MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The capture of the city of Konstantinovka in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) is an important step in the final liberation of Donbass, Russian Deputy Security Council Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said on Saturday. "An important step in the final liberation of Donbass and the achie»»»

Insurgents in ​Mali staged attacks in at least five locations ‌early ⁠on ‌Saturday, including at a prison in Kenieroba, according to an army statement. The fighting comes more than two months after the country's defence minister was killed.  Insurgents in ​Mali staged attacks in at l»»»

Washington: Millions of Americans celebrated the country's 250th birthday on Saturday -- a landmark celebration that comes at a time of deep political division, with a president determined to put his stamp on the festivities. Washington's traditional fireworks display on the National Mall -- lined »»»

A week-long state funeral for the Islamic Republic’s late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has begun in Iran, more than four months after he was killed in US-Israeli airstrikes. The ceremonies mark the end of nearly four decades of Khamenei’s leadership. Millions of mourners are expected to »»»

Three children were killed when the boat they were on capsized in a storm in Wisconsin Friday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 4 (UPI) -- Three children were killed Friday when a severe storm capsized a boat in Wisconsin, police said. The privately owned, recreational motorboat h»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced on Saturday that the government has formally submitted the 17th amendment to Hungary’s Fundamental Law to Parliament, that could become one of the most significant constitutional reform packages in recent years. The prime minister said further details»»»

London: Prince Harry will not be accompanied by his wife Meghan and their two children when he visits London as part of a trip to the UK next week, a source close to him told AFP Saturday. The prince had previously been expected to make his first family trip back to the UK in four years, but the so»»»

Silverstone: Championship leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes became the youngest winner of a Formula One sprint on Saturday when he passed Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton to triumph at the British Grand Prix. The 19-year-old Italian achieved his first sprint win with a well-managed drive after starting sec»»»

The Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Dr. Sahar Nasr, Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Dr. Gerd Müller and Chief Human Resources Officer and Member of the Managing Board of Siemens Ms. Janina Jugel laid the foundation stone for establishing a vocational t»»»

Russia's air defense forces shot down over 500 aerial targets during the repulsion of a Ukrainian strike, including 10 Flamingo missiles and nine HIMARS rockets, Russian Defense Ministry reported on Saturday. "During the repulsion of the attack on the night and morning of July 4, Russian air defens»»»

Visitors at Budapest Zoo witnessed an unusual incident this week after two newly arrived langurs briefly escaped from their designated enclosure, prompting staff to evacuate part of the facility and activate strict safety procedures. Two cunning langur siblings managed to roam free at Budapest Zoo »»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Saturday urged the United States to stand by his country after a recent US-backed framework deal with Israel aiming to permanently end hostilities after the latest Israel-Hezbollah war. The deal reached in Washington calls for the disarmament of Iran-backed»»»

Sharjah: Air Arabia has launched its first direct flights between Sharjah International Airport and London Gatwick, while simultaneously resuming scheduled services to the Syrian city of Aleppo, marking the latest expansion of the low-cost carrier's international and regional network. The airline b»»»

Russia's Minister of Defense Andrey Belousov expressed gratitude to the troops for successfully accomplishing their combat objectives and for their dedication to combat duty, expressing confidence that they would continue to fulfill all missions with honor, defend national interests, and ensure Rus»»»

GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: The Gaza war was the spark that touched off years of Middle East conflict culminating in the US-Israeli war with Iran, but as Washington and Tehran wrangle over terms for peace, the devastated territory’s fate seems largely out of mind. “Ever since the United Sta»»»

Mexico City: Canada have already made World Cup history, while Mexico and the USA are also on course to beat their best ever runs in the tournament as home advantage has paid dividends. AFP Sports looks at how all three co-hosts have thrived while others have struggled with the sprawling tournament»»»

Lampedusa, Italy: Pope Leo XIV on Saturday pressed Europe to do more to protect and integrate migrants as he visited Italy's Lampedusa island, a major port of call for those risking the perilous crossing from Africa. His trip to the migration frontline was a stark message to both EU and US leaders »»»

