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How Europe can defend itself against Russian drones and electronic warfare

By Emma Burrows, Associated Press

Estonia is extending a fence along its border with Russia and building anti-tank ditches and bunkers in preparation for a potential conflict with Moscow.

China gives up WTO developing country status in face of U.S. tariffs

By Ken Moritsugu, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

This move, revealed on Tuesday by Premier Li Qiang in a speech in New York, aligns with long-standing demands from the United States.

U.N. peacekeepers say Israeli drone crashed into their headquarters in southern Lebanon

By Associated Press

The U.N. peacekeeping force in south Lebanon says an Israeli drone has crashed into their headquarters near Israel's border, but didn't cause any casualties.

WATCH: Syrian president addresses U.N., the first leader from his country to do so in nearly six decades

By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

The Assad family dynasty’s autocratic, repressive 50-year rule in Syria abruptly collapsed in December, when then-President Bashar Assad was ousted in a lightning insurgent offensive led by al-Sharaa.

How Trump’s rhetoric about Zelenskyy and Putin has evolved, in his own words

By Associated Press

At the outset of his second term, President Donald Trump was conciliatory toward Russian President Vladimir Putin, for whom he has long shown admiration. But in recent months the Republican leader has expressed increasing exasperation.

Azores under hurricane warning as Gabrielle races toward island chain

By Associated Press

Forecasters say a hurricane warning has been issued for the Azores as Hurricane Gabrielle races across open Atlantic waters on track for the volcanic archipelago.

Ukrainians surprised yet cautious after Trump shifts stance on territory lost to Russia

By Volodymyr Yurchuk, Alex Babenko, Associated Press

Ukrainians have reacted cautiously to U.S. President Donald Trump's unexpected shift in stance on their war with Russia.

Gaza-bound flotilla says it was attacked by drones. Italy and Spain send help

By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press

The Global Sumud Flotilla said on Wednesday the drones attacked and communications were jammed during the night.

WATCH: Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian blasts U.S. and Israeli attacks in address to U.N. General Assembly

By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

His comments at the General Assembly are the first time he has spoken in a global forum since the 12-day Israel-Iran war over the summer that saw the assassination of many of the Islamic Republic’s highest military and political leaders.

WATCH: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy warns world is in ‘the most destructive arms race in human history’ in U.N. General Assembly address

By Edith Lederer, Associated Press

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the international community to act against Russia now, asserting that Vladimir Putin wants to expand his war in Europe.