“It’s time to end the war.” UN’s Guterres urges US, Israel to cease attacks
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the US and Israel of “potential tragic consequences” from the war in Iran.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the US and Israel of “potential tragic consequences” from the war in Iran.


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A Congolese fan stood for 90 minutes to honour Patrice Lumumba, a man who stood for independence and paid for it
UK plans to boost ranks of armed forces by offering young people paid military experience amid growing Russian threats.
Other countries, including Brazil, Colombia, Ireland, Mexico, Spain and Turkiye, have already joined case in The Hague.
The European Union has imposed asset freezes totalling hundreds of billions of dollars on at least 31 countries.
EU leaders decide to borrow cash to fund Ukraine’s defence rather than use frozen Russian monies, diplomats said.
EU delays Mercosur trade deal until January amid farmer protests and opposition from France and Italy.

Angry farmers drove their tractors into Brussels and faced tear gas from police as EU leaders debated a trade deal.
EU leaders decide to borrow cash to fund Ukraine’s defence rather than use frozen Russian assets, diplomats said.

European Union leaders have gathered in Brussels to vote on the use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
European leaders say they and US are committed to working together to provide ‘robust security guarantees’ for Ukraine.