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Explosions wound at least 18 in Damascus during Macron visit

At least 18 people, including four police officers, were wounded by explosions in Damascus on Tuesday as French President Emmanuel Macron met Syria's new leadership, according to Syrian and international reports.

Thomas Ashway· Jul 7, 2026 · 2 min read

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NATO opens in Ankara with Trump's spending ultimatum on the table

NATO leaders gather in Ankara under a Trump pressure campaign over defence spending, with Ukraine support and a fractured transatlantic bond hanging in the balance. Here's what's actually being decided — and what to watch.

Nick Marlow· Jul 7, 2026 · 3 min read