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Vladimir Putin has broken his silence on a US-backed peace plan to end the war in Ukraine.

Putin says US plan could be ‘basis’ for Ukraine war to end

Russian President Vladimir Putin has broken his silence on a US-backed peace plan to end the war in Ukraine.

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Authorities have revealed new details about the Washington, DC shooting suspect.

Chilling details emerge on suspect in DC shooting

Authorities have revealed new details about the Washington, DC shooting suspect, as the two National Guard members who were ‘ambushed’ near the White House are named.

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It is unclear how many people remain missing or trapped at a high-rise building complex. (AP PHOTO)

Devastation in Hong Kong as horror blaze kills at least 83

The death toll from an inferno at a high-rise apartment complex in Hong Kong has risen to 83 as police arrested the bosses of a construction company.

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‘Kumma’ an AI bear made by FoloToy.

Huge concern after AI toy bear gives sex advice

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The innocent-looking bear talked about knives, sexual topics and even referred to a fetish app.

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Madison Riley Hull, 23, was mauled to death by three pit bulls.

Heartbreak as three pit bulls brutally maul student to death

She was just six months away from graduating when police found her lying on the floor.

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A man who has spent nearly 30 years on death row, has been released on bail after his conviction was overturned.

Death row inmate convicted of murdering child released

A man who has spent nearly 30 years on death row, has been released on bail after his conviction was overturned.

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Law enforcement responds to the shooting near the White House on Wednesday.

Afghan national accused of shooting troops near White House

THE WASHINGTON POST: A lone gunman carried out the attack and ‘ambushed’ two National Guardsmen, DC police said. The victims remain in a critical condition.

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Frankie-Rae Law, 11, died after doctors said he had a common virus.

Family shattered as 11yo dies after doctors sent him home

His mother was told her son’s sore throat was ‘just a virus’ but hours after being sent home, the child couldn’t breathe.

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The 30-year-old fitness guru reportedly died in his sleep.

Fitness influencer dead after risky fast-food marathon

His meals included pastries and cake for breakfast, dumplings drenched in mayonnaise for lunch, and a burger with two small pizzas for dinner.

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Firefighters have battled a blaze at the Wang Fuk Court residential estate into the night.

Three arrests over Hong Kong tower blaze as death toll soars

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter as police continue to investigate the apartment complex inferno which has left at least 44 people dead and 270 missing.

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American influencer Samantha Strable is in hot water again.

Influencer at centre of wombat storm in trouble again

Samantha Strable, the US influencer who sparked outrage for stealing a baby wombat away from its mother, is in hot water once again. 

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Singer grabbed on stage by female fan.

Singer groped on stage as crowd watches in shock

American R&B singer Mario was forced to pull away and scold a fan after she reached up and grabbed him during a Detroit show.

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The Israeli army says it has located ‘an observational control room’ in the occupied West Bank. (AP PHOTO)

Israel launches army operation in northern West Bank

Israeli forces are encircling the West Bank city of Tubas city and establishing positions across several neighbourhoods, local officials say.

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Trump calls for action after Washington shooting.

Shooting suspect ID’d, Trump warns ‘animal’ will pay

President Trump called the DC ambush that critically injured two National Guardsmen an ‘act of terror’ and is demanding tougher immigration measures.

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Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff is visiting Russia for talks on the war in Ukraine.

US envoy heads to Moscow as Ukraine peace talks intensify

Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff is visiting Russia for talks on the war in Ukraine, although the Kremlin says it still hasn't seen a Washington peace proposal.

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