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Hamas publishes video with voice of Gaza hostage Noa Argamani - report
"125 hostages have been in Hamas captivity for 238 days. There is no need for a propaganda video from Hamas to echo our call to the Israeli government," the Hostages & Missing Families Forum stated
Biden says Hamas is 'no longer capable' of carrying out another major attack against Israel
President Joe Biden has detailed a three-phase deal proposed by Israel to Hamas militants that he says would lead to the release of remaining hostages in Gaza and could end the grinding Mideast war
Moscow warns of escalation after Ukraine told it can hit Russia
Russia accuses Nato and the US of "provoking a new level of tension" over the use of Western-supplied weapons.
SBU Drones Destroyed $100 Million Russian Radar System in Crimea
Sources from Ukraine’s special services told Kyiv Post about the latest successful SBU operation, which has rendered Russian air defenses in Crimea “blind.”
Israel has offered ceasefire and hostage proposal to Hamas, says Biden
The first phase of the deal would be a six-week ceasefire, the second the return of remaining hostages from Gaza, and the third, and final stage, a reconstruction plan for Gaza, Joe Biden announced on Friday.
France bans Israeli firms from upcoming defense fair
Organizers have said that Israel will not have a stand at the Eurosatory 2024 trade show near Paris, after a decision by French government authorities. No reason was given.
Ukrainian sea drones striking 2 ships, as Ukraine continues to harass Russia's Black Sea Fleet
Ukraine said it used sea drones to hit two Russian ships on Thursday. Footage shows one drone passing through heavy fire to strike a patrol vessel.
Right-wing violence is rising at an alarming rate, warn German victim support groups
Violence against politicians has been dominating the headlines, but instances of everyday racism and antisemitic attacks are causing German victim advice centres to sound the alarm. Euronews travelled to Thuringia, a right-wing hotspot, to speak with a victim of neo-Nazi violence. #EuropeNews
NATO allies debate directly shooting down Russian missiles and drones over Ukraine
As Russiaâs airstrikes grow more successful, NATO countries weigh shooting down missiles over Ukraine.
Nearly a third of Canadians think world war is likely and many more believe Canada is not ready, survey finds
The poll comes as the federal government promises to crank up military spending by tens of billions of dollars — and faces pressure to go even further.
German police shoot, injure man who attacked far-right demo
Berlin green lights use of German weapons for attacks inside Russia
Ukraine can use German-supplied weapons to strike legitimate military targets inside Russia, Deutsche Welle reported on May 31, citing a German government spokesperson.
Kyiv may fire German weapons into Russia – DW
Berlin has given permission for Ukraine to use German weapons against military targets in Russia. Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials said missiles struck civilian buildings in Ukraine's second-largest city. DW has more.
Germany pledges €500 million in arms support for Ukraine
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced a new arms package for Ukraine focusing on air defense and including 1 million rounds of small arms ammunition.
Japan is determined to keep hunting whales. And now it has a brand new ‘mothership’
US intelligence officials share evidence that Russia has used North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine
The U.S. Ministry of Defense's Intelligence Service reported that Russia has used North Korean ballistic missiles to strike Ukraine.
Tens of billions of dollars in gold flows illegally out of Africa each year, a new report says
A new report has found that billions of dollars in gold is smuggled out of Africa each year and most of it ends up in the United Arab Emirates, where it is refined and sold to customers around the world.
France prepares to send military instructors to Ukraine – Reuters
France may soon send military instructors to Ukraine, despite concerns from some allies and criticism from Russia, media reports indicate.
Explosions rock Kerch, Russians claim damage to ferries
Russian local Telegram channels have reported explosions in Kerch, occupied Crimea, that occurred on the night of 29-30 May, and later the Russians reported damage to local ferries.