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Two powerful earthquakes kill several, trap dozens in Myanmar, Thailand
The 7.7- and 6.4-magnitude tremors with epicentre in Myanmar, prompt state of emergency there as well as in Thailand.
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Six killed in Red Sea tourist submarine sinking off Egypt: What we know
Investigations continue after at least six Russian nationals die, dozens wounded, following sinking of a tourist vessel.
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US, Philippines must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ on China, Hegseth says
US defence secretary meets Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos amid controversy over leaking of Yemen strike plans.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,128
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,128.
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Russia’s Putin says North Korea, BRICS should join Ukraine ceasefire talks
The Russian president also suggested Ukraine be placed under 'temporary administration' as part of a peace deal.
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Australia’s Albanese calls national election for May 3
Australian prime minister sets off five-week election campaign set to be dominated by cost-of-living issues.
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Panama approves embattled ex-President Martinelli’s passage to Nicaragua
Ricardo Martinelli has been convicted of money laundering in his native Panama and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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‘We won’t back down’: Global leaders threaten backlash to Trump auto tariff
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that 'nothing is off the table' in retaliation to 25-percent tariffs.
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Barcelona beat Osasuna to move three points clear in LaLiga
The LaLiga leaders move three points clear at the top of the table after sweeping to a 3-0 win against Osasuna.
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Judge orders Trump administration to preserve Signal texts on Houthi attack
Judge James Boasberg issued a temporary restraining order against deleting any messages in the controversial chat.
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German civil servant fired for Pro-Palestinian comment
Firing for pro-Palestinian comments
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Will Donald Trump take Greenland by force?
The US president says he wants the Danish territory for 'international safety and security'.
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Iran responds to Trump letter on nuclear talks, state media reports
Iran's foreign minister says response sent through Oman, affirms policy that 'indirect negotiations can continue'.
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Russia’s Putin eyes Arctic cooperation despite geopolitical tensions
Vladimir Putin says US President Donald Trump's stated intention to acquire Greenland was 'serious'.
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Pro-Palestinian student awaits court ruling on deportation from the US
Cornell University PhD student Momodou Taal is facing potential deportation from the US.
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Families say loved ones wrongly deported from US based on tattoos
Critics say innocent tattoos are being used as the basis for accusations of Venezuelan gang membership and deportation.
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RFK to slash 10,000 jobs in major overhaul of US health agencies
The restructuring plan caps weeks of tumult at the HHS, which has been embroiled in rumours of firings.
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French-Algerian author Boualem Sansal sentenced to five years in prison
Algeria’s jailing of writer for remarks on border with regional rival Morocco inflames tensions with France.
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French-Algerian author Boualem Sansal sentenced to five years in prison
Algeria’s jailing of writer for remarks on border with regional rival Morocco inflames tensions with France.
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Israel’s parliament passes law to expand coontrol over judge appointments
Israel’s government reshapes judiciary, triggering renewed protests and amplifying concerns over democratic erosion.
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