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Germany’s Merz cancels phone call with Trump after social media post celebrating AfD win – as it happened

Spokesperson for Merz declines to give a reason for cancellation, but notes that it was not due to scheduling

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9

Hungary Expels 10 Russian Diplomats Over 'Unacceptable Activities' After Years of Close Ties With Putin

Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, signalling a shift from Viktor Orbán's pro-Moscow policies. The move aims to protect sovereignty, with potential diplomatic repercussions from Russia

International Business Times UK · Sep 9

Deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv fail to cancel Ukrainian soldier’s wedding

The couple dug their wedding clothes out of the rubble and got ready for their big day

The Independent UK · Sep 9

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv books in 1,000 Patriots as UK and EU open up missile aid

Germany ‘urgently’ sending PAC-2 interceptors from its stockpile and urges other countries to do the same. What we know on day 1,659

The Guardian - AU · Sep 9

Middle East live: Israel gives UK 30 days to close consulate in Jerusalem

Israel has given Britain 30 days to close its East Jerusalem consulate in response to UK sanctions on goods from Israeli settlements, a move Prime Minister Andy Burnham defended Wednesday as necessary to “stand against injustice” in the occupied West Bank. The UK, France and Canada joined on Tuesday nine…

France 24 · Sep 8

US strikes Iranian tankers near Kharg Island; Tehran threatens Gulf oil vessels

The US targeted multiple Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf on Tuesday, two US officials told CNN, in the latest escalation between Washington and Tehran.

The Times of India · Sep 8

US strikes Iranian tankers after more attempted missile attacks on Navy warship

The U.S. has struck multiple Iranian tankers in response to more attempted missile attacks on a Navy warship

The Independent UK · Sep 8

Trump tells Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war, Kremlin says

US President Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin he wanted a swift end to the Ukraine war, the Kremlin said, arguing that peace could pave the way for a broad restoration of US-Russia ties. The hour-long call Tuesday followed weekend talks by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner…

France 24 · Sep 8

Ukraine’s prosecutor general quits after anti-corruption agents raid his office

Ruslan Kravchenko resigns over allegations some of his officials were engaged in large-scale money laundering

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8

The U.S. Is Escalating Its Economic Pressure Campaign Against Iran. Over Two Dozen Airlines Are Being Targeted.

"Let this be a warning to anyone doing business with Iran's remaining airlines, all of which we sanctioned today: You are at risk of being cut off from the global financial system," said Scott Bessent.

International Business Times · Sep 8