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Protestors hold signs in front of a banner reading “Femicides, let’s protect the living” on the sidelines of the trial of Chahinez Daoud’s husband on Monday. Photo: AFP
France

‘Pathologically jealous’ French man jailed for life for burning wife alive

Fearful for her life, his victim had made a report against him but investigators found the handling of her complaint severely lacking.

United States

Vance slams Denmark for not keeping Greenland safe from China and Russia

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Donald Trump

Greenland forms new government hours before US VP Vance’s visit

Crime

Brazil footballer Dani Alves’ rape conviction annulled

Alves was sentenced to 4½ years in jail in February last year for raping a young woman in the VIP bathroom of a Barcelona nightclub in 2022.

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Dani Alves was sentenced to 4½ years in jail in February last year for raping a young woman in the VIP bathroom of a Barcelona nightclub in 2022. Photo: AFP
Dani Alves was sentenced to 4½ years in jail in February last year for raping a young woman in the VIP bathroom of a Barcelona nightclub in 2022. Photo: AFP
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

The group says it has succeeded in stopping Britain from approving new oil and gas projects and will hold one last demonstration in London.

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China-EU relations

EU trade commissioner says bloc seeks to deepen cooperation with China

Maros Sefcovic, in Beijing meeting with Vice-Premier He Lifeng, signals European Union’s softening tone toward engagement with China.

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Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng with European trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic are seen in Beijing on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng with European trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic are seen in Beijing on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
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.

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.

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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.

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EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency Maros Sefcovic speaks at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting. Photo: Faruk Pinjo/World Economic Forum/dpa
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.

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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
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.

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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.

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.

Activists protest outside the European Parliament Belgium in 2024. Several EU countries are mulling stopping or tightening the right for people, who cannot safely return to their home countries, to bring their families, but so far no bloc member has a complete halt in place. Photo: Reuters
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.

Belarusian service members pledge allegiance to Alexander Lukashenko, who was sworn in as president for the seventh term. Photo: BelTA via Reuters
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.

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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.

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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.

French actor Gerard Depardieu is seen outside the courtroom during his trial on Tueday. Photo: AFP
French actor Gerard Depardieu is seen outside the courtroom during his trial on Tueday. Photo: AFP
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.

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.

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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.

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Smoke rises from a neighbourhood following US air strikes in Sana’a, Yemen, on March 19. Photo: EPA-EFE
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.

Anti riot police officers in Istanbul, Turkey on Monday. Photo: AP
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.

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.

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.

Andrew Tate after checking in at a police station in Voluntari, Romania. Photo: AP
Open Questions series

Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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