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Biden mistakenly introduces Ukraine’s Zelenskyy as Putin
US President Joe Biden mistakenly referred to Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy as "President Putin".
Philippines will ‘stand our ground’ in dispute with China, official says
Philippine National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano says Manila will 'push back' against coercion in South China Sea.
Which Biden allies have called on him to quit the US election race?
Those calling on Biden to step aside include 19 elected Democrats and actor George Clooney.
Biden’s election crisis: What happens if the US president loses support?
More Democrats are calling on Biden to drop out of the race, but the US president has remained defiant against critics.
Australia charges soldier, husband with attempting to spy for Russia
Russian-born Australian citizens arrested on suspicion of obtaining military information to share with Moscow.
Key takeaways from Biden’s NATO news conference: gaffes and defiance
The briefing was a chance for the president to project strength amid calls for him to drop out of the presidential race.
How is climate change affecting food prices and inflation?
Disruption to food supplies hits both wealthy and poor nations.
Israel military says it failed to protect kibbutz during Hamas-led attack
The report stated that the military was unprepared and slow to respond to the attack while fighting was uncoordinated.
US set to wind down Gaza pier operations
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan says US 'will wind down pier operations' in 'relatively short order'.
Russia says US missiles in Germany signal return of Cold War
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcomes the plan, says it is 'something of deterrence and it's securing peace'.
Kenya’s Ruto fires majority of cabinet amid simmering discontent
Kenyan President William Ruto fired the majority of his cabinet as the government struggles with public discontent.
Medieval Rouen cathedral in France caught fire
Smoke rose in the spire of a 12th-century cathedral during its renovations in Rouen, France.
US announcess sanctions on Israeli settlers over West Bank violence
US measures target three Israeli individuals and five entities over violence in the occupied West Bank.
Israeli snipers accused of targeting fleeing Palestinians in Gaza City
Several Palestinians in Gaza City have said people have been shot dead while trying to flee.
Israel’s attacks on Gaza: A guide
Israel disengaged from Gaza in 2005, but has conducted five major wars since, killing thousands of Palestinians.
Kenya’s Ruto dismisses almost entire cabinet after nationwide protests
The president's decision comes after weeks of protests forced him to abandon proposed tax hikes.
The spotlight should be on Palestine at the Paris Olympics
With the calls for Israel's exclusion falling on deaf ears, it is our responsibility to ensure Gaza is not forgotten.
Spanish PM: NATO must avoid ‘double standards’ over Gaza, Ukraine
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez said NATO should make clear it does not have “double standards” with Ukraine and Gaza.
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What has NATO promised Ukraine – and did Gaza figure in summit talks?
NATO has drummed up more military and financial support for Kyiv, but the war in Gaza was absent from the bloc's agenda.