Will the US make business deals with Russia?
US secretary of state says there are ‘extraordinary’ economic opportunities in Russia.
Macron says Russia a threat to Europe as EU leaders hold emergency summit
EU leaders gather for an emergency defence summit in Brussels as future partnership with US remains uncertain.
US suspends intelligence cooperation with Ukraine
The US has suspended intelligence sharing with Ukraine affecting its military’s ability to defend against Russian forces
Iranian singer flogged 74 times after singing about hijab removal, lawyer says – CNN
Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas as US confirms direct hostage talks
The president also appeared to threaten civilians in Gaza, saying they would be "dead" if they held hostages.
US charges Chinese hackers who targeted dissidents
The Justice Department said Chinese agencies paid as much as $75,000 (£58,200) for each hacked email inbox.
Carmakers win break from Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico
Trump says he will exempt cars from the new import taxes, while continuing his criticism of Canada.
Carmakers win break from Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico
Trump says he will exempt cars from the new import taxes, while continuing his criticism of Canada.
Watch: Australia’s central east coast braces for cyclone
It's the first cyclone expected to land as far south since Cyclone Zoe in 1974.
NZ fires envoy to UK who questioned Trump’s grasp of history
Phil Goff asked if Trump "understands history" as he contrasted him with Sir Winston Churchill.
NZ fires envoy to UK who questioned Trump’s grasp of history
Phil Goff asked if Trump "understands history" as he contrasted him with Sir Winston Churchill.
Jason Gillespie labels Pakistan cricket coach Aaqib Javed ‘a clown’
Gillespie says Aaqib undermined him and former white-ball coach Gary Kirsten to grab the coaching job for himself.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,106
These are the key developments on day 1,106 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
South Korean jet accidentally bombs church during drills
South Korea's Air Force has apologised for the incident, which is under investigation.
South Korea: Fifteen hurt after fighter jets drop bombs by accident – BBC.com
- South Korea: Fifteen hurt after fighter jets drop bombs by accident BBC.com
- South Korean fighter jets accidentally drop bombs during training exercise, injuring multiple people Fox News
- ‘Like a battle field’: See South Korean city after jets accidentally drop bombs on homes CNN
- South Korea air force jets accidentally drop bombs on homes, injuring 15 Reuters
- South Korean Fighter Jets Mistakenly Bomb Village, Leaving 7 Injured The New York Times
South Korean jet accidentally bombs church during drills
South Korea's Air Force has apologised for the incident, which is under investigation.
Nearly half of women in Africa will be obese or overweight by 2030 – study
Stigma, lack of treatment and disproportionate rise of the disease in women draws comparisons with HIV epidemic
An alarming rise in obesity in Africa has been compared with the HIV epidemic, with stigma and lack of treatment having a disproportionate impact on women.
Almost half of women in Africa will be obese or overweight by the end of the decade, according to a recent study by the World Obesity Federation.
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Live: Israel to send delegation to Doha for ceasefire talks – Middle East Eye
- Live: Israel to send delegation to Doha for ceasefire talks Middle East Eye
- What to Know About the State of the Gaza Cease-Fire Deal The New York Times
- Gaza ceasefire hits the brick wall of Netanyahu's agenda Responsible Statecraft
- Opinion | The endgame in Gaza The Washington Post
- Witkoff met with Hamas leaders, Qatari mediators to advance hostage deal, Egyptian sources say The Jerusalem Post
China vows it will ‘fight to the end’ with US in trade war – or any other war
Wolf warrior-style comments mark China’s strongest rhetoric on US president Donald Trump since he entered the White House
China’s ministry of foreign affairs has promised that China will “fight to the end” with the US in a “tariff war, trade war or any other war”, marking China’s strongest rhetoric on US president Donald Trump since he entered the White House.
On Tuesday, in response to Trump imposing an extra 10% tariff on Chinese goods, taking the cumulative duty to 20%, China’s foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said: “Exerting extreme pressure on China is the wrong target and the wrong calculation … If the US has other intentions and insists on a tariff war, trade war or any other war, China will fight to the end. We advise the US to put away its bullying face and return to the right track of dialogue and cooperation as soon as possible.”
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