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A soldier atop an armoured vehicle outside a military facility in Morelia, Mexico. Photo: Reuters

Americas

Mexico security forces keep up fight with cartel gunmen after drug lord’s death

Mexico tries to quell clashes sparked by the killing of the country’s most-wanted drug kingpin that claimed dozens of lives.

Assailant kills police officer and himself in blast near Moscow railway station

China has ‘massively expanded’ its nuclear arsenal, claims US State Department

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Europe

Former UK ambassador Mandelson arrested after Epstein leaks

Peter Mandelson is being probed over allegations that he sent sensitive documents to Jeffrey Epstein.

Peter Mandelson being led away from his home by a police officer. Photo: BBC via Reuters
Peter Mandelson being led away from his home by a police officer. Photo: BBC via Reuters

United States & Canada

US judge permanently blocks release of report on Trump classified documents case

Trump-appointed judge said releasing Jack Smith’s report now would be a ‘manifest injustice’ to the president.

Diplomacy

Panama ousts Hong Kong operator from canal ports in ruling backed by Washington

White House says Panama’s move to assert sovereignty over Balboa and Cristobal aligns with Donald Trump’s vision for the canal.

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United States & Canada

US author of children’s book on grief killed husband for his money, court hears

Kouri Richins denies killing Eric Richins with fentanyl in March 2022. She is also accused of trying to poison him on Valentine’s Day.

Kouri Richins during her murder trial at the Summit County Courthouse in Park City, Utah on Monday. Photo: AP
Kouri Richins during her murder trial at the Summit County Courthouse in Park City, Utah on Monday. Photo: AP

Europe

Woman lay dead in her Portugal flat for 2 years before her body was discovered

According to neighbours, the pensioner was last seen just before Christmas 2023 and many residents assumed she had moved into a nursing home.

Europe

BBC and Tourette’s advocate apologise to Sinners stars for Baftas racial slur

John Davidson, who inspired I Swear, said he was ‘mortified’ after shouting the slur as Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented an award.

United States & Canada

Son of US film director Rob Reiner pleads not guilty to murdering his parents

Nick Reiner faces 2 counts of first-degree murder over the double killing that sent shock waves through Hollywood days before Christmas.

Nick Reiner in Los Angeles County Superior Court in California on Monday. Photo: Pool via Reuters

Europe

New Dutch government under centrist Jetten takes power

Jetten pulled off a stunning election win in October to dethrone the far-right party led by firebrand politician Geert Wilders.

Ministers of the new three-party minority government pose with King Willem-Alexander (middle right, Prime Minster Rob Jetten (middle left) and Deputy Prime Minister Dilan Yesilgöz (front row right) on the steps of Royal Palace Huis ten Bosch in The Hague. Photo: AP
Ministers of the new three-party minority government pose with King Willem-Alexander (middle right, Prime Minster Rob Jetten (middle left) and Deputy Prime Minister Dilan Yesilgöz (front row right) on the steps of Royal Palace Huis ten Bosch in The Hague. Photo: AP

Europe

Zelensky says he believes Putin has started World War III

Ukrainian leader says his country was preventing it from becoming a ‘broad full-scale third world war’.

Americas

Mexico kills cartel leader wanted by US, sparking violent reaction

Mexican army killed ‘El Mencho’, the leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel during an operation to capture him.

United States & Canada

Armed man shot dead at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, US Secret Service says

Authorities said the man, identified as 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin, was carrying a shotgun and a fuel can.

A US Secret Service security tower at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort. Photo: Reuters

World

Trump proclaims tariff increase, EU ban on China firms: 5 weekend reads

From global reach of China’s highspeed rail to an unearthed temple in Nepal, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

The US Supreme Court building in Washington, where justices released on Friday their opinion striking down US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Photo: Reuters
The US Supreme Court building in Washington, where justices released on Friday their opinion striking down US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Photo: Reuters

Europe

UK protection officers instructed to guard 2010 Epstein party: reports

Emails from the recently unsealed ‘Epstein files’ suggest UK officers were utilised at the sex offender’s New York residence.

Film & TV

One Battle After Another triumphs with 6 Bafta prizes as Oscars loom

Paul Thomas Anderson’s political thriller dominates UK awards, while newcomer Robert Aramayo stuns Hollywood heavyweights for best actor.

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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.

The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s inner circles

United States & Canada

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.

United States & Canada

Trump says he’s ordering release of US files on UFOs and aliens

US president directs the Pentagon to release records on extraterrestrial life after accusing Obama of disclosing ‘classified information’.

United States & Canada

‘Baby blue’ out, gold in: how Air Force One will look after Trump’s order

Air Force One’s next look marks a big departure from the current white and two-tone blue livery.

US President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One in Zurich, Switzerland in January. Photo: Reuters
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Open Questions series

Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China

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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky

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Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish

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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter

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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended

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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China

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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez Garcia

Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter

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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended

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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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