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Spain closes airspace to U.S. planes involved in Iran war

By Suman Naishadham, Associated Press

Spain’s government under Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has been Europe’s most critical voice of U.S. and Israeli military actions in the Middle East.

Air Canada CEO will retire this year after criticism of his English-only condolence message

By Rob Gillies, Associated Press

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Quebec Premier François Legault criticized the airline CEO's English-only message.

U.S. reopens long-closed embassy in Venezuela months after military operation to remove Maduro

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The State Department announced Monday that it had resumed normal operations at the embassy in Caracas, which had been in need of significant repair, after a seven-year closure that began during President Donald Trump's first term.

Iran says its ambassador won't leave Beirut despite Lebanon ordering his expulsion

By Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press

Leaders warn the rift is hurting diplomacy and efforts to disarm Hezbollah that began before the current war.

European museum heists continue, as thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from Italian private foundation

By Associated Press

Local media reported that the thieves were able to nab the paintings in less than three minutes and escape across the museum gardens.

Trump issues new threat to Iran's energy infrastructure if a ceasefire isn't reached 'shortly'

By Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Mike Corder, Associated Press

Trump's new threat in a social media post and earlier comments in an interview with the Financial Times that suggested American troops could seize the country's Kharg Island oil export hub highlight a frequent tactic.

Trump says he has 'no problem' with sanctioned Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

"We have a tanker out there. We don't mind having somebody get a boatload because they need… they have to survive," Trump told reporters as he flew back to Washington.

North Korea conducts engine test for missile capable of reaching U.S. mainland

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

While the test was in line with Kim's stated goal of acquiring more agile, hard-to-detect missiles targeting the U.S. and its allies, some experts speculate North Korea's claim may be an exaggeration.

A Houthi missile attack on Israel raises concerns about Red Sea shipping routes being blocked

By Sami Magdy, Associated Press

A missile attack on Israel by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on Saturday raises concern that Tehran's proxies may again try to block Red Sea shipping routes.

Stranded humpback whale in Germany's Baltic Sea weakens as hopes of its return to the Atlantic fade

By Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press

A stranded humpback whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea looks weaker, and experts fear it won’t be able to find its way back to the Atlantic despite several attempts at its rescue this week.