Experts say the deal seeks to counter Beijing’s growing influence, but PNG says it is not about China.
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Trump urges mediators to ‘move fast’ as key Gaza peace talks set to begin
Strikes have continued in Gaza as negotiators prepare to head to Egypt for talks starting on Monday.
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Congress remains deadlocked on shutdown ahead of Monday vote
The Senate will meet again on Monday to try to pass a bill to reopen the government but the chances…
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Poland scrambles jets as Russia strikes western Ukraine
Ukraine’s neighbour Poland and Nato scrambled fighter jets to ensure the safety of Polish airspace.
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Trump authorises deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago
The controversial move follows protests over ramped-up immigration enforcement and the shooting of a woman during unrest on Saturday.
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Georgia protesters try to storm Tbilisi presidential palace
Police used pepper spray to disperse demonstrators amid growing turmoil in the Caucasus country.
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Netanyahu says he hopes to announce hostage release in the ‘coming days’
Hamas will disarm “the easy way or the hard way”, Israel’s PM says after the group gave its response to…
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Shock in Gaza as Trump appears to welcome Hamas response to US peace plan
Hamas agreed to release the hostages and to the idea of handing over governing Gaza to Palestinian technocrats, but did…
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Munich airport resumes flights after suspected drones force second closure in 24 hours
Flights were suspended for several hours on Friday night, with around 6,500 passengers affected.
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Gisèle Pelicot returns to court after trial made her an icon – and tore her family apart
A rift has emerged between Gisèle Pelicot – the victim at the centre of the largest rape trial in French…
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