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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Athens on Wednesday for high-level talks on defense and energy cooperation with Greek leadership, set against the backdrop of a major address at the ancient Pnyx calling for Western civilisational renewal
French police arrested 488 people and 43 security personnel were wounded as nationwide student demonstrations over deteriorating school conditions drew hundreds of thousands onto the streets, prompting Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to suspend high school classes through Friday for internal dialogue
US President Donald Trump announced an upcoming discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the suspicious death of a Siberian plague research technician, while the WHO and US State Department press Moscow for transparent biological risk reporting
The Saudi-led coalition intercepted a ballistic missile targeting northern Riyadh while Houthi forces launched missiles and drones at Aden International Airport, escalating regional conflict following the launch of the Yemeni government's new military campaign
In his final appearance for Argentina, Lionel Messi scored his 126th international goal and provided two assists in a 3-0 win against Benin at Estadio Monumental, bringing an emotional end to a legendary 21-year career with the national team
Francis Halzen wins the Nobel physics prize for using Antarctic ice to capture high-energy neutrinos, the 'ghostly messengers' from distant space.
