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Explosions Near Macron's Damascus Hotel Jolt Syria Visit
Two blasts injured 18 near Macron's Damascus hotel while he met Syria's new president. His landmark visit continued.

5-Year Election Ban Could Crush Marine Le Pen’s 2027 Bid
A Paris appeal could decide whether Marine Le Pen’s 5-year ban kills her 2027 presidential bid before voters see her name.

Trump’s 1,400-Person NATO Summit Entourage Tests Allies
Trump’s giant delegation reassures NATO allies, but his spending fight and Zelenskyy’s air-defense push put Ankara on edge.

Bangladesh Landslides Kill 8 Rohingya on Deadly Slopes
Eight Rohingya refugees died as monsoon landslides hit Cox's Bazar, exposing the danger of crowded camps on unstable hillsides.

Russia Missile Attack Kills 22 as Patriot Gap Bites
Russia's barrage killed 22 and exposed Ukraine's Patriot shortage just as Zelenskyy heads to NATO for more interceptors.

Ram Temple Donation Theft Claims Topple Trust Leader
Ayodhya's Ram temple trust faces a credibility crisis after donation theft claims forced a leadership overhaul.

Projectile Sets Tanker Ablaze on Strait of Hormuz Oil Route
A projectile hit a tanker near Oman, setting it on fire in the Strait of Hormuz. Blame, cargo and crew status remain unconfirmed.

Trump Request Drags Folarin Balogun Ban Into FIFA Fire
Trump's FIFA request made Balogun's suspended ban look less like discipline and more like access, putting World Cup trust on trial.

England Rips Away Mexico's World Cup Dream at Home
England's 3-2 win ended Mexico's best World Cup run in 40 years at the Azteca, turning pride into home heartbreak.

Zelensky Forces Nato Air Defence Fight After Kyiv Strikes
Zelensky wants Nato to send Patriot missiles now after deadly Russian strikes exposed Ukraine's thin air defences.

Iran Strait of Hormuz Attack Jolts Global Oil Shipping
A US official says Iran fired missiles at commercial ships in Hormuz, putting oil flows, insurers, and Gulf routes on alert.

Tehran Turns Khamenei Funeral Into Revenge Warning
Tehran turned Khamenei's funeral into a loyalty test and revenge signal, but inflation, fear and absences exposed a divided Iran.