France’s National Rally gains a Senate caucus
France’s National Rally and its allies held 14 seats in the Senate after Sunday’s indirect election, AFP reported, clearing the 10-seat threshold for a separate caucus for the first time.
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Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules
Swiss voters rejected a proposal to put tighter neutrality rules into the constitution, according to final federal results reported by Reuters.
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Five arrested near RAF Fairford released on bail as inquiry continues
British police arrested five men on Sunday after reports of suspicious vans near RAF Fairford, a UK air base used by US aircraft.
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Gaza ministry reports war death toll above 74,000
Gaza’s Health Ministry reported on Saturday that 74,016 Palestinians have been killed since the war began in October 2023.
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United Russia projected to deepen its control of parliament
Near-complete results from Russia’s parliamentary election put the ruling United Russia party on course for 355 of the State Duma’s 450 seats, according to the electoral commission.
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NATO jet shoots down drone over Lithuania
An Italian fighter jet on NATO duty shot down a drone after it entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus.
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Pacific leaders split over response to China’s missile test
Pacific Islands Forum leaders registered concern about China’s July ballistic missile launch into the region, but their statement was not unanimous and stopped short of a stronger condemnation.
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Russian air assault hits Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities
Russia launched missiles and drones at Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities in an attack that continued into the morning.
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