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Europe Seeks Footing As Trump Storms Back To Power
European leaders converge on Budapest Thursday for two days of high-level talks that will seek to rise to the challenges posed by Donald Trump's return to the White House -- but also risk exposing the continent's fault lines.
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US president-elect Donald Trump says "tariff" is the most beautiful word in the dictionary -- and the Republican's second term promises sweeping measures on all $3 trillion worth of US imported goods.
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Young volunteers have spearheaded a humanitarian campaign for victims of Spain's deadliest floods in decades, smashing stereotypes of an apathetic and feeble "snowflake generation" interested in nothing other than themselves.
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From far-right billionaire provocateur Elon Musk to young firebrand J.D. Vance and vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr, a new Trump administration is set to bring a contrarian cast of characters into the White House.
Kremlin Says Will Judge Trump By His 'Actions' On Ukraine
The Kremlin has said it will judge Donald Trump, who has vowed to swiftly end the Ukraine conflict, on his "actions" in office, as many in the West fear his second term could spell disaster for Kyiv.
Spain Seizes Largest-Ever Cocaine Haul
Spanish police said Wednesday that they had seized 13 tonnes of cocaine -- the country's largest-ever haul of the drug -- and made one arrest.
'Save Us': Gazans Want Trump To End War With Israel
Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday want Donald Trump, who won the US election, to end the war between Israel and Hamas that has devastated their territory.
Germany's Scholz Tells Trump: 'We're Better Off Together'
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday congratulated US presidential election winner Donald Trump and urged continued close trans-Atlantic ties, telling him in English: "We're better off together".
Low Taxes, High Tariffs: What A Trump Victory Means For The US Economy
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Lebanon Files UN Complaint Against Israel Over Pager Attacks
Lebanon said Wednesday that it had filed a complaint with the United Nations' labour agency over deadly attacks on communication devices across the country in September, which it blames on Israel.
'Going To Be Rough': NATO Braces For Trump's Return
US allies at NATO scrambled Wednesday to put a brave face on the return of Donald Trump to the White House amid fears the unpredictable Republican could upend European security and pull the plug on Ukraine support.
Indian Village Proud As Trump Claims Victory
Far from Republican festivities as Donald Trump claimed US election victory, residents of a sleepy Indian village celebrated that their descendant would be the next "Second Lady", hoping to benefit from her success.
'Worry' In Ukraine At Trump Victory At Critical Moment In War
Donald Trump's victory in US presidential elections has sparked anxiety on the streets of Kyiv at a decisive moment of the war as Ukrainian defences buckle under mounting Russian pressure.
Taiwan Students Design Drones For Mock Battle, As China Threat Looms
At a drone testing field in southwestern Taiwan, university students watch anxiously as unmanned aerial vehicles they designed take off, land and, occasionally, crash in a simulated battlefield scenario.
Trafficked: The Girls Sold For Sex In India
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Russian Senators To Ratify North Korean Defence Pact
Russian lawmakers will vote Wednesday to ratify a landmark mutual defence pact with North Korea, as the West says Pyongyang sent thousands of troops to fight for Russia against Ukraine.
FBI Warns Of Hoax Bomb Threats From Russia At US Voting Sites
The FBI warned of bomb threats at polling stations in "multiple" US states on a tense Election Day, adding that none were credible but many appeared to originate from Russia.
Thousands Protest In Serbian City Over Fatal Roof Collapse
Thousands of protesters, red paint and smashed windows at the city hall: The Serbian city where a train station roof collapsed last week killing 14 people was at boiling point Tuesday evening.
UK Considers Ambitious Anti-Tobacco Law But It Has One Big Exception
The government stated that the bill "breaks the cycle of addiction and paves the way for a smoke-free UK."
World Markets Brace for Volatility Amid US Election
Global markets are bracing for volatility ahead of the presidential election in the United States as investors await results.
Israeli PM Netanyahu Fires Defense Minister in Shocking Shake Up
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent shockwaves through the Israeli political world on Tuesday when he announced the unexpected firing of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Concern Grows For Iran Woman Detained Over Underwear Protest
Concern grew Tuesday for an Iranian student arrested after stripping to her underwear in protest at alleged harassment over her dress, with activists worried authorities could confine her in a psychiatric institution.
US Writes Off Over $1 Billion Of Somalia Debt
The United States and Somalia reached an agreement on Tuesday for Washington to cancel more than $1 billion debt owed by the troubled Horn of Africa nation.
French Women 'Stunned' As Partners Accused In Mass Rape Trial
The wives and girlfriends of dozens of men on trial in France accused of raping another woman while she was drugged by her husband have reacted with anger and disbelief, although some say they will stand by the accused.
Award-winning Cambodian Reporter Quits Journalism After Arrest
A high-profile Cambodian reporter who won an international award for uncovering alleged cyber scams told AFP Tuesday that he is quitting journalism, saying he has lost "courage" after being arrested by the authorities and freed on bail.
Greenland Seeks To Capitalise On 'Last-chance Tourism'
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China's Premier 'Fully Confident' Of Hitting Growth Targets
Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Tuesday he was "fully confident" the country would hit its economic goals this year, lauding recent stimulus measures and suggesting there was still room for more.
Israel Accuses Turkey Of 'Malice' Over UN Arms Embargo Call
Israel's ambassador to the United Nations on Monday accused Turkey of "malice," after Ankara submitted a letter signed by 52 countries calling for a halt in arms deliveries to Israel over the war in Gaza.
North Korea Fires Short-range Ballistic Missile Salvo Ahead Of US Election
North Korea fired a salvo of short-range ballistic missiles early Tuesday, Seoul's military said, Pyongyang's second launch in days and just hours before Americans vote for a new president.
Indonesian President Prabowo To Visit China This Week
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will visit China this week, Beijing's foreign ministry said Tuesday, on his first foreign tour as he seeks a more prominent position for Jakarta on the world stage.
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