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US: Counterterrorism chief Joe Kent resigns over Iran war In his resignation letter, US National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent urged Donald Trump to avoid Israeli machinations and change course. War in Iran: Chronically ill fight for survival As a consequence of the US-Israeli war against Iran, a new humanitarian crisis is looming. Millions of chronically ill people in Iran are at risk of losing access to medical care. Belgian diplomat faces trial over 1961 DR Congo leader killing Etienne Davignon, the only surviving suspect, is ordered to stand trial over war crimes tied to Patrice Lumumba's killing six decades ago. The case represents a historic moment in confronting Belgium's colonial past. Is Iran's regime at a breaking point? Eighteen days into the conflict, Iran's Revolutionary Guards remain active despite major setbacks. Their flexible command structure sustains operations, yet analysts see signs of pressure within the power system. Vatican declares partial mistrial in cardinal's fraud case A Vatican appeals court overturned the conviction in a landmark fraud case involving a senior Catholic cardinal. Angelo Becciu is appealing a five-and-a-half year jail term. Starmer urges allies to keep focus on Ukraine amid Iran war The British leader urged allies to stay focused on Ukraine as he met Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London and announced a new defense partnership, including UK support for an AI center in Kyiv. Nigeria tightens security in Maiduguri after suicide attacks President Bola Tinubu has ordered security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri, following Monday's suicide bombings that left at least 23 people dead. Authorities suspect Boko Haram militants as being behind the attacks. Iran war overlaps with Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict With airstrikes on Afghan territory, including the strategically important Bagram Airfield, Pakistan has declared open war on the Taliban. This escalation coincides with the war in Iran. Northern Ireland's Gerry Adams tells court he wasn't in IRA The former leader of Sinn Fein is accused in London's High Court of being responsible for Irish Republican Army (IRA) attacks in England. But Gerry Adams said he was never a member, instead calling them his "neighbors." Nigeria: At least 23 killed in Maiduguri 'suicide' attacks The series of suicide bombings in Borno state came after an attack on a military post on Sunday night. 400 killed in Pakistani strike on Kabul hospital: Taliban The Taliban government said at least 400 people were killed in a Pakistani airstrike on a drug treatment facility in Kabul. Pakistan denied the accusation, saying its armed forces struck military installations. US wants help to guard Strait of Hormuz, but EU isn't keen As Trump dials up pressure on Europe to guard the Strait of Hormuz, Russia is taking advantage of the rise in energy prices to the detriment of Ukraine and its allies in Europe.