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Trump defiant as tariffs send world markets into panic
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Wall Street led a global markets bloodbath Thursday as countries around the world reeled from President Donald Trump's …
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Wall St leads rout as world reels from Trump tariffs
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Wall Street led a global markets bloodbath Thursday as countries around the world reeled from President Donald Trump's …
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Hungary announces ICC withdrawal as Israel's Netanyahu visits
AFP - 3h ago
Hungary on Thursday said it will quit the International Criminal Court, just as its Prime Minister Viktor Orban hosted …
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Myanmar junta chief arrives for summit as quake toll passes 3,000
AFP - 4h ago
The head of Myanmar's junta was due to discuss the response to his country's devastating earthquake at a regional summit …
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Rubio says US committed to NATO - but demands allies spend more
AFP - 4h ago
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told nervous NATO members on Thursday that Washington remained committed to the …
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Top Russian official in Washington for talks on improving ties
AFP - 6h ago
Russia's top economic negotiator announced Thursday that he was in Washington for talks on improving ties, the …
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Countries eye trade talks as Trump tariff blitz roils markets
AFP - 8h ago
Major US trade partners pilloried US President Donald Trump's global tariffs onslaught on Thursday, but left the door …
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US trade partners eye talks after Trump tariff blitz
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Major US trade partners pilloried US President Donald Trump's global tariffs onslaught on Thursday, but left the door …
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Myanmar's junta chief arrives for Bangkok summit as quake toll surpasses 3,000
AFP - 6h ago
The head of Myanmar's junta arrived in Bangkok on Thursday for a regional summit as the death toll from his country's …
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Rubio says US committed to NATO - but tells allies to spend more
AFP - 5h ago
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told nervous NATO members on Thursday that Washington remained committed to the …
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Trump tariff blitz sparks retaliation threats, economic fears
AFP - 1h ago
Countries vowed Thursday to hit back at US President Donald Trump's global tariffs onslaught but left the door open to …
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Myanmar's junta chief to head to Bangkok summit as quake toll surpasses 3,000
AFP - 31m ago
The head of Myanmar's junta is expected to travel to Bangkok on Thursday for a regional summit, as the death toll from …
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Revealed: Why monkeys are better at yodelling than humans
AFP - 13h ago
Yodellers of the world, you never stood a chance: Monkeys will always be better at yodelling than humans because they …
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Trump jolts allies, foes and markets with tariff blitz
AFP - 2h ago
Countries vowed on Thursday to hit back at US President Donald Trump's global tariffs onslaught, but left the door open …
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Europe hits out at Trump tariffs, keeps door open for talks
AFP - 14h ago
European leaders hit out Thursday against sweeping new US tariffs, with the EU saying it was ready to respond with …
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Danish PM in 'unity' Greenland visit amid US takeover threats
AFP - 4h ago
Denmark's prime minister will aim to shore up a united front with Greenland on Thursday during a visit to the autonomous …
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Trump escalates trade war with sweeping global tariffs
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US President Donald Trump intensified a global trade war Wednesday as he slapped sweeping tariffs on imports from allies …
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Quake-hit Myanmar's junta chief to head to Bangkok summit
AFP - 2h ago
The head of the Myanmar junta is expected to travel to Bangkok on Thursday for a regional summit, six days after the …
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Athletics world watching as 'Grand Slam Track' prepares for launch
AFP - 18h ago
What is being billed as a "revolution" for the sport of athletics gets under way in Kingston on Friday with the opening …
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Trump sparks trade war with sweeping global tariffs
AFP - 1h ago
US President Donald Trump ignited a potentially ruinous global trade war Wednesday as he slapped 10 percent tariffs on …
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Israel's Netanyahu arrives in Hungary, defying ICC warrant
AFP - 7h ago
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Budapest early Thursday on his first trip to Europe since 2023 and …
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Israel PM says 'dissecting' Gaza to force Hamas to free hostages
AFP - 20h ago
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that the military was "dissecting" the Gaza Strip and seizing …
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Barca oust Atletico to set up Clasico Copa del Rey final
AFP - 10h ago
Barcelona will face rivals Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final after Ferran Torres secured them a 1-0 win at Atletico …
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Starbucks faces new hot spill lawsuits weeks after $50mn ruling
AFP - 6h ago
Starbucks was facing two new lawsuits over spilled hot drinks Wednesday, just weeks after a court ordered the coffee …
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Europe riled, but plans cool-headed response to Trump's tariffs
AFP - 6h ago