Ilia Lazarov, a Member of the European Parliament, was elected Chair of the Union of Democratic Forces (UDF) at the party's National Reporting and Election Conference in Sofia on Saturday, the UDF reported. Lazarov previously served as the party's Secretary-General. Rumen Hristov stepped down as Ch»»»

Lake Velence, Hungary’s third-largest natural lake and one of the country’s most popular recreational destinations, is once again facing a critical summer. Prolonged drought, high evaporation rates and the lack of a long-term water replenishment strategy have pushed water levels to worrying lows. F»»»

On 23 June, the European Parliament’s committee on women’s rights and gender equality (FEMM) voted on a report on women’s health. Its findings? A stark picture of the inequalities that continue to shape the health of women across Europe. The report passed comfortably, with 27 votes in favour, nine »»»

Pope Leo, the first US-born pontiff, called for "moderation" in US public discourse and called on Americans to find "common ground" in a speech on Friday that coincided with the 250th anniversary of US independence. Pope Leo XIV called for "moderation" in US public discourse on Friday as the countr»»»

After months of discreet support, France officially allied itself with the American revolutionaries in their war against the British Empire, a decision that would permanently alter the fate of both nations. On July 4, 1776, 13 British colonies in North America broke with the British Crown»»»

US pop queen Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce officially tied the knot on Friday, triggering frenzied global attention around America's "royal wedding". The couple made no public announcement about their wedding plans and reportedly insisted that guests sign non-disclosure agreements.  U»»»

Los Angeles: France are bracing for furnace-like temperatures when they face Paraguay in Philadelphia in the World Cup's last 16 on Saturday as co-hosts Canada prepare for a daunting date with African giants Morocco in Houston. With a brutal heatwave roasting swathes of the United States as it cele»»»

Israeli Suspension of Adhan at Ibrahimi Mosque in West Bank’s Al-Khalil Enters 14th Day For the 14th consecutive day, Israeli occupation forces have prevented the call to prayer (Adhan) at the Ibrahimi Mosque in the West Bank city of Al-Khalil (Hebron), while also imposing restrictions on worshippe»»»

Thousands of demonstrators flooded a German city on Saturday, blocking major roads and disrupting public transport, in a bid to shut down the annual congress of the far-right AfD party. About 20,000 people flocked to Erfurt, in Thuringia state, according to police, to protest against the Alternativ»»»

Pope Leo XIV arrived on Saturday on Italy's Lampedusa island, a major port of call for migrants who risked the perilous crossing from North Africa, in a symbolic rebuke to the anti-immigrant rhetoric coming from US and EU political factions. Pope Leo XIV on Saturday visited Italy's Lampedusa island»»»

Brod Mayor Milan Zečević told SRNA that, following the BiH Council of Ministers’ decision to establish the Brod Free Zone, the municipality will once again become an attractive destination for investment. He said establishing the zone had been a lengthy process that began in March last year, adding»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Western media have sought to downplay the liberation by Russian forces of the flashpoint city of Konstantinovka in the Donetsk People's Republic. On Friday, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov reported to President Vladimir Putin that Russian f»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces struck an oil depot in Kantserovka in the Zaporozhye Region using Geran-4 and Gerbera drones, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "In order to reduce the military and economic potential of the enemy, strikes were carried out against the Kantser»»»

Europe’s peak travel season is under pressure as the new Entry/Exit System (EES) creates long queues, processing delays and operational bottlenecks at airports across the Schengen Area. Designed to replace passport stamping with biometric checks, the system is intended to modernise border control. »»»

Artificial intelligence is moving beyond product recommendations and search tools, and could soon play a direct role in making purchases on behalf of consumers, as Mastercard’s new technology is about to make waves in Hungary. In a significant step towards that future, Mastercard has launched its n»»»

Yemen's Houthis threatened Saudi airports and vital assets should Riyadh violate its airspace or attempt to attack it, as the rebels accused the kingdom of trying to stop an Iranian plane from landing. The threats followed a time of relative calm between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed rebels, whi»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke on Friday and agreed to meet "soon" in the United States, the premier's office said. The conversation comes after the United States and Israel fought alongside each other in their military campaign against Iran, and als»»»

