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Category: World
US President Gerald Ford’s would-be assassin dies at age 95
Sara Jane Moore fired two shots at the Republican president during his visit to San Francisco in 1975.
Drone attacks leave Denmark exposed – and searching for response
In an era of hybrid warfare, there is a sense of embarrassment that Denmark’s critical infrastructure has become vulnerable.
Tony Blair in discussions to run transitional Gaza authority
The former prime minister has been in high-level planning talks over the territory’s future, the BBC understands.
Trump says he ‘will not allow’ Netanyahu to annex West Bank
The US president spoke ahead the Israeli PM’s address to the UN General Assembly on Friday.
Former FBI director James Comey indicted on two charges
James Comey says he is innocent after being accused of lying to Congress in 2020 while testifying about leaks to the media.
‘There’s no way we can afford $100,000’: Small firms scramble over H-1B visa fees
Startups and smaller firms could bear the brunt of Trump’s new H-1B visa fee, and some fear it could thwart US innovation.
Sonic the Hedgehog boss on how the series keeps up to speed
The video game icon has been taking shots at an old rival, but the real competition comes from newer games.
From former president to future prisoner: Sarkozy’s conviction divides France
Sarkozy is back where he used to be – dominating the news and dividing the nation, writes the BBC’s Hugh Schofield.
BBC and news agencies launch film calling on Israel to allow foreign journalists into Gaza
Israel does not allow foreign journalists into Gaza independently, citing security grounds.