Macron’s comments come after Israel resumed its bombardment of the Gaza Strip last month when a two-month-long truce came to an end and ceasefire talks broke down between Israel and the militant group Hamas. Israel has since halted the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Palestinian…
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Woman jailed over £39 donation to Ukraine freed in US-Russia prisoner swap
A Russian-American citizen has been released in a prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington.
Amateur ballerina Ksenia Karelina, a Los Angeles resident, had been in prison in Russia for over a year, after being arrested in the city of Yekaterinburg in early 2024.
She was found guilty of treason…
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Former ballerina Ksenia Karelina freed in latest US-Russia prisoner swap
A US-Russian dual national jailed in Russia for treason was freed Thursday in a prisoner exchange with Washington, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Ksenia Karelina, also identified in the media as Ksenia Khavana, is “on a plane back home to the United States,” Rubio said in a…
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Zelensky claims 155 Chinese fighting for Russia
Tessa WongBBC News, Asia Digital Reporter
@ZelenskyyUa/XThe two captured Chinese citizen’s passports were displayed in the video shared by Zelensky Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says at least 155 Chinese citizens are fighting for Russia in the war.
His comments come after two Chinese…
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A dead cat bounce? Six market terms to know in an era of trade wars
Bulls, bears and dead cats are lurking in the background of President Donald Trump’s trade war. As the effects of the administration’s latest tariffs unfold, news consumers may confront unfamiliar terms related to investments or financial markets. Here is a guide to some of the…
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Defence ministers from ‘Coalition of the Willing’ for Ukraine meet, once again without the US
Defence ministers from the so-called “Coalition the Willing” will gather at NATO on Thursday afternoon to discuss which capabilities they can provide to support Ukraine’s defence in the event of a peace deal with Russia, but once again without US participation.
Ministers from 30…
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Here's how Trump gave a hint to investors before tariffs pause
Trump announced a 90-day pause on some so-called ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on Wednesday, causing global stock markets to soar, regaining some of the ground lost recently.
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Von der Leyen welcomes Trump’s tariff pause and offers again ‘zero-for-zero’ deal
The European Union is breathing a deep sigh of relief after Donald Trump, under intense pressure from the market, U-turned and agreed to introduce a 90-day pause on his sweeping tariffs, which have threatened to cause a worldwide recession.
“I welcome President Trump’s announcement…
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More than 150 Chinese citizens fighting for Russia, Zelenskyy says – POLITICO
Zelenskyy earlier claimed that the first capture of Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian troops was proof of another country, China, supporting Moscow militarily in its war against Ukraine, after Iran and North Korea.
“But there’s a difference. North Koreans were fighting…
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European markets eye historic rally following Trump’s tariff pause
European markets soared after Trump paused tariffs for nations that didn’t retaliate. Investors welcomed the easing trade stance, with major indices across the continent posting their strongest performance in years.
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