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Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected calls for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine

'Stalling' allegations

Kremlin denies dragging out Ukraine peace talks

Defendants stand during their trial for illegal exploitation and exports of rare earths at the People's Court in Hanoi on May 21, 2025

16-year sentence for worst offender

Vietnam jails 23 people over rare earths exploitation

The eldest son of US President Donald Trump, Don Jr, says he could run for president 'maybe one day,' after previously denying he was considering a White House bid

After previous denial

Trump Jr says 'maybe one day' he'll run for US president

Former premier Gabriel Attal leads the Macron party

'Threat to national cohesion'

Macron party backs banning hijab in public spaces for under 15s

The ascent of Mount Everest usually requires at least two months on the mountain doing a series of acclimatisation rotations

Ex-special forces soldiers

British climbers summit Everest in record bid

US President Donald Trump speaks at the White House during an announcement about the Golden Dome missile defense shield on May 20, 2025

Operational in three years

Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Dome' missile shield for US

Police detain a protester during a demonstration by far-right supporters in Berlin on March 22, 2025

Reaching record high

Germany reports 40% jump in politically motivated crime

Farm Minister Taku Eto (C) told a gathering over the weekend that he had 'never bought rice myself because my supporters donate so much to me that I can practically sell it'

Hitting a nerve

Japan farm minister resigns over free rice gaffe

Morning Roundup

EU to review Israel ties over Gaza, pension reform details to be unveiled today, and warning over oak processionary moth

Palestinians move through Jabalia as they flee the northern Gaza Strip after Israel told them to evacuate

Situation 'untenable'

Europe increases pressure on Israel over Gaza offensive

'Russia is trying to buy time to continue its war and occupation,' says Zelensky

Ceasefire proposal imminent?

US expects Russia offer soon as Zelensky sounds warning

Syrians watch a televised speech by Syria's leader Ahmed al-Sharaa -- who until recently was on a US wanted list over jihadist connections -- at a cafe in Aleppo on May 14, 2025

Call for support

Rubio says Syria could be weeks away from 'full-scale civil war'

The coffin of Mexican naval cadet America Yamileth Sanchez at her home in Xalapa, Veracruz state

Family mourns Mexican naval cadet killed in New York bridge crash

Russia's Ukraine offensive has lasted for more than three years

Fourth spring of offensive

'Kyiv should be ours': Russians boosted after Putin-Trump call

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te delivered wide-ranging remarks Tuesday on the need 'to prepare for war to avoid war' and also bolster the island's economic resilience

'Peace is priceless'

Taiwan says 'willing' to talk to China as island boosts defences

Pakistan Air Force J10-C fighter jets fly over Islamabad during a national day parade on March 23, 2025. The plane had its first taste of real combat against India

Chinese weapons get rare battle test in India-Pakistan fighting

The 113 Benin Bronzes represent the largest single return of the treasures looted in 1897

'These don't belong here'

Dutch museum removes 'priceless' Benin Bronzes for return to Nigeria

Morning Roundup

Trump touts Ukraine peace, Luxair posts 20-year profit high, and Belgium strike to disrupt trains to Luxembourg

US President Donald Trump looks on as First Lady Melania Trump speaks at a signing ceremony of the

Up to three years in prison

Trump signs bill outlawing 'revenge porn'

Joe Biden, seen here as US president in 2024, says he is grateful for the 'love and support' shown to him by Americans after he announced he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer

Public deceived?

Trump fuels Biden cancer cover-up claims

Factors behind Japan's rice shortfall include poor harvests due to hot weather in 2023 and panic-buying prompted by a

Provoking consumers

Japan PM hits out at farm minister over free rice claim

Experts say Suriname stands to make billions of dollars in the next 10 to 20 years from recently-discovered offshore crude deposits

Battling high debt, rampant inflation

Seeking to change its fortunes, oil-rich Suriname votes

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro is accused of plotting a coup after his election loss

Key witnesses heard

Bolsonaro discussed 'state of siege' after election loss: court told

The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end legal protections that have shielded some 350,000 Venezuelans from deportation

'Deportrump' strikes again

US top court allows lifting of legal protections for Venezuelans

Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli strike in the northern Gaza Strip

Issued stark warning

Israel PM vows to 'take control of all' of Gaza

Palestinians have been forced to move from the northern Gaza Strip amid Israeli strikes

Slamming blockade

Britain, Canada, France warn Israel over 'egregious' Gaza tactics

Relatives of Venezuelan migrants deported by the United States and imprisoned in El Salvador hold a protest in Caracas in April 2025

Critic of the president

El Salvador arrests rights lawyer helping deported migrants

Both Moscow and Washington have stressed the need for Putin and Trump to meet about the Ukraine war

Diplomatic efforts

After Putin call, Trump says Ukraine talks to start 'immediately'

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