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US launches new strikes on Iran as ceasefire collapses; Trump warns 'much worse'
The US military conducted a second wave of strikes on Iranian military targets after President Trump declared the ceasefire 'over', warning Iran the attacks could get 'much worse' if it strikes ships in the Strait of Hormuz. At the NATO summit in Ankara, Trump offered Ukraine a license to produce Patriot missiles, while Germany agreed to buy Tomahawk cruise missiles. The IOC lifted its ban on Russian athletes, drawing fierce condemnation from Ukraine.
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US launches new strikes on Iran after Trump declares ceasefire 'over' The US struck 90 Iranian military targets in a second wave of attacks, including air defense systems and naval facilities, after Trump said the ceasefire was over. Trump warned Iran the attacks could get 'much worse' if it continues to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. 123
Trump offers Ukraine license to produce Patriot missiles at NATO summit During the NATO summit in Ankara, US President Trump told President Zelenskyy the US would grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot interceptor missiles, aiming to help Kyiv defend against Russian ballistic missile strikes. Production could begin quickly once explained, Trump said. 45
Germany agrees to buy US Tomahawk cruise missiles at NATO summit Chancellor Friedrich Merz told the Bundestag that Germany has agreed to purchase US Tomahawk cruise missiles to be stationed in Germany, closing an 'important strategic gap' in defense. The deal was finalized on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara. 6
NATO upgrades Baltic Air Policing mission to air defense NATO agreed to upgrade its Baltic Air Policing mission to air defense, giving pilots a wider mandate including destroying 'objects that pose a threat'. The move responds to the shooting down of suspected stray drones over Estonia and Latvia and heightened tensions with Russia. 7
IOC lifts ban on Russian athletes, Ukraine condemns decision The IOC provisionally reinstated the Russian Olympic Committee and lifted restrictions on Russian athletes, paving the way for their participation in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Ukraine condemned the decision as a 'deeply concerning signal' while the war continues. 8
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen launches presidential campaign despite conviction Marine Le Pen kicked off her presidential campaign in western France after an appeals court allowed her to run despite confirming her EU embezzlement conviction. She faces mixed reactions on the streets as she leads in opinion polls for next year's election. 9
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