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Putin holds security talks with Lukashenko in Minsk
On his second foreign trip since starting a fifth term in office, Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited his Belarusian counterpart…
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On a visit to his Belarusian ally, Putin questions Zelenskyy's legitimacy as Ukraine's leader
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin visited his Belarusian counterpart and close ally for talks Friday in Minsk,…
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Berlin reticent about new EU air defence initiative
Germany on Friday gave a cautious reaction to a Polish-Greek proposal for a new European air defence shield. The initiative had been…
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As South Africa election nears, one candidate ditches political parties to go it alone
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — An outspoken former activist and member of South Africa's ruling African National Congress will be among at least 10…
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Old video falsely shared as 'poll-rigging by supporters of Indian Muslim candidate'
Screenshot of the false post, taken on May 17, 2024 Nearly a billion Indians are voting to elect a new government in six-week-long…
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Putin arrives in neighboring Belarus for a two-day visit with a key ally
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived Thursday in Belarus for a two-day visit as part of several foreign tours to kick off his fifth…
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Replicator drones already being delivered, Pentagon says
The Pentagon has started sending systems to Indo-Pacific Command as a part of Replicator — a program aimed at hastening the purchase and…
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Former South African president Jacob Zuma criticizes top court over election disqualification
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Former South African President Jacob Zuma on Thursday criticized the country's highest court and his former…
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Far-right grouping in European Parliament expels high-flying Alternative for Germany party
FILE - Germany's Maximilian Krah, of the German far-right Alternative for Germany party, grimaces during a session at the European…
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France is proud of its secularism. But struggles grow in this approach to faith, school, integration
MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Brought into the international spotlight by the ban on hijabs for French athletes at the upcoming Paris Olympics,…
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Iran's late president Raisi to be buried in home city of Mashhad
Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash at the weekend, is to be buried in his home city of Mashhad on Thursday.…
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Report: Israeli war cabinet tells hostage negotiators to keep trying
Israel's war cabinet has instructed the negotiating team to continue efforts to secure the release of the hostages, Israeli media reported…
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Germany's far-right AfD bans EU top candidate from public appearances
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has banned its lead candidate in next month's European elections, Maximilian Krah,…
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Israel releases film of female conscripts held by Hamas
By Dan Williams JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli television aired previously withheld footage on Wednesday of five pyjama-clad female army…
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Ireland, Norway and Spain to recognise Palestinian state
Ireland, Norway, and Spain have announced they will formally recognise a Palestinian state from 28 May. Spain and Ireland said the…
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'Important step' as Ireland recognises Palestinian State
Ireland has announced plans to officially recognise a Palestinian state. It comes as the three leaders of the coalition government -…
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UN halts Rafah food distribution due to shortages and hostilities
Food distribution in the southern Gaza city of Rafah has been suspended due to a lack of supplies and insecurity, the UN says. The UN…
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Democracy fest to be held in Berlin government district at weekend
To mark the 75th anniversary of Germany's de facto constitution, the Basic Law, the government in Berlin is inviting citizens to a major…
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Israel revokes decision to shut down Associated Press news agency's Gaza live feed
Israel has returned broadcasting equipment belonging to the Associated Press, hours after seizing it in southern Israel and shutting down…
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Spain withdraws its ambassador to Argentina over comments made by President Milei
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A diplomatic crisis between historic allies Spain and Argentina expanded Tuesday as Spain pulled its…
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Baerbock accuses Putin of targeted terror against Ukrainian civilians
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of targeted terror against the infrastructure and…
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‘The people rest’ – and no Trump testimony
The former president’s hush-money trial in New York is nearing the end, and it’s now all but certain he won’t take the stand Sign up for…
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Biden attacks request by ICC prosecutor for Netanyahu arrest warrant
US president sides with Israeli PM as he calls Karim Khan’s pursuit of warrants for Netanyahu along with Hamas leaders ‘outrageous’…