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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,440
These are the key developments from day 1,440 of Russia’s war on Ukraine
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What is the US strategic minerals stockpile?
President Trump said the stockpile would 'ensure that American businesses and workers are never harmed by any shortage'.
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What is the US strategic minerals stockpile?
President Trump said the stockpile would 'ensure that American businesses and workers are never harmed by any shortage'.
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Relief for patients leaving Gaza as Rafah opens, but thousands still wait
Israeli restrictions mean only five Palestinians allowed to leave Gaza for treatment via Rafah crossing on first day.
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Relief for patients leaving Gaza as Rafah opens, but thousands still wait
Israeli restrictions mean only five Palestinians allowed to leave Gaza for treatment via Rafah crossing on first day.
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France adopts 2026 budget after two no-confidence votes fail
New budget includes a $7.6m military spending increase and aims to cut the deficit to 5 percent by end of 2026.
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‘False narrative’: Families challenge Trump’s 75-country US visa suspension
Lawsuit argues US administration misuses claims of 'public charge', 'discriminating' against residents of 75 countries.
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UN welcomes reopening of Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt
Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric says the United Nations welcomes the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt.
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Pakistan fans endorse boycott of T20 World Cup match against India
Pakistan says it will boycott its T20 World Cup match against India on Feb 15 in Sri Lanka, risking a points forfeit.
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Trump to slash US tariffs on India from 50 percent to 18 percent
Donald Trump had slapped India with a punitive 25% tariff for buying Russian oil on top of a 25% 'reciprocal' tariff.
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As EU tightens borders, Spain legalizes 500,000 migrants
Spain will provide a legal pathway for residency for migrants already living in the country.
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Democrats win special elections in Texas. How significant is it for Trump?
US president dismisses Taylor Rehmet’s Texas State Senate victory as a ‘local’ race.
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How important is the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing?
The Rafah border crossing is once again operational as part of the US-brokered 'ceasefire'.
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The next stage of the Gaza genocide has begun
Recent remarks by former US State Secretary Mike Pompeo herald the next phase of Israel’s genocidal project: erasure.
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Italy adds a 2-euro ticket to get closer to Trevi Fountain
It will now cost visitors two euros ($2.36) to get close enough to the Trevi Fountain to toss more coins into it.
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Syrian forces deploy in Hasakah under ceasefire agreement with SDF
Syrian forces move into the northeastern city, which was previously under the control of the Kurdish-led SDF.
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Trump and Petro clash over how best to uproot Colombia’s cocaine crops
As Gustavo Petro prepares to face Donald Trump in Washington, Colombia’s anti-drug strategy is under intense scrutiny.
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5-year-old Liam Ramos and father released from immigration detention
Five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father have been released from a US immigration detention facility.
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Modi to Kevin Rudd: How Epstein files set off a storm far beyond the US
Latest files include emails and messages between Epstein and powerful men in India, UK, Australia and Slovakia.
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Israeli strikes hit two more south Lebanon villages amid ‘ceasefire’
Israeli strikes destroyed buildings in southern Lebanon in the latest attacks to occur amid a so-called “ceasefire.”
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