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King Charles III
King Charles briefly hospitalised after side effects from cancer treatment
The British monarch has since returned to Clarence House, but his engagements for Thursday afternoon and Friday were cancelled.
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Climate change
‘The end of soup on van Goghs’: UK activists to stop climate protest stunts
28 Mar 2025 - 3:48AM
China-EU relations
EU trade commissioner says bloc seeks to deepen cooperation with China
28 Mar 2025 - 3:11AM
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The Netherlands
5 hurt, 2 seriously in Amsterdam stabbing
A bystander overpowered the suspected attacker, who is in custody and is being treated for a leg injury.
28 Mar 2025 - 4:05AM
Medical staff assist a wounded person during a stabbing attack in Amsterdam on March 27, 2025. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war
Not all European allies agree on troops for Ukraine: Macron
France and Britain, which are driving the initiative, would forge ahead with a ‘reassurance force’ with several countries.
28 Mar 2025 - 12:07AM
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China-EU relations
In China, EU trade chief to play hardball after Trump tariff rebuff
EU officials experienced on China have insisted in planning meetings that no concessions should be made to Beijing.
27 Mar 2025 - 4:10PM
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Donald Trump
Vance’s Greenland trip puts spotlight on US space base at the top of the world
The remote Arctic facility protects the US against threats from Russia – the shortest route for Moscow’s missiles is via the North Pole.
27 Mar 2025 - 3:31AM
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Pituffik Space Base, formerly Thule Air Base, with the domes of the Thule Tracking Station, is pictured in northern Greenland in October 2023. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump
Trump insists US must have Greenland, as Vance trip stokes anger
Plans for the US vice-president’s visit have already been scaled down amid backlash from local and Danish authorities.
27 Mar 2025 - 3:00AM
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Britain
UK halves 2025 growth forecast, confirms defence spending boost
The British economy will only grow by 1 per cent this year, half the rate previously anticipated, Treasury chief Rachel Reeves said.
27 Mar 2025 - 12:33AM
European Union
Austria to be first EU nation to stop refugee family reunification
From May, Austria will pause family reunifications for those with asylum status.
27 Mar 2025 - 12:51AM
Belarus
Belarus president sworn in for seventh term, tells critics ‘you have no future’
Alexander Lukashenko, who has ruled since 1994, asserts that Belarus has more democracy than the West.
26 Mar 2025 - 10:38AM
Belarusian service members pledge allegiance to Alexander Lukashenko, who was sworn in as president for the seventh term. Photo: BelTA via Reuters
Ukraine war
Ukraine and Russia agree to Black Sea ceasefire, US seeks easing of sanctions
US says both sides agree to maritime, energy ceasefires; Kremlin says deal requires lifting of some sanctions.
26 Mar 2025 - 7:30PM
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United States
Denmark welcomes US change of plans for J.D. Vance’s Greenland visit
Washington will limit a US delegation’s visit to Greenland to a US military base after Vice-President J.D. Vance’s plans sparked criticism.
26 Mar 2025 - 5:13PM
Sexual harassment and assault
Depardieu admits grabbing woman by the hips but denies it was sexual assault
Amelie K says the film star groped her and made explicit comments, in the highest-profile #MeToo case to come before France’s courts.
26 Mar 2025 - 2:47AM
Italy
Doctor reveals how Pope Francis was pulled back from the brink of death
The pontiff returned to the Vatican last week after narrowly escaping death during his 38-day fight against pneumonia.
25 Mar 2025 - 8:47PM
Pope Francis left Rome’s Gemelli hospital on March 23. Photo: AP
United States
Denmark PM vows to ‘resist’ US ‘pressure’ on Greenland
‘This is clearly not a visit that is about what Greenland needs or wants,’ Frederiksen said ahead of a US delegation’s trip to the territory.
25 Mar 2025 - 7:49PM
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United States
US texts reveal disdain for ‘freeloading’ Europe amid Yemen strikes planning
Messages between Vance and Hegseth highlight how they believe European allies were ‘freeloading’ off US efforts to hit the Houthis.
25 Mar 2025 - 5:58PM
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Turkey
Turkey’s Erdogan accuses opposition amid nationwide protests over rival’s arrest
The detention of Istanbul’s mayor has triggered the biggest street protests in Turkey in more than a decade.
25 Mar 2025 - 3:13PM
Anti riot police officers in Istanbul, Turkey on Monday. Photo: AP
Ukraine war
US and Russia hold talks about a potential Ukraine ceasefire
Talks in Saudi Arabia were expected to address a potential pause in Black Sea attacks to ensure safety of commercial shipping.
25 Mar 2025 - 11:56AM
Crime
Man on trial in France for burning wife to death
Mounir Boutaa allegedly attacked Chahinez Daoud following their separation, shot her in both legs, poured petrol on her and set her on fire.
25 Mar 2025 - 12:41PM
Human trafficking
Tate brothers check in at police station after returning to Romania
Andrew and Tristan Tate comply with judicial measures after a trip to the US.
25 Mar 2025 - 12:15PM
Britain
Heathrow had ‘enough power’ to stay open, says UK grid boss, igniting debate
The National Grid confirmed Heathrow had sufficient power available via other substations, sparking debate on airport infrastructure reliability and backup systems.
24 Mar 2025 - 5:55PM
People watch an Emirates plane at Heathrow Airport in London on March 22. Photo: AP
Ukraine war
Zelensky accuses Russia of prolonging Ukraine war amid ceasefire talks
US-Russia talks on Ukraine war to begin in Saudi Arabia after Kyiv says meeting with Americans was ‘constructive and informative’.
24 Mar 2025 - 1:51PM
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Pope Francis
Pope Francis back home after 5-week hospital stay for double pneumonia
The 88-year-old pope made his first public appearance since February 14.
24 Mar 2025 - 11:05AM
Turkey
Turkey jails Erdogan’s top rival before trial, stoking opposition anger
Istanbul’s Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu says he will not bow down, vows to defeat President Erdogan.
24 Mar 2025 - 11:52AM
Open Questions series
Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss
10 Feb 2025 - 6:49AM
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
23 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM
Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss
10 Feb 2025 - 6:49AM
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
23 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM
Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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