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US pressing Ukraine and Russia to end war by June, Zelensky says
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US pressing Ukraine and Russia to end war by June, Zelensky says

Ukraine says ceding ground will embolden Moscow and so it will not sign an agreement that fails to deter Russia from invading again

UAE hails second round of Russia-Ukraine-US talks in Abu Dhabi
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UAE hails second round of Russia-Ukraine-US talks in Abu Dhabi

Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah praises Putin, Zelenskyy and President Trump as Abu Dhabi talks enter second round

In show of support, Canada, France open consulates in Greenland
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In show of support, Canada, France open consulates in Greenland

Greenland has had diplomatic ties with the European Union since 1992, with Washington since 2014 and with Iceland since 2017

Ukraine, Russia, US negotiators gather in Abu Dhabi for war talks
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Ukraine, Russia, US negotiators gather in Abu Dhabi for war talks

Russia, which occupies around 20 percent of its neighbor, threatens to take the rest of the Donetsk region if talks fail

Spain to ban social media access for children under 16
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Spain to ban social media access for children under 16

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says social media platforms will be required to implement age verification systems

Kremlin confirms Ukraine war talks this week in Abu Dhabi
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Kremlin confirms Ukraine war talks this week in Abu Dhabi

Talks will take place less than two weeks before the fourth anniversary of Moscow launching its full-scale offensive against Ukraine

Starmer says UK should 'do more' with EU in joint defense
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Starmer says UK should 'do more' with EU in joint defense

European nations have scrambled to boost their militaries since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine

US, UK, Gulf states among nations condemning deadly attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan
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US, UK, Gulf states among nations condemning deadly attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan

U.S. Charge d’Affaires Natalie Baker says Pakistani people deserve to live free from violence and fear

US Justice Dept releases documents, images, videos from Epstein files
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US Justice Dept releases documents, images, videos from Epstein files

The Justice Department released millions of Epstein files, denying claims it shielded President Trump from scrutiny

We can't ignore China, says UK's Starmer after Trump criticizes trade push
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We can't ignore China, says UK's Starmer after Trump criticizes trade push

Starmer says the UK risks its national interest by refusing to engage in global discussions

Trump says Putin agreed to not fire on Kyiv for a week during cold
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Trump says Putin agreed to not fire on Kyiv for a week during cold

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he thanked Washington for the initiative, which he described as halting Russian strikes on energy targets

Spain, UAE reaffirm strategic partnership, back EU-UAE trade talks
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Spain, UAE reaffirm strategic partnership, back EU-UAE trade talks

Both countries reaffirm strong ties in Brussels, backing EU-UAE trade talks and closer cooperation

Trump warns Britain on China ties as Starmer hails reset
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Trump warns Britain on China ties as Starmer hails reset

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer lauds economic benefits of resetting relations with China during a visit there

Britain's Starmer meets China's Xi in bid to reset strained ties
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Britain's Starmer meets China's Xi in bid to reset strained ties

The visit to China, the first by a British prime minister since 2018, comes amid tension between Britain and its longstanding close ally the United States over President Donald Trump's recent remarks, including threats to take control of Greenland

French lawmakers pass bill banning social media for under-15s
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French lawmakers pass bill banning social media for under-15s

President Emmanuel Macron hails the vote as a 'major step' to protect French children and teenagers

India, EU finalize landmark trade deal, PM Modi says
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India, EU finalize landmark trade deal, PM Modi says

The deal will pave the way for India to open up its vast and guarded market, the world's largest, to free trade with the 27-nation EU, its biggest trading partner

'Keep dreaming': NATO chief says Europe can't defend itself without US
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'Keep dreaming': NATO chief says Europe can't defend itself without US

Mark Rutte says EU countries would have to double defense spending from the five percent NATO target agreed last year to 10 percent and spend 'billions and billions' on building nuclear arms

Meta, TikTok, YouTube to stand trial on youth addiction claims
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Meta, TikTok, YouTube to stand trial on youth addiction claims

California lawsuit accuses Meta, TikTok and YouTube of causing youth addiction and mental harm, testing Big Tech’s legal immunity.

EU council president arrives in India to seal trade pact
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EU council president arrives in India to seal trade pact

While the EU eyes India as an important market for the future, New Delhi sees the European bloc as an important source of much needed technology and investment to rapidly upscale its infrastructure and create millions of new jobs for its people

Europe and India seek closer ties with 'mother of all deals'
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Europe and India seek closer ties with 'mother of all deals'

EU official says the EU and India are drawing closer amid rising global instability and fragmentation