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NATO pushes 5% GDP defense target at key summit

THE HAGUE, Netherlands: NATO is pressing ahead with a sweeping new defense spending target, calling on all 32 member nations to commit five percent of their GDP toward security.

Alliance leaders are expected to formally endorse the target at a summit this week in the Netherlands. The target aims to strengthen Europe and North America's ability to deter and respond to external threats, particularly from Russia.

Ireland's citizens evacuated from Israel after US strikes Iran

DUBLIN, Ireland: Fifteen Irish citizens and their dependents have been evacuated from Israel due to the heightened state of alert over the Israel-Iran hostilities, and the weekend strikes by the United States on Iran's nuclear facilities. The Tanaiste, Simon Harris, said the group was assisted by the Austrian government and is expected to arrive in Ireland soon.

The evacuation happened after the U.S. launched ai

Mercedes boss confirms pursuit of Max Verstappen

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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff confirmed his interest in signing four-time defending Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen on Friday.

On Thursday, Mercedes driver George Russell told reporters that his contract renewal talks were being delayed due to the team's pursuit of Red Bull's Verstappen.

In response, Wolff said his interest in Verstappen has nothing to do w

HUNGARY-KOMAROM-BYD-ELECTRIC BUS PLANT

(250627) -- KOMAROM, June 27, 2025 (Xinhua) -- BYD electric buses are pictured at the BYD electric bus and truck plant in Komarom, northern Hungary, June 27, 2025.

Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer BYD laid the foundation stone on Friday for the expansion of its electric bus and truck plant in Komarom, northern Hungary, marking a significant step in the company's European growth strategy.

The

(SP)U.S.-PHILADELPHIA-FOOTBALL-FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP-GROUP H-REAL MADRID VS RED BULL SALZBURG

(250627) -- PHILADELPHIA, June 27, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Gonzalo Garcia (bottom) of Real Madrid competes during the group H football match between Spain's Real Madrid and Austria's Red Bull Salzburg at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in Philadelphia, the United States, June 26, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Czech authorities reveal Chinese agents monitored Taiwan VP Hsiao during Prague visit

Prague [Czech Republic] June 27 (ANI): Czech authorities have confirmed that Chinese operatives monitored Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim during her visit to Prague in March 2024 and intended to cause a collision with her vehicle as part of an 'unprecedented' provocation from Beijing in Europe, as reported by Central News Agency (CNA).

Czech Military Intelligence revealed that their Chinese counterparts tri

EU delays vote on new Russia sanctions - media

The 18th package was reportedly removed from the agenda of the EU leaders' summit due to resistance from Hungary and Slovakia

EU leaders have opted to postpone discussion of a new package of sanctions against Russia, according to Hungarian news outlet Index. The delay reportedly comes as Budapest and Bratislava oppose

EU delays vote on new Russia sanctions media

The 18th package was reportedly removed from the agenda of the EU leaders summit due to resistance from Hungary and Slovakia

EU leaders have opted to postpone discussion of a new package of sanctions against Russia, according to Hungarian news outlet Index. The delay reportedly comes as Budapest and Bratislava oppose the move due to mounting concerns about energy imports.

Adopting new sanct

EU state blocks accession talks with Ukraine

Hungary has vetoed a joint EU statement ordering the start of negotiations with Kiev on membership

Hungary has vetoed a joint EU statement on Ukraine at the bloc's Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, effectively blocking Kiev's accession talks, according to a communique published on Thursday on the European Council's

Lewis Hamilton devastated after running over groundhog

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Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton was saddened to discover his car had run over a groundhog during Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.

'I didn't see it happen, but I heard I hit a groundhog, so that's devastating,' Hamilton, an animal rights activist and vegan, said to Sky Sports following his sixth-place finish.

The 40-year-old Ferrari drive

George Russell wins from pole at Canadian Grand Prix

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Great Britain's George Russell captured his first F1 victory of the year, leading from wire-to-wire at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal on Sunday.

Russell earned the pole position with 'an incredible pole lap' on Saturday, fended off four-time world champion Max Verstappen at the start, and was not threatened the rest of the way.

Russell described his sixt

F1 replaces Imola with Madrid on 2026 calendar

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The 24-race Formula 1 slate for 2026 features a grand prix in Madrid replacing Italy's Emilia Romagna GP at Imola.

Governing body FIA approved the calendar on Tuesday during a meeting of the World Motor Sport Council.

The final race on Imola's current contract was last month, won by four-time reigning world champion Max Verstappen.

The 2026 race in Madrid

Max Verstappen flirting with race ban after latest penalty

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Max Verstappen had plenty to be upset about by the time the Spanish Grand Prix was in the books Sunday, but the long-term implications of the outcome could be particularly problematic for the 65-time Grand Prix winner.

The Red Bull racer experienced poor luck when his team's decision to go for a third pit stop was interrupted by a caution situation, allowing his com

Axiom-4 Mission: ISRO celebrates historic docking of Dragon Spacecraft carrying Indian astronaut to ISS

New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) congratulated Axiom Space, NASA, and SpaceX as the Dragon Spacecraft carrying Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS).

The Axiom Mission 4 spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on June 26 at 16:15 hrs IST, marking a significant achi

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's family celebrates historic Axiom-4 Mission success

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 27 (ANI): The family members of Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla gathered in Lucknow to celebrate as the Axiom Mission 4 mission crew successfully reached the International Space Station.

The historic mission marks a significant milestone for India's space ambitions.

Shambhu Dayal Shukla, father of Group Captain Shukla, expressed his gratitude and pride