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Polish Cold war hero Lech Walesa ‘disgusted’ by Trump’s meeting with Ukraine president

They said Trump's arguments reminded them of their encounters with bullying Communist-era officials.

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China sets GDP growth target of 'around 5%' for third year running

China's economy expanded by 5 per cent in 2024, with gross domestic product (GDP) reaching 134.9 trillion yuan (US$18.77 trillion)

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US - Ukraine now plan to sign minerals deal

The deal was put on hold on Friday after a contentious Oval Office meeting between Trump and Zelenskiy that resulted in the Ukrainian leader's swift departure f...

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Singapore may cane scammers in more serious cases

Efforts to detect money mule activities will also be ramped up, as they are the main way overseas, says Minister

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US pauses military aid to Ukraine, says White House

Pausing and reviewing aid is to ensure it is contributing to a solution

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Israeli fire kills two Palestinians in Gaza amid impasse over ceasefire

Hamas says an agreed second phase must now begin, leading to a permanent Israeli withdrawal and an end to the war.

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Man rams into crowd in German city of Mannheim, killing two

Prosecutors have initiated investigative proceedings against the suspect, a 40-year-old German man, on two counts of murder and multiple counts of attempted mur...

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Francis off mechanical ventilation entirely, signaling he’s overcome risks from respiratory crisis

The Pontiff continues to receive high flow supplemental oxygen after Friday’s coughing episode, which sparked fears of a new lung infection.

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Trump allies pressure Zelenskiy to change course or resign

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urges his European counterparts to step up their defense efforts, just two days after Trump and Vice President JD Vance clas...

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Palestine urges international pressure as Israel blocks humanitarian aid to Gaza

The Palestinian group Hamas denounced the aid cutoff as "cheap blackmail, a war crime, and a blatant violation” of the ceasefire agreement.

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Fight at cheerleading championship in Dallas leaves 10 injured

The incident prompted an evacuation of the convention center as a precaution.

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Israel says it is stopping the entry of all aid and supplies into the Gaza Strip

The country’s prime minister’s office warns of “additional consequences” if Hamas does not accept what Israel says is a U.S. proposal for an extension of the ce...

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Thousands flee after Japan's biggest wildfire in decades

One burnt body has been discovered so far, with more than 80 buildings damaged and around 1,700 firefighters mobilised from across the country.