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An F-35 Lightning drops an RAF Paveway IV precision-guided bomb. More fighters and missiles will be needed if the US deserts the European alliance, say experts. Photo: Ministry of Defence

Europe faces uphill struggle to make up US army deficit

Defending Europe without US support means boosting spending especially on new equipment, which already represents one third of defence budgets

Eurostar trains suspended after unexploded WWII bomb discovered in Paris

Russia must pay to rebuild Ukraine as price of peace, says Zelenskyy rival

European leaders hold ‘watershed’ defence talks after US pulls out on Ukraine

Shifting sands lead to acceptance of defence sector - it's time to embrace it

UK to place Iran on top level of new foreign influence register

Critic of Israel’s ‘discriminatory’ West Bank rule becomes ICJ’s top judge

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An Indian woman collects water in Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh. The UN estimates that by 2050, about 158 million more women and girls will be pushed into poverty. AFP

Backlash against women's rights 'could hurt climate progress'

Iran's new Shahed-149 'Gaza' drone. Photo: X

How Iran’s American-style drones compare to US models

Indian fans celebrate their ICC Champions Trophy semi-final win against Australia at Dubai International Stadium. Getty Images

How to reach Dubai stadium for Sunday's India v New Zealand cricket final

Emirati driver Rashid Al Dhaheri has taken the next step up in his career by joining Mercedes junior programme. Photo: Mercedes

Emirati teen joins Mercedes junior drivers, treading same F1 path as Antonelli

Saudi salary guide cover. Nick Donaldson / The National

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Nala's Pistachio Bostock is one the sweet matcha options in Dubai. Photo: Nala

Dubai chefs are getting creative with matcha, but is it a recipe for success?

A new traffic camera system will help police in Dubai to clamp down on driving offences. Pawan Singh / The National

Dubai’s new traffic cameras detect if drivers are not wearing seat belts

Manchester United's Casemiro, right, was particularly impressed by the performance of Joshua Zirkzee in the draw against Real Sociedad. AP

Casemiro coy on future but happy to be playing for Manchester United again

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has set out a five-point defence plan. EPA

Von der Leyen unveils €800bn plan to rearm Europe’

Many EU countries face delicate budgetary situations but will be able to run bigger deficits

Pope Francis suffers new breathing attacks and undergoes two bronchoscopies

Scientists expect the Middle East will overtake North America as the world's most out-of-shape region. Getty Images

Middle East to be world’s youth obesity capital by 2050

Iran boosts uranium stockpile at weapons-grade threat levels

French President Emmanuel Macron departs from Lancaster House following a summit on Ukraine in London. EPA

France’s Macron introduces Ukraine truce plan

Europe at ‘crossroads in history’ as leaders vow to rearm in face of Russia threat

European leaders back Zelenskyy after White House row

UAE athletes to compete at Special Olympics World Winter Games

Austria to boost ‘political Islam’ watchdog in coalition deal

A funeral of Hezbollah fighters killed by Israel in Ainata, southern Lebanon. AFP

Hezbollah disarmament in south Lebanon making good progress, says French general

Documenting violations of ceasefire with Israel is proving 'hugely difficult'

Space station is ‘too clean’ for astronauts' health

France issues visas to Algerian imams for Ramadan despite tension

Development aid cuts cast Middle East and North Africa's poorest adrift

King Charles salutes ‘remarkable skills’ of Syrians at pre-Ramadan event

Sweden plans to send jailed immigrants abroad to free up space in prisons

Sanctioned Syrian shipping magnate's illicit Greek fortune exposed

Italy's efforts to send migrants to Albania for processing have been stalled by legal challenges. AFP

Italy defends Albanian migrant camps in EU court

Judges hear PM Giorgia Meloni’s controversial asylum plan is in response to ‘epoch-making’ crisis

Is Martian water the secret to the Red Planet’s colour?

Iraqi-born people smuggler who boasted of $2m crossings is jailed

Europe puts on show of support for Ukraine on third anniversary of war

EU rejects Gaza displacement plan in high-level talks with Israel

Macron and Starmer to plead with Trump for European inclusion in Ukraine peace talks

German election winner sets out plan to ‘drastically’ cut immigration

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar speaks at the EU headquarters in Brussels on Monday. AFP

EU rejects Gaza displacement plan in high-level talks with Israel

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar was in Brussels to meet EU counterparts

Macron and Starmer to plead with Trump for European inclusion in Ukraine peace talks

German election winner sets out plan to ‘drastically’ cut immigration

EU eases sanctions against Syria

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