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EU formally approves 90bn euro Ukraine loan and new sanctions on Russia
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomes the development, urging that the first tranche be disbursed by May or June.
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Pope decries migrants and refugees being treated ‘worse than house pets’
Pope Leo has previously criticised Donald Trump's US immigration policies, calling for better treatment of refugees.
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War-driven demand boosts profits for weapons and aircraft manufacturers
Boeing sees reduced first-quarter loss as defence earnings rise amid $2.3bn US Pentagon contract.
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Will complex EU loan deal intensify conflict?
Ukraine gets multibillion-dollar loan; Russia rakes in oil revenue.
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Trump says he is keeping Strait of Hormuz closed, not Iran
Donald Trump said he is the one keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed, not Iran.
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US sanctions Cambodian senator over purported scam network links
US Treasury Department accuses Kok An and associates of using political influence to protect network of fraud centres.
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Iran dismisses Trump’s claim of leadership rift, says nation is ‘one soul’
Several Iranian officials share same message, emphasising what they call the 'iron unity of the nation and government'.
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Trump announces a 3-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
President Trump said Thursday that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for three weeks after the two sides met at the White House for a high-level negotiation.
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Real Betis vs Real Madrid: La Liga – teams, start time, lineup
Real Madrid could close gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to six points on Friday, three weeks shy of a Clasico meeting.
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How Trump’s Iran war is driving military dissent
From protests to quiet resistance, dissent is rising inside the United States military over the US-Israel war on Iran.
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US Department of Justice watchdog to probe release of Epstein files
Lawmakers have accused the Trump administration of using heavy redactions to protect powerful figures tied to Epstein.
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US Senate passes ICE funding resolution after ‘vote-a-rama’: What’s next?
Republicans take first step, but long road remains to break impasse over funding Donald Trump's immigration enforcement.
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South Africa president suspends police chief over $21m contract
Police chief Fannie Masemola suspended as President Cyril Ramaphosa faces pressure to tackle corruption ahead of polls.
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Mixed views in Lebanon ahead of controversial talks with Israel
Lebanon remains divided over the best way to end the conflict with Israel, with some backing Hezbollah's armed response.
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Italy slams Trump envoy proposal of taking Iran’s place in World Cup 2026
Italy officials slam suggestion that national football team should replace Iran at World Cup; fans also underwhelmed.