UK PM Burnham faces first parliament grilling, vows to ‘bring back hope’
Newly appointed leader takes first Prime Minister’s Questions, pledges to fulfill defence, social spending goals.
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Newly appointed leader takes first Prime Minister’s Questions, pledges to fulfill defence, social spending goals.
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The suspect has been identified as a Russian citizen who planned to kill one of Moscow’s critics in Warsaw.
The swap, which happened after the NATO summit on July 8, wasn’t disclosed until this week.
Espionage, sabotage, cyberattacks, and covert operations are a ‘constant reality’, says Germany’s interior minister.
Drone incidents in Europe raise concerns about Russia’s war on Ukraine entangling NATO nations.
Erdogan will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif, his office says.

German authorities are investigating how a drone packed with explosives reached Leipzig/Halle Airport.
Warsaw asserts missile recently made, illustrating Russia’s nightly barrage against Ukraine is draining arsenal.
The growing series of NATO airspace violations is raising concern that Russia’s war on Ukraine could escalate.
US President Donald Trump has again signalled support for selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkiye.
US diplomats walk out of UN meeting during France’s speech amid tensions over human rights chief’s reappointment.