Open mic catches Putin, Xi discussing immortality
The Chinese and Russian leaders, both 72, have not expressed any intention of stepping down...
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Director Julian Schnabel hits out at boycott calls over Israel
US director Julian Schnabel has hit out at calls to boycott Scottish actor Gerard Butler who has been targeted by
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16:34
Trump dismisses internet rumours about serious health problems as ‘fake news’
After Trump did not have any public appearances or hold press conferences for several days last week, speculation grew that
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16:30
Israel builds up military ahead of Gaza City offensive
Israel intensified its military build-up on Tuesday as reservists began responding to call-up orders ahead of a planned offensive to
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16:28
Putin calls on Slovakia to cut off Ukraine energy supplies
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Slovakia’s Moscow-friendly prime minister Tuesday for the country’s “independent” position, and suggested Bratislava cuts off
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21:23
Indonesia capital on edge as army appears after deadly protests
As soldiers crisscrossed the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Monday in a highly unusual scene ahead of more protests over lavish
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20:27
Indonesia leader says some protests ‘leaning towards treason, terrorism’
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday spoke out against protests over economic conditions and inequality, saying some actions in rallies
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20:26
Indonesian finance minister’s home looted as protest anger grows
The home of Indonesia’s finance minister was looted overnight, soldiers guarding her residence and a witness told AFP on Sunday,
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Fans pour into South Africa’s Comic Con despite few celebrity headliners
Thousands of self-professed nerds, comic book lovers, superhero fans and anime obsessives descended on the Johannesburg venue...
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Red Cross warns against evacuation of Gaza City as Israel tightens siege
The Red Cross warned on Saturday that any Israeli efforts to evacuate Gaza City would put residents at risk, as
