President Joe Biden opened the first working session of the NATO summit Wednesday with vows to strengthen the alliance and boost support for Ukraine.

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Biden vows to ‘defend every inch of NATO territory’

President Joe Biden opened the first working session of the NATO summit Wednesday with vows to strengthen the alliance and boost support for Ukraine.

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Netanyahu accuses Hamas of being ‘completely obstinate’ in Gaza cease-fire talks

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Harris arrives in Chicago ahead of Democrats’ convention

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Pope Francis encourages global “abstention” from violence in conflict zones

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More than 20 injured after two gondolas on Leipzig ferris wheel catch fire

French actor and heartthrob Alain Delon dies at 88

Smoke rises over Khan Younis as Israeli offensive in southern Gaza continues

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New Thai leader says she is fully prepared and will serve everyone equally as king gives royal endorsement

The Israeli military continue operations in the Gaza Strip

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