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'Kill the Indian first' remark in Epstein files puts Norwegian diplomat Terje Rød-Larsen in spotlight

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'Kill the Indian first' remark in Epstein files puts Norwegian diplomat Terje Rød-Larsen in spotlight

A resurfaced email linked to the Epstein files has reignited scrutiny of the veteran Norwegian diplomat and sparked anger over a deeply offensive remark.

Trump proposes nationalizing voting, challenging long held state authority

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Trump proposes nationalizing voting, challenging long held state authority

US President urges Republicans to 'take over' elections despite the Constitution granting states primary control

Why Colombian president Gustavo Petro’s White House meeting with Trump could go either way

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Why Colombian president Gustavo Petro’s White House meeting with Trump could go either way

Colombia’s president has a history of blunt remarks about Trump, and their first face to face meeting carries risks for both sides

After release from ICE custody, what lies ahead for 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his father

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After release from ICE custody, what lies ahead for 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his father

A judge ordered their release from immigration detention, but their asylum case and legal uncertainty are far from over

Peter Mandelson quits UK Labour Party after Epstein photo controversy resurfaces

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Peter Mandelson quits UK Labour Party after Epstein photo controversy resurfaces

Fresh scrutiny over historic links to Jeffrey Epstein prompts the former cabinet minister to step down amid renewed public and political pressure.

‘They’re all pretty sharp’: US engineer defends Indian professionals against online stereotypes

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‘They’re all pretty sharp’: US engineer defends Indian professionals against online stereotypes

Social media exchange sparks debate on workplace bias after New York developer defends Indian colleagues.

Chinese recruiter investigated after telling candidate bachelor’s degree holders don’t deserve weekends

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Chinese recruiter investigated after telling candidate bachelor’s degree holders don’t deserve weekends

Controversial remarks by hiring manager at state owned insurer ignite debate over workplace culture and education bias.

‘No one over 25 and all very cute’: 2013 Epstein email to Musk resurfaces in court documents

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‘No one over 25 and all very cute’: 2013 Epstein email to Musk resurfaces in court documents

Newly unsealed material includes a 2013 exchange in which Jeffrey Epstein wrote to Elon Musk ahead of a New York visit.

‘I don’t look like an angel’: Meloni reacts after church artwork sparks resemblance row

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‘I don’t look like an angel’: Meloni reacts after church artwork sparks resemblance row

Restoration of angel painting at Italian church prompts investigation and online debate over perceived likeness to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Why Alex Pretti’s killing shifted the debate on ICE enforcement

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Why Alex Pretti’s killing shifted the debate on ICE enforcement

The death of a Minneapolis nurse at the hands of federal agents shifted public opinion in ways earlier cases did not.

Why Donetsk has become the make-or-break issue in Russia-Ukraine peace talks

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Why Donetsk has become the make-or-break issue in Russia-Ukraine peace talks

A relatively small part of eastern Ukraine is now carrying the weight of an entire war.

How a $500 million UAE investment in a Trump family crypto firm is raising conflict questions

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How a $500 million UAE investment in a Trump family crypto firm is raising conflict questions

$500 million deal involving Emirati royal Sheikh Tahnoon raises fresh questions over foreign ties and potential conflicts.

Trump jokes about Greenland and ‘people I hate’ at elite Washington dinner

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Trump jokes about Greenland and ‘people I hate’ at elite Washington dinner

Black tie evening at the Alfalfa Club offers sharp humour, awkward pauses and a glimpse of a presidency defined by contrast.

Can Minneapolis police hold the line as ICE tensions rise again

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Can Minneapolis police hold the line as ICE tensions rise again

Chief Brian O’Hara says fragile progress after George Floyd’s murder could be tested by renewed federal immigration crackdowns.

Why the US is positioning warships and aircraft near Iran

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Why the US is positioning warships and aircraft near Iran

Washington says no strike order has been given, but troop movements and assets in the region point to rising military readiness.

How Trump’s 2020 election claims have been debunked again and again

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How Trump’s 2020 election claims have been debunked again and again

Courts, recounts, audits and Republican officials have repeatedly found no evidence of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 US presidential election.

What remains open and what closes during partial US government shutdown

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What remains open and what closes during partial US government shutdown

If US Congress can’t agree on funding, a partial shutdown would furlough some agencies while others keep running under prior budgets or essential-services rules.

Why Trump’s fixation on the 2020 election is reshaping the present

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Why Trump’s fixation on the 2020 election is reshaping the present

The renewed hunt for long-debunked voter fraud claims is no longer about the past. It is about power, pressure and the future of US elections

If US strikes Iran, how Tehran could still hit back

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If US strikes Iran, how Tehran could still hit back

Militarily weakened but far from powerless, Iran retains tools that could widen a conflict and rattle global markets if Washington escalates.

How oil and geopolitics are influencing US markets

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How oil and geopolitics are influencing US markets

What US oil companies learned the hard way after 2003 explains why Trump’s Venezuela pitch won’t be quick or simple.

How years of Trump’s rhetoric helped turn Ilhan Omar into a target

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How years of Trump’s rhetoric helped turn Ilhan Omar into a target

After repeated personal attacks from the president, the assault on the Minnesota congresswoman highlights how political rhetoric can spill into real-world violence.

Why NORAD is back in the spotlight, and what a fighter jet deal has to do with it

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Why NORAD is back in the spotlight, and what a fighter jet deal has to do with it

A diplomatic remark about Canada’s F-35 purchase briefly put a Cold War defence pact at the centre of modern trade, Arctic security and alliance politics.

US government shutdown explained: What could stop, what continues, and who is affected

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US government shutdown explained: What could stop, what continues, and who is affected

From airports and paycheques to loans and national parks, even a partial shutdown can disrupt daily life far beyond Washington.

How drone warfare is turning Kherson in Ukraine into an underground city

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How drone warfare is turning Kherson in Ukraine into an underground city

In Kherson, constant Russian quadcopter attacks have pushed civilian life underground and offered a glimpse of what future urban wars may look like.

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