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EU leaders back new defence spending plans
Talks held amid fears of waning US support for Ukraine after Trump pauses aid and suspends intel sharing with Kyiv.
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After Trump’s fiery row with Zelenskyy, Russia heaps praise on US leader
Meanwhile, Europeans are considering how to replace the US with raised defence commitments to Ukraine.
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Hamas accuses Trump of aiding Israel’s Netanyahu in Gaza blockade
Hamas says Trump's rhetoric helps Israel to tighten Gaza siege, risking starvation for 2.3 million residents.
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Israel’s “condemnation” of Arab League’s Gaza plan “meaningless”
Ori Goldberg unpacks Trump’s Gaza plans and explains why Israel’s rejection of the Arab League’s proposal holds little w
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Syrian security forces reportedly clash with pro-Assad gunmen
Syrian security forces clashed with gunmen in al-Sanamayn on Wednesday.
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Iran showcases new weapons as it prepares for a rocky 2025
Iran has tested a variety of air defence systems, missiles, drones, warplanes, tanks, and warships over several months.
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Spanish prosecutors demand Rubiales forced kiss trial be re-run
Prosecutors question the judge's impartiality in sparing Rubailes jail time over his forced kiss on footballer Hermoso.
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Peacemaker or peacebreaker? Why Kenya’s good neighbour reputation is marred
Analysts say President Ruto's friendliness with regional rebel groups positions Kenya as a country that 'takes sides'.
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Multilateralism can and must deliver
The world must reinforce multilateral action to tackle global threats, such as climate change and inequality.
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How will US pause on intelligence sharing affect Ukraine?
US cut off intelligence sharing with Ukraine days after suspending military aid. This could blind Ukraine's military.
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Palestinians visit wreckage of demolished refugee camp homes
Palestinians forcibly displaced from refugee camps by Israeli assaults have been seeing their destroyed homes.
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Who is to blame for Sri Lanka’s crises?
Mehdi Hasan debates Sri Lanka’s Ranil Wickremesinghe on his presidency, Easter bombings and civil war.
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Ecuadorian artist works on longest drawing in the world
Ecuadorian artist Franz del Castillo is working to create the longest drawing in history, spanning over 3,000 metres.
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UN to halve Rohingya food aid in Bangladesh amid funding crunch
World Food Programme says 'severe funding shortfalls' to force cut in monthly food vouchers from $12.50 to $6.
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‘Cool head’: How Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum is handling Trump and tariffs
Unlike Canada's Trudeau, Sheinbaum has been more diplomatic while insisting on protecting Mexican interests. Here's why.
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Moment fighter jet accidentally bombs civilian area in South Korea
Video shows the moment a South Korean fighter jet accidentally bombed a civilian area during a training exercise.
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US-Hamas direct talks: What’s happening and what comes next
According to reports, the discussions focused on the release of Edan Alexander along with the bodies of four others.
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Cyclone Alfred lashes parts of eastern Australia, bringing rains, waves
Slow-moving storm likely to make landfall on Friday or early Saturday, but winds already trigger power disruptions.
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Panama President Mulino says Trump ‘lying’ about reclaiming the canal
Panamanian leader says sale of a Chinese company's port operation to a US firm does not amount to retaking the waterway.
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The blame game over the debacle in Ukraine has started
Trump, Zelenskyy and the Europeans are desperately trying to deliver the bitter truth to the public and evade blame.
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