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Venezuela’s Maduro confirms ‘cordial’ call with Trump amid tensions with US
Venezuelan leader expresses hope phone call marks beginning of 'respectful dialogue' between Washington and Caracas.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,379
These are the key developments from day 1,379 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Who is Kevin Hassett, Trump’s expected pick to lead the Federal Reserve?
Trump's top economic adviser is odds-on favourite to lead the Fed amid concerns over the central bank's independence.
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Inspector general report raises concerns about Hegseth’s use of Signal chat
The report, slated to be released on Thursday, is said to recommend further training in the handling of sensitive info.
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Last Native American WWII D-Day vet Charles Shay dies at 101
Charles Shay, the last surviving Native American World War II D-Day veteran, died at his home in France on Wednesday.
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Trump proposes weaker vehicle mileage rules, cutting climate policies
The proposal would would significantly reduce fuel economy requirements, encouraging vehicles that burn more fuel.
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Who benefits from India’s sweeping new labour reforms?
India rolls out simplified labour codes to modernise outdated laws.
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US House Judiciary Committee subpoenas former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith
Republicans have been probing Smith's investigations into Trump, which resulted in two indictments.
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Lebanon and Israel hold first direct talks in 40 years as war fears rise
PM says these are not peace talks and 'normalisation' is tied to cessation of hostilities and Israeli troop withdrawal.
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Ghislaine Maxwell to seek release from prison: court filing
Her petition comes after President Donald Trump signed law requiring the release of records related to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Trump’s anti-immigrant policies clash with promised World Cup ‘unity’
US travel bans and immigration policies seem to contradict the welcoming spirit envisioned for the World Cup tournament.
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Mbappe shines as Real Madrid beat Athletic to close on Barcelona
Real Madrid cut defending champions Barcelona's lead at the top of La Liga to one point with 3-0 win at in Bilbao.
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Family of man slain in a US boat strike in the Caribbean lodges complaint
Family of Colombian fisherman Alejandro Carranza say his right to life was violated in US 'narco-terrorist' strikes.
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Ukraine’s NATO membership ‘key question’ in US talks: Russia
Russian and US negotiators met in Moscow for almost five hours but there are no signs of any breakthrough.
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Bessent to push residency requirement for regional US Fed bank presidents
The move is another effort by the Trump administration to have more control over the US Federal Reserve.
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Western Cuba faces blackout as government seeks to update energy grid
Electrical failures due to ageing infrastructure, hurricanes and a struggling economy have prompted widespread protests.
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‘Collective punishment’: Family home of suspect demolished in West Bank
Apartment building belonging to the family of bombing suspect Abdul Karim Sanoubar demolished by Israel on Tuesday.
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Israel kills seven people in Gaza, says Rafah crossing to partially reopen
Israel says the crucial Rafah crossing with Egypt will open in the coming days, but only for Palestinians to exit Gaza.
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Why did it take months to free a US teen from Israeli prison?
What it took to release a Palestinian-American teen from an Israeli prison.
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Yemen’s Houthis release 9 mariners held since July ship attack
The Philippines says it expected nine Filipino mariners held by the Houthis since July attack to be released in Yemen.
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