It comes as Friedrich Merz makes his first official visit to the UK as German chancellor.
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Prosecutor in Diddy and Epstein cases fired by justice department
It is not clear why Maurene Comey was removed from her job at the elite justice department office in Manhattan.
Two dead and many injured in Russian strike on Ukrainian shopping centre
President Zelensky called the strike in Dobropillia “horrific”, accusing Russia of “trying to take as many lives as possible”.
Who are the Druze and why is Israel attacking Syria
A fresh wave of deadly sectarian violence has rocked Syria, highlighting the country’s fragile security landscape.
US says ‘specific steps’ agreed to end Syria violence after Israeli strikes hit Damascus
Israel says it is “working to save our Druze brothers”, but Syria accuses it of “treacherous aggression”.
How Trump woke me up for surprise interview – and the key takeaways
The US president signalled a new tone on Nato, voiced his respect for Keir Starmer – and showed his reflective side.
Canada’s PM wants to fast-track ‘nation building’ – but can he?
Indigenous communities have launched a legal challenge against a federal law that would fast-track resource development projects.
‘Sparring in space’ – BBC gains rare access to US base tracking global missile strikes
From their base in Colorado, Space Force units track missiles fired anywhere in the world.
Could axing two national holidays save France from its mountain of debt?
Prime Minister François Bayrou has angered MPs with a bid to cut two public holidays to rescue the country’s finances.
Fire engulfs main stage of Tomorrowland festival, two days before opening
Footage on social media shows flames ravaging the Belgian festival’s main stage, just two days before it opens.