US clears $3.2 billion in missiles for Germany
The missiles may be carried by Germany’s new F127 class frigates as part of a maritime air defense capability, a US government notice said.
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Mali suspends French TV channels over alleged false reports
Mali’s ruling junta has suspended two French TV channels for broadcasting alleged false information about a fuel blockade by the al-Qaida-linked military group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM)
Ukraine starts crucial interceptor drone production as Russian attacks continue
Russia is investing heavily in long-range drones as the nation bombards Ukraine
Trump accused of caving to big business after deal to cut Swiss tariffs to 15%
Rolex denies ‘any negotiation’ with US although luxury watchmaker entertained Trump and gave him gold clockUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump agreed to cut US tariffs on Switzerland from 39% to 15% as part of a new trade pact, lowering dutie…
China voices ‘extreme disappointment’ with Dutch minister at centre of car chip row
Vincent Karremans called semiconductor supply chain crisis a ‘wake-up call for western leaders’The Chinese government has expressed “extreme disappointment” with the Dutch minister at the heart of a row over chip supply to the car industry.A spokespers…
Several people killed after bus crashes into bus stop in Stockholm
Roads were closed as rescue teams raced to the scene on Friday afternoon
Armed police shoot man seen ‘brandishing knife’ at Paris train station
Prosecutors said an officer used a ‘weapon’ on the man at Montparnasse station
Satisfaction with democracy below 50% in eight out of nine western countries, poll finds
Ipsos survey reveals fake news, lack of accountability, extremism and corruption seen as biggest threatsSatisfaction with democracy is below 50% in eight out of nine western countries surveyed in a poll, and majorities in all but one fear for its futur…
How Germany is leaving Britain’s flag-loving patriots behind as it prepares for war with Russia
The UK is being left behind as Germany and other allies in Europe ramp up military service to tackle greatest threat to its democratic way of life since 1945, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
Member of US Congress vows to find Americans who participated in ‘human safari’ in besieged Sarajevo
Foreigners would allegedly pay up to £88,000 to shoot at unarmed civilians