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Trump promises to ‘save’ jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai
Closing arguments are due to begin in the national security trial of Jimmy Lai, 77, a critic of China's Communist Party.
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As Trump splits from India, is the US abandoning its pivot to Asia?
US partners in Asia, such as India, might consider their own shifts in response to Trump's moves. But it won't be easy.
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China’s aircraft carriers in Pacific signals ability to ‘contest’ US power
Expert says ‘gaps’ in naval capabilities are closing between China and the United States.
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Why did Russia sell Alaska to the United States?
For Trump-Putin summit about possible land swaps, Alaska is an appropriate venue, 158 years after it exchanged hands.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,268
Here are the key events on day 1,268 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Serbian antigovernment protests escalate in third night of clashes
Protests started last year after deadly collapse of rail station roof, with President Vucic accused of corruption.
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Air Canada has cancelled flights as a strike looms. Here’s what it means
A possible strike by flight attendants has resulted in a scheduled lockout that may affect 130,000 passengers each day.
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US government in talks to take stake in Intel: Report
Talks for an undisclosed stake come days after President Donald Trump called for Intel’s CEO to resign.
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California governor boosts redistricting effort in growing feud with Trump
Amid Texas brouhaha, Gavin Newsom takes combative stance against Trump, urges other Democratic leaders to 'punch back'.
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Family of Gaza football legend Suleiman al-Obeid mourn his death
The family of Palestinian football icon Suleiman al-Obaid mourn his loss after he was killed at a Gaza aid centre.
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Trump: Putin ‘won’t mess around with me’ at Alaska summit
Trump says the Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin could “set the table” for direct talks with Ukraine.
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‘Going to be good for 90 years’: Trump defends record on Social Security
To mark Social Security's 90th anniversary, the US president pledged to 'defend' the programme, despite criticisms.
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Sexual violence surged amid war in DRC’s North Kivu last year: UN
A total of 22,000 cases registered in province in 2023; in first five months of 2024, figure had already reached 17,000.
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US Supreme Court declines to pause new Mississippi social media law
The challenge brought on by the trade group alleges that the age verification law is a violation of free speech
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What’s driving Sudan’s worst cholera outbreak in years?
Thousands at risk as foreign aid cuts hit humanitarian efforts.
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Lawyers in Brazil submit final statement for Bolsonaro in coup trial
Former president denies involvement in alleged effort to overturn his loss in the 2022 election.
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Putin praises Trump’s ‘sincere efforts’ to end war on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised US President Donald Trump's “sincere efforts” to end the war on Ukraine.
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Smotrich announces Israeli plan to split occupied West Bank in half
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced a plan to effectively split the occupied West Bank in half.
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The conscience of humanity is being tested in Gaza
Turkiye’s president says Gaza’s fate will define the future of humanity and urges the world to act now.
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Trump says he thinks Putin will ‘make a deal’ on Ukraine
Words come on the eve of the US and Russian leaders' closely watched Alaska summit.
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