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China warns diplomatic ties with US could face 'downward spiral' as Blinken visits Beijing

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China's foreign minister on Friday urged visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to address rising disagreements or risk a "downward spiral" between the two powers after months of efforts to ease tensions.

Ukraine court orders agriculture minister into custody for suspected corruption

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A Ukrainian court ordered on Friday for Agriculture Minister Mykola Solsky to be taken into custody over allegations of his involvement in an illegal acquisition of state-owned land worth about $7 million.

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All eyes on opposition-held southern states as India votes in second election phase

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Millions of Indians began voting Friday in the second round of multi-phase national elections as Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought to galvanize voters with his assertive brand of Hindu nationalist politics.

Has Germany’s far-right AfD become a gateway for Chinese and Russian spies?

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The arrest this week of an aide to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)'s lead candidate for the European parliamentary elections on accusations of spying for China is yet another blow to a party already tarnished by scandals…

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???? Live: Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire overnight

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The Israeli army on Friday reported that two anti-tank missile strikes hit northern Israel from Lebanon overnight, adding that it had responded with artillery fire. The Iran-backed Hezbollah movement, which has stepped up attacks on…

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US Supreme Court signals delay in ruling on Trump's claim of absolute immunity

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The Supreme Court on Thursday appeared likely to reject former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution over election interference, but several justices signaled reservations about the charges that could cause a…

Thursday, Apr 25

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NATO chief Stoltenberg says it's 'not too late for Ukraine to prevail' against Russia

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NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday it was "not too late for Ukraine to prevail" against Russia as long as its allies fulfil promises to deliver more weapons.

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Ariel Henry resigns as Haiti's PM as transitional council takes power

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Ariel Henry resigned Thursday as prime minister of Haiti, leaving the way clear for a new government to be formed in the Caribbean country, which has been wracked by gang violence that killed or injured more than 2,500 people from January…

Pro-Palestinian protests spread at US universities as police crack down

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Pro-Palestinian protests spread to more college campuses in the United States on Thursday as authorities appeared to be running out of patience and police began to push back forcefully.

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Scores dead in Tanzania and Kenya as heavy rains pound East Africa

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At least 155 people have died in Tanzania as torrential rains linked to El Nino triggered flooding and landslides, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said Thursday.

New York court overturns Harvey Weinstein's sex crime conviction over procedural errors

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New York's highest court on Thursday overturned disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on sex crime charges, a shock reversal in one of the defining cases of the #MeToo movement.

Spanish government to 'oversee' scandal-hit football federation

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The Spanish government on Thursday announced it will "oversee" the country's scandal-hit football federation (RFEF) to deal with its current crisis.

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US military begins construction of Gaza aid pier, says Pentagon

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The United States military has begun construction of a pier to boost deliveries of desperately needed aid to Gaza, the Pentagon said on Thursday. UN World Food Programme deputy executive director Carl Skau said earlier on Thursday that the…

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Can Paris still deliver on its Olympic promises with only three months to go?

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The Eiffel Tower was supposed to greet the world’s athletes in a fresh coat of golden shimmer, the River Seine would be swimmable for the first time in 100 years and Paris was going to host the first-ever off-stadium opening ceremony in…

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US secretly sent Ukraine long-range ATACMS missiles

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Ukraine for the first time has begun using long-range ballistic missiles provided secretly by the United States, bombing a Russian military airfield in Crimea last week and Russian forces in another occupied area overnight, American…

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Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage

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Hamas released a hostage video on Wednesday showing a well-known Israeli-American man who was among scores of people abducted by the militants in the attack that ignited the war in Gaza.

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Red blades atop Paris landmark Moulin Rouge windmill collapse overnight

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The blades atop the red Moulin Rouge windmill, one of the most famous landmarks in Paris, fell to the ground in the early hours of Thursday, said firefighters. The collapse, which came just months before the French capital hosts the…

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Venice launches pilot day-tripper entry fee to tackle mass tourism

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Under the gaze of the world’s media, the fragile lagoon city of Venice launches a pilot program Thursday to charge day-trippers a 5-euro (around $5.35) entry fee that authorities hope will discourage visitors from arriving on peak days and…

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Burkina Faso’s army summarily executed 223 civilians, says Human Rights Watch

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Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including babies and many children, in attacks on two villages accused of cooperating with militants, Human Rights Watch said in a report published Thursday.

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Right-wing challenger wins first round in North Macedonia presidential election

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North Macedonia's right-wing candidate Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova claimed a comprehensive victory in the first round of presidential elections on Wednesday -- the first in a series of votes that could decide whether the Balkan country…

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Blinken calls for US, China to manage differences 'responsibly' ahead of talks

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Thursday on the United States and China to manage their differences "responsibly" as he went on a charm offensive ahead of expected tough talks.

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‘Mortal’ Europe needs to scale up defence, says Macron in keynote speech

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday urged Europe to wake up to the fact that it was not sufficiently armed in the face of global threats such as Russian aggression that pose an existential challenge to the continent. In a major…

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Mauritania’s President Ghazouani announces bid for second term

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Mauritania President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani said Wednesday he would run for a second term in presidential elections due in June.

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Arizona lawmakers in lower chamber vote to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban

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Legislators in Arizona voted Wednesday to repeal an 1864 law that would have almost completely banned abortion in the battleground US state, after moderate Republicans broke ranks to side with Democrats.

Hundreds of flights cancelled despite French air traffic controllers calling off strike

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Hundreds of flights were cancelled at French airports Thursday despite the country's main air traffic controllers' union dropping a call for a one-day strike after making a deal for higher pay.

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EU membership on the table as North Macedonia holds first round of presidential vote

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North Macedonia on Wednesday held the first round of a presidential election – the first in a series of votes that could decide whether the Balkan country will join the European Union.

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Spanish PM Sanchez considering resignation after wife's graft probe

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Wednesday he was "reflecting" on the possibility of resigning after a court opened an investigation into his wife Begona Gomez on suspicion of graft.

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Biden signs Ukraine military aid bill into law, $1 billion arms shipment imminent

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US President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed legislation authorizing $61 billion in military aid for Ukraine, with the Pentagon quickly announcing a new $1 billion package headed for Kyiv, featuring desperately needed air defense and…

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Russia, Ukraine to exchange displaced children in Qatar-brokered deal

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Russia and Ukraine have agreed in a Qatari-brokered deal to exchange almost 50 children displaced by Moscow's invasion, the Kremlin's children's rights commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova announced in Doha Wednesday.

The EU warned TikTok’s new rewards feature could be addictive. Now the app's suspended it

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TikTok announced Wednesday that it had suspended a feature that rewarded users for watching and liking videos on its new Lite app, available in France and Spain, after the EU launched an investigation Monday over child-safety concerns.