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Ukrainian, Russian strikes intensify with 16 people killed

MOSCOW: At least 16 people were killed in Ukrainian and Russian strikes on Saturday, in a deadly fifth summer of war as both sides intensify attacks, with diplomacy at a deadlock. Ukrainian drones also targeted a...

Smoke rises from a warehouse near Saint Petersburg after being hit by Ukrainian drones. — AFP

Russian says 'no deadlines' to end Ukraine war

A municipal worker removes debris next to damaged cars outside an apartment building hit by a Russian drone strike in Kharkiv, Ukraine. - Reuters

Greek spyware scandal suspects get jail terms

A Greek court sentenced four suspects, including two Israelis, to eight years in prison over a landmark spyware scandal that shook the government in 2022.

UK Labour faces tough three-way battle in by-election

Hannah Spencer, Green Party's candidate, outside a polling station at St Agnes Primary School, in Gorton, Manchester. — Reuters

Danish PM calls general election for March 24

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announcing that Denmark will hold a parliamentary election on March 24, in the Parliament Hall at Christiansborg in Copenhagen. — Reuters

Germany's Merz meets Xi in China, seeking closer ties

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (2nd L) participates in a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping (2nd R) at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing. — AFP

Pope Leo to tour countries in first major overseas trip

Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer from the window of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican. — Reuters

Zelensky announces Ukraine-US talks in Geneva Thursday

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy talks as he attends a press conference, in Kyiv. — Reuters

UK govt urged to release documents of ex-prince Andrew

Reporters wait outside the home of former UK ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, in central London. — AFP

Zelensky vows to fight onafter 4 years of Russian war

A man visits a makeshift memorial for Ukrainian and foreign soldiers, in Kyiv. — AFP

EU ire as Hungary stalls new Russia sanctions

People take part in a solidarity march ahead of the fourth anniversary of Ukraine war, in Budapest, Hungary. — Reuters

New Dutch government sworn in under centrist Jetten

Netherlands' Willem-Alexander (C-R) next to new PM Rob Jetten (C-L) poses with members of the Jetten cabinet, at Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague. — AFP

Russian missile barrage hits energy across Ukraine

Firefighters work at the site of a residential building damaged during drone and missile strikes, in Kyiv. — Reuters

France to summon US ambassador over comments on slain activist

Protesters hold portraits of far-right activist Quentin Deranque during a march, in Lyon. — AFP

Macron urges 'calm' ahead of tense rally

France's President Emmanuel Macron speaks to the press, in Paris. — AFP

French minister pledges tight security at rally for killed activist

French prosecutor of Lyon Thierry Dran addresses the press conference, a week after the killing in Lyon of far-right activist Quentin Deranque at Lyon courthouse. — AFP
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