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UK reestablishes diplomatic ties with Syria as Lammy visits Damascus

"There is renewed hope for the Syrian people," UK FM David Lammy said during his visit to Damascus.

 BRITISH FOREIGN SECRETARY David Lammy walks on Downing Street last week. In the House of Commons, he rose to his feet and read out a statement condemning how the war in Gaza was being conducted by the Israeli government.

Kyiv court rules in favor of diplomat in Israel in landmark same-sex case for Ukraine

 LGBT activists take part in a "Rave Pride" demanding state support for the local LGBTQ outside Ukrainian President's office in Kyiv, Ukraine July 30, 2021LGBT activists take part in a "Rave Pride" demanding state support for the local LGBTQ outside Ukrainian President's office in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Columbia University’s computer systems shut down by ‘hacktivist’ with political agenda

 A timed exposure shot of Columbia University's main academic library (and the largest building on campus), Butler Library, at dusk.

Fooled by Islamist propaganda: Inside Iran's decades-long infiltration of the West

 French President Emmanuel Macron holds a bilateral meeting with then-Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi on the sidelines of the 77th UN General Assembly at its headquarters in New York City in 2022.

Germany's Merz spoke with Trump about buying Patriots for Ukraine

Merz initiated the call with Trump to promote arms deliveries to Ukraine, particularly Patriots, after the Pentagon paused some shipments.

 Soldiers stand during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's visit to a military training area to find out about the training of Ukrainian soldiers on the “Patriot” anti-aircraft missile system, at an undisclosed location, in Germany, June 11, 2024.

Russia pounds Kyiv with largest drone attack, hours after Trump-Putin call

Trump said that the call with President Putin on Thursday resulted in no progress at all on efforts to end the war.

 Firefighters work at the site of the Russian drone and missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine July 4, 2025.

Israeli military official says Iran’s missiles can hit Europe, aiming to reach east coast of US

Even with the limitation of only about 400 missile launchers, the Iranian regime has been able to launch devastating strikes, an Israeli military official said.

 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander-in-Chief Major General Hossein Salami reviews military equipment during an IRGC ground forces military drill in the Aras area, East Azerbaijan province, Iran, October 17, 2022.

Trump criticized for using antisemitic 'Shylock' to describe bankers

"Think of that: No death tax. No estate tax. No going to the banks and borrowing from, in some cases, a fine banker - and in some cases, Shylocks and bad people,” Trump said.

US President Donald Trump sits inside the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington, US, May 9, 2025.

At least 9 people injured after explosion at Rome petrol station

Emergency services were on the scene before the blast, as they had been called after a truck hit a pipeline at the service station, Italian news agencies reported.

 Emergency services personnel work at the scene where a gas station exploded on the outskirts of Rome, Italy, July 4, 2025.

FM Sa'ar: Israel to provide additional aid to Ukraine, including water supply systems

Aid will be allocated from the Foreign Ministry's budget, and will consist of a series of water systems, each capable of supplying water to tens of thousands of people affected by Russian bombings.

 A woman looks at destroyed vehicles at the site of a damaged school, which was hit during Russian drone and missile strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine July 4, 2025.

Tyler Perry hit by $260 million lawsuit after actor accused him of sexual harassment 

The 46-page complaint, which was filed earlier this month in Los Angeles County Superior Court and seeks punitive damages, accused Perry of sexual misconduct.

Tyler Perry attends the 25th annual BET (Black Entertainment Television) Awards, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. June 9, 2025.

Malaysia dismantles Islamic State network involving workers from Bangladesh

Muslim-majority Malaysia has detained hundreds of people for suspected militant activities after a 2016 attack in the capital, Kuala Lumpur, that was linked to Islamic State.

 A man takes photos of the Petronas Twin Tower in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia June 15, 2025.

Top US intelligence official criticizes Washington Post reporter

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard criticized Ellen Nakashima's reporting methods, saying they reflected a media establishment "desperate to sabotage POTUS's successful agenda."

 Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump's new director of national intelligence, testifies before a Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 30, 2025.

Edan Alexander thanks Trump for securing release, asks to return all hostages in WH meeting

Accompanied by his parents, Adi and Yael, his sister Mika, and his brother Roy, Alexander used the meeting to personally thank President Trump for his pivotal role in securing his release.

 Former hostage Edan Alexander meets with US President Donald Trump in the White House, July 3, 2025.