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Brad Pitt isn’t messaging you, rep warns, after fan loses life savings in scam
A French woman lost US$850,000 to fraudsters posing as the Hollywood star online.
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Germany
Germany plans to let military shoot down unidentified drones
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Donald Trump
Trump discusses Greenland interest in call with Denmark’s leader
16 Jan 2025 - 7:38AM
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Australia
Russia faces ‘strongest action possible’ from Australia if POW confirmed dead
Oscar Jenkins, an Australian teacher fighting for Ukraine, was reportedly captured and interrogated by Russian soldiers. His status and whereabouts are unknown.
15 Jan 2025 - 7:13PM
Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old Australian teacher, was fighting with Ukrainian solders. Photo: X/SMO_VZ
Nordic nations
Sweden eyes revoking citizenships amid internal security threats
This comes as the Nordic nation grapples with ‘violent extremism’ and ‘systemic and organised crime’ amid issues with asylum seekers.
15 Jan 2025 - 6:51PM
Britain
UK anti-corruption minister resigns over ties to ousted Bangladesh PM
Siddiq’s aunt Sheikh Hasina, who had ruled Bangladesh since 2009, is being investigated there for alleged corruption and money laundering.
15 Jan 2025 - 3:55AM
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Royalty
UK’s Princess Kate says her cancer is in remission
The Princess of Wales underwent preventive chemotherapy after an operation a year ago revealed she had an unspecified form of cancer.
15 Jan 2025 - 8:48AM
Britain’s Princess Kate visits The Royal Marsden Hospital in London on Tuesday. Photo: AP
China-EU relations
Xi Jinping, in first talk with new European Council head, seeks more cooperation
Xi and Antonio Costa discuss hot-button issues like Ukraine and tariffs on Chinese EVs, while also preparing for an EU-China summit.
15 Jan 2025 - 3:48AM
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Ukraine war
Ukraine carries out ‘most massive strike’ on Russian territory in 3 years
The Russian military accused Kyiv of using US-and British-supplied missiles for one of the strikes and promised it would ‘not go unanswered’.
15 Jan 2025 - 12:39AM
Nato
Nato launches ‘Baltic sentry’ mission after suspected cable sabotage
The mission, involving frigates and maritime patrol aircraft, aims to enhance vigilance in the region and deter further attacks on critical infrastructure.
14 Jan 2025 - 8:18PM
Canada
‘Outsider’ Carney, ex-Bank of England head, mulls replacing Trudeau as Canadian PM
During an appearance on The Daily Show, Mark Carney called himself an ‘outsider’, and said Canada needs change to address economic challenges and rising costs.
14 Jan 2025 - 5:12PM
Former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney is hinting at a run for Canadian Prime Minister. Photo: TNS
China-EU relations
Turkish railway, with Chinese upgrades, could bypass Russia on route to Europe
Improvements to Turkey’s railway network – which a Turkish official says China could provide – would create a new, quicker path for Europe-bound freight.
14 Jan 2025 - 5:00PM
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Ukraine war
Russia accuses Ukraine of ‘energy terrorism’ over alleged pipeline attack
Moscow says Ukraine tried to attack TurkStream pipeline infrastructure in Russia with drones.
14 Jan 2025 - 3:24PM
North Korea
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‘Very dangerous’: the North Koreans fighting and dying in Russia’s war
Neither Moscow nor Pyongyang has publicly confirmed the presence of North Korean troops. Washington and its allies say otherwise.
14 Jan 2025 - 12:17PM
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Middle East
‘New era’: Iraq PM says he will sign security deal with Britain
Mohammed Shia al-Sudani touts Iraq-UK ties in London visit, will sign security and strategic partnership deals.
14 Jan 2025 - 12:39PM
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Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani. Photo: Anadolu Agency / Pool via Reuters
Britain
UK’s Starmer urged to fire minister hit by Bangladesh corruption investigation
UK anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq has been dogged by claims about her links to Bangladesh’s ousted leader.
14 Jan 2025 - 10:38AM
King Charles III
Britain’s King Charles to visit Poland for Auschwitz commemorations
Auschwitz, the largest Nazi death camp in World War II, was liberated on January 27, 1945.
14 Jan 2025 - 12:36PM
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Art
European Capital of Culture rebrand for Chemnitz, German far-right hotbed
Chemnitz, a city known for right-wing extremism, will host 150 cultural projects in 2025 to change its image. But not everyone is on board.
14 Jan 2025 - 5:18AM
A far-right rally in Chemnitz in 2019. Photo: AFP
Britain
Starmer unveils plan to make UK an ‘AI superpower’, but critics warn of job losses
Starmer believes AI will “turbocharge” the UK’s economic growth, but critics argue that Labour’s economic mismanagement could hinder the plan’s success.
14 Jan 2025 - 12:42AM
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China-UK relations
British chancellor angles for reset in relations, trade on China trip
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has relaunched a dormant financial dialogue with China as part of a broader warming of ties.
14 Jan 2025 - 1:15AM
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Fashion
Photographer behind Benetton’s shock ads Oliviero Toscani dies
As artistic director of Benetton, Olivieiro Toscani helped make it one of the world’s leading fashion chains with his controversial imagery.
13 Jan 2025 - 4:45PM
Open Questions series
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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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic
29 Aug 2024 - 10:09AM
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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why
6 Aug 2024 - 9:19AM
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Ex-World Bank economist on why ‘China will not be misled’, dodging Japan’s fate
5 Aug 2024 - 8:16PM
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
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