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Trump heads to G7 summit with wind at his back after announcing agreement aimed at ending Iran war

President Donald Trump is making his way to the French Alps on Monday for the Group of Seven summit after announcing an agreement to end the U.S. war with Iran

Trump heads to G7 summit with wind at his back after announcing agreement aimed at ending Iran war
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Prominent Cambodian opposition politician seeks Supreme Court reversal of incitement conviction

A prominent Cambodian opposition politician has appealed his conviction on incitement charges to the Supreme Court

Prominent Cambodian opposition politician seeks Supreme Court reversal of incitement conviction
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G7 leaders meet in France with Trump tariff threat looming

The leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations are due to arrive at a French lakeside resort on

G7 leaders meet in France with Trump tariff threat looming
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Global leaders react to announcement of US-Iran peace agreement

U.S. and Iranian officials said on Sunday they have agreed on a framework to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, possibly leading to

Global leaders react to announcement of US-Iran peace agreement
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Hong Kong leader uncertain on second term in office

Hong Kong's leader John Lee shrugged off a question on whether he would seek a second term in office, the South China Morning Post reported on Monday, and said he was

Hong Kong leader uncertain on second term in office
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Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industry

The Trump administration's push to boost critical minerals production by regulating prices is facing skeptical G7 allies

Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industry
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Myanmar's former junta chief kicks off visit to China as civilian president

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Beijing on Monday for a five-day visit at the invitation of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, China's state media reported, marking his first

Myanmar's former junta chief kicks off visit to China as civilian president
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What you should know about G7 host town Evian-Les-Bains

French President Emmanuel Macron has picked the lakeside town of Evian-les-Bains, nestled at the foot of the Alps on Lake Geneva to host this year's

What you should know about G7 host town Evian-Les-Bains
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Markets celebrate MOU on SoH

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. Markets had suspected President Trump wanted to wrap up the war for his birthday, and so it happened.

Markets celebrate MOU on SoH
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Trump celebrates 80th birthday with an Iran deal and UFC cage fights at the White House

President Donald Trump has celebrated turning 80 by announcing a preliminary agreement to end the war and a UFC cage-fighting event on the White House lawn

Trump celebrates 80th birthday with an Iran deal and UFC cage fights at the White House
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Iranian Americans plan protests and watch parties ahead of team's World Cup opener

Iranian Americans are torn over Iran’s participation in this year’s World Cup

Iranian Americans plan protests and watch parties ahead of team's World Cup opener
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Puerto Rican Day Parade marches through Manhattan with pulsing music and vibrant colors

New Yorkers who weren’t partied out after the Knicks championship found another excuse to celebrate as the National Puerto Rican Day Parade marched through Manhattan with pulsing music and vibrant colors

Puerto Rican Day Parade marches through Manhattan with pulsing music and vibrant colors
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UFC brings its trademark mayhem to the White House as President Trump celebrates 80th birthday

Donald Trump hosted a UFC event on the White House Lawn for his 80th birthday

UFC brings its trademark mayhem to the White House as President Trump celebrates 80th birthday
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Logan Paul, Tkachuk brothers part of pre-fight festivities before a watch party on the Ellipse

Hockey stars Matthew and Brady Tkachuk were part of pre-fight festivities for UFC Freedom 250, the mixed martial arts event on the South Lawn of the White House on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday

Logan Paul, Tkachuk brothers part of pre-fight festivities before a watch party on the Ellipse
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A tentative deal is reached to end the Iran war and Trump orders a stop to the US naval blockade

The United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz

A tentative deal is reached to end the Iran war and Trump orders a stop to the US naval blockade
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China's strike capacity over Australia set to expand, think tank says

China's ability to militarily strike Australia will grow markedly over the next decade, though the most immediate threats will come through cyberattacks and the cutting of

China's strike capacity over Australia set to expand, think tank says
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Iran peace deal won't change BOJ's rate-hike plans, ex-central bank economist says

A peace agreement between the United States and Iran likely won't change the Bank of Japan's expected move to deliver two interest rate hikes this year, the

Iran peace deal won't change BOJ's rate-hike plans, ex-central bank economist says
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Trump veers toward exit in Iran war but risks loom

With an agreement on a framework for a peace deal with Iran, U.S.

Trump veers toward exit in Iran war but risks loom
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US, Iran reach preliminary agreement to end war, signing set for Friday

U.S. and Iranian officials said they had agreed on a framework to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran and

US, Iran reach preliminary agreement to end war, signing set for Friday
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What to know about the G7 summit Trump is attending in France

U.S. President Donald Trump is in France this week for a G7 summit

What to know about the G7 summit Trump is attending in France
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Iran's World Cup experience is less joyful amid war with host US, team captain says before debut

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi says his team is having a challenging World Cup experience amid the multifold disruptions caused by the tensions created by their nation’s war with the co-host U.S. The Iranians arrived in the Los Angeles area on Sunday from their training base in Tijuana, Mexico

Iran's World Cup experience is less joyful amid war with host US, team captain says before debut
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Trump and Iran reach agreement that includes opening Strait of Hormuz

Trump and Iran reach agreement that includes opening Strait of Hormuz

Trump and Iran reach agreement that includes opening Strait of Hormuz
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UK, France, Germany and Italy ready to lift Iran sanctions after US-Iran deal

E4 nations including the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy said on Sunday the countries were prepared to lift sanctions on Iran in response to steps on its nuclear program 

UK, France, Germany and Italy ready to lift Iran sanctions after US-Iran deal
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Justin Trudeau skipped Canada World Cup opener because girlfriend Katy Perry performed at US game

Former Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the United States’ World Cup opener against Paraguay rather than his own nation’s game vs

