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‘No profile more emblematic’: Trump to feature on $1 coin, sparking controversy
The Trump administration plans a $1 coin featuring President Trump, sparking controversy over a 1866 law barring living individuals on currency. Treasury cites the 2020 Coin Redesign Act as justification.
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Inside Starmer’s India visit: From trade gains to broader strategic partnership
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s upcoming visit to India aims to deepen trade, technology, and defence ties with PM Narendra Modi, following the landmark FTA and amid global economic and security challenges.
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Why has France seen five prime ministers in two years, and how can Macron navigate the crisis?
France has experienced unprecedented political instability, with five prime ministers in two years due to a hung parliament and opposition alliances. President Macron faces limited options to govern effectively and maintain control.
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Denouncing diversity? Why the US military beard ban worries Sikh soldiers
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s new beard policy in the military has sparked concern among Sikhs, Jews, and Muslims, as it threatens longstanding religious accommodations and faith-based exemptions.
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Trump describes phone call with Brazil’s Lula as 'very good,' signals trade talks, agrees to meet
US President Donald Trump held a “great” phone call with Brazil’s President Lula da Silva, discussing trade and the economy, signalling efforts to ease tensions following US tariffs on Brazilian goods.
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Japan's first female PM: How country is set for major shift under 'Iron Lady' Sanae Takaichi
Sanae Takaichi is poised to become Japan’s first female prime minister after winning the Liberal Democratic Party leadership. A staunch conservative, she backs economic stimulus, a stronger military, and stricter immigration controls.
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Gaza peace plan: 'We're dealing with killers, savages, terrorists,' says US Secy of State Rubio on Hamas
US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio lauded a global coalition tackling Hamas, urging all parties to "MOVE FAST" as negotiations in Egypt aim to end the Gaza conflict.
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Israel-Gaza peace deal: Trump urges parties to 'move fast' as Hamas-Israel hostage talks begin
Donald Trump urged all parties to “move fast” as Hamas and Israel began crucial talks in Egypt for a hostage-prisoner exchange, aiming to end the nearly two-year war in Gaza.
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Trump announces U.S. strike on Venezuelan drug vessel, eyes land trafficking next
U.S. forces struck a vessel off Venezuela suspected of carrying drugs, President Trump said, warning land trafficking will be targeted next. Maduro condemned the action, receiving backing from Russia and seeking the Pope’s support.
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Macron bets on continuity as Lecornu faces uphill battle in divided Parliament
French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a new cabinet led by Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, retaining key ministers amid political turmoil, with opposition angered and tensions high over France’s austerity plans.
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Hamas partially accepts Trump's peace plan, but what are the key issues that remain unresolved?
Hamas has agreed to release all Israeli hostages and hand over Gaza’s administration under Trump’s 20-point peace plan, but critical issues like disarmament, foreign oversight, and timelines remain unresolved.
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Netanyahu confirms 'immediate implementation' on Trump’s hostage release plan
Israel announced it is moving to implement the first stage of President Donald Trump’s plan to release hostages in Gaza, following Hamas’ positive response, with full cooperation to end the ongoing conflict.
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Hamas agrees to Trump's Gaza peace plan: How world leaders reacted
Hamas responded positively to President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, prompting global reactions. Leaders, including PM Modi and UN officials, welcomed the move, while Israel halted bombings to facilitate hostages’ safe return.
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'This is a big day': Trump thanks Arab and Muslim nations for supporting peace plan, expresses hope for hostages’ return
President Donald Trump praised Arab and Muslim nations for supporting the Middle East peace plan, calling it “a big day,” and expressed hope that hostages would soon be returned to their families.
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'Military families already seeking food assistance': White House warns of rising strain on troops during shutdown
The White House warned that the Democrat-led government shutdown has left 1.3 million U.S. service members unpaid, forcing military families to seek food assistance and threatening wider economic and security consequences.
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Amid shutdown, is Trump moving to fire agencies that ‘don’t align’ with his policies
As the U.S. government shutdown enters day two, President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to fire federal workers and target agencies that “don’t align” with his policies or priorities.
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Explained: Is Trump using the government shutdown to push Project 2025 agenda?
President Trump reverses course, embracing Project 2025 blueprint he previously criticised, meeting budget chief Russ Vought to cut Democratic agencies and federal workforce. Democrats had highlighted the plan during 2024 campaign.
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Iconic closure: Eiffel Tower forced to shut amid nationwide strikes over French spending cuts
Nationwide protests in over 200 French cities disrupted daily life, forcing the Eiffel Tower to close. Unions demand higher taxes on the rich and oppose austerity, while Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu prepares budget plans.
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Manchester synagogue attack: What we know so far
A man attacked worshippers outside Manchester’s Heaton Park Synagogue on Yom Kippur, killing two and injuring three. Police shot the suspect; the incident is being treated as a terrorist attack.
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Drone sightings force Munich Airport shutdown, flights cancelled
Drone sightings at Munich Airport on October 2 forced air traffic control to suspend operations, cancelling 17 flights and diverting 15 more, disrupting travel for nearly 3,000 passengers, authorities confirmed.
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Why Hamas delaying its decision on Trump’s Gaza peace plan
Hamas is delaying response to Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, weighing strategic risks of disarmament, while Egypt urges compromise and the White House signals a strict deadline for acceptance.
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Explained: Will Syria’s first post-Assad elections ensure real political participation?
Syria will hold its first parliamentary elections since Bashar Assad’s fall, with most seats chosen by electoral colleges and one-third appointed, raising concerns over inclusivity, minority representation, and genuine political participation.
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'I am truly sorry': Seeking comeback, Cuomo apologises to Jewish community for pandemic restrictions
Andrew Cuomo apologised to New York’s Jewish community for pandemic-era restrictions, admitting insensitivity to religious traditions, as he seeks a political comeback in the mayoral race against Democrat Zohran Mamdani.
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U.S. gets tough on Moscow, to share intelligence for Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure
The U.S., backed by NATO allies, will share intelligence to help Ukraine target Russian energy infrastructure, marking President Donald Trump’s first major policy shift as he toughens his stance against Moscow.
