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US: House Republicans Release First Epstein Documents
House Republicans publish tens of thousands of Epstein-related files, but Democrats say almost all of it is already public.
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Xi and Putin Praise “Unprecedented” Ties Amid Global Tensions
Leaders highlight “strategic partnership” as Beijing seeks new global order and West warns over Ukraine war
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Afghanistan Earthquake Leaves More Than 800 Dead and Thousands Injured
Rescue efforts underway after deadly 6.0-magnitude quake strikes Kunar province reducing villages to rubble
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Trump Tariffs Declared Illegal by U.S. Court
Federal judges say Trump overreached in imposing sweeping tariffs, while the president warns the ruling would “destroy the United States.”
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UN Security Council to Hold Closed-Door Talks on Iran Nuclear Deal
France, Germany and the UK trigger the UN snapback mechanism over Iran’s nuclear programme, as Russia and China push for a six-month extension and Tehran threatens to quit the NPT.