Justin Trudeau skipped Canada World Cup opener because girlfriend Katy Perry performed at US game
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Kennedy Center exterior remains covered after Trump’s name is removed

Kennedy Center exterior remains covered after Trump’s name is removed

Kennedy Center exterior remains covered after Trump’s name is removed
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In Georgia, Senate hopeful Mike Collins celebrates being Trump's latest 'MAGA' pick in GOP primaries

In the closing stretch of Georgia’s Republican U.S. Senate runoff, Rep. Mike Collins is celebrating his 11th-hour endorsement from Donald Trump

In Georgia, Senate hopeful Mike Collins celebrates being Trump's latest 'MAGA' pick in GOP primaries
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Alabama's GOP dismisses a residency challenge to Tuberville's bid for Alabama governor

The Alabama Republican Party says U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville will remain the party’s gubernatorial nominee

Alabama's GOP dismisses a residency challenge to Tuberville's bid for Alabama governor
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Pakistan PM says US and Iran reach peace deal after talks

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said early on Monday that the United States and Iran have reached a peace deal. 

Pakistan PM says US and Iran reach peace deal after talks
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Trump tells Putin he is ready to help end Ukraine conflict, Kremlin adviser says

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Trump tells Putin he is ready to help end Ukraine conflict, Kremlin adviser says
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Swiss reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash and cheering business

Switzerland on Sunday rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million as voters prioritised economic stability and

Swiss reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash and cheering business
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Russia's Putin sends birthday greetings to 'bright, remarkable' Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin extended birthday greetings to U.S.

Russia's Putin sends birthday greetings to 'bright, remarkable' Trump
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Trump says FISA extension must include voting bill

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Trump says FISA extension must include voting bill
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Three Philadelphia police officers shot in Wynnefield expected to be OK, suspected shooter dead

Three Philadelphia police officers shot in Wynnefield expected to be OK, suspected shooter dead

Three Philadelphia police officers shot in Wynnefield expected to be OK, suspected shooter dead
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Former Senate leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital, but little more information is known

Mitch McConnell is in the hospital

Former Senate leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital, but little more information is known
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says US AI restrictions underscore risks of dependence

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says countries must learn the lesson of diversification after AI giant Anthropic said it has taken its latest artificial intelligence models, known as Fable 5 and Mythos 5, offline to comply with a directive from the Trump administration to prevent their use by foreign nationals

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says US AI restrictions underscore risks of dependence
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McConnell hospitalized and ‘receiving excellent care,’ spokesperson says

McConnell hospitalized and ‘receiving excellent care,’ spokesperson says

McConnell hospitalized and ‘receiving excellent care,’ spokesperson says
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Trump says Israeli strike on Lebanon should not have happened, but Iran deal close

President Donald Trump criticised an Israeli strike on Lebanon that could complicate attempts to finalise a framework deal

Trump says Israeli strike on Lebanon should not have happened, but Iran deal close
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Putin, Zelenskyy speak with Trump by phone as drone strikes kill 2 in Russia and UK detains tanker

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin each spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, marking Trump's 80th birthday and ahead of this week’s G7 summit

Putin, Zelenskyy speak with Trump by phone as drone strikes kill 2 in Russia and UK detains tanker
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Trump holds phone calls with Putin and Zelensky on his 80th birthday

Trump holds phone calls with Putin and Zelensky on his 80th birthday

Trump holds phone calls with Putin and Zelensky on his 80th birthday
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Disabled oil tanker received dozens of warnings before US opened fire, AP source says

The tanker disabled by the American military while trying to run the U.S. blockade of Iran had dismissed nearly 60 verbal warnings as well as other shows of force before being fired upon

Disabled oil tanker received dozens of warnings before US opened fire, AP source says
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Protesters set Tesla ablaze, smash UN office's windows in Geneva anti-G7 march

Geneva police on Sunday fired teargas at protesters who set fire to a Tesla vehicle and smashed windows at a United Nations agency as they vented

Protesters set Tesla ablaze, smash UN office's windows in Geneva anti-G7 march
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Swiss voters reject right-wing's bid to cap population at 10 million, early results show

Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million

Swiss voters reject right-wing's bid to cap population at 10 million, early results show
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UK anti-Islam activist Robinson briefly detained under terrorism laws

British anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson said he was detained at Heathrow Airport on Saturday and had his phone seized, after a week when he posted heavily online about

UK anti-Islam activist Robinson briefly detained under terrorism laws
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Italian general launches far-right party, threatening Meloni's election hopes

General Roberto Vannacci launched his new far-right party on Sunday, posing a direct challenge to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's grip on power as he seeks

Italian general launches far-right party, threatening Meloni's election hopes
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Dissent grows against deal in Iran – but the regime is likely to have final say

Dissent grows against deal in Iran – but the regime is likely to have final say

Dissent grows against deal in Iran – but the regime is likely to have final say
Election|Political|US

Trump endorses Rep. Mike Collins ahead of GOP Senate runoff in Georgia

Trump endorses Rep. Mike Collins ahead of GOP Senate runoff in Georgia

Trump endorses Rep. Mike Collins ahead of GOP Senate runoff in Georgia
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Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000 as Israel launches strikes despite ceasefire

Gaza’s Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 73,000

Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000 as Israel launches strikes despite ceasefire
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‘Who are we cheering for?’ Iranian Americans face their most complicated World Cup

‘Who are we cheering for?’ Iranian Americans face their most complicated World Cup

‘Who are we cheering for?’ Iranian Americans face their most complicated World Cup
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UK intercepts Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker for first time

UK intercepts Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker for first time

UK intercepts Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker for first time