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Lecornu faces no-confidence votes after pension reform suspension offer

French Prime Minister’s survival uncertain despite left-wing support amid political turmoil

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Israel receives more hostage remains amid mistaken identity and abuse claims

Two more bodies believed to be Israeli hostages were returned by Hamas on Wednesday, just hours after Israel confirmed a body handed over earlier was misidentif...

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Russia rebuffs Trump’s economic collapse claims amid Ukraine tensions

Deputy Prime Minister Novak insists domestic fuel supplies remain stable despite US criticism

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Global aid cuts push 14 million towards severe hunger, UN warns

WFP says decades of progress risk being reversed as funding shortfalls threaten emergency food operations in six crisis-hit nations

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Myanmar blocked from ASEAN chairmanship in 2026

Philippines to assume leadership of regional bloc as junta faces growing diplomatic isolation

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Global economy propped up by non-retaliation on tariffs and corporate agility, says IMF Chief

Kristalina Georgieva says restraint in trade disputes and flexible supply chains are key to 2025 growth resilience, but warns AI boom could falter

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Israel halves aid to Gaza, keeps border closed amid delayed hostage body return

Hamas hands over more remains, but Israel tightens restrictions and threatens further pressure if disarmament not met

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Trump wields shutdown as tool to remake U.S. Govt by slashing programmes and firing workers

As the US government shutdown enters a third week, Trump empowers budget chief to reshape federal agencies

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US and China impose tit-for-tat port fees in escalating maritime trade dispute

The move comes as the U.S. seeks to curb China's dominance in global shipping and shipbuilding, while Beijing exempts Chinese-built ships from its new levies

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Trump hails Gaza ceasefire as ‘peace in the middle east’ – but regional hurdles persist

The first phase of a US-brokered ceasefire has seen the release of hostages and prisoners, with both Israel and Hamas declaring victory

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Aircraft delivery delays to cost aviation industry over US$11 billion in 2025, says IATA

Persistent supply chain disruptions in the aerospace sector are set to cost the global aviation industry more than US$11 billion next year, as airlines extend t...

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Global stress and anxiety levels on the rise, Gallup report finds

Researchers warn world leaders risk ignoring the emotional well-being of populations by focusing too narrowly on economic indicators

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China stands firm on rare earths as Trump threatens 100% tariffs

Beijing urges dialogue over confrontation as tensions rise ahead of potential Trump-Xi meeting