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Trump and Xi conclude high-stakes Beijing talks with progress claims
U.S. President Donald Trump left Beijing after two days of talks with China’s Xi Jinping, with both sides saying progress was made in stabilizing ties. Key tensions remain over Taiwan, while Trump also said trade discussions produced “fantastic” deals and mentioned potential cooperation on Iran .
U.S. cancels planned troop deployment to Poland
Washington has scrapped a scheduled rotational deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland, according to Euronews. The move comes amid a broader shift in U.S. force posture in Europe and follows earlier plans to reduce some troop presence in Germany .
36 countries join special tribunal to prosecute Vladimir Putin
Thirty-four European states, Australia, Costa Rica, and the EU agreed to join a future special tribunal focused on the crime of aggression in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine . The Council of Europe framework is intended to provide a legal mechanism to pursue accountability for top Russian leadership
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Ukraine death toll rises after massive Russian strike on Kyiv
Reports from the region say the death toll from a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine has climbed to 24, underscoring the continuing toll of the war . The strike has intensified calls for further international support and accountability measures
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Latvia’s prime minister resigns after drone incursion controversy
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa announced her resignation after a dispute linked to a drone incursion, triggering political uncertainty in Riga . Euronews described the situation as a major domestic crisis with implications for security policy and coalition stability
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Funeral held in Jabalia after Israeli strike hits Gaza wake despite ceasefire
A funeral in Jabalia was held after an Israeli strike hit a Gaza wake despite a ceasefire context, according to Euronews coverage . The incident highlights how violence continues to erupt even amid fragile de-escalation efforts
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Five Italian divers die in Maldives cave-diving tragedy
Investigators in the Maldives are working to determine how five experienced Italian divers died in the same underwater cave system . One body has been recovered while four remain inside the site, which authorities say is the country’s worst diving accident
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Spain’s prime minister praises Barcelona’s Yamal amid Palestinian flag row
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez publicly backed Barcelona’s Yamal after controversy involving a Palestinian flag . The episode has drawn attention because it mixes sports, identity politics, and Europe’s broader debates over Gaza
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China says its progress is compatible with making America great again
During the Beijing summit, Xi Jinping reportedly framed China’s development as compatible with Trump’s “make America great again” agenda . The remark came alongside broader attempts by both sides to present the meeting as constructive despite unresolved strategic disputes
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Ukraine and Russia swap 205 prisoners each in major exchange
Euronews reported a large prisoner swap in which Ukraine and Russia exchanged 205 prisoners each . The deal is one of the more significant humanitarian gestures seen amid the wider war, though it does not appear to signal any broader peace breakthrough
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Elon Musk attends high-level meeting with China’s premier with son X Æ A-Xii
Euronews highlighted Elon Musk bringing his son to a business meeting with China’s premier, drawing global attention for the unusual optics . The appearance underscores Musk’s continued relevance in U.S.-China business and technology relations
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NASA’s Psyche spacecraft races past Mars en route to asteroid mission
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft is set to pass Mars as part of its journey to study clues about how Earth formed . The mission remains one of the more notable current space-science efforts highlighted in the latest bulletin
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