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Ukraine says EU accession talks can proceed without Hungary’s consent
Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for EU Integration says that negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union can begin without the support of Hungary, as only 26 members are needed to start the talks.
Iran finds no evidence of Israeli depleted uranium weapons use
Iran's Nuclear Safety Centre said investigations had found no evidence that Israel had used depleted uranium munitions during the recent 12-day conflict between the two countries.
Trump says Gaza talks "going very well" as he hosts Netanyahu
US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that Hamas wants to end the 21-month conflict.
Sergei Lavrov lauds Hungarian government’s policy in interview with pro-Orban media
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has lauded the Hungarian government's foreign policy as "balanced and pragmatic", in an interview granted to pro-Orban daily Magyar Nemzet.
Trump to restart weapons deliveries to Ukraine
“We have to,” said US President Donald Trump, announcing that his administration would restart weapons supplies to Ukraine, which is facing intensifying bombardment by Russian missiles.
Albania issues arrest warrants in tax, money laundering probe targeting Bankers Petroleum
Chinese-owned Bankers is the developer of Albania's Patos-Marinza oil field, one of the biggest onshore oil fields in Europe.
Government and opposition spar over pro-Nazi salutes at Croatia’s largest-ever concert
Video footage showed many attendees at Thompson's concert raising their arms in a Ustasha salute.
Former head of Georgian Adjara region hospitalised after what government claims was suicide attempt
Questions raised over "suicide note" pro-government media say was found in Tornike Rizhvadze's clothes after he was hospitalised with a gunshot wound to the chest.
Russian air travel collapses and transport minister commits suicide in one weekend
As Ukrainian drone attacks caused hundreds of flights to be cancelled and thousands delayed, Transport Minister Roman Starovoit was found dead.
Lavrov hits back at Nato’s Rutte, denies Russian plans to invade Europe or attack Nato
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov hit back at Nato General Secretary Mark Rutte's claims that Chinese President Xi Jinping could ask Russia to attack Nato to clear a path for China’s occupation of Taiwan, or that it plans to invade Estonia.
Indonesian volcano erupts, sending ash 18km into sky
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted on July 7, spewing volcanic ash up to 18km into the sky and triggering flight cancellations.
White House discussed “voluntary” Gaza migration plan as Israeli premier arrives in US
The White House is considering a detailed plan initiated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to establish "humanitarian transit zones".
South Korea's population could shrink by 85% within century, new study warns
South Korea's population could plummet to just 7.53mn by 2125 under the worst-case scenario, representing an 85% decline from current levels.
Iranian president accuses Israel of assassination attempt
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused Israel of attempting to assassinate him and said Tehran is ready to resume nuclear talks with the United States.
Banking expert calls for international banks to revive Syrian economy
Syria must open its financial sector to regional and international banks as a crucial step towards economic recovery and rebuilding the country's banking system.
France raises concern over citizen missing in Iran since June
A French man has been missing in Iran since mid-June, prompting concerns from Paris about Tehran's "deliberate policy of taking Western hostages".
Global South unity on display at BRICS summit, leaders avoid criticising Russia
The BRICS leaders gathered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 6 for the annual meeting, where they condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza, the US airstrikes on Iran and Ukraine’s drone strikes on trains, but not Russia's war in Ukraine.
Moldova urges EU to begin accession talks ahead of September elections
Deputy PM Cristina Gherasimov argued an early start to accession talks would demonstrate tangible progress to voters and help counter Russian-backed disinformation.
Kremlin to replenish National Welfare Fund by RUB1.3tn in June, enough to cover the budget deficit, despite oil revenue pressures
The Kremlin has replenished the National Welfare Fund (NWF) with a new RUB1.3tn ($14.9bn) injection in June, as the Ministry of Finance credited long-delayed foreign exchange proceeds and gold reserves purchased last year.
BRICS leaders gather in Rio to challenge Western dominance
Leaders from the BRICS group have convened in Rio de Janeiro for their 17th annual summit, casting the expanded bloc as a counterweight to Western institutions whilst grappling with internal divisions over key geopolitical flashpoints.