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The UK is denying asylum to some Ukrainians, claiming they can relocate safely within Ukraine due to updates in guidance that label areas like Kyiv and western Ukraine as safe.

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South Korean police on Friday arrested six US nationals attempting to send plastic bottles packed with rice and Bibles to North Korea

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Ukraine's Air Force reports that Russia launched 363 drones and 8 missiles during an overnight attack, Reuters reports.

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Trump says officially signed trade deal with China

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Trump and Netanyahu agreed to end the Gaza war within two weeks.

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At least 56 people killed after Israeli fire hits Gaza, civil defence says; six were waiting for aid in two spots, as toll rises from 35.

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UN has warned of an unprecedented global decline in fertility rates, with millions of people unable to have the number of children they desire.

The report found that 1 in 5 people expect not to meet their fertility goals, citing high cost of living, job insecurity, and shelter.

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US president Trump praised Netanyahu, calling him a "warrior" and a "Great Hero," and urged that the trial against him be thrown out.

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CIA confirms Iran's nuclear program was seriously damaged by US strikes, which will take years to rebuild. While Trump claimed the strikes "obliterated" Iran’s ability to develop nukes.

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US President Donald Trump was formally nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize by Republican Representative Buddy Carter for his role in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

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World Bank cuts 2025 US economic growth forecast to 1.4% from 2.3%

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Shell PLC is in early-stage talks to acquire rival BP PLC in a potential deal valued at around $80 billion.

The deal, if completed, would be the largest oil industry transaction since the $83 billion Exxon Mobil merger

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Mossad says “we will continue our presence in Iran, just as we have until now.”

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Israeli PM Netanyahu stated that if Iran tries to resume its nuclear program, it will be attacked again with full force.

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Scientists discover two brand new viruses in bats in China - and warn they could spill over to humans — Daily Mail

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Trump says United States will strike Iran again if it restores its nuclear program

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The Iranian parliament approved a bill to suspend the country's cooperation with the IAEA, which implies that agency employees cannot regularly visit the country to inspect nuclear facilities.

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Iran's intelligence claim to have arrested 700 individuals accused of spying for Israel over the past 12 days, and seized around 10,000 drones in Tehran alone.

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Iran's enriched uranium stockpile was largely moved before US strikes, according to New York Times report.

Iran says the nuclear program will continue.

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China now hosts eight of the world's top ten research institutions, according to multiple international rankings including the Academic Ranking of World Universities and the US News Best Global University Ranking