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US Fed chair nominee says Trump will not control him
Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump’s pick to run the US Federal Reserve, used his confirmation hearing to draw a firm line:…
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Sacked UK official says Downing Street pressured inquiry to clear Mandelson
Pressure from Downing Street to install Peter Mandelson in Washington was relentless, with security concerns seemingly treated as an obstacle…
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El Salvador holds mass trial for 486 MS-13 gang members
El Salvador has opened one of the largest mass prosecutions of President Nayib Bukele’s anti-gang campaign, putting 486 alleged gang…
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Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Extension as Peace Talks Remain in Doubt
In a surprise move that underscored the volatility of the conflict, US President Donald Trump said he would extend the…
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Kneecap joins 1,100 artists and cultural workers urging Eurovision boycott
Pressure is mounting on Eurovision 2026 after more than 1,100 musicians and cultural figures, including Kneecap, Paloma Faith, Massive Attack…
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Amnesty warns predator leaders are seeking to impose a new world order
Amnesty International has accused the leaders of the United States, Israel and Russia of driving a new “predatory” world order,…
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UN says 7,900 migrants died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025
Nearly 7,900 people died or vanished along migration routes in 2025, pushing the total number of migrants reported dead or…
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Kallas expects positive decisions on €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine
The European Union signalled fresh financial backing for Ukraine, with foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas saying she expects “positive decisions”…
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Iran sends no delegation to US talks before truce expires
With the clock ticking down on a fragile pause in fighting, Iran said it has yet to dispatch a delegation…
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US Labor Secretary is leaving the Trump administration
Lori Chavez-DeRemer is set to step down as US secretary of labour, the White House said, ending a turbulent tenure…
