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Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine after bust-up with Zelenskyy
US president's move comes hours after he accused Ukrainian leader of not wanting peace.
Chip giant TSMC plans to spend $100bn to expand US chip manufacturing
TSMC CEO announced the plan with US president, the latest firm to make investment commitments since Trump took office.
Israel launches air attacks near Syria’s Tartous
Israel has carried out hundreds of strikes in Syria since former President Bashar al-Assad was toppled in December.
Pope suffers ‘acute’ breathing crises as he battles pneumonia: Vatican
Medics at Rome’s Gemelli University Hospital administer ‘mechanical ventilation’ after pontiff’s latest health setback.
Trump slams Zelenskyy for saying end of Ukraine war could be ‘far away’
US president reignites criticism of Ukrainian leader, days after berating him in the Oval Office.
Israeli anger at ceasefire delay focused on captives, not Gaza’s aid crisis
Protesters gathered outside Netanyahu's residence on Sunday, focused on plight of Israeli captives left in Gaza.
Trump says 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico will begin Tuesday
US president says measures will go ahead despite efforts by Mexican and Canadian officials to find a way around.
Pakistani and Afghan forces clash at vital border crossing
Afghanistan says one member of its security forces is killed and two injured in overnight clashes at Torkham crossing.
At least two killed after car drives into a crowd in Germany’s Mannheim
Several others injured in incident in western Germany and one person in custody, police spokesperson says.
Russia-Ukraine war: What’s a ‘coalition of the willing’, Europe’s new plan?
UK will work with Europe to devise a Ukraine peace deal to present to Trump, Starmer announced after a London summit.
Christian Stocker becomes Austrian chancellor as three-party gov’t sworn in
Led by Christian Stocker as chancellor, new ruling coalition keeps far-right Freedom Party in opposition.
Iran’s Zarif resigns amid political wrangling over economic woes
The ex-foreign minister was the face of reformist-backed talks with global powers that led to Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal.
In wartime, focus on ‘traditional values’ imperils Russia’s LGBTQ community
Moscow is increasingly cracking down on the minority community, forcing some to flee.
UN rights chief worried by ‘fundamental shift’ in US direction under Trump
Volker Turk tells UN Human Rights Council policies meant to protect the marginalised are being called 'discriminatory'.
Can Europe guarantee Ukraine’s security without the US?
European nations are working on security guarantees for Ukraine against Russia with Trump making clear that the US won't
Can Europe guarantee Ukraine’s security without the US?
European nations are working on security guarantees for Ukraine against Russia with Trump making clear that the US won't
What’s the emergency Arab summit on Gaza reconstruction? Everything to know
The summit has been called by Egypt, which has prepared a reconstruction plan that avoids ethnic cleansing of Gaza.
Japan deploys 2,000 firefighters to tackle worst forest blaze in decades
About 4,600 residents remain under evacuation advisories as the fire rages in the northern Iwate region, killing one.
Japan deploys 2,000 firefighters to tackle worst forest blaze in decades
About 4,600 residents remain under evacuation advisories as the fire rages in the northern Iwate region, killing one.