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Ukraine Hits Russian Aircrafts in Bid to Gain Upper Hand in Ceasefire Talks

Ukraine announced on Sunday that it carried out a “large-scale” drone attack targeting Russian military aircraft deep inside Russian territory, just a day before scheduled ceasefire talks in Istanbul. Ukrainian security sources... Read more »
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Man sets self on fire on fire after judge threatened him with jail term

A man set himself on fire outside Algeria’s justice ministry in the capital on Sunday, while a video of the incident was circulating on social media. Faouzi Zegout, from the town of... Read more »
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Visa crackdown: You’ll be fine, Trump tells Chinese students in US

US President Donald Trump told reporters late Friday he wanted to assure Chinese international students in the country that they would be fine amid his administration’s crackdown on academia. Trump’s administration this... Read more »
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France Takes a Stand: Smoking Ban in Public Places from July 1

France will ban smoking in outdoor areas where children are likely to be present, starting July 1, 2025. This includes beaches, parks, bus stops, school entrances, and sports venues. Health and Family... Read more »
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UN honours peacekeepers’ service, sacrifice

The United Nations on Thursday honoured staff serving at its field missions through several events to mark the International Day of UN Peacekeepers. The International Day of UN Peacekeepers, held annually on... Read more »
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Kenyan student faces trial for fake President Ruto death post

A 24-year-old university student appeared in court on Thursday over a social media post that falsely claimed President William Ruto had died, amid growing concerns about the Kenyan government’s crackdown on dissent,... Read more »
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Trump Denies ‘Chickening Out’ on Tariffs Amid Wall Street Criticism

US President Donald Trump had a meltdown over Wall Street’s new acronym for his tariffs: TACO Trade, which stands for Trump Always Chickens Out. During a brief chat in the Oval Office after the swearing-in... Read more »
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Elon Musk Leaves Trump Administration After 130 Days, Criticizes ‘Massive Spending Bill’

Elon Musk announced his departure from the government on Wednesday after leading President Donald Trump’s efforts to slim down the federal bureaucracy. The billionaire took to X on Wednesday night to share... Read more »
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Macron Dismisses ‘Domestic Dispute’ Claims After Viral Airport Video

French President Emmanuel Macron has dismissed speculations of a domestic dispute with his wife, Brigitte Macron, following the circulation of a video showing her seemingly pushing his face as they arrived in... Read more »
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Trump Slams Harvard Over 31% Foreign Student Enrollment, Demands Transparency

United States President, Donald Trump, on Sunday, defended his administration’s decision to block Harvard University from enrolling foreign students, following a court ruling that temporarily halted the move. Trump, writing on his... Read more »
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Ukraine: UN Rights Mission Condemns Russia’s Deadly Wave of Attacks

The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) has deplored a deadly wave of Russian missile and drone strikes that reportedly killed at least 13 civilians and injured 65 others. HRMMU,... Read more »
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France Witnesses Deadly Gang Violence: 29-Year-Old Man Shot Dead

A 29-year-old man was fatally shot overnight in the eastern French city of Dijon, the local prosecutor said on Sunday, adding that a gangland killing was suspected. The southern Chenove district where... Read more »
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Russian Airstrikes Kill 12 in Ukraine

A wave of overnight Russian airstrikes has claimed the lives of at least 12 people across Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials, as both Kyiv and Moscow continue a significant prisoner exchange operation.... Read more »
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EU Vows to Protect Interests as Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs on Imports

The European Union has declared it will defend its interests following a threat by United States President Donald Trump to impose a 50 percent tariff on all EU goods. Trump’s warning, posted... Read more »
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Recession Hits Canada, GDP Shrinks, Job Market Weakens

Canada’s economy appears to be entering a recession, according to a Bloomberg survey of 34 economists.  Output is expected to shrink by 1% in Q2 and by 0.1% in Q3 — meeting... Read more »
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Verdict On the Kim Kardashian Paris robbery trial Announced

A French court is to give a verdict on Friday in the trial of 10 people accused of robbing reality TV star Kim Kardashian of some $10 million worth of jewelry in... Read more »
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UK Agrees to Return Chagos Islands to Mauritius in Historic Move

The UK government has signed a landmark agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. At the same time, it secured a long-term lease that allows the US to continue... Read more »
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Trump Condemns Washington Attack on Israeli Embassy Staff, Offers Condolences

US President Donald Trump has condemned the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staff members outside a Jewish Museum in Washington on Wednesday evening. In a post on his Truth Social platform... Read more »
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2 Israeli Embassy Staff Members Killed in DC Shooting

Two Israeli embassy staff members were shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC on Wednesday evening. Authorities say a suspect is in custody following what officials describe as... Read more »
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Trump, Ramaphosa Meet at White House to Address Diplomatic Tensions

President Donald Trump has hosted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for White House talks Wednesday at a moment when relations between the two countries are at a nadir, with Trump laying into... Read more »