European politicians and a German industry group criticised US tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on Wednesday, …
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'Shenmue' voted most influential video game ever in UK poll
AFP - 21h ago
The 1999 action game "Shenmue" was on Thursday named the most influential video game of all time following a survey …
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Liverpool beat Everton as title looms, Man City win without Haaland
Apr 02 2025
Liverpool moved closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 win in the Merseyside derby against Everton on Wednesday, …
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Trump unveils sweeping global tariffs
Apr 02 2025
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a raft of punishing tariffs targeting countries around the world …
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China says ends two-day Taiwan drills with simulated strikes on key ports, energy sites
Apr 02 2025
China's military on Wednesday said it had completed two days of live-fire exercises that included simulated strikes on …
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Trump unveils sweeping 'Liberation Day' tariffs
Apr 02 2025
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs targeting countries around the world, …
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US judge dismisses corruption case against New York mayor
Apr 02 2025
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams, while sharply criticizing …
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Israel PM says seizing more of Gaza to force Hamas to free hostages
Apr 02 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that the military was "dissecting" the Gaza Strip and …
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Judge dismisses corruption case against NY mayor
Apr 02 2025
A US judge on Wednesday dismissed corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams, while sharply criticizing …
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Greece to spend 25 bn euros in 'drastic' defence overhaul: PM
Apr 02 2025
Greece will spend 25 billion euros ($27 billion) through to 2036 in the "most drastic" defence overhaul in its modern …
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Trump to unveil 'Liberation Day' tariffs as world braces
Apr 02 2025
US President Donald Trump geared up to unveil sweeping new "Liberation Day" tariffs on Wednesday in a move that …
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Myanmar junta declares quake ceasefire as survivors plead for aid
Apr 02 2025
Myanmar's junta announced a temporary ceasefire on Wednesday as the death toll from a devastating earthquake rose and …
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France Le Pen eyes 2027 vote, says swift appeal 'good news'
Apr 02 2025
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said in an interview published Wednesday that she would use all possible legal …
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Trump set to unleash 'Liberation Day' tariffs
Apr 02 2025
US President Donald Trump is poised to unveil sweeping new "Liberation Day" tariffs on Wednesday, but kept the world …
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Israel says expanding Gaza offensive to seize 'large areas'
Apr 02 2025
Israel said Wednesday it would expand its military operations and seize "large areas" of the Gaza Strip where rescuers …
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Certain foreign firms must 'self-certify' with Trump diversity rules: US embassies
Apr 02 2025
The United States is not planning to verify foreign firms over their diversity programmes but needs certain companies to …
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Trump faces first electoral setback after Wisconsin Supreme Court vote
Apr 02 2025
Donald Trump's second presidency was dealt a spinning blow by voters in Wisconsin Tuesday as they elected a liberal …
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'Top Gun' and Batman star Val Kilmer dies aged 65
Apr 02 2025
Val Kilmer, one of the biggest Hollywood actors of the 1990s who shot to fame playing Iceman in the original "Top Gun", …
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Myanmar quake survivors plead for more help
Apr 02 2025
Desperate Myanmar earthquake survivors pleaded for more aid Wednesday as the death toll rose and calls grew for the …
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China practises hitting key ports, energy sites in Taiwan drills
Apr 02 2025
China's military said it practised hitting key ports and energy sites during "live-fire" drills Wednesday as part of …
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Israel says expands Gaza offensive to seize 'large areas'
Apr 02 2025
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced Wednesday a major expansion of military operations in Hamas-run Gaza, …
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Myanmar quake victim rescued after 5 days as aid calls grow
Apr 02 2025
Rescuers on Wednesday pulled a man alive from the rubble five days after Myanmar's devastating earthquake, as calls grew …
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'Top Gun' and Batman star Val Kilmer dies aged 65: New York Times
Apr 02 2025
Prolific American actor Val Kilmer, who was propelled to fame with "Top Gun" and went on to starring roles as Batman and …
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Greece to spend big on 'historic' military shake up
Apr 02 2025
NATO member Greece is set to unveil a massive modernisation of its armed forces on Wednesday, following the lead of …
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Real Madrid coach Ancelotti tax fraud trial set to begin
Apr 02 2025
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will go on trial on Wednesday for allegedly failing to declare income to Spain's tax …
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US senator smashes record with 25-hour anti-Trump speech
Apr 02 2025
A Democratic US lawmaker shattered a record for the longest speech in Senate history Tuesday, staying on his feet for …
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Nintendo to unveil upgrade to best-selling Switch console
Apr 02 2025
