The US president plays down the possibility of war, but does not rule out land strikes.
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At least eight dead after magnitude-6.3 earthquake hits Afghanistan
The quake struck near Mazar-e Sharif, one of Afghanistan’s largest cities, in the early hours of Monday.
Staff shortages from government shutdown cause delays at US airports
Half of major US airports are experiencing staff shortages and delays.
Key town faces ‘multi-thousand’ Russian force, top Ukraine commander admits
Oleksandr Syrskyi says special forces have been deployed but denies Russian reports Ukrainian troops are surrounded in Pokrovsk.
Netherlands to return stolen ancient sculpture to Egypt
The 3,500-year-old stone head was likely stolen during the Arab Spring uprising.
Avalanche in Italy kills five including father and daughter
Authorities say the five mountaineers who died while scaling Cima Vertana are German.
Hamas hands over three coffins it says contain bodies of Gaza hostages
The remains will undergo formal identification in Israel, as the return of deceased hostages under a ceasefire continues.
Nato ‘will stand with Ukraine’ to get long-lasting peace, senior official tells BBC
Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone tells the BBC the Russia-Ukraine war is bogged down, and it is “almost time to sit and talk”.
China to ease chip export ban in new trade deal, White House says
Nexperia chips are vital in car production and there were concerns from manufacturers about the damage a shortage could have.
Three killed in latest US strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean
US Defence Secretary says “narco-terrorists” attempting to smuggle drugs into the US were targeted.