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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he is 'confident' his ruling Conservative Party can win general elections expected later this year, despite trailing the main opposition Labour in polls. SOUNDBITE
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says that alliance members must guarantee long-term weapon deliveries for Ukraine, as ministers prepared to discuss a proposal for a 100-billion-euro, five-year fund. Speaking in Brussels, where NATO foreign ministers are meeting to forge a support package by a July summit in Washington, Stoltenberg says "we must ensure reliable and predictable security assistance to Ukraine for the long haul." "We must ensure reliable and predictable security assistance to Ukraine for the long haul so that we rely less on the voluntary contributions and more on NATO commitments, less on short-term offers and more on multi-year pledges," Stoltenberg says as NATO foreign ministers met in Brussels. SOUNDBITE
The United States asks Israel to provide answers and ensure safe aid delivery after dozens were killed in a scramble for aid in Gaza, calling the situation "desperate." SOUNDBITE
UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer hails his party's victory in the Mid Bedforshire by-election. SOUNDBITE
During a speech at the annual Conservative Party conference, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says "we shouldn't get bullied into believing that people can be any sex they want to be", as he kickstarts his party's campaign a general election expected next year. SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.
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