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Israel, Iran present no indicators of backing down as battle enters its second week

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Israel, Iran present no indicators of backing down as battle enters its second week

Israel and Iran’s air war entered a second week on Friday and European officials sought to draw Tehran back to the negotiating table after U.S. President Donald Trump said any decision on potential U.S. involvement would be made within two weeks. Israel began attacking Iran last Friday, saying it aimed to prevent its longtime enemy … Read more

Exit pageant pulls out of Serbia after backing pupil protests

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Exit pageant pulls out of Serbia after backing pupil protests

Guy Delauney BBC Balkans correspondent Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images Festival organisers say their support for student protests has led to funding being pulled One of Europe’s largest music festivals is pulling out of Serbia with organisers blaming “undemocratic pressures”. Exit festival will hold its 25th anniversary edition in the country between 10 and 13 July, but … Read more