This week, Putin’s envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, confirmed a new round of US-Russian talks on a Ukraine ceasefire, though the date and location remain undisclosed. Once virtually unknown, Dmitriev has emerged as Putin’s unexpected point man on Ukraine—his most critical geopolitical…
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Latest news bulletin | April 8th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Libya cracks down on 10 aid groups accused of helping migrants settle in the country
The Internal Security Agency said the organisations were also suspected of money laundering because they avoided transparency in how financial transfers are made for their projects.
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South Korea fires warning shots after North Korean troops cross border
South Korea’s military fired warning shots at a group of North Korean soldiers who crossed the border on Tuesday, according to Seoul government officials.
It has been almost a year since the last report of troops from North Korea violating the heavily fortified demarcation line…
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Macron urges flow of aid into Gaza on visit to Egyptian humanitarian workers near Strip
The French President called for the reopening of aid crossings into the Strip and a new ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
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NATO cannot be 'naive' about China's arms build-up, says Rutte
The head of the transatlantic military alliance stressed that China’s military build-up and support for Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine should not be overlooked, as he called on NATO members to work together and assess the issue.
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Global execution figures hit highest level in almost a decade, says Amnesty
Global executions reached their highest levels in almost a decade in 2024, according to a new report released by Amnesty International.
Amnesty said that 1,518 executions were carried out worldwide in 2024, marking a 32% increase from the 1,153 executions in the previous year.
The…
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Ukrainian troops advance into Russia’s Belgorod, Zelenskyy confirms
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed the presence of Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Belgorod region, saying that active operations in the border areas are a justified response to Moscow’s ongoing full-scale invasion.
“We continue to carry out active operations in the…
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US Supreme Court lifts block on Venezuelan deportations to El Salvador
The Trump administration has claimed Monday’s 5-4 ruling as a victory.
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Video. Flooding in Kinshasa leaves at least 33 dead and hundreds displaced
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Heavy rains in Kinshasa caused the Ndjili River to overflow, killing 33 people and displacing hundreds as floodwaters damaged homes and key infrastructure.
Severe flooding in Kinshasa has left at least 33 people…
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