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‘The US is ready to hand Russia a win’: newspapers on Europe’s Trump shock

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European papers express deep alarm at declaration of an ‘ideological war’, while the NYT says Putin may soon ‘realise his dream’

#us #usa #Putin #usnews #JDVance #worldnews #UutisBotEN #uspolitics #donaldtrump #theguardian

on Feb 16

Moscow frees US-Russian woman jailed over charity donation, US says

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Secretary of state Marco Rubio says Ksenia Karelina is returning to US, after reports of prisoner swap

#russia #usnews #worldnews #uutisboten #theguardian

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China and North Korea aid to Russia poses security risk in Indo-Pacific region, says top US commander

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Beijing and Pyongyang are aiding Russia in its war against Ukraine, and Moscow in turn is assisting their militaries

#china #europe #russia #taiwan #usnews #ukraine #worldnews #northkorea #southkorea #usmilitary

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France to tighten mobile phone ban in middle schools

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Pupils to be separated from devices for entire school day from September after trial of ‘digital pause’ scheme

#worldnews #theguardian #mobilephones #guardianlimerick #europe #france #society #children #education #technology

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Mapping which countries recognise Palestine in 2025

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The State of Palestine is recognised as a sovereign nation by 147 countries, representing 75 percent of UN members.

#un #vsn #uspol #france #europol #toplink #aljazeera #worldnews #palestinianstate #palestine

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Trump tariff pause brings relief for global stock markets

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Markets across Asia rise, with signs that trade war may not be as damaging to global economy as feared

#usnews #worldnews #asiapacific #donaldtrump #stockmarkets #trumptariffs #globaleconomy #trumpadministration #europe #economics

14h ago

Apple said to be flying iPhones from India to US to avoid Trump tariffs

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Tech firm has reportedly flown 600 tonnes of handsets from Indian factories as Chinese goods face huge tariffs

#us #china #usnews #foxconn #iphones #tariffs #business #economics #worldnews #technology

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Unpacking Israel’s war on international humanitarian law

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Israel has tried to legally justify its attacks and treatment of Palestinians, even as it goes against international law

#vsn #israel #aljazeera #worldnews #gaza #palestine

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Israeli soldiers used 80-year-old Palestinian as Gaza human shield: Report

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With an explosive cord tied on his neck, the senior was forced by army to scout buildings, and shot dead on his release.

#vsn #auspol #israel #aljazeera #palestine #worldnews #gaza

on Feb 16

Will Trump’s tariff chaos be China’s gain in global trade wars?

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As China retaliates against tariffs, it is also making strategic manoeuvres on EU and Asia to maximise opportunities

#usnews #worldnews #xijinping #uutisboten #asiapacific #donaldtrump #theguardian #trumptariffs #europeanunion #globaleconomy

6h ago

Activists turn US embassy pond blood red in London

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Greenpeace activists in London have turned the US embassy’s pond blood red in protest of arms sales to Israel.

#vsn #antifa #activism #aljazeera #worldnews

7h ago

China complains of ‘irresponsible remarks’ about its role in Ukraine war

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Statement comes after Zelenskyy’s claims that Beijing is aware of Chinese recruits in Russia’s military.

#vsn #aljazeera #worldnews #kyiv #china #russiaukrainewar

11h ago

Tory peer helped secure meeting with minister for Canadian firm he advises

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Ian Duncan ‘facilitated an introduction’ for Terrestrial Energy, which was seeking government funding

#canada #uknews #americas #business #lobbying #politics #worldnews #nastyparty #houseoflords #conservatives

11h ago

US drops wording saying it does not support Taiwan independence

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US State Department plays down changes as ‘routine’ update after Taipei welcomes ‘positive and friendly’ wording.

#us #vsn #China #taiwan #aljazeera #worldnews #geopolitics #unitedstates

on Feb 17

I signed up for disaster training in LA. I had no idea I’d need it so soon

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Four months ago I took an emergency response course. Then the wildfires came, and I realised, in an era of disasters, how vital trained neighbors are

#usnews #westcoast #wildfires #worldnews #california #losangeles #californiawildfires

on Feb 16

The courts separate democracy from autocracy. Will Trump defy them?

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Thus far, the administration has pursued appeals. But remarks from JD Vance and Elon Musk echo authoritarians worldwide

#law #usnews #JDVance #worldnews #UutisBotEN #uspolitics #donaldtrump #theguardian #ussupremecourt #usjusticesystem

on Feb 16

Video: Protesters around the world condemn Trump’s ‘takeover’ plan for Gaza

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Demonstrators in cities across the globe are protesting against US President Donald Trump’s ‘takeover’ plan for Gaza.

#vsn #USfascism #aljazeera #worldnews #trumpolini #gazagenocide #zionismiswhitesupremacism

on Feb 16

Israeli raids, assaults continue across occupied West Bank

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Some of the attacks were by Israeli settlers backed by soldiers.

#vsn #gaza #israel #westbank #aljazeera #worldnews #palestine

on Feb 16

Turkiye and Israel hold talks to avoid clashes in Syria

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‘Technical talks’ aim to set up communications channel to avoid clashes in the region, Turkish official says.

#vsn #syria #turkiye #aljazeera #worldnews

3h ago

‘Make showers great again’: Why Trump’s fighting bathroom water pressure

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Trump’s new executive order declares showerheads will not be ‘weak and worthless’ any more. But what about water bills?

