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Russian forces have claimed victory in the battle for Velyka Novosilka in the eastern Donetsk region (EPA PHOTO)
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Staff Writers

Russia says it has captured strategic town in Ukraine

Russia's defence ministry has claimed the first major victory of 2025 for its forces in Ukraine, saying a key town in the east has fallen.

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Donald Trump has put more pressure on Vladimir Putin to 'stop that war'.
US Politics
Staff Writers

‘Stop’: Trump calls for denuclearisation, end to carnage

US President Donald Trump says a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin should occur soon, seeking an end to war and the denuclearisation of Russia.

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Police say an Afghan citizen has been arrested after a fatal knife attack in an Aschaffenburg park. (AP PHOTO)
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Staff Writers

Afghan man held after two killed in park knife attack

A 28-year-old man from Afghanistan has been arrested following a knife attack in a park that saw two people killed, including a toddler.

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Donald Trump has warned Vladimir Putin that he needs to 'end the war' or things will 'get worse' for Russia.
US Politics
Max Corstorphan

‘No other choice’: Trump threatens Putin over Ukraine war

President Donald Trump has issued clear warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine, saying if the conflict doesn’t stop, things will ‘get worse’ for Russia. 

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Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping have had a long phone call in the wake of the Trump inauguration.
World
VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV

Putin and Xi’s 90-minute phone call after Trump inauguration

The two leaders reportedly emphasised their close ties and collaborative relationship following the swearing in of the 47th US President, according to the Kremlin.

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The Ukrainian army’s top psychiatrist has been arrested over $1.6m corruption allegations.
World

Ukraine chief army psychiatrist cops $1.6m corruption charge

Kyiv’s top military psychiatrist is now facing 10 years jail amid accusations he corruptly took commissions for determining whether individuals were fit for military service.

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The death toll from a fire at a ski resort hotel in northwest Turkey has risen to 76.
Europe
Mert Ozkan and Huseyin Hayatsever

Ski resort horror as fire kills 76, guests forced to jump

The death toll from a ski resort hotel fire has risen to 76, with dozens more reportedly injured in a devastating blaze that forced guests to jump from windows of the 12-storey building.

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How will the Trump administration balance the geopolitical puzzle involving Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Volodymyr Zelensky.
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US Politics
Latika M Bourke

Team Trump has ruled out Ukraine joining NATO, so what now?

The President-elect campaigned on a vow to end the conflict within his first 24 hours of being back in the White House. So what are the implications of his decision to revise that timeframe?

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Tragedy as two-year-old boy dies after ‘medical episode’ at Early Learners Day Nursery in Bootle, Merseyside
UK
Richard Marsden

Tragedy as two-year-old boy dies after ‘medical episode’

A two-year-old boy has died at a children’s nursery in what has been described as a ‘terrible tragedy’. 

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Russian soldiers have been released as part of a prisoner exchange with Ukraine.
Europe
Staff Writers

Russia, Ukraine swap 25 POWs in UAE-mediated exchange

Russia and Ukraine have released 50 prisoners in a swap deal between the warring countries after negotiations by the United Arab Emirates.

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Social media influencer Andrew Tate is accused criminal activity including human trafficking.
Europe
Staff Writers

Romania lifts house arrest of influencer Andrew Tate

Contentious internet personality Andrew Tate is no longer under house arrest, so long as he ‘checks in’ regularly with police.

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King Charles has met a Holocaust survivor during a reception at Buckingham Palace.
Europe
Staff Writers

King Charles to attend death camp commemoration

King Charles will attend a commemoration service at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.

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The Kremlin has accused Ukraine of ‘energy terrorism’ in attacking the TurkStream pipeline.
Europe
Staff Writers

Russia says Ukraine tried to attack TurkStream pipeline

Ukrainian drones have targeted a gas compressor station for the TurkStream pipeline that pumps Russian gas to Europe via Turkey, officials in Moscow say.

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Croatian President Zoran Milanovic has claimed victory in a runoff vote against Dragan Primorac.
World
SAŠA KAVIĆ (Associated Press)

Croatia’s version of Trump wins another presidential term

The result presents a major boost for incumbent Zoran Milanović, who is a critic of the EU and Western military support for Ukraine in its war against Russia.

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Russian forces in Kursk are trying to reclaim territory after Ukrainian troops crossed the border.
Europe
Staff Writers

Zelenskiy says North Korean soldier exchange on cards

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says two North Korean soldiers have been captured in Russia's Kursk region.

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