The Pentagon also plans to send the Gerald Ford carrier strike group to the area to help “disrupt narcotics trafficking”.
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Ukraine allies pledge to take Russian oil and gas off global market
A “coalition of the willing” meeting in London seeks to increase pressure on Russia to end its war in Ukraine.
Australian servicewomen launch landmark sex abuse case against military
Lawyers say they expect thousands of women to join the lawsuit against the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
Gaza doctors struggle to investigate ‘signs of torture’ on unnamed dead returned by Israel
Photographs show bodies with multiple signs of injury and wrists tied behind their backs.
Huge noise then I yelled to get out – Louvre attendant recalls shock of heist
The attendant describes the moment thieves used an angle grinder to burst into the Gallery of Apollo.
Shock at $100,000 fee to contest Guinea elections to replace junta
The authorities say the high amount is needed to ensure only credible candidates take part.
We won’t accept a stolen vote, Cameroon opposition leader tells BBC
Issa Tchiroma Bakary says he won the election and is not concerned about being arrested or put in jail.
Ecuador’s president says he was target of foiled chocolate and jam poisoning
Daniel Noboa claims three highly-concentrated toxic substances were found in gifts he was given.
Vance and Rubio criticise Israeli parliament’s vote on West Bank annexation
Vice-President Vance says the move by far-right lawmakers was “stupid”, while Secretary of State Rubio warns of the impact on Gaza peace plan.
Louvre heist lift-maker seizes the moment with new ad campaign
Böcker is touting its “quiet as a whisper” technology for “when you need to move fast”.