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Ukraine says it struck Russian base containing fighter jets and glide bombs
The Ukrainian military described the Borisoglebsk facility as the home base of Russia’s Su-34, Su-35S and Su-30SM aircraft.
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27 dead in Texas flash floods as US rescuers search for survivors
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Trump’s ‘take it or leave it’ tariff letters target 12 countries
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Middle East
Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says 2 US aid workers hurt in grenade attack
The injured Americans are receiving medical treatment after the incident at a food distribution site in Khan Younis.
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Palestinians gather to collect what remains of relief supplies from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, distribution centre in Rafah on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
Europe
Pope Leo signals continuity on fighting child abuse with Vatican appointee
France’s Bishop Thibault Verny, 59, will head the Vatican’s child protection advisory commission, replacing American Cardinal Sean O’Malley.
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Supporters of Palestine Action arrested in London following terror ban
The ban makes membership of, or support for, the direct action group a criminal offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
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Global Economy
‘It’s harder for us’: young Chinese struggle to compete in harsh UK job market
Landing a graduate job in Britain has never been tougher – and young Chinese face even greater challenges due to a host of cultural barriers.
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Chinese graduates are struggling to compete in a tough UK job market due to a host of cultural barriers. Photo: Shutterstock
Middle East
3 mayors arrested in opposition crackdown in southern Turkey
Opposition presidential candidate and Mayor of Istanbul Ekrem İmamoğlu was previously arrested in March over allegations of corruption.
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United States & Canada
California wildfire spreads to 70,000 acres, the largest of the year
Southern California had an unusually dry winter and spring, and vegetation is already parched, according to extreme climate events researchers.
5 Jul 2025 - 5:20PM
Politics
Did the US really ‘obliterate’ Iran’s nuclear ambitions, or just UN oversight?
The whereabouts of Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium is now a mystery. The UN’s nuclear watchdog says it has ‘nothing’ to go on.
5 Jul 2025 - 4:30PM
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Africa
Mozambique seeks US$1.4 billion debt relief from China after unrest hits economy
China is Mozambique’s biggest bilateral creditor, holding 14 per cent of the country’s external public debt.
5 Jul 2025 - 3:31PM
Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo at a press conference at the Sao Bento Palace, in Lisbon, Portugal on Thursday Photo: EPA
Europe
Take the plunge: swimming returns to France’s Seine after over a century
Three outdoor pools set up by Paris authorities will be open from Saturday until August 31.
5 Jul 2025 - 2:20PM
Americas
‘Brics bank’ blasts West ahead of leaders’ summit, China mute on tariffs
At New Development Bank meeting, Brazil’s Lula and NDB’s Rousseff slam US-led financial order, as China and India stress pragmatism.
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Europe
Don’t look back in anger: Oasis brothers reunite for first gig in 16 years
The Gallagher brothers set off a frenzy for tickets after they announced their comeback nearly a year ago.
5 Jul 2025 - 9:23AM
United States & Canada
Trump signs signature tax-cut and spending bill into law
The bill will fund the US president’s immigration crackdown and is expected to knock millions of Americans off health insurance.
5 Jul 2025 - 6:14AM
US President Donald Trump bangs a gavel presented to him by House Speaker Mike Johnson after he signed his signature bill of tax breaks and spending cuts at the White House on Friday. Photo: AP
Middle East
Hamas says it sent ‘positive’ response to Trump-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal
The militant group says it is ready to immediately start a new round of truce talks.
5 Jul 2025 - 2:22PM
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At least 24 dead, 20 girl campers missing in Texas flash flood
Videos show houses and trees swept away by floodwaters after the area saw one-third of Kerr County’s average annual rainfall overnight.
5 Jul 2025 - 11:50AM
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Politics
The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Xi and Trump’s key people
Discover the power players in Xi and Trump’s teams; the key people setting the agenda on diplomacy, the military, the economy, security and science.
20 Mar 2025 - 2:37PM
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Power players: a visual guide to Trump’s team and their views on China
Discover who is in Donald Trump’s inner circle, their backgrounds, stances on China and the roles they will play in shaping the future of the US.
14 Jan 2025 - 1:00PM
United States & Canada
Trump tours ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, wants more deportation facilities like it
The remote migrant detention centre is located in the Florida Everglades, in a wetland teeming with alligators, crocodiles and pythons.
2 Jul 2025 - 10:49AM
United States & Canada
Trump says he has group of ‘very wealthy’ people to buy TikTok
US president says there’s a buyer for China-based TikTok, but won’t divulge names yet.
30 Jun 2025 - 2:29PM
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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
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