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‘Daughter of Damascus’ Assala performs in Syria after 15-year exile
Thousands of people cheered as they welcomed Syrian icon Assala Nasri back at a sold-out concert in Damascus.
Germany receives first F-35 jet from US as NATO boosts military spending
Germany received the first of nearly three dozen F-35 stealth warplanes it ordered four years ago from Lockheed Martin.
New cat species found, first in more than 100 years
A new species of living cat has been identified for the first time in more than a century.
Brighton vs Arsenal: Premier League – predictions, teams, lineups
Premier League holders Arsenal have won all seven of their matches to start the new season.
Do elections in Russia make a difference?
Millions of people are choosing a new lower house of Parliament.
Two injured by Israeli shelling as troops advance in southern Lebanon
Israeli forces withdraw from outskirts of a town in southern Lebanon after a standoff with Lebanese forces.
England fast bowler Carse to face no charges over alleged nightclub assault
Derbyshire Police said they were investigating an alleged assault but have now decided no further action will be taken.
Pentagon resumes paused testosterone policy amid medical experts’ concerns
New policy mandates testosterone testing for US service members over 30, citing readiness while experts warn of risks.
Mexico’s Sheinbaum says she spoke with Trump as trade negotiations continue
Mexican president says she is seeking a decrease in tariffs as both countries seek new bilateral trade deal.
Russia labels Cannes-winning director Andrey Zvyagintsev a ‘foreign agent’
Acclaimed Russian film director who won 2026 Grand Prix award at Cannes, has been critical of the war in Ukraine.