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Trump says Iran shot down Apache helicopter over Strait of Hormuz and US 'must' respond

Trump says Iran shot down Apache helicopter over Strait of Hormuz and US 'must' respond

Iran downed a US Apache helicopter patrolling the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said. Both crew members were rescued safely. The US has vowed to respond.

Asia
Outdoor hospitals, cut-off communities as Philippines earthquake death toll hits 41

Outdoor hospitals, cut-off communities as Philippines earthquake death toll hits 41

At least 41 people are dead and over 450 injured after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck off Mindanao on Monday, collapsing buildings and triggering tsunami warnings

Europe
EU unveils plan to cut dependence on US and Asian tech

EU unveils plan to cut dependence on US and Asian tech

The EU is set to unveil a tech sovereignty package targeting cloud, chips and AI, as Brussels moves to slash its 80% reliance on foreign digital providers

Middle East
Trump claims Middle East peace deal just days away as Iran-Israel tensions flare

Trump claims Middle East peace deal just days away as Iran-Israel tensions flare

Trump says a Middle East peace deal is within days as Iran and Israel exchange fire despite a ceasefire, while Pakistan plays a key mediating role

North America
Iran says US talks continuing via Pakistani mediation as hostilities with Israel resume

Iran says US talks continuing via Pakistani mediation as hostilities with Israel resume

Iran confirmed indirect talks with the US are ongoing through Pakistani mediation, even as Israel and Iran exchanged fire for the first time in two months