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Ukraine targets St Petersburg after Putin rejects offer for direct talks

Ukraine struck targets near St Petersburg after Putin rejected talks with Zelenskyy, as European leaders push for renewed efforts to end the war

19-year-old Mirra Andreeva claims first Grand Slam with French Open triumph

The eighth-ranked Andreeva ended the run of 114th-ranked Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska by 6-3, 6-2 in the French Open final on Saturday

Palestinians suffer from lack of proper toilets across Gaza's tent cities

There is not a single proper toilet across the vast tent cities housing most of Gaza's 1.7 million Palestinians left homeless by the war

12 injured in shooting near Ohio festival, police search for suspects

The Toledo Police Department said the shooting happened near the Old West End Festival, an annual gathering of live music and home tours in a historic district of the city

Israeli airstrike kills Lebanese soldiers days after ceasefire deal

Israeli troops have seized around a fifth of Lebanon, pushing further into the country's south than at any time since the end of Israel's 1982-2000 occupation

Millions are being pushed into hunger by Iran war, says UN food agency

World Food Program said an analysis in 3 vulnerable countries found that an additional 2.5 mn people in Somalia, 2.3 mn in Afghanistan and 1.3 mn in Sri Lanka are struggling to meet basic food needs

Iran's World Cup team approved for visas to play games in the US: Officials

One US official said all players on the Iranian team were approved for visas and were in the process of receiving them

North Korea's Kim Jong Un showcases new warship ahead of Xi Jinping's visit

North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency said Kim visited the 5,000-ton destroyer Kang Kon on Thursday as it underwent capability tests

Court cannot halt Trump's White House ballroom construction: Govt lawyer

The hearing on Friday centered on who has standing to challenge government steps once they have already been taken and whether that standing overrides national security

US Congress nears approval of $70 bn boost for Trump's deportation agenda

The work of Congress comes at a pivotal time for the Republican president and his party as they face restless voters before the midterm elections

US Defence Dept slashes its religious designations list from 200 to 31

The new list of 31 is down from more than 200 previously recognised traditions that troops could choose from

Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer to meet, saying he sees 'no point' in it

Putin dismissed Zelenskyy's proposal for direct talks, saying the Ukrainian leader's public appeal made a personal meeting unnecessary and unproductive

Xi Jinping to travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019

The trip will come just weeks after Xi hosted US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in quick succession in Beijing

Fans barred from carrying refillable water bottles into World Cup venues

Water, sodas and juices sold at World Cup stadiums are supplied exclusively by long-time FIFA sponsor Coca-Cola when the tournament starts next Thursday

France stumble against Ivory Coast while Spain settle for Iraq draw

Rayan Cherki had put France ahead in the final minute of the first half when he left two defenders behind and beat goalkeeper Yahia Fofana with a low shot

Neymar absent from Brazil squad traveling for Egypt exhibition game

The Brazilian Football Confederation said Thursday the 34-year-old forward would remain in New Jersey to undergo treatment

Formula 1 and Las Vegas Grand Prix agree long-term extension through 2037

F1 is holding the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend, two weeks after Kimi Antonelli won the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, his fourth victory in a row

Casey Wasserman stands firm on LA28 post amid resignation calls from Mayor

Wasserman issued a statement in January that said he regretted his correspondence with Maxwell and that it took place "long before her horrific crimes came to light."

UN nuclear watchdog unable to inspect Iran sites, verify uranium stockpile

The only nuclear facility inspected in Iran by IAEA inspectors since the last report in February has been the Bushehr nuclear power plant, which was visited on June 1-3

US sanctions Cuban Prez Miguel Diaz-Canel, widening pressure on leadership

Included in the sanctions are Alejandro Castro Espin, the sole son of former President Raul Castro and Vilma Espin