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Taiwan urges Trump to advance arms deal after China summit

Taiwan reminded the US of its commitment to provide it with arms after the US president warned the democratic, self-governing island against formally declaring independence in the wake of his summit with China's Xi.

DW News 2 weeks ago

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US and Nigerian forces 'eliminate' IS group senior leader in joint mission

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu on Saturday confirmed President Donald Trump's announcement that US and Nigerian forces killed a senior Islamic State (IS) group senior leader in a joint mission in the West African nation.

France 24 2 weeks ago

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Middle East war live: Israel, Lebanon extend shaky ceasefire

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire, which was set to expire Sunday, and to hold expanded talks on a political settlement, the US announced after two days of talks in Washington. The April 17 ceasefire, which did not end fighting...

France 24 2 weeks ago

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Trump says Islamic State ‘second in command’ killed by US and Nigerian forces

US president calls Abu-Bilal al-Minuki ‘most active terrorist in the world’ and says he was eliminated in ‘very complex mission’Donald Trump has said US and Nigerian forces killed the “second in command” global leader of the Islamic State.“Tonight...

The Guardian 2 weeks ago

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New Ebola outbreak hits DR Congo

First, the Ebola outbreak tears through eastern DR Congo, killing at least 65 people and triggering fears of wider regional spread. Also, final stretch in Cape Verde ahead of the legislative elections scheduled for Sunday. And, Ethiopia’s coffee...

France 24 3 weeks ago

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Preprint server arXiv will ban submitters of AI-generated hallucinations

One of the site's moderators described the new policy on social media.

Ars Technica 3 weeks ago

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Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence from China after meeting Xi

US President Donald Trump on Friday warned Taiwan against formally declaring its independence in an interview with Fox News shortly before the end of his visit to China. During their meetings, Chinese President Xi Jinping had pressed him against...

France 24 3 weeks ago

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FC Barcelona tells Euronews 'no comment' after Israel accuses Yamal of 'inciting hatred'

In response to a Euronews request for a comment, FC Barcelona declined to back its star player Lamine Yamal after Israel’s defence minister accused him of “inciting hatred towards Israel” for waving a Palestinian flag. The club said it had “no...

Euronews 3 weeks ago

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Cuban government says CIA chief John Ratcliffe met with officials in Havana

CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Cuban officials in Havana on Thursday in a bid to improve dialogue between Washington and the communist-run island, the Cuban government said. The meeting took place “in a context marked by the complexity of bilateral...

France 24 3 weeks ago

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Cuba runs out of fuel, diesel amid US blockade

Cuba has run out of fuel and diesel, as the US blockade plunges the island deeper into an energy crisis. The government is now considering a renewed offer of aid from the Trump administration - but that financing would come with conditions. Also in...

France 24 3 weeks ago

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Judge orders Trump administration to return Colombian woman deported to DRC back to the US

Judge called Adriana Maria Quiroz Zapata’s deportation to the Democratic Republic of Congo ‘likely illegal’A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to bring a Colombian woman back to the US from the Democratic Republic of Congo, after...

The Guardian 3 weeks ago

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Corruption in Ukraine: Will this scandal reach Zelenskyy?

A drawn-out corruption affair in Ukraine is widening, with authorities now taking action against Andriy Yermak, the former head of the presidential office. Will this scandal reach all the way to President Zelenskyy?

DW News 3 weeks ago

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Ex-defence minister admits Latvia faces security 'questions' but no silver bullet to stop drones

Latvia faces political turmoil after its prime minister resigned and the defence minister stood down, raising concerns about the country’s readiness to counter potential Russian aggression on Europe’s frontline.

Euronews 3 weeks ago

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Germany news: Merkel urges patience for Merz's coalition

Gormer Chancellor Angela Merkel says she thinks people need to have patience with the coalition government, amid widespread dissatisfaction. Meanwhile, Germany's men are celebrating Father's Day. DW has the latest.

DW News 3 weeks ago

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It will be hard to survive if the EU does not speak with one voice, MEP tells Euronews

The EU must realise that "it's difficult to survive" if it does not speak with one voice, Michael Bloss, a Greens MEP, tells Euronews. He made the comments off the back of US President Donald Trump visiting China to speak with President Xi Jinping...

Euronews 3 weeks ago

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UAE denies Netanyahu secretly visited the country during the Iran war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quietly visited the United Arab Emirates during the Israeli-U.S. war with Iran, his office said Wednesday. The UAE later denied any secret visit had occurred.

NPR News 3 weeks ago

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Ahead of Trump-Xi summit, China warns on US arms sales to Taiwan

China reiterated its strong opposition to US arms sales to Taiwan on Wednesday, calling on Washington to honour its commitments ahead of US President Donald Trump's arrival for a summit in Beijing. The issue of democratically governed Taiwan, which...

France 24 3 weeks ago

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How the Trump administration has undermined the fight against public corruption

At least 15 former elected officials and co-conspirators with corruption offenses have been pardoned by President Trump in the last year, undermining the fight against public corruption.

NPR News 3 weeks ago

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‘No question’ EU funds must not be misused, Estonian minister says

EU ministers met in Brussels this week to discuss how Ukraine could best use the EU’s €90 billion loan to repel Russian forces. Backdropped by a widening corruption scandal in the war-torn country, Estonia's defence minister told Euronews there is...

Euronews 3 weeks ago

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King Charles to lay out UK government agenda as Starmer battles to save PM job

King Charles III will deliver the government's legislative programme for the coming year in the traditional King's Speech on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's job hanging in the balance following heavy defeats in local elections that...

France 24 3 weeks ago