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ISTANBUL, TURKEY - JUNE 2: Head of the Russian delegation and Kremlin aide, Vladimir Medinsky (2nd R) leaves after the second round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks at Ciragan Palace on June 2, 2025 at in Istanbul, Turkey.
World
Staff writers

Another prisoner exchange sealed as ceasefire talks teeter

US President Donald Trump is ‘open’ to meeting his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts in Turkey, the White House said, after the two sides failed on Monday to make headway towards an elusive ceasefire.

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Dmytro Romanchenko, 22, director of Raptor Engineering, adjusts parts of fps front before flying a fiberoptic controlled FPV drone from a launch pad.
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World
The Washington Post

How Kyiv pulled off the drone strike that shocked the world

For 18 months, Ukraine’s internal security service planned an audacious assault on far-flung Russian airfields - first sneaking drones into Russia, then planting them near key military runways.

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A massive volcanic eruption near a popular European holiday destination has seen dozens of terrified tourists run for safety.
World
Amy Lee

Tourists rush to escape massive Italy volcano eruption

A massive volcanic eruption near a popular European holiday destination has seen dozens of terrified tourists run for safety. 

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Madeleine McCann disappeared while on holiday with her family in southern Portugal in 2007. (AP PHOTO)
World
Staff Writers

Police reveal huge update in Maddie McCann investigation

Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann will carry out new searches near the former home of the prime suspect, Christian Brueckner, in Portugal.

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Members of a Ukrainian delegation met Russian representatives for peace talks in Istanbul. (AP PHOTO)
World
Staff Writers

Russia and Ukraine agree on prisoner swaps in latest talks

Russia and Ukraine wrapped up a second round of talks in just an hour, agreeing to another prisoner swap but failing to reach a ceasefire.

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Ukraine has launched a massive drone attack deep in Russian territory, destroying more than 40 military aircraft.
World
Amy Lee

Ukraine destroys 40 Russian aircrafts in huge drone attack

Ukraine has launched a massive drone attack deep in Russian territory, destroying more than 40 military aircraft, a Ukrainian security official confirmed to the Associated Press.

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PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 31: Fans of Paris Saint-Germain outside the stadium light red flares in celebration after Achraf Hakimi of Paris Saint-Germain (not pictured) scores his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League Final 2025 between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale Milano at Munich Football Arena on May 31, 2025 in Paris, France. Paris Saint-Germain play FC Internazionale Milano in the final being held in Munich. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
World
Digital Staff

Two dead, hundreds injured in PSG celebrations

A police officer is also in a coma.

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia is withholding documents ahead of peace talks.
Europe
Staff Writers

Ukraine keeps Russia guessing as Trump urges peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has not committed to upcoming peace talks with Russia, accusing Moscow of withholding its proposals.

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The Czech Republic has blamed China for a cyber attack on its infrastructure.
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World
Latika M Bourke

China condemned as group behind Aussie MP hacks hits Czechia

But Australia’s Government has stopped short of joining NATO, the EU and US in blaming Beijing amid a wave of support for the tiny nation.

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A huge chunk of a glacier in the Swiss Alps broke off on Wednesday, causing a deluge of rock, mud, and ice to bury a mountain village.
World
Amy Lee

Insane footage captures Swiss glacier collapse, one missing

Footage has emerged online of a ‘catastrophic’ glacier collapse that caused a deluge of rock, mud and ice to bury a Swiss mountain village.

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US President Donald Trump says again expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin. (AP PHOTO)
World
Staff Writers

Russia offers Ukraine peace talks after Trump slams Putin

A day after US President Donald Trump accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of ‘playing with fire’, Moscow has offered Ukraine a new date to negotiate a ceasefire.

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World
Staff Writers

Trump says Putin is 'playing with fire' in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump says Russian President Vladimir Putin is ‘playing with fire’ by refusing to engage in ceasefire talks with Ukraine.

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Donald Trump has threatened more sanctions on Russia after the latest barrage of rockets hit Ukraine.
US Politics
Max Corstorphan

‘I’m not happy’: Trump unleashes on Putin aggression

US President Donald Trump has let out his frustrations about Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he doesn’t know ‘what the hell happened’ to the leader as more bombs fall.

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The first American pope formally took possession of two papal basilicas in the Eternal City.
Europe
Associated Press

Pope Leo XIV declares 'I am Roman!' to his new flock

Pope Leo XIV has declared himself a Roman and feels a ‘serious but passionate responsibility’ to serve his new flock during the holy year and beyond.

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A massive Russian drone-and-missile attack has killed at least 12 people in Kyiv
World
CNBC

Russia launches war’s largest air attack on Ukraine

A massive Russian drone-and-missile attack has killed at least 12 people in Kyiv, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calling out the US for its inaction.

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