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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.
US imposes fresh sanctions targeting Iran oil trade, Hezbollah
Russia's Putin says he will speak to US President Trump later on Thursday
Erdogan pushes for F-35 deal with US in bid to strengthen Turkey's Air Force, expert says
France demands immediate release of French couple held in Iran for three years
Agence France Presse reported late on Wednesday that Iran had charged the couple with spying for Israel's Mossad intelligence service.
Deputy head of Russian Navy killed by Ukraine in Kursk area, says Moscow
At least 10 other senior Russian commanders have been killed in action or assassinated by Kyiv since the start of the war.
Azerbaijan demands punishment for death of brothers in Russian police custody
Azerbaijan accused Russian police of 'illegal actions' following the death of two of its citizens, and demanded an investigation and punishment of those responsible.
Jailed Russian dissidents call for mass prisoner release as part of a peace deal with Ukraine
Eleven jailed Russian dissidents have written a letter to world leaders appealing for the mass release of Russian political prisoners and Ukrainian civilians held by Russia.
Seven people missing from massive explosion at California fireworks facility
Teams were flying drones and aircraft over the area seeking to determine the fate of the missing and to monitor lingering hazards.
Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash in Spain
"We have lost two champions. Their deaths represent irreparable losses for Portuguese football, and we will do everything we can to honour their legacy every day."
Wildfire on Greek island of Crete scorches forest, forces evacuation of over 1,000
Hundreds of firefighters battled a blaze that forced the evacuation of over 1,000 people on Crete island on Thursday.
Trump says he’ll ‘take a look’ at deporting Elon Musk, unleash ‘DOGE monster’
“We might have to put DOGE on Elon,” he said, laughing as he added, "Wouldn't that be terrible?"
Woman zip-tied and robbed by fake ICE agent, DA claims
Surveillance footage is alleged to depict Robert Rosado dressed in a tactical vest reading “Security Enforcement Agent” with a black radio, a badge, and a holstered gun.
Australia says US missile purchase shows commitment to defense spending
Australia reaffirms its commitment to defense spending with an A$2 billion purchase of US supersonic missiles, though Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has resisted calls to agree to a target of 3.5%.
