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Eyeing Trump and Putin, EU, UK, NATO leaders talk defence

EU leaders huddle Monday with Britain's prime minister and the head of NATO to discuss efforts to boost Europe's defences faced with an aggressive Russia -- as Donald Trump demands America's allies spend much more.

Trump announces talks with Canada, Mexico over sweeping tariffs

President Donald Trump said he will discuss the punishing tariffs he has levied on Canada and Mexico with both countries on Monday, after arguing that Americans may feel economic "pain" from the 25 percent duties but that it will be "worth the price."

'Breaks a little part of you every day': Texas man on Death Row

Steven Nelson has spent more than a dozen years on Death Row in Texas and is to be executed by lethal injection on Wednesday for the murder of a pastor that he insists he did not commit.

Musk brands USAID 'criminal', Trump calls its leaders 'radical lunatics'

Elon Musk attacked the US Agency for International Development, calling it a "criminal organization" on Sunday, as Donald Trump said the agency was "run by radical lunatics" and said he was considering its future.

Rubio lays down ultimatum to Panama over canal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday threatened action against Panama without immediate changes to reduce Chinese influence on the canal, but the country's leader insisted he was not afraid of a US invasion and offered talks.

Musk brands USAID 'criminal' as civil service scrutiny grows

Elon Musk attacked the US Agency for International Development, calling it a "criminal organization" on Sunday, sparking fear over the intensity of President Donald Trump's unprecedented scrutiny of the work of the civil service.

Mexican farmers, auto-parts makers urge dialogue with US

Mexican agricultural and auto-parts producers called Sunday for "dialogue" to head off the trade war prompted by US President Donald Trump's decision to impose 25 percent tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada.

Rubio warns Panama of consequences over canal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday threatened action against Panama without immediate changes to reduce Chinese influence on the canal, but the country's leader insisted he was not afraid of a US invasion and offered talks.

At least 160,000 rally in Berlin against far right

At least 160,000 thousand demonstrators converged on Berlin Sunday, said police, to protest the norm-shattering overtures by Germany's conservatives' toward the far right.

Rubio meets Panama leader on Trump demands for canal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio entered talks Sunday with Panama's leader to press President Donald Trump's demand that the United States take back control of the Panama Canal.

Starmer hails 'real progress' on UK-Germany ties at Scholz talks

Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday hailed "real progress" in the UK's relationship with Germany as he hosted Chancellor Olaf Scholz for talks, with Ukraine high on the agenda.

Netanyahu heads to US for pivotal Trump talks

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left Sunday for the United States where he will become the first foreign leader to meet Donald Trump since the US president returned to office.

Seeking light in dark times four years after Myanmar coup

Yangon resident Aung Ko Gyi browses stalls for asolar power kithe can use to weather the blackouts that have become a constant feature of life in Myanmar four years on from a military coup.

Autos, electronics: What will Trump's tariffs impact?

US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on Canada and Mexico are set to roil supply chains for products ranging from automobiles to avocados -- with industries girding for cost increases.

Russia and Ukraine trade blame for attack on Kursk school

Kyiv and Moscow traded blame on Sunday for a strike on a school in a Ukrainian-occupied town in Russia's Kursk region, while Kyiv also said weekend missile and drone attacks killed at least 15 people in Ukraine.

For world's poorest, fears for long-term setbacks after Trump aid cut

In Uganda, millions of schoolchildren have benefitted from a universal education program backed by the United States. In South Sudan, US assistance has helped thousands of flood victims at risk of cholera.

Has Trump changed tack on Venezuela?

Within his first two weeks in office, US President Donald Trump sent an emissary to arch-rival Venezuela, an apparent about-turn from the hard-line approach he adopted toward Caracas during his first term.

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 15

Russia fired dozens of missiles and drones at Ukraine overnight and early Saturday, killing 15 people, Kyiv said.

Thousands of Argentines march in defense of diversity

Thousands of Argentines took to the streets of Buenos Aires Saturday in defense of hard-fought diversity advances and to denounce recent anti-"woke" pronouncements by President Javier Milei.

At least 56 killed as fighting grips Sudan's capital

Artillery shelling and air strikes killed at least 56 people across greater Khartoum on Saturday, according to a medical source and activists, the latest bloodshed in Sudan's devastating war.

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 14

Russia fired dozens of missiles and drones at Ukraine overnight and early Saturday, killing 14 people, Kyiv said.

Netanyahu to begin talks on 2nd phase of Gaza truce

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will begin talks on a second phase to the Gaza ceasefire in Washington on Monday, his office said hours after the completion of the fourth hostage-prisoner exchange of the truce.

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 13

Russia fired dozens of missiles and drones at Ukraine overnight and early Saturday, killing 13 people, Kyiv said.

US Democrats anoint new leader to take on Trump for 'working people'

US Democrats picked Ken Martin as their new leader Saturday, who now takes on the task of rebuilding a party still reeling from last year's crushing presidential defeat -- and figuring out how best to oppose Republican Donald Trump.

Serbia protesters mark three months since deadly roof collapse

Thousands of protesters blocked roads and occupied bridges in Serbia's Novi Sad on Saturday to pressure the government three months after the fatal collapse of a train station roof in the city sparked an anti-corruption movement.

Egypt's Sisi tells Trump world 'counting on' him for Middle East peace

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi told his US counterpart Donald Trump on Saturday that the world was relying on him "to reach a permanent and historic peace agreement" to end the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.

Pakistan separatist militants kill 18 paramilitaries in ambush

Pakistani separatist militants claimed on Saturday an attack on a highway in a volatile southwestern province that killed 18 paramilitaries and seriously wounded three others.

At least 56 killed as fighting grips greater Khartoum

Artillery shelling and air strikes killed at least 56 people across greater Khartoum on Saturday, according to a medical source and Sudanese activists.

Russia fires deadly barrage on Ukraine as it presses on key city

Russia fired dozens of missiles and drones at Ukraine killing 12 people, Kyiv said Saturday, as Moscow claimed its forces were pressing in on the key city of Toretsk.

Hamas and Israel complete fourth Gaza ceasefire swap

Hamas freed three Israeli hostages on Saturday in exchange for more than 180 Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli custody in the fourth such swap under a ceasefire deal aimed at ending the war in Gaza.

DR Congo conflict risks broader regional war, Burundi warns

The conflict in eastern DR Congo risks escalating into a broader regional war, Burundi's president said Saturday, as Africa's top health agency warned the fighting could spark new outbreaks of serious diseases.

Russia says advancing towards flashpoint Ukrainian city

Russia said on Saturday it had captured a village flanking the eastern flashpoint city of Toretsk in Ukraine, while Kyiv said eight people had died in Russian attacks overnight.

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