International news from Monday, July 27th, 2026
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Trump says US and Tehran having 'good, friendly talks'
President Donald Trump said on Monday that the US was having "good talks" with Iran and there was a chance of a deal over their conflict, but warned US strikes would resume if the negotiations failed to deliver.
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UK's Burnham welcomes Zelenskyy as first foreign visitor
Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as his first international visitor on Monday, in a move that underscores London's steadfast support for Ukraine.
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Saudi Arabia reaffirms right to defend its security against drone attacks
Saudi Arabia's air defences intercepted and destroyed drones launched from Iraq on Monday and reaffirmed its right to respond to the sources of "the aggression".
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French police arrest man after knife attack in Paris
French police detained a man on Monday after he attacked three women with knives near Porte de Clichy in Paris, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez told reporters.
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Philippines' Marcos puts anti-graft campaign at centre of address to Congress
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday vowed to press ahead with an anti-corruption drive that could see multiple charges filed against his cousin, former House Speaker Martin Romualdez.
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India suspends policeman for firing weapon at student protesters
Indian authorities have suspended a policeman for firing rounds in the air from an assault rifle to disperse student protesters in an eastern state over the weekend, the latest flashpoint in a wave of youth protests that forced the federal education minister to resign.
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France and Spain race to curb wildfires before new heatwave arrives
Firefighters sought on Monday to take advantage of more favourable weather conditions to subdue massive wildfires threatening the French city and region of Bordeaux and a number of sites in neighbouring Spain.
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UAE condemns Damietta Port incident, Egypt investigation continuesThe UAE has strongly condemned the drone attack targeting two vessels at Damietta Port in Egypt on Wednesday.
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H.H. Sheikh Mohamed announces scholarships for Serbian students at UAE universitiesPresident His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed scholarships for Serbian students to study at UAE universities.
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Abu Dhabi sets January deadline to remove junk food at supermarket checkoutsStarting January 1, supermarkets across Abu Dhabi will not be allowed to display junk food at checkouts and "high-traffic locations" as authorities step up efforts to promote healthier food choices for the community.
