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Charlie Kirk suspect joked about his ‘doppelganger’ after shooting
The accused exchanged Discord messages mocking news reports before surrendering to police.
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Why more Americans are stuck in jobs they don’t want
A weakening labour market in the US is pushing workers into part-time roles and leaving many struggling to make ends meet.
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How Brazil resisted US pressure and sentenced Bolsonaro
The conviction of the former president has tested US pressure and pushed Brazil closer to China.
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Toxic fumes on planes are rising, investigation finds
A Wall Street Journal review links bleed-air leaks to growing in-flight illnesses even as manufacturers and regulators play down the risk.
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Why Trump won’t pressure Putin or Netanyahu
The US president claims to be a peacemaker, but his reluctance to use leverage with Russia and Israel has left him sidelined.
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Trump’s UK state visit explained: AI, nuclear, and whisky deals on the table
The state visit is expected to showcase AI, energy, and trade agreements, even as controversy over Britain’s ambassador clouds the backdrop.
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How Hangzhou became China’s AI powerhouse: The rise of DeepSeek and the city’s tech ecosystem
China's AI quest is picking up speed, and Hangzhou has turned centre stage as the city that is leading the charge, where talent, capital, and entrepreneurial ambition come together to present a challenge to U.S. dominance.
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How scientists are building an ‘animal internet’ with phones for dogs and touchscreens for parrots
New experiments suggest technology could allow pets and zoo animals to choose their own social interactions and even make friends worldwide.
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Why Russia’s drone incursion into Poland is a critical test for NATO
NATO fighter jets' initial encounter with Russian drones on alliance soil raises questions of solidarity, readiness, and deterrence.
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What the Senate’s ‘nuclear option’ means for Trump’s nominees and American politics
The Republican Party in the US changes rules to confirm multiple appointees at once, escalating partisan fights and reshaping customs of the Senate.
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Why graphic videos of Charlie Kirk and Iryna Zarutska’s deaths spread online — and what it means for social media moderation
The circulation of horrific video footage after two killings has once again raised questions about how sites handle offending content and protect users.
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Charlie Kirk’s killing: How the White House is coping with grief, security fears, and political fallout
The killing of Charlie Kirk has left the White House shaken, prompting new security measures and political fallout.
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Why Charlie Kirk’s assassination is a personal blow to Trump and his inner circle
The conservative activist’s death has left the president grieving and exposed just how deeply Kirk had become woven into the Trump family’s political and personal orbit.
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How the US Supreme Court’s tariff ruling could make or break Trump’s economic agenda
The president's aggressive trade policy, based on emergency powers, now depends on the result of a court ruling that can redefine his authority.
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Who was Charlie Kirk and how the pro-Trump activist shaped US conservative politics
The young conservative firebrand reshaped campus politics, mobilized youth for Trump, and became a central figure in the American right before his sudden death in Utah.
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Why Brazil is holding Jair Bolsonaro’s ‘trial of the century’
The Supreme Court is weighing allegations that the former president plotted to kill rivals and stage a coup, in a case that could reshape the country’s democracy.
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Why a phony Trump cheque in Epstein’s birthday book is fuelling new scrutiny
A novelty photo from Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday book shows the financier with an oversized cheque signed “DJ TRUMP” and a woman linked to both men, adding to the political fallout.
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Why ‘nepo kids’ have become the flashpoint for protests in Nepal
Images of the rich kids flaunting their riches have fuelled anger among young people, echoing widespread outrage at corruption and inequality.
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Why Israel’s latest strike in Qatar has left Trump sidelined again
US President Donald Trump said he received news of the attack via the US military, and not from Benjamin Netanyahu, evidencing strains in a relationship that has defined the Gaza conflict.
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Why Trump is targeting pharmaceutical ads with new executive action
The president ordered federal agencies to crack down on misleading drug advertising, escalating a long-simmering debate over how medicine is marketed in the US.
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Why America’s biggest oil companies are cutting thousands of jobs
ConocoPhillips and Chevron are leading deep workforce reductions as lower oil prices and past mergers reshape the US energy industry.
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Why Trump’s economy is showing signs of trouble ahead of the midterms
Weak jobs growth, persistent inflation and falling approval ratings threaten to turn Trump’s biggest 2024 asset into a liability.
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How Trump’s diplomacy is pushing India closer to China
Tariffs, strong-arm tactics and blunt rhetoric are testing US-India ties while Beijing seizes the moment
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Why China is talking with the US but refusing to make trade concessions
Beijing’s negotiators engage with Washington but resist pressure to make meaningful compromises.
