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Putin must agree Ukraine ceasefire in 10 or 12 days, says Trump

The US president says there is "no reason" for waiting amid little sign of progress towards peace..

29th July, 2025

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Trump cites Murdoch's age to seek swift deposition in Epstein case

Trump's lawyers argue that Murdoch is 94 and may not be available to testify in person due to “recent significant health scares"..

29th July, 2025

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Pro-Ukraine hacker group claims Aeroflot cyber-attack

The Kremlin says reports of a cyber-attack on Russia's national carrier Aeroflot are "worrying"..

29th July, 2025

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Ex-Colombian president Álvaro Uribe guilty of witness-tampering

The 73-year-old has become the first Colombian president to be convicted of a crime..

29th July, 2025

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Hundreds of arrests during deadly Angola fuel protests

"People are fed up, hunger is rife," activists tell the BBC as thousands join protests in Luanda..

29th July, 2025

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Unsung hero behind hula hoop invention dies aged 101

Anderson claimed she came up with the name 'hula hoop' and played a crucial role in introducing the toy to the US..

29th July, 2025

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China offers parents $1,500 in bid to boost births

The scheme is China's first nationwide subsidy of its kind as the government tries to tackle a looming demographic crisis..

29th July, 2025

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US Grammy winner Ciara becomes citizen of Benin under new slavery descendants law

Benin in West Africa is trying to forge ties with the African diaspora and boost tourism..

29th July, 2025

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Human dignity must be protected from rise of AI, Pope says

The pontiff warns about emerging technologies during the Vatican's first Mass for social media influencers..

29th July, 2025

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Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating hours-old ceasefire

Cambodia says there have been "no armed clashes" between the two sides since the midnight ceasefire..

29th July, 2025