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One Dead, Several Injured After Car Plows Into Crowd in Mannheim

One Dead, Several Injured After Car Plows Into Crowd in Mannheim

A tragic incident unfolded in the German city of Mannheim, where a car drove into a group of pedestrians, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries, according to local authorities. Police have confirmed that a suspect has been taken into custody, and a major emergency response is underway...
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Starmer tells Zelensky he has 'full backing' of UK

Starmer tells Zelensky he has 'full backing' of UK

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in Downing Street, just a day after his heated exchange with US President Donald Trump in Washington. Welcoming Zelensky, Starmer reaffirmed the UK's unwavering support for Ukraine, stating: "You're very, very...
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Trump-Zelensky White House Meeting Erupts in Heated Clash Over Russia Peace Talks

Trump-Zelensky White House Meeting Erupts in Heated Clash Over Russia Peace Talks

A tense confrontation between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky unfolded at the White House, with Trump bluntly telling Zelensky to negotiate with Russia "or we are out." The furious exchange, which played out in front of the media, overshadowed what was...
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Keir Starmer and Donald Trump’s First White House Meeting

Keir Starmer and Donald Trump’s First White House Meeting

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met with US President Donald Trump for the first time at the White House, covering a range of topics including trade, security, and US-UK relations. Here are the major takeaways from their discussions and press conferences: Surprise Letter from King Charles...
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Zelensky Hopes US Mineral Deal Leads to Further Agreements

Zelensky Hopes US Mineral Deal Leads to Further Agreements

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed hope that a new mineral agreement with the US will pave the way for future deals, but confirmed that no American security guarantees have been agreed yet. The deal, described as a “framework” agreement, includes the establishment of a jointly...
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Starmer to Boost UK Defence Spending, through Aid Budget Cuts

Starmer to Boost UK Defence Spending, through Aid Budget Cuts

Starmer to Boost UK Defence Spending, Cut Aid Budget Amid ‘Dangerous New Era’ UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to increase defence spending while cutting the aid budget, citing growing global threats. Speaking at a Downing Street press conference, Starmer warned of a...
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EU Ready to Support Ukraine's Membership Bid for Enhanced Security

EU Ready to Support Ukraine's Membership Bid for Enhanced Security

European Council President Antonio Costa has stated that Ukraine’s accession to the European Union would provide the strongest security guarantee for the country's future. Speaking at a joint press conference in Kyiv alongside EU leaders and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Costa...
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U.S. Aligns with Russia in UN Votes Amid Shift in Ukraine Policy

U.S. Aligns with Russia in UN Votes Amid Shift in Ukraine Policy

U.S. Aligns with Russia in UN Votes Amid Shift in Ukraine Policy In a significant shift in its stance on the Ukraine war, the United States sided with Russia twice at the United Nations last night, avoiding any direct condemnation of Moscow’s invasion of its neighbor. The votes marked a major...
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CDU’s Friedrich Merz Poised to Become Germany’s Next Chancellor as AfD Surges

CDU’s Friedrich Merz Poised to Become Germany’s Next Chancellor as AfD Surges

Germany’s likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has called for greater European independence from the United States after exit polls confirmed a victory for his conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its sister party in Sunday’s elections. Preliminary official results show the CDU...
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Trump Clashes with Maine Governor Over Transgender Athlete Ban

Trump Clashes with Maine Governor Over Transgender Athlete Ban

U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in a heated exchange with Maine Governor Janet Mills on Friday, after she pushed back against his executive order banning transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports. The confrontation occurred during a televised meeting with state governors at the...
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Hamas Releases Five More Hostages as Israel Confirms Identity of Shiri Bibas' Body

Hamas Releases Five More Hostages as Israel Confirms Identity of Shiri Bibas' Body

Five hostages have been freed by Hamas, while Israel confirmed earlier today that the body handed over hours before belonged to hostage Shiri Bibas. A sixth hostage, identified as 36-year-old Hisham Al-Sayed, who has been held in Gaza since 2015, is expected to be released later today...
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UK must prepare for war and to bring back conscription warns ex-Nato commander

UK must prepare for war and to bring back conscription warns ex-Nato commander

A former Nato commander believes plans due to be put forward by Sir Keir Starmer to send fewer than 30,000 European peacekeeping troops to Ukraine aren’t credible and that Britain must prepare for war with Russia. General Sir Richard Shirreff said Russia must be defeated before any peacekeeping...
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Polish President Urges Zelenskyy to Work with Trump on Ukraine Peace Efforts

Polish President Urges Zelenskyy to Work with Trump on Ukraine Peace Efforts

Polish President Andrzej Duda has advised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to prioritize cooperation with Donald Trump, emphasizing the importance of U.S. support in ending the war. Following a conversation with Zelenskyy, Duda described their discussion as "candid", stressing that U.S...
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Amazon Takes Full Creative Control of James Bond Franchise

Amazon Takes Full Creative Control of James Bond Franchise

Following the release of Daniel Craig’s final outing as 007, tech giant Amazon acquired MGM, the studio behind the iconic franchise. But for more than two years, there was little movement on the next chapter of Bond’s legacy. That changed on Thursday, when Amazon announced a new deal that would...
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Israel Accuses Hamas of Ceasefire Violation Over Returned Body Misidentification

Israel Accuses Hamas of Ceasefire Violation Over Returned Body Misidentification

Israel has accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire agreement after forensic analysis confirmed that one of the bodies returned from Gaza on Thursday was not that of Shiri Bibas. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) identified three of the four bodies handed over as those of her two sons, Ariel and...
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US and Russia Hold Talks in Saudi Arabia on Ukraine War, Excluding Europe and Ukraine

US and Russia Hold Talks in Saudi Arabia on Ukraine War, Excluding Europe and Ukraine

In a significant diplomatic development, the United States and Russia have begun talks in Saudi Arabia regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine. This marks the first in-person meeting between the two nations since Moscow's full-scale invasion three years ago. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and...
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Ruben Amorim Expresses Frustration After Manchester United's Defeat to Spurs

Ruben Amorim Expresses Frustration After Manchester United's Defeat to Spurs

A frustrated Ruben Amorim told Sky Sports, "my job is so, so hard here," following Manchester United's 1-0 defeat against Tottenham. The loss leaves United in 15th place in the Premier League, with just four wins from Amorim's 14 top-flight games since taking charge. While there is still some...
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Baftas 2025: The winners list

Baftas 2025: The winners list

The winners at the Bafta Film Awards, celebrating the best in big screen action over the past 12 months, have been revealed. Conclave and The Brutalist won big, with four each; while Wicked, Emilia Pérez, Anora, Dune: Part Two, A Real Pain and Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl won two...
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Meta Announces World's Longest Sub-Sea Cable Project

Meta Announces World's Longest Sub-Sea Cable Project

Meta Announces World's Longest Sub-Sea Cable Project Meta has unveiled plans to construct a 50,000km (31,000 mile) sub-sea cable network, which will be the longest underwater cable project ever built. Named Project Waterworth, the initiative aims to connect key regions including the US, India...
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European Leaders Gather for Emergency Summit on Ukraine Crisis

European Leaders Gather for Emergency Summit on Ukraine Crisis

Key European leaders have arrived at the Élysée Palace for an emergency summit convened by French President Emmanuel Macron. The meeting aims to coordinate a unified response to the recent policy shift on the war in Ukraine by the new US administration of Donald Trump. Among the leaders...
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