Japanese video game giant Nintendo is set to unveil the new version of its hugely popular Switch console on Wednesday, …
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'Image whisperers' bring vision to the blind at Red Cross museum
Apr 02 2025
"They are our eyes," said Karin happily after releasing the arm of one of the specialised "image whisperers" guiding her …
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UK imposes online entry permit on European visitors
Apr 02 2025
European visitors to the UK will need a new online entry permit from Wednesday as the British government shakes up …
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China launches military drills in Taiwan Strait
Apr 02 2025
The Chinese military announced new exercises Wednesday in sensitive waters near Taiwan, in a second consecutive day of …
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Real Madrid hold Real Sociedad in eight-goal thriller to reach Copa del Rey final
Apr 02 2025
Real Madrid edged into the Copa del Rey final with a thrilling 4-4 draw against Real Sociedad after extra time on …
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Trump advisor Waltz faces new pressure over Gmail usage
Apr 02 2025
US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, who has faced calls to resign over his role in the recent Yemen chat group …
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Turkish fans, artists urge Muse to cancel Istanbul gig
Apr 02 2025
British rock band Muse was facing pressure on Tuesday from fans and artists to cancel an upcoming Istanbul gig after the …
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Nottingham Forest beat Man Utd, Saka scores on Arsenal return
Apr 02 2025
Nottingham Forest beat Manchester United 1-0 to close in on Champions League football next season as Bukayo Saka scored …
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French court says Le Pen appeal ruling could come before presidential vote
Apr 01 2025
A French appeals court said on Tuesday it would examine Marine Le Pen's case within a timeframe that could potentially …
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China holds large-scale military drills around Taiwan
Apr 01 2025
China on Tuesday sent its army, navy, air and rocket forces to surround Taiwan for large-scale drills Beijing said were …
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Thousands of Hungarians protest against Pride ban law
Apr 01 2025
Thousands of people took to the streets in Budapest on Tuesday night to protest against a recently adopted bill aimed at …
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Trump 'perfecting' new tariffs as nervous world braces
Apr 01 2025
US President Donald Trump kept the world's leading economies on edge Tuesday as he made final preparations for a …
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Hezbollah official among four dead in Israeli strike on Beirut
Apr 01 2025
An Israeli strike on Beirut on Tuesday killed a Hezbollah official handling Palestinian affairs, in the second such raid …
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Myanmar quake toll passes 2,700, nation halts to honour victims
Apr 01 2025
Emergency workers in Myanmar rescued a woman on Tuesday who had been trapped for more than 90 hours under the rubble of …
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Trump puts world on edge as 'Liberation Day' tariffs loom
Apr 01 2025
Donald Trump had the world's leading economies on edge Tuesday as the US president prepared to unveil a promised raft of …
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Defiant French far right insists 'we will win' despite Le Pen ban
Apr 01 2025
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen insisted Tuesday that her movement could still win 2027 presidential elections …
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Myanmar holds minute of silence for more than 2,000 quake dead
Apr 01 2025
Myanmar held a minute's silence on Tuesday in tribute to victims of a catastrophic earthquake that has killed more than …
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World economies brace for Trump tariffs deadline
Apr 01 2025
US trading partners scrambled Tuesday to prepare for the latest raft of Donald Trump tariffs, after the US president …
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Hezbollah official targeted in deadly Israeli strike on Beirut
Apr 01 2025
An Israeli strike Tuesday killed three people, Lebanon said, as a source close to Hezbollah said one of the group's …
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Sam Mendes to launch four 'Beatles' movies in same month
Apr 01 2025
Sam Mendes will release four movies about The Beatles in the same month, the director announced Monday, with Paul Mescal …
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Trump says will be 'kind' with tariffs as deadline looms
Apr 01 2025
US trading partners were bracing Tuesday for an expected fresh raft of Donald Trump tariffs, while the US president …
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Israeli strike on Beirut kills three
Apr 01 2025
An Israeli strike on south Beirut killed at least three people on Tuesday, Lebanon said after Israel announced its …
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Kenya president still handing cash to churches despite his own ban
Apr 01 2025
Kenya's President William Ruto sparked protests recently after donating some $150,000 to a Nairobi church just months …
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'Heartbreaking' floods swamp Australia's cattle country
Apr 01 2025
Whole herds of cattle have drowned in vast inland floods sweeping across the Australian outback, officials said Tuesday, …
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Myanmar to hold minute of silence for more than 2,000 quake dead
Apr 01 2025
Myanmar will hold a minute of silence on Tuesday in tribute to victims of a catastrophic earthquake that has killed more …
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South Korea president impeachment ruling Friday: court
Apr 01 2025
South Korea's Constitutional Court will issue its long-awaited ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment Friday, …
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Israel strikes Hezbollah operative in Beirut, kills 3
Apr 01 2025
