Germany's Merz picks first woman chief of staff in shake-up before state elections
Warken will be the first woman to hold her new post, an important position that serves as a node between the chancellery, ministries and lawmakers.
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British military ready to defend country after IRGC threatens bases over presence of US bombers
ICC members to vote on prosecutor Karim Khan's dismissal over sexual misconduct allegations
UN human rights chief Volker Turk faces pushback in bid for second term
US Coast Guard rescues 11 people after seaplane crashes in Washington state, injuring four
"Kenmore Air is fully cooperating with the investigating authorities, and we will continue providing verified information as it becomes available," CEO David Gudgel said in a statement.
Malaysia amb. to US summoned by State Department over country's Israel policy
Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said that the ambassador told the US State Department that Malaysia's longstanding policy of not recognising Israel was not new
Canada to consider retaliating against latest Trump tariffs, Carney says
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney's remarks came as US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said he hoped to strike interim trade deals with Mexico and Canada this year.
Kremlin warns against optimism on peace after Rubio, Lavrov meet in Manila
Rubio said that it was a challenge to find an "end that both sides can accept," but that the US is "prepared to play that role in a positive way."
How the IDF helped thousands of Venezuelans return to damaged homes after earthquakes - exclusive
Yossi Pinto, head of the IDF's delegation to Venezuela, told the Post that Israeli experts developed a nationwide system to assess damaged buildings and guide the country's long-term reconstruction.
ICC ends war crimes case against former Darfur rebel leader Abdallah Banda
The prosecution said the evidence against Banda had deteriorated over time since the charges were confirmed over a decade ago in 2011.
Justice Department asks judge to uphold NYT subpoenas in Air Force One leak probe
The July 10 subpoenas from Manhattan US Attorney Jay Clayton seek to force journalists to reveal sources, which critics call part of Trump's broader pressure campaign against the media.
Russia intensifies Black Sea attacks as shipowners suspend Ukraine port arrivals
"Yesterday... not a single ship entered the port," Zelensky told reporters on Thursday. "They've been hitting all the ships. They're going to step this up."
Israel 'fallen short' of UK military standards in Gaza, new British defense chief says
When asked to address his previous comments that “Israel is committing war crimes before our eyes,” Streeting told journalists, “I’m not going to pretend I didn’t make those comments.”
US government reverses longstanding endangered species regulation, opens habitats to development
Environmentalists, such as Earthjustice attorney Kristen Boyles, responded negatively to the changes, challenging the new legislation's legality.
