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US President Donald Trump will approve a license for Ukraine to produce Patriot missile interceptors, a potential breakthrough for Kyiv, though experts warn it will not provide an immediate solution.

President Donald Trump stated the United States would 'completely decimate' Iran if it attempted or succeeded in assassinating the sitting president. He claimed orders have been given for the US Military to prepare for a one-year period to destroy all areas of Iran, as posted on his social media platform Truth Social.

NATO leaders met in Turkey amid shifting alliances and Trump's fluctuating stance on the alliance's loyalty. Iran observed mourning for its late Supreme Leader while tensions with the United States persisted. Marine Le Pen's political prospects improved after a court ruling, and France's football team advanced toward a potential third World Cup.

The European Parliament urges EU member states to classify Sudan's Rapid Support Forces as a terrorist organization. Kenya's Rastafarian community awaits a court decision on marijuana legalization, while Morocco processes its World Cup defeat to France.

Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children visited King Charles III for the first time in years to address a rift that began when they left royal life six years ago.

The NATO summit in Ankara featured discussions amid an Iranian assassination threat against President Trump's team, side meetings between Baltic leaders and President Zelensky, and diplomatic tensions over President Erdogan's controversial gift of ceremonial pistols with ammunition. Estonian Public Broadcasting's Joakim Klementi provided insights into these developments.

A Paris court sentenced a school monitor to an 18-month suspended prison sentence for sexually abusing a kindergarten-age child. This marks the first guilty verdict in a series of abuse allegations involving non-teaching staff in Paris's public schools.

The article discusses the challenges of adapting buildings and neighborhoods to withstand record temperatures, highlighting that current infrastructure is not designed for extreme heat. Stéphane Kirkland explains the complexities of modifying existing structures and urban environments to address these climate-related issues.

Residents in northern Taiwan are preparing for Super Typhoon Bavi as authorities evacuate thousands, close schools and businesses, and anticipate heavy rain, flooding, and high winds. The storm, which caused deadly landslides in the Philippines and damage in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, is expected to make landfall in southeast China on Saturday.

At least 12 people have died and 23 remain missing after Spain's deadliest wildfire in two decades ravaged the southern region of Almeria. The blaze, which may have started when a power line fell onto dry vegetation, has contributed to Spain accounting for 40% of all land burned in Europe this fire season.

A deadly wildfire has killed at least 12 people in a tourist area near Almeria, southern Spain. Hundreds of firefighters are working to contain the blaze, and residents have been evacuated.

Thirty years ago, Australia's deadliest mass shooting at Port Arthur reshaped its firearms policy. Following the 2025 Bondi Beach attack, the country is re-evaluating the sufficiency of these reforms.

Krithi Karanth, a multi-award-winning environmentalist, discusses how her childhood passion for nature, nurtured by her father, evolved into a lifelong commitment to wildlife conservation. As CEO of the Centre for Wildlife Studies in India, she works to protect species including Asian elephants, tigers, and honey bees.

Iran's Islamic Republic used Ali Khamenei's funeral ceremonies as a strategic display of power to assert control domestically and reinforce Khamenei's image as an anti-imperialist leader internationally. The regime aimed to mobilize large crowds to demonstrate its organizational strength and project a unified front against external adversaries like the United States.

A Ukrainian military intelligence officer who confessed to killing a woman suspected of carrying out an unsuccessful hit on a sanctioned oligarch in Monaco has retracted the confession, blaming his co-defendant. Both the officer and his co-defendant, a former law enforcement officer, are in custody.

Statues of 17th-century king Shivaji have been erected by Hindu nationalist groups in India, who see him as a symbol of Hindu defense against Muslims. The campaign reflects growing intolerance toward Muslim and Christian minorities since the Bharatiya Janata Party came to power 12 years ago.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani is engaging in diplomatic efforts across multiple regions to advance President Ahmed al-Sharaa's initiatives, but faces challenges in a volatile Middle East. His travels to cities like Riyadh, Beirut, Washington, and Moscow highlight his role in reshaping regional dynamics.

At least 11 people have died as wildfires spread across Spain, with firefighters battling flames from south to north and evacuations ongoing. The fires are fueled by a severe heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C and strong winds complicating containment efforts.

Donald Trump’s promise to let Ukraine manufacture Patriot air defence systems could strengthen Kyiv’s capabilities in the long term, but experts warn it will not solve immediate battlefield needs. Building production lines, training workers, and securing supplies could take years as Ukraine faces daily Russian attacks.

Japan has increased visa fees for foreign nationals applying for permanent residency and is considering introducing a language requirement. The nationalist government is tightening immigration policies despite needing foreign workers to address an ageing population and declining birth rate.