The US defence secretary called on Asian countries to boost spending and work with the US to deter war.
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Military aircraft evacuates residents from fast-moving Canada fire
Thousands have already evacuated Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
At least seven dead after Russian bridge collapses onto train
At least 30 people have been injured in the collapse, according to the Russian emergency services.
US sends nuclear deal proposal to Iran
It comes after the UN nuclear watchdog warned Iran has stepped up its production of enriched uranium.
Hamas makes hostage pledge but demands changes to US Gaza ceasefire plan
The response is seen as neither an explicit rejection nor clear acceptance of the proposal, but US envoy Steve Witkoff has branded it “unacceptable”.
‘Éclaircissement’: Watch 13-year-old win US National Spelling Bee
Faizan Zaki correctly spelled the French-derived word “éclaircissement” to secure the title and take home the $52,500 prize.
Watch: Why’s Elon Musk got a black eye?
The tech mogul, whose time as a special government employee has ended, explained how he had got the bruise.
Diddy called ex-employee after Cassie lawsuit, court told
“Mia” also said the rap mogul sexually assaulted her “on more than one occasion”, though he has denied all allegations.
She defended drug lord El Chapo – now, she’s running for office
On Sunday, Mexico will become the first country to elect all its judges, following a major reform.
EU ‘strongly’ regrets US plan to double steel tariffs
The 27-member bloc says Donald Trump’s move undermines efforts to reach a deal, warning of “countermeasures”.