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In Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia — three Baltic states on the edge of the European Union that all share a border with Russia — defense is a key concern. All the more so, since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale attack on Ukraine in February 2022. According to NATO statistics, the defense spending of the three states greatly exceeded the minimum 2% of GDP in 2023, and it is expected to rise this year.  Even though the three are exemplary member states in their commitment to NATO, whose forces are deployed in each countries, their military commands and governments believe that more needs to be done to…

A major search operation is under way to find TV doctor Michael Mosley on the Greek island of Symi after he was reported missing by his wife.Police officers are scouring the island, with drones and a helicopter being deployed in an effort to find the health expert and presenter.The rescue operation is focusing on the Pedi area of the island after a woman reported seeing him there shortly before he disappeared on Wednesday.Here, Sky News looks at Mosley’s extensive career and what we know about his last known movements.Medical backgroundMosley, who was born in India before moving to England to…

Key members of India’s National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Friday endorsed Narendra Modi for a third consecutive term as prime minister. The alliance — led by Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)  — won 293 seats in the country’s mammoth general election, the results of which were announced Tuesday. Modi thanks coalition partners The Telugu Desam Party (TDP), a key regional player in the southeastern state of Andhra Pradesh, and the Janata Dal (United), which rules the northern state of Bihar, both supported Modi’s name as the leader of the alliance in a meeting in New Delhi on Friday. …

It came as a shock to Guatemalan exporters: according to media reports, China had recently banned the import of Guatemalan coffee and other goods. There was no official explanation. Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo, however, presumed there was a connection to his country’s ties with Taiwan. “We will take care of it,” Arevalo said. Apart from Paraguay, Guatemala is now the only Latin American country with diplomatic ties to Taiwan. Beijing regards the island nation as part of the People’s Republic of China. In recent years, Honduras and Nicaragua changed sides, turning their backs on Taiwan and seeking rapprochement with Beijing. Several small conflicts in Latin America The blockade…

German police began temporary checks along Germany’s borders starting on Friday, Interior Minister Nancy Faeser announced. Faeser said the measure was necessary to ensure the security of the upcoming UEFA European football championship, known as Euro 2024. The event will be held in 10 different German cities. Euro 2024 begins June 14 and its final match is scheduled for July 14. The temporary checks will remain in place until July 19.Germany’s Interior Ministry says federal police will carry out temporary border checks in the run up to the Euro 2024 championshipImage: Revierfoto/dpa/picture alliance What did the Interior Ministry say about the…

A woman found dead at her home in a remote, mountainous area was the victim of California’s first fatal black bear attack, wildlife officials say.The body of Patrice Miller was discovered by sheriff deputies carrying out a welfare check because she hadn’t been seen for days. After arriving at the property in the Sierra Nevada, they encountered a broken door and bear scat on the porch. Image: Patrice Miller’s home in Downieville. Pic: KCRA/AP “It appeared that the bear had probably been there several days and had been feeding on the remains,” Sheriff Mike Fisher told local media.An autopsy and…

A woman who claims she was the inspiration for the stalker in the hit Netflix mini-series “Baby Reindeer” sued the streaming giant on Thursday, seeking at least $170 million in damages. Fiona Harvey accused Netflix of defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, gross negligence, and violations of her right of publicity in the lawsuit filed at the Californian federal court. Harvey, a Scottish attorney who lives in England, has identified herself as the real-life “Martha,” the delusional, violent and abusive woman — played by actress Jessica Gunning — at the center of Richard Gadd’s global sensation. The British black comedy claims in…

The search for missing TV doctor Michael Mosley will continue on Friday with more officers, according to police on the Greek island of Symi.A local Facebook group said Mosley, known for appearing on programmes like This Morning, went for a walk from Saint Nikolas Beach at about 1.30pm Greek time on Wednesday.Police and firefighters have since used drones to scan the island, which is about 25 miles north of Rhodes, while a helicopter was deployed at about 7pm local time on Thursday.The search for the 67-year-old has been paused for the night, but police said “more men will be coming”…

This was the day the world made a journey to towns across Normandy – those remarkable stories of bravery and acts of patriotism that have cemented D-Day in our consciousness, touching so many different nations.From the 13 countries that made up those Allied troops for the landings, thousands of people gathered onto those wide sweeping beaches for ceremonial events, others crowded into their towns and villages wanting to say a more personal thank you. But those who have been here for previous commemorations told me that this year has felt different, an added significance, with precious few veterans still with…

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said his party will invite others to join a national unity government.His African National Congress (ANC) lost its majority in last week’s election and for the first time since the end of apartheid cannot govern alone. The party will have 159 of the 400 seats in the new National Assembly, meaning it needs others to help it pass laws.Mr Ramaphosa made the unity announcement after a meeting of the ANC’s executive committee on Thursday.He said it was important to act quickly to form a broad unity government that must take on issues that matter…