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Israel will buy two more squadrons of U.S.-built fighter jets amid war with Iran
May 4, 2026 - World 
The Israeli government has approved the purchase of two U.S.-built fighter jet squadrons for the Israeli air force.
Modi's party is set to take control of West Bengal in key election, a blow to opposition
May 4, 2026 - World 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Hindu nationalist party is poised to wrest control of the state of West Bengal, an opposition stronghold, in a key local election.
Japan and Australia agree to deepen cooperation on energy, defense and critical minerals
May 4, 2026 - World 
The prime ministers of Japan and Australia agreed to deepen cooperation in a wide range of areas, including energy security, defense and critical minerals, as the Iran war threatens global supply chains.
European leaders see Trump's troop drawdown from Germany as new proof they must go it alone
May 4, 2026 - World 
European leaders say President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Germany is fresh proof that Europe must take care of its own security
A European lawmaker is sentenced in a fraud case involving Czech populist leader Andrej Babiš
May 4, 2026 - World 
A Czech court has convicted a former associate of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš of fraud, giving her a three-year suspended sentence and a fine
