Norway police investigate diplomat couple over suspected Epstein corruption

China's Xi extends condolences over blast in Pakistani capital, Xinhua reports

Jimmy Lai's son urges UK to do 'much more' to win media tycoon's release

Fatal drone strikes on civilians persist in Sudan's Kordofan, UN says

Ukraine opens up arms exports, seeking to cash in on wartime technology

UK deputy PM Lammy and senior minister Reed back Starmer

UK PM Starmer should quit, Scottish Labour leader says

Arab states criticise Israel as it expands powers in occupied West Bank

German foreign minister to discuss sanctions, energy with Central Asian counterparts

US forces board Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Indian Ocean without incident

Sudanese nomads trapped as war fuels banditry and ethnic splits

Spain's far-right Vox doubles its seats in Aragon regional vote

Explainer-India-US trade pact and its impact on millions of Indian farmers

UK PM Starmer tells staff politics should be force for good

UK expands visa route for Hong Kongers after Jimmy Lai sentencing

Eritrea calls Ethiopia's accusations of military aggression 'deplorable'

Sweden to tighten citizenship rules amid push to cut immigration

UK's Starmer refuses to heed calls to quit over fallout from Epstein scandal

Uganda minister condemns military raid on opposition leader's home

As Trump presidency enters second year, his voters share hopes – and concerns

Analysis-Thai PM Anutin's poll win calms turmoil but hard economic test awaits

Survivors dispute Greek coastguard account of fatal migrant shipwreck

Russia says the fuel situation in Cuba is critical, accuses US of 'suffocating' the island

Rubio to attend Munich Security Conference amid frayed Translantic ties

Iran says it could dilute enriched uranium if all sanctions are lifted

Palace ready to help UK police in any inquiry into king's brother Andrew

Russia's Lavrov sees no 'bright future' for economic ties with U.S

Britain's Prince William meets Saudi crown prince on official visit

Japan PM's big election win could mean more beef with Beijing

Indonesia's Prabowo invited to US for Trump Board of Peace meeting, eyes trade deal signing

China says its policy towards Japan will not be changed by one election

Iran arrests at least four reform front politicians

Russian drone attacks on Ukraine kill four, including mother and child

Russia's FSB says Ukraine's SBU was behind assassination attempt on top general