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Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal recognise state of Palestine in diplomatic shift

In a landmark move, four Western nations have formally recognised Palestinian statehood, marking a significant departure from decades of foreign policy alignmen...

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UK fighter jets begin NATO air defence mission over Poland

UK jets join those of its allies along NATO's eastern flank, move comes after recent Russian incursions into Polish airspace

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After diplomatic blitz on Ukraine and Gaza, Trump moves to passenger seat

European diplomats, once heartened by Trump's engagement with NATO, now worry as Trump's reaction to recent Russian air incursions muted

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Israel presses on with Gaza City assault, at least 60 Palestinians killed

Hamas says Israeli attack puts hostages' lives at risk

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Cyberattack disrupts check-in systems at major European airports

Manual check-in activated at Brussels and Berlin as Collins Aerospace software hit by cyber-related incident

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Russia appeals to ICJ over MH17 ruling, rejects ICAO blame

Russia disputes international aviation ruling on 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, calling it legally unfounded and politically biased

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Mount Lewotobi erupts again as Indonesia raises volcano alert to highest level

Flights suspended and communities on alert as multiple eruptions send ash six kilometres skyward

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Trump-Xi call thaws US-China relations, but no clear TikTok deal yet

While the leaders had ‘broken ice’ with the call, it also showed that Trump was in no place to impose more tariffs

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Russian jets enter Estonia's airspace in latest test for NATO

Russia denies violation, says jets flew over neutral waters with Estonia wanting consultations under NATO's Article 4

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Trump administration plans US$6.4 billion in weapons sales to Israel

United Nations convenes meeting on Gaza next week

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Israel presses ahead with Gaza City assault, displaced Palestinians panic

Israeli military says it killed Hamas commander as it surges ahead with Gaza City offensive

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Trump’s US$100K visa plan risks taxing away America’s innovation edge

By targeting H-1B visas with exorbitant fees, Washington may jeopardise its own tech dominance and global competitiveness, especially against rivals like China

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French unions strike against austerity, pressuring Macron

Unions angry with planned budget cuts as Government under pressure to fix public finances