Twenty-five killed after Ukraine shells Donetsk
Moscow says the weapons used in a deadly strike on a busy shopping and market area of Russia-controlled Donetsk were supplied by the West.
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Ukraine shelling kills dozens in Russian-held Donetsk
Moscow has condemned the deadly Ukrainian shelling of Russian-occupied Donetsk, which it says was carried out "with the use of weapons supplied by the West".
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King Frederik and Queen Mary take Danish throne
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China urges Gaza talks, Hamas to reveal hostages’ fate
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China needed to end Ukraine war: Swiss foreign minister
Switzerland's foreign minister says China must be involved in talks to end the war between Ukraine and Russia.
Taiwan loses ally Nauru to China in post-election ploy
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Ukraine says its forces destroyed Russian spy plane
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No injuries as Houthis hit US-owned container ship: US
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King Frederik X, Queen Mary appear at Danish parliament
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Yemen’s Houthis threaten to hit United States ships
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Trump cements frontrunner status with record Iowa win
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US strikes Houthi again, Biden vows to keep pressure on
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US, UK strike Yemen in reprisal for Houthi attacks
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Ukraine attacked by 40 Russian missiles, drones: Kyiv
Ukraine's air force says Russia has launched 37 missiles and three drones in an overnight strike that has tested its air defences.
Early lead for Taiwan ruling party’s Lai in poll count
China has vowed to smash any plots for independence in Taiwan as the ruling party's candidate Lai Ching-te takes an early lead in the presidential poll count.
Taiwan voters give ruling party third presidential term
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Israel’s Gaza push continues, nears 100 days of war
The Israeli army says its forces have killed numerous militants in the southern area of Khan Younis and in the central Gaza Strip.
French foreign minister vows support in Ukraine visit
French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné says his government will support Ukraine for "as long as necessary" amid Russian attacks.
Yemen’s Houthis vow ‘strong response’ after US strike
Houthi rebels say they will respond to the latest strike in Yemen by the United States.
Quiet streets, fuel lines after PNG declares emergency
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UN deplores Israel’s refusal to grant access to Gaza
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Trump, judge tangle as NY civil fraud trial nears end
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Israel condemns ICJ case as some Gazans return to north
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Ukraine’s draft bill on mobilisation withdrawn
A proposed Ukrainian law on tightening mobilisation rules has been withdrawn by the government for amendments.
US, Britain carry out strikes against Houthis in Yemen
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EU scientists say 2023 world’s hottest year on record
Scientists from the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service say 2023 was the hottest year in global temperature records since 1850.