Iran hierarchy consolidation as IRGC veteran tapped for key security role

Europe braces for another heatwave after record-breaking temperatures

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Russian court bars only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary electionsRussia's only liberal, anti-war party will not be able to take part in next month's parliamentary elections, a Moscow court rules.49 mins agoEurope

Turkiye approves pardon-like bill for thousands of PKK fighters

Powerful earthquake shakes Colombia and Ecuador prompting people to evacuate homes and buildings

Trump says relationship is good even as Netanyahu rejects Gaza peace plan

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US appeals court says social media addiction lawsuits can proceed

At least 13 killed in Ukrainian strike on Russia's Tatarstan region, officials sayIt is one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia since the start of Moscow's war on Ukraine.1 hr agoEurope

Russia bars only party opposing war in Ukraine from parliamentary vote

Iran won’t reopen Strait of Hormuz without US concessions and other Mideast developments

Lebanon ‘files new lawsuit against’ ex-central bank chief Riad Salameh

Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk kills 12, authorities say

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Oman trying to contain extensive oil spill from stricken tanker