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Putin declares brief Easter ceasefire in war with Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a brief Easter ceasefire in his war with Ukraine, saying “all hostilities” will pause for...
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The real strategy behind Russia’s sudden truce announcement
The timing, the brevity, the sudden, unilateral nature of it all. If Ukraine’s allies needed proof of Moscow’s wild cynicism...
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Netanyahu vows to continue war in Gaza despite growing opposition at home
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue the war in Gaza in the face of growing opposition to Israel’s...
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Hong Kong’s oldest pro-democracy party is shutting down as Beijing leaves no room for dissent
Hong Kong’s oldest and largest pro-democracy political party is moving to disband as Beijing’s sweeping crackdown on the city leaves...
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Canada votes in federal elections under shadow of Trump threats. Here’s what you need to know
Canada is heading into federal elections, where Prime Minister Mark Carney is vying for a chance to continue leading the...
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Russia creating ‘general impression’ of ceasefire while continuing to shell, Zelensky says
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of creating a “general impression” of a ceasefire while continuing to pummel parts of...
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Pope gives Easter blessing in highest-profile appearance yet after briefly meeting Vance
Pope Francis gave the traditional Easter blessing on Sunday, appearing from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in front of...
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Police seize caiman during drugs and weapons raid
UK police have seized a 4-foot-long caiman – a carnivorous reptile native to Central and South America – during a...
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How the US threat to ‘move on’ from peacemaking efforts in Ukraine could play out
The Trump administration’s patience with peacemaking for Ukraine, always painfully thin, now appears to be running out altogether. “If it...
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The US and Iran are set to meet for a second round of nuclear talks. Here’s what we know
The United States and Iran are due to hold their second round of nuclear talks on Saturday, as what both...
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