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Andy Burnham refused to rule out making EU rejoin a Labour manifesto pledge while prioritizing a stalled UK-EU reset, and he blamed Brexit on outside actors manipulating opinion. The report also highlights UK concerns over EU protectionism ahead of his talks with Ursula von der Leyen.
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The US, Japan, and South Korea reaffirmed defense commitments and support for Taiwan ahead of a Trump-Xi summit. Analysts said allies worry Trump may offer concessions to Xi on Taiwan or trade for an economic win. The joint statement also addressed North Korea denuclearization and supply-chain security.
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A 37-year-old British tourist is missing in Lake Como after diving into the water to help rescue a father and his 16-year-old son who were struggling while swimming. The father and son were rescued by a passing boat and treated for hypothermia, but the tourist was not seen again as search operations continue in deep water. The article also notes recent drownings in the lake, including a British student in 2024.
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President Trump met with French President Emmanuel Macron at Trump Tower ahead of the UN General Assembly. Macron said they discussed Ukraine, Iran, energy markets, and protecting civilian infrastructure and navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Both leaders are scheduled to address the UN General Assembly.
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G7 foreign ministers called on Iran to stop arming and supporting Yemen's Houthis and condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ahead of the UN General Assembly. The report also covers Houthi territorial gains along the Red Sea, reported Saudi strikes and civilian deaths, and international consideration of military support for Saudi Arabia.
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A short BBC video preview outlines what to expect from this year's UN General Assembly, including who President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet and the main agenda topics. It notes that nearly 130 world leaders are gathering in New York under the theme of restoring trust and managing transformation.
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North Korea said its latest missile tests involved a new weapons system, with Kim Jong Un saying it would give enemies an “incurable headache.” South Korea and Japan detected two short-range launches from the Wonsan area, extending a run of military demonstrations amid stalled US diplomacy.
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California homeowners in Menlo Park are pressing for U.S. sanctions against Vitaly Yusufov, the son of a sanctioned former Russian energy minister, to block his planned 39-story development at the former Sunset Magazine site. The proposal includes apartments, a hotel, offices and a preschool, and it also faces local opposition and a state housing-law deadline dispute.
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NATO troops in Latvia, including Canadian-led forces, are training to adapt to lessons from the war in Ukraine, with a significant readiness gap remaining. The exercise includes Danish soldiers role-playing as enemy forces against Spanish troops.
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An opinion column argues that Hamas has long controlled Gaza media coverage through intimidation and self-censorship, shaping anti-Israel narratives that fueled Western protests. It cites journalist Motaz Azaiza's revelations about a Hamas-run media group and calls for an audit of Western outlets' reliance on local fixers.
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Lithuania's prime minister told the BBC that his country has evacuation plans and will fight back if attacked by Russia, amid recent drone incursions into NATO airspace. UK and NATO officials expressed solidarity with Lithuania and emphasized airspace defense.
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Beijing is quietly coordinating with Taiwan's KMT opposition, including helping shape the language for a landmark mainland visit, as Xi Jinping sees a rare window to pull Taiwan closer and weaken resistance. The article details Cheng Li-wun's trip and the behind-the-scenes Chinese role in staging it.