5h ago

Who is Pierre Poilievre, Canada’s Conservative leader?

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Poilievre faces tight election race to become prime minister in campaign dominated by Trump threats.

6h ago

Trump-China tariff war: What could the US gain and lose?

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Trump’s 125 percent tariffs on Chinese imports come into force amid market relief elsewhere.

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Could Donald Trump’s tariffs destroy globalisation?

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Implications of US trade policies cause alarm far and wide.

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US-China trade war escalates after Trump increases tariffs

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The US and China trade war is escalating after US President Donald Trump increased China’s trade levy to 125%.

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Why I don’t cheer for Israel’s ‘pro-democracy’ movement

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The antigovernment protests in Israel are not about achieving true democracy, but maintaining Jewish privilege.

#vsn #war #gaza #israel #opinion #protest #aljazeera #democracy #palestine #worldnews

10h ago

Nuclear pests, Hockney’s best and dozens of swimming tortoises – take the Thursday quiz

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Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

#uknews #worldnews #uutisboten #theguardian #lifeandstyle

11h ago

Ralph Wilde on the ICJ & why Israeli occupation must end

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Ralph Wilde talks about the 2024 ruling by the ICJ that deems Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories illegal

#vsn #gaza #aljazeera #palestine #worldnews

11h ago

Green activist group is pausing work after backlash by investors

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Dutch group Follow This says it will not file any resolutions against oil and gas companies this AGM season

#energy #protest #activism #business #worldnews #exxonmobil #environment #fossilfuels #climatecrisis #energyindustry

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India’s language war: Why is Hindi sparking a north-south divide?

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A decades-old spat over alleged Hindi imposition in the southern state of Tamil Nadu has erupted again. Here’s why.

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Pope Francis meets King Charles, Queen Camilla during Vatican convalescence

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Charles tells Italy’s parliament that peace is ‘never to be taken for granted’ before a surprise visit to Pope Francis.

on Wed, 9PM

Macron says France could recognise Palestinian state

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‘We must move towards recognition, and we will do so in the coming months,’ French president says.

on Wed, 9PM

Houthi rebels claim downing of US drone over Yemen

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Houthi rebels claim to have shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over Yemen’s Al-Jawf, with images showing flaming wreckage.

#vsn #uspol #yemen #genocide #aljazeera #worldnews

on Wed, 8PM

At least 35 killed in Israeli attack on Gaza residential block

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Medical sources tell Al Jazeera at least 35 killed and dozens of others wounded in Israeli attack on Gaza City.

#vsn #gaza #israel #aljazeera #palestine #worldnews

on Wed, 7PM

Trump’s plan for Gaza leaves Arab nations facing an impossible choice | Nesrine Malik

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This mortifying dilemma goes to the very soul of the region - and its leaders have brought it on themselves, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

#gaza #egypt #hamas #Africa #israel #jordan #usnews #worldnews #uspolitics #donaldtrump

on Feb 17

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,089

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Here are the key developments on the 1,089th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

on Feb 17

Trump says he could meet Putin ‘soon’ as Ukraine, Europe reel from outreach

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UK Prime Minister says he is prepared to supply British troops for post-war peacekeeping force in Ukraine.

Congo says M23 rebels backed by Rwanda have taken a 2nd major eastern city

on Feb 17

From pbs.org

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Rwanda-backed rebels have “occupied” a second major city in mineral-rich eastern Congo, Congo's government said Sunday, as M23 rebels positioned themselves at the governor's office in Bukavu and pledged to clean up after the “old regime.”

#drc #news #congo #Africa #rwanda #worldnews #geopolitics

on Feb 16

At least 9 dead, including 8 in Kentucky, as winter storms batter the US

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Dead include mother and seven-year-old daughter swept away in rains in Kentucky.

on Feb 16

Rubio says Hamas ‘must be eradicated’, casting doubt on Gaza ceasefire deal

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US secretary of state endorses Israel’s war aims in the Gaza Strip during meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu.

on Feb 16

Indian Premier League cricket to kickoff on March 22 in Kolkata

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World’s most lucrative and watched annual T20 tournament announces key matches and dates ahead of next month’s kickoff.

on Feb 16

From teams to talking points: Your guide to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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Al Jazeera’s lowdown on cricket’s elite ODI tournament as holders Pakistan host their first ICC event in 29 years.

on Feb 16

African Art Renaissance

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Exploring contemporary African art with three influential women bridging the continent and its global diaspora.

on Feb 16

Europe’s Trump dilemma

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Even the biggest EU proponents of preserving a close bond with the US know Europe cannot afford to remain dependent.

on Feb 16

Russian drones hit Ukraine power plant, leaving residents in the cold

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French President Emmanuel Macron will host emergency meeting in Paris on Monday to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war.

on Feb 16

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels reach centre of Bukavu in DR Congo

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M23 rebels have advanced into the centre of Bukavu, South Kivu’s capital, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

The collapse of a gold mine has killed 42 people and injured several others in Mali

on Feb 16

From apnews.com

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A gold mine has collapsed in the east of Mali, leaving a preliminary death toll of 42 and many injured, according to Malian national television and local authorities.

#gold #mali #news #Africa #worldnews

on Feb 16

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo smashes half-marathon world record

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Two-time world cross-country champion clocks 56 minutes, 42 seconds at World Athletics race in Barcelona.