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Musk launches SpaceX Starship rocket with Trump at his side
The president-elect travelled to Texas with SpaceX CEO to watch the latest test of the billionaire's Starship rocket.
Trump picks pro-tariff billionaire Howard Lutnick for US commerce secretary
US president-elect nominates Lutnick, a Wall Street investment firm CEO, to lead his 'tariff and trade agenda'.
British farmers protest against ‘tractor tax’ on inheritance
Farmers say the tax will destroy family farms and threaten food production, while gov't says it's needed to raise funds.
Manure, tractors and anger: Farmers in France protest EU-Mercosur deal
French farmers are protesting the European Union-Mercosur trade deal
Severe injuries change 12-year-old Mazyouna’s life in Gaza
Mazyouna, a 12-year-old girl from Gaza, is suffering from severe injuries following an Israeli strike on her home.
Could Russia’s loosened nuclear doctrine lead to a test detonation?
Russia has loosened the limits on its use of nuclear weapons, but this doesn’t necessarily mean imminent use.
Fact check: Is the US government spending millions on transgender monkeys?
President-elect Trump is promising more government efficiency - but is money really being wasted on cats on treadmills?
Why are New Zealand’s Maori protesting over colonial-era treaty bill?
Thousands are marching against a bill they believe undermines the Treaty of Waitangi and limits Maori rights.
Haitian authorities say 28 alleged gang members killed by police, residents
Armed gangs attacked a wealthy suburb of the capital, police say, as part of effort to bring down the government.
Palestinian Canadians condemn ‘betrayal’ of faltering Gaza visa scheme
Advocates call on Canada to apply pressure on Israel to get Palestinians approved for visas out of the Gaza Strip.
How does the G20 enforce its policies?
G20 leaders pledge support for multilateralism, the Global South and an open economy.
Russia warns Ukraine’s ATACMS attacks mark ‘new phase’ of war
Warning comes as Putin lowers threshold for using Russia nuclear arsenal in move decried as 'irresponsible' by the West.
Indonesia shock Saudi Arabia in World Cup qualifier
Indonesia record an upset against Saudi Arabia with their first win in the group stage of the AFC World Cup qualifiers.
Zelenskyy marks 1,000 days of war, urges EU to push Russia harder
Marking 1,000 days of war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells the EU it’s time to ramp up pressure.
Hong Kong jails pro-democracy activists over controversial election
Hong Kong’s High Court has sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to up to 10 years in prison.
Hong Kong democracy activists jailed: Who are they, what’s the case about?
The Hong Kong 47 were first arrested in 2021 for organising unofficial elections that authorities likened to a 'coup'.
EU court starts hearing case over Hungary’s alleged anti-LGBTQ law
The EU alleges the Hungarian law undermines core human rights values while Budapest says it wants to protect children.
Brazil arrests five suspects in alleged Lula assassination plot
Four G20 security guards reported among those arrested after murder bid mentioned for first time as part of coup probe.
Recess appointments: Can Trump bypass Senate to appoint Gaetz, other aides?
Donald Trump's support for 'recess appointments' fuels concerns over weakened US congressional oversight of White House.
Understanding Ireland’s solidarity with Palestine
We examine why the Irish are so sympathetic to the Palestinian cause.