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The White House on Monday barred The Wall Street Journal from traveling with US President Donald Trump during his upcoming visit to Scotland, after the newspaper reported that he wrote a bawdy birthday message to his former friend, alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
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A federal judge on Monday rejected an appeal for leniency by the Trump Justice Department and sentenced an ex-police officer to 33 months in prison for violating the civil rights of a Black woman whose 2020 killing fueled widespread protests.
Venezuela says migrants were tortured in Salvadoran prison
Venezuela announced a probe Monday into torture claims by 252 migrants the United States had sent to a notorious Salvadoran prison where they said they were beaten, sexually abused and fed rotten food.
WHO says Gaza facilities attacked as Israel expands operations
The World Health Organization said Monday its facilities in Gaza had come under Israeli attack, echoing calls from Western countries for an immediate ceasefire as Israel expanded military operations to the central city of Deir el-Balah.
Leftist leaders gather in Chile with democracy 'under threat'
The leftist leaders of Spain and four South American nations met in Chile on Monday to appeal for unity in the face of US protectionism and a rise in extremism worldwide.
New Russia-Ukraine talks on Wednesday: Zelensky
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Leftist leaders gather in Chile warning democracy 'under threat'
The leftist leaders of Spain and four South American nations met in Chile on Monday to appeal for unity in the face of US protectionism and a rise in extremism worldwide.
Vatican hardens tone on Israel after Gaza parish strike
An Israeli army strike on the only Catholic church in Gaza last week has pushed the Vatican to change its tone on Israel and blame it more directly in the dragging war -- a break from its traditional diplomacy strategy.
German govt looks to roll back tax hike on flights
Germany's government signalled Monday that it may reverse a rise in the tax applied to passenger flights as it steers a pro-business turn in Europe's top economy.
Western nations call for immediate end to Gaza war as Israel expands offensive
More than two dozen Western countries called for an immediate end to the war in Gaza on Monday, saying that suffering there had "reached new depths" as Israel's military expanded its operations to the central city of Deir el-Balah.
Trump's tariffs deadline casts shadow over European shares
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UK calls for 50-day drive to arm Ukraine
The UK government on Monday called for a 50-day drive to arm Ukraine to take advantage of a recent ultimatum put to Russia by US President Donald Trump.
German industry alliance lays out domestic investment push
More than 60 German companies said Monday they would fund new domestic investments worth at least 100 billion euros ($117 billion) each as Chancellor Friedrich Merz seeks to revive Europe's largest economy.
Fears of escalation after Israel hits Huthi-held Yemen port
Israel pounded Yemen's Huthi-held port of Hodeida with air strikes on Monday for the second time in a month, stoking fears of escalation as it warned Yemen could face the same fate as Iran.
Kremlin cautions 'lots of work' ahead before Ukraine peace deal
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Ahead of new talks, Iran blames Europeans for nuclear deal collapse
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Russia strikes Ukraine after Kyiv offers fresh talks
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Japan PM hangs on after 'extremely regrettable' election
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Iran confirms fresh nuclear talks with European powers: state media
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Japan PM hangs on after election debacle
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Japan PM's future in doubt after election debacle
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Gaza civil defence says Israeli fire kills 93 aid seekers
Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli forces opened fire on crowds of Palestinians trying to collect humanitarian aid in the war-torn Palestinian territory on Sunday, killing 93 people and wounding dozens more.
Calm returns to south Syria after violence that killed over 1,100: monitor
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European powers plan fresh nuclear talks with Iran
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Pope urges immediate end to 'barbarity' of Gaza war
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Gaza civil defence says Israeli fire kills 73 aid seekers
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