Mourners beat their chests and chanted "revenge, revenge" as thousands gathered in Tehran early Saturday for a final farewell to slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei, who ruled Iran for more than three decades, was killed in U.S.-Israeli attacks in late February that sparked a regi»»»

Caracas: The death toll from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes has risen to 2,645, with more than 12,600 injured, according to new official figures released on Friday. Thousands more are reported still missing after the June 24 shocks that toppled dozens of apartment complexes, mostly in the»»»

Paris, France: World Athletics (WA) confirmed Friday that their ban on Russian and Belarusian competitors would remain in place four years after the invasion of Ukraine. WA president Sebastian Coe said the body's two-day Council Meeting had "been consequential and methodical in reviewing the sancti»»»

London: Novak Djokovic earned another slice of Wimbledon history as the seven-time winner advanced to the fourth round, while defending champion Jannik Sinner powered past Jenson Brooksby on Friday. Djokovic beat French 25th seed Arthur Rinderknech 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (7/4) on Centre Court to equal »»»

Dubai: For Ukrainian expat Viktoriia Rieva, life in the UAE has never followed a straight line and that is exactly what made it meaningful. A curiosity for cultures has first brought her across borders at a young age. By 22, she has already lived in Germany for a year before setting her sights on a»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has approved a wide-ranging regulatory framework governing property ownership by non-Saudis, introducing stricter disclosure rules, mandatory digital procedures and penalties of up to SR10 million for violations. The executive regulations for the Law of Real Estate Ownership by »»»

Hungarian football captain Dominik Szoboszlai has been honoured with a monumental mural in his hometown of Székesfehérvár, celebrating his journey from a local schoolboy to one of Europe’s elite footballers. A giant mural honours Dominik Szoboszlai The nearly 200-square-metre artwork covers the sid»»»

Taiyuan: Two officials in charge of mine safety oversight in north China's Shanxi Province are under investigation on suspicion of severe violations of law in connection with a deadly coal mine gas explosion, authorities said on Saturday. Hu Huisong and Yu Zhangqing, both from the Shanxi bureau of »»»

BAMAKO: A ​Tuareg-led insurgent group said on Saturday ‌it ‌had ​attacked ‌a ⁠town ​in northern Mali ⁠where government troops and ⁠Russian ‌paramilitary forces ‌are ​based, ‌and residents ‌of two other localities ‌in northern and ⁠central Mali reported ⁠hearing gunfire and explosions. The fighting,»»»

Berlin: Jurgen Klopp insisted Saturday he was recharged and "ready" for what he said would be "intensive discussions" over becoming the new coach of Germany. Klopp told the German FA (DFB) Friday that he was "fundamentally willing" to take over as Germany's coach after Julian Nagelsmann resigned. N»»»

Bamako: Mali has been hot with fresh coordinated attacks Saturday, striking multiple towns and a prison, according to the army, residents and security sources. The attacks were reported in Gao, Anefis and Sevare as well as a prison in Kenieroba. The fighting, that started around 4:00 am (0400 GMT),»»»

Liberated Konstantinovka is the key to Ukraine’s last stronghold in Donbass - the Kramatorsk-Slavyansk agglomeration, Chief of the Main Operational Directorate of the Russian General Staff Colonel General Sergei Rudskoy said. "As a result of the active offensive operations of units of the Yug battl»»»

New Delhi: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has issued a notice to instant messaging platform Telegram over concerns of widespread piracy on its service, sources said on Saturday. The ministry has directed the platform to take immediate measures to curb the illegal distribution of»»»

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has introduced a fleet of lightweight electric bikes to support sanitation engineers working across residential areas, in a move aimed at improving waste collection, easing field operations and reducing the physical strain of outdoor work during the summer months. The new »»»

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Rail has set out the passenger categories eligible for fare discounts and exemptions under its Passenger Charter, offering half-price tickets for children, discounted travel for senior citizens and free journeys for infants as the UAE prepares for the wider rollout of passenger ra»»»

DALLAS: After a week in which Egypt’s coach Hossam Hassan fielded repeated questions about Australia’s physical advantages and Mohamed Salah’s fitness, it felt fitting that the Pharaohs’ biggest match on the world stage since 1934 began with the two captains — 175 cm Salah and the Socceroos’ 2-mete»»»