An Israeli strike on Beirut killed at least three people on Tuesday, Lebanon's health ministry said after Israel …
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China launches military drills around Taiwan
Apr 01 2025
China on Tuesday sent its army, navy, air and rocket forces to surround Taiwan for drills Beijing said were aimed at …
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France's Le Pen seeks to keep presidency hopes alive after election ban
Apr 01 2025
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen fought Tuesday to keep alive her dream of winning the French presidency after a court …
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China says launches military exercises around Taiwan
Apr 01 2025
China's military on Tuesday said it had sent its army, navy, air and rocket forces to surround Taiwan for drills it said …
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Wrexham reap financial rewards of Hollywood tie-up
Apr 01 2025
Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have helped Welsh football club Wrexham secure record financial …
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'Noble work' of Buddhist cremations after Myanmar quake
Apr 01 2025
The baby was born in the aftermath of Myanmar's earthquake and given to the flames of Buddhist funeral rites two days …
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Aston Martin to sell stake in Formula One team
Apr 01 2025
Luxury carmaker Aston Martin Lagonda said on Monday it planned to sell its minority stake in the Aston Martin Aramco …
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Safely back on Earth, once-stranded US astronauts ready to fly again
Apr 01 2025
After spending more than nine months stranded in space, two American astronauts confirmed Monday that they're ready to …
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France's Le Pen defiant after five-year election ban
Mar 31 2025
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Monday slammed a "political decision" and insisted she had not abandoned hope …
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Iran will have 'no choice' but to acquire nukes if attacked: Khamenei adviser
Mar 31 2025
Iran would have to acquire a nuclear weapon if attacked by the United States or its allies, an adviser to the country's …
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Michelin Guide unveils new stars for 68 restaurants in France
Mar 31 2025
The Michelin Guide handed out new stars to 68 restaurants in France on Monday at a ceremony that celebrated emerging …
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World economies brace for Trump tariffs ahead of deadline
Mar 31 2025
World economies shuddered on Monday ahead of US President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day," when he is set to unleash …
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Myanmar to mark minute of silence as quake toll passes 2,000
Mar 31 2025
Myanmar will mark a minute of silence Tuesday in tribute to victims of the country's devastating earthquake that has …
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Young Turkish protesters face rude awakening in police custody
Mar 31 2025
After rising up to rally against the arrest of Istanbul's powerful opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, young Turkish …
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Hard-hitting drama 'Adolescence' to be shown in UK schools
Mar 31 2025
The Netflix drama "Adolescence", which has sparked widespread debate about the toxic and misogynistic influences young …
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Trump confident in finding TikTok buyer before deadline
Mar 31 2025
President Donald Trump again downplayed risks that TikTok is in danger of being banned in the United States, saying he …
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Le Pen's French presidency bid in jeopardy after election ban
Mar 31 2025
A French court on Monday threw into severe doubt far-right leader Marine Le Pen's 2027 bid for president, handing her a …
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UK PM urges nations to smash migrant smuggling gangs 'once and for all'
Mar 31 2025
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged dozens of countries attending an immigration crime summit on Monday to join forces …
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Myanmar declares week of mourning as quake toll passes 2,000
Mar 31 2025
Myanmar declared a week of national mourning on Monday over the country's devastating earthquake, as the death toll …
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Khamenei warns of 'strong' response if Iran attacked
Mar 31 2025
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Monday of a forceful retaliation if the United States or its allies …
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Myanmar declares week of mourning as quake toll passes 2,000, hopes fade for survivors
Mar 31 2025
Myanmar declared a week of national mourning on Monday for the country's devastating earthquake, as the death toll …
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French court hands Le Pen five-year election ban
Mar 31 2025
A French court on Monday sentenced far-right leader Marine Le Pen to a five-year ban on running for office with …
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France's Le Pen convicted in fake jobs trial
Mar 31 2025
A French court on Monday convicted far-right leader Marine Le Pen on charges of embezzlement of public funds over a fake …
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Myanmar declares week of mourning as hopes fade for quake survivors
Mar 31 2025
Myanmar's ruling junta declared a week of national mourning on Monday for the country's devastating earthquake, which …
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Rescue hopes fading three days after deadly Myanmar quake
Mar 31 2025
Hopes faded Monday of finding more survivors in the rubble of Mandalay, where some residents spent a third night …
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French chefs await new Michelin guide
Mar 31 2025
The Michelin guide is set to unveil its latest rankings of restaurants in France on Monday, which will identify the …
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