Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas to release all remaining hostages

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued what he called a “last warning” to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza, directing a sharply worded message...

Europe 'at turning point in history', French president warns

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Paris, March 6 — EU leaders are gathering in Brussels on Thursday for a special council on defence, as France's President Emmanuel Macron warned that the continent was at a...

Seven takeaways from Trump's big speech

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President Trump speaks during an address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, DC, on March 4, 2025. (Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images) Washington, March...

Arab leaders approve $53bn alternative to Trump's Gaza plan

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The UN says more than 90% of homes in Gaza are destroyed or damaged. (Reuters) Cairo, March 5 — A $53bn (£41.4 billion) reconstruction plan to rival President Donald...

Trump hints Zelenskyy "won't be around very long"

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Washington, DC [US], March 4 — The Trump administration has paused military aid to Ukraine following a verbal clash between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy...

Japan's unemployment rate remains at 2.5 pct in January

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Tokyo, March 4 — Japan's nationwide unemployment rate stood at 2.5 percent in January, unchanged from the previous month, data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications showed Tuesday. ...

Trump pauses US military aid to Ukraine

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday directed a “pause” to U.S. assistance to Ukraine as he seeks to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to engage in negotiations to...

DR Congo defies pressure over talks with rebel M23

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Since January, M23 rebels have made major advances in the east of DR Congo. (AFP) Nairobi, March 3 — Despite growing international pressure, the Democratic Republic of Congo is...

Trudeau to meet King Charles III over Trump's threats to annex Canada

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TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with King Charles III, the country’s head of state, on Monday where he will discuss U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats...

Starmer announces 'coalition of the willing' to guarantee Ukraine peace

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London, March 3 — UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a four-point plan to work with Ukraine to end the war and defend the country from Russia. The...

Pro-Ukraine protests across US after Trump-Zelensky clash

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Pro-Ukraine protesters gathered in Boston, Massachusetts, on Saturday. (Shutterstock) Washington DC, March 2 — Pro-Ukraine protests have taken place across the US after Donald Trump and JD Vance's angry...

Israel blocks entry of all humanitarian aid into Gaza

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Palestinians in Gaza are struggling to put their lives back together in the current, fragile peace. (EPA) Jerusalem, March 2 — The Israeli government says it has blocked the...

Rescue efforts enter third day at India avalanche site

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DEHRADUN, India, March 2 — Indian rescuers hurried in sub-zero temperatures Sunday to dig out four missing workers presumed buried by an avalanche in a remote border area, with snowfall...

European leaders look to boost support for Ukraine at London summit

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The Ukrainian President responded to questions from journalists of international media, focusing on the victory plan and NATO. Brussels, Belgium on October 17, 2024 (Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images) ...

At least 37 dead in Bolivia after two buses collide

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LA PAZ, March 2 — Two passenger buses collided Saturday on a highway in southern Bolivia, leaving at least 37 people dead including eight minors, police said, in the country's...