Spain adds 500 more troops to battle wildfires as country bakes under extended heatwave
National rail operator Renfe said it suspended Madrid-Galicia high-speed train services scheduled for Sunday due to the fires
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Terence Stamp, star in “Superman” films, dies at 87
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in “Superman” and “Superman II.”
News24 | Trump-Putin talks produced enough movement to justify Ukraine meeting – Rubio
Talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin produced enough movement to justify a meeting with Ukrainian and European leaders, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told CBS on Sunday.
Israeli plan to displace 1 million Palestinians spreads fear in Gaza
Population devastated by repeated displacement, hunger and lack of medical supplies braces for further humanitarian disaster Palestinians were gripped by fear and anxiety on Sunday after the Israeli military said it was preparing for the forcible displ…
Live: United front critical for ‘durable’ peace in Ukraine, Macron says ahead of key White House meeting
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European Leaders to Join Zelensky for Meeting With Trump – The New York Times
European Leaders to Join Zelensky for Meeting With Trump The New York TimesZelensky will be flanked by European leaders at White House meeting with Trump CNNEuropeans to back Zelenskiy in Washington as Trump presses Ukraine deal&n…
Putin agreed to allow NATO-style protection for Ukraine, Trump envoy says
Special U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff says Russian leader Vladimir Putin agreed to allow the U.S. and Europe to offer Ukraine a security guarantee resembling NATO’s collective defense mandate.
Kuwait arrests 67 over illegal alcohol production after 23 deaths
Kuwait bans the import of alcoholic beverages, but bootleg liquor is sold with no oversight or safety standards.
Rubio says “both sides are going to have to make concessions” to end war in Ukraine
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Ukraine and Russia will both have to make “concessions” to reach an agreement to end the fighting in Ukraine.
José Andrés on what he saw on a recent trip to Gaza
Chef José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen, describes his trip late last week to Gaza, where he surveyed his aid group’s efforts to provide food to Palestinians. “We need to make sure that we are cooking where people live. We need to make sure …