Trump reacts to claims of drone strike on Putin’s home
Donald Trump said he is “very angry” after hearing reports that Vladimir Putin’s home was attacked.
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WA Department of Health warns of scam using old vaccine hotline number
Scammers are using an old vaccine hotline once owned by the Washington State Department of Health to steal bank account numbers, the agency said.
Boxing champion Anthony Joshua recovering after losing two close associates in Nigeria crash
Tributes have been paid after the crash that injured British former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed two close associates on Monday, amid growing concern over Nigeria’s roads following the deadly incident near Lagos.
UAE says it ends mission of remaining forces in Yemen voluntarily – Reuters
UAE says it ends mission of remaining forces in Yemen voluntarily ReutersUAE says it will withdraw its remaining forces in Yemen after Saudi Arabia struck port city CNNSaudi-UAE fallout and its impact on Yemen’s recognised governm…
French ban on PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in cosmetics and clothes to enter force
A French ban on the production and sale of PFAS chemicals – known as ‘forever chemicals’ as it takes them so long to break down – comes into effect on Thursday. The ban targets a wide range of cosmetics and clothes and will also require French authori…
Moundreas company told to hand over arbitration documents in landmark judgment
South African ruling says parties cannot shield arbitration records with confidentiality when courts need disclosure
Outlook: Geopolitical Trends and Global Diplomacy in 2026
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Fury over ‘box ticking’ plans to change exterior of iconic global landmark
Critics argue that any change to the famous building’s exterior should be avoided out of respect to the architect’s original vision.
Most Brits support sending troops to Ukraine with peace plan ‘95% done’
Brits stand alone among Europeans in being particularly more likely to want to support Ukraine until it prevails against Russia, a poll found.
Syria unveils new banknotes removing al-Assad images from currency
President al-Sharaa introduced redesigned bills featuring agricultural symbols, such as oranges and olives, entering circulation 1 January.