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Sunak promises to boost UK defence spending by 2030
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledges to boost spending to 2.5% of GDP, putting the defence industry on a 'war footing'.
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‘Fire and forget’ in Gaza
Those who survive Israel’s genocidal bombardment may not survive the sight of death and destruction it leaves behind.
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‘Catch and kill’ scheme takes centre stage at Trump hush-money trial
A day after opening statements, prosecutors questions tabloid publisher over alleged effort to stifle bad press.
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Russian court rejects US journalist Evan Gershkovich’s detention appeal
No date has been set yet for trial of reporter whose detention was extended in March by three months to June 30.
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Children among 16 dead after asylum-seeker boat capsizes off Djibouti: UN
At least 28 others are missing after a boat carrying 77 asylum seekers sinks, according to the UN's migration agency.
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Five people die in attempt to cross English Channel to the UK
Child among the dead hours after the British government approves a bill to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda.
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200 days of Israel’s war on Gaza
Israel’s military has dropped 75,000 tonnes of explosives on the <span>Gaza Strip</span>, turning the infrastructure to rubble.
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In numbers: 200 days of Israel’s war on Gaza
More than 34,000 Palestinians killed and vast swathes of the enclave are in ruins as Israel continues its assault.
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Manchester United manager ten Hag furious at FA Cup win reaction
Struggling manager says making it to two finals in two years is 'magnificent' after his team blew a 3-0 lead.
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UK passes bill to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda: What’s next?
Government has already chartered planes for deportations to start as early as July, but legal headaches far from over.
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EU lawmakers approve ‘right to repair’ law
The European Parliament has approved rules allowing consumers to have worn-out products repaired by manufacturers.
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Sunak to announce UK’s ‘largest ever’ military support package for Ukraine
The package includes missiles, armoured vehicles and funds to build swarms of new drones.
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Ukraine cuts consular services for potential conscripts lodged overseas
Kyiv's top diplomat orders the move as war-torn country pushes to boost conscription.
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Are celebrities doing enough to stop the war on Gaza?
Actors and artists have called for a ceasefire in Gaza. But are they doing enough with their platforms?
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As more bodies found, UN’s Turk ‘horrified’ by Gaza mass graves reports
Volker Turk calls for independent inquiry after Palestinian authorities uncover hundreds of bodies at hospital.
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100,000 people evacuated from China flood zone
Videos show cars being washed away and communities under water after major flooding in China.
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Indian PM Narendra Modi accused of ‘anti-Muslim hate speech’
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been accused of hate speech targeting Muslims.
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Ukraine’s agriculture minister suspected of corrupt land grab
Mykola Solsky promises 'maximum openness' in probe into illegal acquisition of state-owned land.
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‘I want to make up for mistakes’: The Russian POWs fighting for Ukraine
Ex-Russian troops have been recruited to fight for anti-Kremlin militias that say they are aiding Ukraine's war effort.
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Far-right German politician’s aide arrested for spying for China
Worries over efforts to sway upcoming EU elections rise, with MEP Krah also probed over Russian influence operation.
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