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China

China rejects joining US-Russia denuclearisation talks

A spokesperson for Beijing's foreign ministry said on Wednesday it was "neither reasonable nor realistic" to expect China to participate in the discussions.

United Kingdom

'Weak sauce': Elon Musk reignites public spat with Nigel Farage

On Tuesday, Farage vowed to pull the UK out of the European Convention on Human Rights and start mass deportations of anyone who arrived in the country illegally.

Culture news

Singer Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce get engaged

There were those who speculated, with no evidence, that the relationship was not genuine but a cynical ploy for more fame, while some even theorised it was a plot to influence the US elections.

Iran

Europe and Iran fail to agree on how to avoid reviving UN sanctions

The Europeans’ concern over Iran's nuclear programme has only grown since Tehran cut off all cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency.

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Germany

German authorities charge suspect in Munich car ramming attack

Federal prosecutors said in a statement that on the morning of 13 February, the suspect "deliberately drove his car" into the union event in downtown Munich.

Pakistan

Evacuations ongoing in Pakistan as India releases water from rivers

The move came a day after New Delhi alerted Islamabad about possible cross-border flooding, marking the first public diplomatic contact between the two nuclear-armed rivals in months.

Poland

Polish president vetoes bill to extend support for Ukraine's Starlink

Monday's veto will also affect benefits Ukrainian refugees living in Poland receive from the state, as well as limiting their access to child benefits and healthcare.

United Kingdom

Reform UK will mass deport migrants if it wins election, Farage says

Despite holding just four of the 650 seats in the House of Commons, the Reform party has gained momentum by seizing on public frustration over successive governments' inability to bring down the number of migrants coming by boat.

Israel

Israeli activists demand government secure release of Gaza hostages

Responding to a call from Israel’s Hostages and Missing Families Forum for a "National Day of Struggle," protesters waved banners that read "Hostage Deal Now".

Lithuania

Former labour union leader Ruginienė becomes Lithuania's new premier

Ruginienė, a former head of Lithuania’s labour union confederation, joined the centre-left Social Democratic Party just before a general election last year.

Yemen

Death toll from Israeli strikes on Yemen's capital rises to 10

The Israeli strikes hit a facility owned by Yemen’s main oil company along with a power plant and a military site in an area where the presidential palace is located, according to the Houthis and Israel's military.

Indonesia

Indonesian police and students clash in protest against MPs' allowance

Authorities blocked streets leading to the Parliament building, including several toll roads, causing severe traffic jams in the city.

Ukraine

Norway’s support for Kyiv will continue into 2026, Gahr Støre says

On Sunday, Norway pledged around 7 billion kroner (€593 million) toward air defence systems for Ukraine.

World News

Search ongoing for Russian who vanished during Istanbul swimming race

More than 2,800 swimmers from 81 countries took part in Sunday morning’s competition, the 37th time it has been held, which is considered one of the world’s leading open-water races.

USA

FBI searches home of ex-Trump national security adviser John Bolton

The search of Bolton's home comes as the Trump administration has taken steps to examine the activities of other perceived adversaries of the Republican president, including by authorising a grand jury investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe.

World News

Libya announces probe after rocket hits near UN mission in Janzour

Security forces found a vehicle carrying two other rockets of the same type, as well as the rockets’ launcher, the government said.

Gaza

Famine confirmed in part of Gaza for first time, UN-backed body says

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) raised its classification to Phase 5, worst level on its food insecurity scale.

Australia

Doctor accused of videoing in Australian hospital toilets out on bail

Cho was initially charged with six offences but another 127 charges were added on Thursday, including intentionally recording intimate images without permission.

Iran

Iran’s FM to hold call with Europeans to discuss nuclear programme

The call comes as the three parties to Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal threaten to reimpose sanctions under a mechanism known as "snapback".

USA

Appeals court throws out massive civil fraud penalty against Trump

Two judges wrote that they felt New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit against Trump and his companies was justifiable and that she had proven her case but the penalty was too severe.

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