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Kremlin plays down Zelensky talks as Trump warns Putin may not want 'to make deal'

August 20, 2025 - 05:23
The US president conceded the war in Ukraine was "tough to solve" after several days of high-level talks.
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Watch: Moment debris skyrockets after gas line explosion

August 20, 2025 - 04:49
Three firefighters were injured in the North Carolina explosion, which resulted from a car crashing into a building's gas line.
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Investigation into 'horrifying' death of French streamer

August 20, 2025 - 04:37
Raphaël Graven, also known as Jeanpormanove, was found dead at a residence in Contes, a village north of Nice, prosecutors said.
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Investigation into 'horrifying' death of French streamer

August 20, 2025 - 04:37
Raphaël Graven, also known as Jeanpormanove, was found dead at a residence in Contes, a village north of Nice, prosecutors said.
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Israel demands release of all Gaza hostages, casting doubt on ceasefire proposal

August 20, 2025 - 04:28
It comes a day after Hamas said it accepted a proposal for a 60-day truce, during which around half of the 50 hostages would be freed.
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Netanyahu accuses Australian PM of 'betraying' Israel

August 20, 2025 - 03:49
Relations between the two countries have frayed since Australia said it planned to recognise a Palestinian state.
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Netanyahu accuses Australian PM of 'betraying' Israel

August 20, 2025 - 03:49
Relations between the two countries have frayed since Australia said it planned to recognise a Palestinian state.
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Why Oval Office map has played crucial role in Trump's view of Ukraine war

August 20, 2025 - 02:06
Ukraine's leader has taken issue with the American map, because of the amount of control it gives Russia.
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Why Oval Office map has played crucial role in Trump's view of Ukraine war

August 20, 2025 - 02:06
Ukraine's leader has taken issue with the American map, because of the amount of control it gives Russia.
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Finnish politician dies in parliament in Helsinki

August 20, 2025 - 01:01
Eemeli Peltonen's sudden death shocks Finland, with politicians on all sides expressing their sadness.
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Peruvian woman accused of smuggling drugs in sex toy in Bali

August 20, 2025 - 00:22
The 42-year-old allegedly also concealed drugs in her underwear, police said.
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Peruvian woman arrested in Bali for smuggling drugs in sex toy

August 20, 2025 - 00:22
The 42-year-old allegedly also concealed drugs in her underwear, police said.
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Why Ukraine's first lady wrote Melania Trump a letter

August 19, 2025 - 23:52
Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska has thanked US First Lady Melania Trump for imploring Vladimir Putin to protect children.
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Texas police hunt convict 'mistakenly' freed from jail

August 19, 2025 - 20:39
Police say the man was sentenced to jail for assaulting a family member and evading arrest.
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Mediators await Israeli response to new Gaza ceasefire proposal

August 19, 2025 - 20:32
Qatar says it is "almost identical" to a US proposal for a 60-day truce, during which around half of 50 hostages would be released.
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Why Ukraine's first lady wrote Melania Trump a letter

August 19, 2025 - 19:48
Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska has thanked US First Lady Melania Trump for imploring Vladimir Putin to protect children.
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Watch: Two presidents, two very different Oval Office encounters

August 19, 2025 - 18:39
Onlookers gasped as Trump and Zelensky's meeting in Washington in February descended into chaos, but times have changed.
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Son of Norway's crown princess charged with rape and abuse

August 19, 2025 - 18:36
Marius Borg Høiby is charged with 32 offences and could face up to 10 years in prison if found guilty.
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Canada's Conservative leader projected to win Parliament seat

August 19, 2025 - 18:02
Poilievre is projected to win a by-election after losing his seat in another riding in April's general election.
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Canada's conservative leader projected to win Parliament seat

August 19, 2025 - 18:02
Poilievre is projected to win a by-election after losing his seat in another riding in April's general election.
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