Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80
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Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80

Zia became the country's first female leader in 1991 after its first democratic election in 20 years.

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Trump not worried by China’s simulated attack on Taiwan, he says, as live-fire drills enter second day
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Trump not worried by China’s simulated attack on Taiwan, he says, as live-fire drills enter second day

US president says Chinese leader didn’t notify him of the large-scale military drills, which continued with live missile launches into the Taiwan StraitDonald Trump has said he is not worried by China’s live-fire military drills surrounding Taiwan and that he has a great relationship with the Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who “hasn’t told me anything about it”.The US president made the comments one day into the surprise attack simulation launched by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on Monday, and which continued into Tuesday with live missile launches into the Taiwan Strait. Continue reading...

China kicks off second day of military drills around Taiwan
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China kicks off second day of military drills around Taiwan

Day two of the 'Justice Mission 2025' drills will include 10 hours of live-fire exercises and a simulated blockade.

Trump and Netanyahu Praise Each Other After Meeting, Despite Differences Over Gaza
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Trump and Netanyahu Praise Each Other After Meeting, Despite Differences Over Gaza

The American and Israeli leaders showed few signs of disagreement after meeting in Florida, giving no public indication of their growing strains over Gaza, Syria and other issues.

Australian cruise ship stuck off PNG ‘detained’ amid investigation into why it ran aground
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Australian cruise ship stuck off PNG ‘detained’ amid investigation into why it ran aground

Coral Adventurer, separately being investigated for allegedly leaving behind passenger who died on Lizard Island, ordered not to leave PNG watersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA cruise ship that ran aground off Papua New Guinea has been “detained” out of concern it’s unseaworthy “due to potential damage”, amid an investigation into how it became stuck on Saturday morning.The Coral Adventurer remained stuck on a reef off the north coast of Papua New Guinea, about 30km from PNG’s second-largest city, Lae, on Tuesday, as efforts to refloat it continue. Continue reading...

UN Security Council members condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
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UN Security Council members condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland

Somalia tells emergency UNSC meeting that Israel's recognition is part of a plan to force Palestinians to relocate.

Spanish woman who found fame for botching fresco restoration dies
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Spanish woman who found fame for botching fresco restoration dies

Cecilia Giménez's effort to restore the painting Ecce Homo earned the artwork the nickname "Monkey Christ".

How growing up in war really affects an 11-year-old
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How growing up in war really affects an 11-year-old

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'No worries': Trump downplays Chinese military drills around Taiwan
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'No worries': Trump downplays Chinese military drills around Taiwan

The US President has downplayed the drills which follow a US announcement of an $11bn arms sale to Taiwan.

Khaleda Zia: Slain leader's widow who became Bangladesh's first PM
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Khaleda Zia: Slain leader's widow who became Bangladesh's first PM

The country's first female prime minister governed in periods of violent unrest and economic hardship.

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