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Trump says US will substantially reduce South Korea drills

Trump said the United States will substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing what he called his very good relationship wit...

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Russia warns UK over drone supplies to Ukraine

Russia has issued a warning to the UK over the supply of drones to Ukraine, while the Ministry of Defence said Britain stands “shoulder to shoulder” w...

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Norway’s king admitted to hospital and placed on sick leave

Norway’s 89-year-old king has been admitted to hospital and put on sick leave while suffering from a rare blood condition.

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Trump threatens Oman with bombing over Iran issue

Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if it “gets in the way” over an Iran-related issue and has claimed the US has a direct backchannel with Iran’...

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Ukrainian strikes kill six in Russia’s Belgorod region, acting governor says

Six people have been killed in Ukrainian strikes in Russia’s Belgorod region, according to the region’s acting governor, who said a 14-year-old was am...

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Trump says US will reduce military drills with South Korea

Donald Trump has said the United States will scale back military exercises with South Korea after Seoul declined to support Washington’s recent action...

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Five teenagers killed in M9 motorway collision in County Kildare

Five teenagers have died and four others have been injured after a car was driven on the wrong side of the northbound M9 in County Kildare early on Su...

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Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader over Gaza peace plan

Kushner, described as an envoy for Donald Trump, has held a rare meeting with a Hamas leader as part of efforts to advance Trump’s peace plan for Gaza...

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Two dead as fires prompt evacuation on Greek island of Salamina

Two people have died and evacuations are under way after two fires broke out on the Greek island of Salamina. Nearly 200 firefighters are reported to...

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Six injured in strike on Ukrainian second-hand market

Six people were injured after a strike hit a market in Ukraine where traders sold second-hand records, posters, toys and tools.

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Three killed in fresh Russian aerial attacks across Ukraine

Three people have been killed in a new wave of Russian aerial attacks across Ukraine. Firefighters were tackling a fire at a market in Kyiv, while Mos...

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Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to reach Ceuta

Moroccan authorities have reportedly detained dozens of migrants attempting to cross into Ceuta, after security was increased amid social media claims...

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Rescuers search for survivors after powerful Indonesia earthquake

Rescue teams are searching for survivors after a powerful earthquake in Indonesia killed 47 people and destroyed hundreds of buildings, officials said...

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Two killed after 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia

Two people have been killed after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early on Saturday morning.

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BBC seeks subpoenas for Trump family members in Panorama lawsuit

The BBC is seeking to subpoena members of Donald Trump’s family in a lawsuit involving Panorama, with its lawyers arguing they have knowledge of his i...

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Questions raised over Western influence five years after Taliban takeover

Five years after the Taliban swept to power, debate is focusing on whether Western countries still have meaningful leverage in dealings with the group...

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Afghan women describe lives changed after five years of Taliban rule

Women across Afghanistan have described lives they say are now unrecognisable after five years of Taliban rule, citing public floggings, lost jobs and...

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