The Ukrainian leader says difficult issues remain, as Russia carries out further strikes on energy facilities.
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They were drawn to Korea with dreams of K-pop stardom – but then let down
Stories of aspiring foreign trainees shed light on an under-regulated industry, where there is opportunity and risk.
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Will Sunday’s snap election gamble pay off for Japan’s first female premier?
Sanae Takaichi is popular – but inflation and a diplomatic row with China weigh on voters’ minds.
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Trump removes video with racist clip depicting Obamas as apes
The White House defended the post at first, calling to “stop the fake outrage”, as members of both parties condemned…
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Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia
One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.
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Russian general shot several times in Moscow
Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev is a senior figure in the main directorate of Russia’s military general staff.
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US and Iran talks to begin as fears of direct conflict continue
The US has built up its military presence in the Middle East in response to Iran’s violent crackdown on protests.
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We had sex in a Chinese hotel, then found we had been broadcast to thousands
A couple who stayed in Shenzhen discovered their intimate moments were filmed as spy-cam porn.
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Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for believing Mandelson’s ‘lies’
The PM says the depth of the pair’s relationship was not known when he was appointed US ambassador.
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Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners as peace talks end without breakthrough
The swap – the first since October – sees 157 Ukrainians and 160 Russians returned home.
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