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The boom of explosions echoed through most of the night and into the early morning in Kyiv. Photo: Reuters

Europe

Major Russian air attack on Ukrainian cities kills at least 11, wounds dozens

Ukraine’s air force said Russia ⁠launched 656 drones and 73 missiles overnight, mainly targeting Kyiv.

US-Iran diplomacy mired in uncertainty as Trump claims Lebanon de-escalation

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Denmark’s prime minister secures third term after marathon talks

Africa

WHO chief ends DR Congo visit as group warns Ebola likely spread undetected

Tedros meets President Tshisekedi amid warnings that four out of five virus contacts have gone untraced.

A community leader raises Ebola awareness among traders in Goma, DR Congo. Photo: AFP
A community leader raises Ebola awareness among traders in Goma, DR Congo. Photo: AFP

United States & Canada

Trump’s US$1.8 billion ‘weaponisation’ fund on hold amid Republican revolt

Senate Republicans opposed the fund, citing concerns over taxpayer-funded payouts to January 6 participants.

Diplomacy

China urges Brazil to jointly repel ‘external challenges’ as ties deepen

Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira meets Wang Yi and Han Zheng as Brazil seeks key stable fertiliser supply amid US-Iran conflict.

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Life sentence for UK Sikh man who falsely claimed his dying victim racially abused him

Court sentences Vickrum Digwa to 21-year minimum for the murder of Henry Nowak, whose handcuffing by police sparked a fierce backlash.

Vickrum Digwa, 23, has been jailed for the killing of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak. Photo: Hampshire and Isle of Wight constabulary
Vickrum Digwa, 23, has been jailed for the killing of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak. Photo: Hampshire and Isle of Wight constabulary

Europe

China’s SAIC plans to build first EU car plant in Spain’s Galicia

Galicia’s leader Alfonso Rueda said his administration ‌had given the project an initial investment envisaged at around US$232 million.

United States & Canada

Senators blast Trump over export of AI chips to overseas units of Chinese firms

Elizabeth Warren called on the commerce secretary to testify on the issue amid concerns over fuelling China’s military capabilities.

Americas

US targeting of drug gangs seen as attempt to shake up Brazil’s election

Analysts say Trump’s designation of PCC and Red Command is a political boost for Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of October vote.

Brazilian security forces regularly conduct large operations against the criminal groups, which often turn violent. Photo: EPA

United States & Canada

Court blocks US military removing transgender troops for now

Appeals court shields current service members from discharge while leaving wider enlisting restrictions in place.

The Pentagon, headquarters of the US military, in Washington. File photo: AP
The Pentagon, headquarters of the US military, in Washington. File photo: AP

Africa

US to slash number of embassies in Africa that process visas

US State Department consolidation will force applicants across the continent to travel to 20 central hubs.

Europe

US rapper Travis Scott panned in Turkey for 20-minute performance

Fans demand refunds for the heavily delayed set that the hip-hop star later claimed was just a ‘party’ for a friend.

United States & Canada

Key hearing for accused Charlie Kirk killer will be public

Judge rules hearing for accused killer Tyler Robinson will be open despite defence objections.

Charlie Kirk, moments before he was shot at Utah Valley University in September. Photo: The Deseret News via AP

Europe

6 stabbed in hours after Arsenal Premier League victory parade

Most of the victims were not seriously hurt, but a man was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition, and has since stabilised.

Arsenal fans celebrate as they wait for the buses to pass by carrying the team during a parade for winning the English Premier League title, in London on Sunday. Photo: AP
Arsenal fans celebrate as they wait for the buses to pass by carrying the team during a parade for winning the English Premier League title, in London on Sunday. Photo: AP

Europe

UK publishes new Mandelson files, raising heat on PM Starmer

Documents show vetting of Mandelson before his appointment as UK envoy to the US had warned of ‘reputational risks’ over his ties to Epstein.

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China Economy

Is China’s global economic influence bigger than it looks? New study says yes

Standard metrics understate China’s physical investment gap with the US and its wider economic influence, researchers say.

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China

Handshakes of history: when Chinese and US leaders meet - an infographic

US President Donald Trump visited Beijing on May 13-15, 2026. Explore the meetings that have helped shape one of the world's most consequential bilateral relationships.

Handshakes of history: when Chinese and US leaders meet - an infographic

China

A comprehensive visual guide to Trump’s 2026 state visit to China

Go inside Donald Trump’s 43-hour whirlwind trip to Beijing through our complete visual breakdown.

Politics

The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Xi and Trump’s key people

Discover the power players in Xi and Trump’s teams; the key people setting the agenda on diplomacy, the military, the economy, security and science.

United States & Canada

Power players: a visual guide to Trump’s team and their views on China

Discover who is in Donald Trump’s inner circle, their backgrounds, stances on China and the roles they will play in shaping the future of the US.

Power players: a visual guide to Trump’s team and their views on US-China relations
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Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China

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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky

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Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish

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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter

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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended

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

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Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China

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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky

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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter

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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended

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