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France battles raging wildfires in south and northwest

Clashes intensify between armed Druze factions, Bedouin tribal forces in Suwayda, southern Syria

Germany’s Merz says what’s happening in Gaza is ‘unacceptable’

UK’s first Black female MP suspended again as Labour cracks down on dissent

UPDATE 2 - Israeli strikes kill 24 Palestinians across Gaza Strip, including aid seekers, with dozens more injured

Cocaine hidden in banana shipments found in Danish supermarkets: Report

UPDATE - Israeli strikes kill 19 Palestinians across Gaza Strip, with dozens more injured

Germany deports 81 Afghan nationals with criminal records, in sign of stricter immigration policy

Human rights group ends operations in El Salvador after 25 years, denounce state persecution

Death toll from torrential rains rises to 4 in South Korea as thousands evacuated

Israeli strikes kill 10 Palestinians in Khan Younis, Gaza, with dozens more injured

Turkish defense firm to unveil homegrown next-generation awareness system

South Korean court reviews ousted president Yoon’s detention amid martial law probe

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US Congress passes bill taking back $9B in money already allocated, sends measure to Trump

China, Pakistan condemn Israeli strikes on Syria

Poland says Russia violated international law with drone strike on Polish factory in Ukraine

Morning Briefing: July 18, 2025

Poland reduces diplomatic ties with Hungary

US welcomes PKK terror group's destruction of weapons in northern Iraq

Syrian presidency confirms troop withdrawal from Suwayda

UN official warns over Israeli attacks undermining Syria's recovery at 'sensitive time'

Trump sent Epstein salacious 50th birthday letter: Report

Trump says he asked attorney general to release Epstein testimony after bombshell report

UPDATE 3 - At least 30 Palestinians killed by Israeli army fire in Gaza

White House says Trump will not tap special counsel for Epstein case

UN chief stresses importance of preserving Syria's sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity

Syria’s president receives expressions of support from 3 regional leaders for country’s sovereignty

DR Congo summons Uganda’s ambassador over reopening of borders

Trump slams Brazil over former leader's trial, warns US ‘watching closely’

Greece’s foreign minister points to 'deeply disturbing' violence in Syria amid Israeli attacks

UPDATE - Turkish Cypriot leader says no formal talks without recognition of sovereign equality, status

Türkiye says Israeli aggression ‘directly undermines Syria's rebuilding efforts'

UPDATE - US strikes damage just 1 of 3 Iranian nuclear sites: Report

Turkish Cypriot leader says no formal talks without recognition of sovereign equality, status

UPDATE - Israeli airstrike reported in Syria’s Suwayda, Damascus denounces civilian casualties

US, Bahrain discuss ways to enhance defense ties

US 'actively working' with allies for 'peaceful and inclusive resolution' in Syria: Envoy

Milan's urban planning office under scrutiny as 74 people being investigated, including mayor

EU, Iceland to launch security, defense partnership talks

Turkish auto firm to showcase next-gen four-by-four tactical vehicle at IDEF 2025

Netanyahu issues policy to demilitarize southern Syria, vows to ‘protect Druze’

Israeli warplanes launch new airstrikes on Syria’s Suwayda

US says it did not support Israeli strikes in Syria, urges de-escalation, lasting ceasefire

US strikes damage just 1 of 3 Iranian nuclear sites: Report

Saudi crown prince condemns Israeli strikes on Syria in call with Syrian president

Former Canadian pilot charged in suspected plane hijacking motivated by climate concerns

Zelenskyy compares his leadership style with Trump, highlights shared values, business mindset