Armenia hosts major EU summits in pivot away from Russia
European leaders gathered in Armenia for two major summits, as security, trade, and the war in Ukraine dominate talks.

European leaders gathered in Armenia for two major summits, as security, trade, and the war in Ukraine dominate talks.




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US President Donald Trump has announced a naval mission to ‘guide’ stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will never return to the status quo that existed before the US-Israel war on Tehran.
US president says any interference with operation, which will start on Monday, will ‘have to be dealt with forcefully’.
Nineteen-year-old becomes the first driver in F1 history to convert his first three pole positions into race victories.

Redi Tlhabi speaks to Ray Adams Row Farr from Forensic Architecture about Israel’s expansion into Gaza post-ceasefire.
German chancellor says criticism of Donald Trump’s strategy in Iran unrelated to troop withdrawal announcement.

Political analyst Daniel Levy says US policy is so ‘marinated’ in Israeli narratives, the two are indistinguishable.
Secret Service agent at White House correspondents’ dinner was ‘definitively’ hit by suspect’s bullet, prosecutor says.
Crew is safe and no environmental impact has been reported after the incident 11 nautical miles (20km) west of Sirik.