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President Donald Trump says he will cease all US sanctions on Syria.

‘Good luck’: Trump to remove all US sanctions on Syria

‘I will be ordering the cessation of sanctions against Syria in order to give them a chance at greatness.’

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President Donald Trump speaks at the Saudi-US Investment Forum at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Trump announces $927 billion deal with Saudi Arabia

US President Donald Trump has announced a near trillion-dollar deal with Saudi Arabia that will see investments in energy security, defence, technology and critical minerals.

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Refugees have arrived in the US from South Africa over what President Donald Trump calls genocide. (AP PHOTO)

Trump’s Afrikaner refugee plan draws global criticism

Donald Trump’s latest refugee decision has left both critics and allies puzzled, as talk of a so-called ‘white genocide’ enters the political spotlight.

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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and  German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have sent internet speculation into overdrive.

‘White powder’: Internet erupts over Macron, Starmer video

A video of French President Emmanuel Macron, UK PM Sir Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sparked a social media firestorm, with wild allegations that it showed the trio with ‘white powder’.

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President Donald Trump says he will sign an executive order to ensure cheaper medicines in the US.

Trump vows to cut medicine price to match other nations

‘Most favoured nation’: Donald Trump says he is preparing to sign an executive order that will bring down the price of prescription medications in line with other high-income countries.

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The White House has announced a ‘China trade deal’.

White House announces ‘China trade deal’

US President Donald Trump has flagged his ‘most important and impactful’ announcement ‘ever’, as The White House confirms a ‘deal’ has been struck from United States, China talks.

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Red projectiles were seen over Srinagar, in Indian-controlled Kashmir, after a ceasefire took hold.

India, Pakistan ceasefire collapses as quickly as it began

India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday, but the peace between the two nuclear-armed powers did not last, with explosions reported in the area of Kashmir controlled by India.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing public pressure to cut net migration.

‘Restore order’: UK to restrict work visas in migration crackdown

Britain will clamp down on work visas and force businesses to boost training for domestic employees ‘to restore control and order’ to its migration system.

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US-Chinese trade talks are thought to be taking place at the residence of the Swiss UN ambassador.

US, China resume talks amid Trump tariff tensions

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng has met for about eight hours with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Switzerland in a bid to ease trade tensions.

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US President Donald Trump has said 80 per cent tariffs for China ‘seems right’.

Trump says 80 per cent China tariff ‘seems right’

President Donald Trump has indicated ahead of key trade talks that he was willing to lower tariffs on China to 80 per cent, but that still remains higher than business leaders were hoping for.

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Ukraine will host a meeting of leaders of the so-called "coalition of the willing" this weekend.

Zelensky tells Trump ‘real progress’ made toward ending war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will host leaders from countries in the so-called ‘coalition of the willing’ to discuss the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

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India have accused Pakistan of “numerous ceasefire violations” along their de-facto border in Kashmir.

Blasts rock Indian Kashmir, as conflict escalates

Bomb blasts have rung out across Indian territories, as the military says it was shooting down Pakistani drones in the worst fighting between the two nations in nearly three decades.

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Nayeli Clemente was competing in the Choula Games, which is a CrossFit licenced event, in south east Mexico on May 2 when tragedy struck. 

Young athlete drops dead at fitness competition

The fitness enthusiast was given emergency CPR by a doctor in the crowd but died shortly after arriving at hospital.

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The 267th pope has just been appointed. Here’s a quick look at who he is and where he came from.

The 10 things you need to know about Pope Leo XIV

The 267th pope has just been appointed. Here’s a quick look at who he is and where he came from.

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The newly elected Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV is seen for the first time from the Vatican balcony.

Leo XIV, elevated by Francis, becomes first American pope

The election of a first North American pontiff came after the death of the first Latin American pope and signalled a relinquishing of papal authority from Europe.

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