Philippines election results a “Duterte landslide,” family of detained former President Rodrigo Duterte boasts – CBS News

  1. Philippines election results a "Duterte landslide," family of detained former President Rodrigo Duterte boasts  CBS News
  2. Philippines election result: Marcos' hold on senate grows shaky while Duterte wins mayor race  BBC
  3. Rodrigo Duterte Is Expected to Again Become Mayor of Davao City  The New York Times
  4. Rodrigo Duterte wins Philippines mayoral election from ICC detention in The Hague  CNN
  5. Rodrigo Duterte wins Philippines mayoral election from jail cell in The Hague  The Guardian
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Russia is responsible for downing MH17 over Ukraine in 2014, global aviation agency’s council finds – ABC News

  1. Russia is responsible for downing MH17 over Ukraine in 2014, global aviation agency's council finds  ABC News
  2. UN aviation agency finds Russia shot down 2014 Malaysia Airlines flight over Ukraine  New York Post
  3. Russia responsible for Malaysian airliner MH17 crash in Ukraine in 2014, says UN aviation agency  Hindustan Times
  4. ICAO Council vote on Flight MH17 case  ICAO
  5. Russia responsible for downing of MH17, UN body rules  BBC
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Man arrested on suspicion of arson after fires at homes linked to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer – CBS News

  1. Man arrested on suspicion of arson after fires at homes linked to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer  CBS News
  2. Arrest over suspected arson on properties linked to Keir Starmer  BBC
  3. London police arrest suspect for fire at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's old home  NPR
  4. British Police Investigate Fires at Properties Linked to Prime Minister  WSJ
  5. Man Arrested Over Fire at Starmer’s North London House  The New York Times
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Zelensky says he’s ready to meet Putin; Europe prepares sanctions – The Washington Post

  1. Zelensky says he’s ready to meet Putin; Europe prepares sanctions  The Washington Post
  2. Trump considers attending Ukraine-Russia talks in Turkey  CNN
  3. Trump 'thinking' of going to Turkey for proposed Zelenskyy-Putin talks - as Russia silent on attending  Sky News
  4. Zelenskyy challenges Putin to meet him in Turkey 'personally' for ceasefire talks  NPR
  5. E.U. Leaders Demand Russia Accept Ukraine Cease-fire by End of Day  The New York Times
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Trump’s Gulf tour doesn’t bode well for Israel – politico.eu

  1. Trump’s Gulf tour doesn’t bode well for Israel  politico.eu
  2. Trump’s Middle East trip leaves Netanyahu watching from the sidelines again  CNN
  3. Once in Sync, Trump and Netanyahu Now Show Signs of Division  The New York Times
  4. Trump repeatedly bypasses Netanyahu, stoking dismay among Israelis  The Washington Post
  5. Trump’s patience with Netanyahu is running out  Financial Times
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Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage in goodwill gesture toward Trump administration – AP News

  1. Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage in goodwill gesture toward Trump administration  AP News
  2. Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander returns to Israel after Hamas release  CNN
  3. Trump Sides With the Israeli People Against Netanyahu  The Atlantic
  4. Hamas Frees Edan Alexander, American Hostage Held in Gaza, in Deal With U.S.  The New York Times
  5. Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander  Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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Rodrigo Duterte wins Philippines mayoral election from ICC detention in The Hague – CNN

  1. Rodrigo Duterte wins Philippines mayoral election from ICC detention in The Hague  CNN
  2. Duterte elected mayor of home city from Hague prison  BBC
  3. Philippines awaits official midterm election results with detained ex-President Duterte leading mayoral race  CBS News
  4. Rodrigo Duterte wins Philippines mayoral election from jail cell in The Hague  The Guardian
  5. Rodrigo Duterte Is Expected to Again Become Mayor of Davao City  The New York Times
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A year after deadly riots, New Caledonia’s president vows to address push for independence

Exclusive: In the wake of unrest that rattled the French overseas territory, Alcide Ponga discusses how to rebuild and his plan for the future

One year after the deadly riots that ravaged Nouméa and shattered New Caledonia’s economy and social fabric, newly elected president Alcide Ponga faces a series of challenges including deep division over the territory’s political future – and the prospect of independence from France.

Ponga, who was elected in January is an indigenous Kanak who is also anti-independence. The 49-year-old former nickel executive and mayor has vowed to get the economy back on track and support discussions on independence.

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