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Israel killed majority of record number of journalists slain in 2024: CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists said 2024 was the most dangerous year yet for journalists, with 124 people killed.
As Trump imposes ‘no exceptions’ tariffs, Asian allies hope for a reprieve
Japan, South Korea and Australia seek to change mercurial US president’s mind on exemptions for tariffs.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,085
Here are the key developments on the 1,085th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
US frees jailed Russian cybercriminal as Trump builds bridges with Moscow
Alexander Vinnik's release came as an unnamed US citizen was also freed by Russian ally Belarus in a separate deal.
Trump says Putin wants peace, will begin talks on ending Ukraine war
Trump speaks with Putin by phone after US defence secretary said Ukraine's NATO membership ambitions were unrealistic.
As Modi meets Trump, can he get India tariff waivers, Iran respite?
Tariffs, deportations and a brewing storm over Iran could unsettle ties held together by shared concerns over China.
For China, USAID’s demise could be a soft power win in Southeast Asia
Washington's retreat from the region leaves space that Beijing may be keen to fill, analysts say.
‘Trump effect’: How US tariffs, ’51st state’ threats are shaking up Canada
Canadian politicians are trying to tap into growing nationalist sentiment amid US President Donald Trump's threats.
Everton slow Liverpool’s Premier League charge with injury-time leveller
Everton score stoppage-time equaliser against Liverpool in last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
French troops to exit Senegal by end of 2025
Senegal distances itself from colonial past, following trend sweeping across West and Central Africa since 2022.