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Germany's $177b military build-up sparks coalition tensions

President Trump endorsed Germany's military spending increase during Merz's visit.

Bus carrying 19 students crashes into river, several hospitalised

Telegraph: The bus veered off Bishopstoke Road into the River Itchen in Eastleigh.

Nestle and Conagra join companies dropping synthetic food dyes

Nestle plans to eliminate 'FD&C colours' in the US by mid-2026.

Fireball appears to explode over southeastern US

American Meteor Society received nearly 150 reports, most from Georgia and South Carolina.

Iran's nuclear programme: Amid claims, here's what's known so far

New York Times: The full extent of the damage, being assessed by spy agencies, is unclear.

New regional push for a deal to end Gaza war

Arab governments emphasised that the Israel, Palestinian conflict must be resolved.

Kiwis, Aussies world's biggest users of cocaine, says UN agency

Global consumption of the illicit drug at record level, agency says in latest report.

Trump ‘to demand that Iran hands over enriched uranium’

Other demands involve ban on further enrichment, cap on missile production, report says.

Matcha ‘obsession’ drinks tea farms dry

Matcha's market nearly doubled in a year due to its rising popularity.

Mamdani’s success spotlights deepening divide in US Jewish community

New York Times: Pro-Israel Jewish people have long been a bedrock of Democratic coalition.

In Alabama, a social media influencer really gets wild

New York Times: 'I was a deer hunter, forester, Southern man posting about flowers.'

Khamenei says Iran will 'never surrender' to US

'It will never happen,' Iran’s supreme leader says.

Three men sentenced to life terms for second time for toolbox murders

The two victims were found in a toolbox, submerged in a dam's murky waters.

'US won’t contribute more': RFK jnr sparks global controversy

New York Times: Bill Gates announced a $350 million annual contribution to Gavi.

Ecuador's most-wanted gang leader captured

'Fito' escaped custody in Ecuador in early 2024, leading to a months-long manhunt.

'Dune' director to helm next James Bond film

'I intend to honour the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come.'