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Trump says FBI investigating Nvidia boss’s affair with alleged Chinese spy

US President Donald Trump has said the FBI is investigating the affair between the chief executive of Nvidia and an alleged Chinese spy. Trump said he spoke to Jensen Huang...

Scientists predict 2026 hottest year on record as climate talks begin

The world is on course for its hottest year on record as the planet is hit with warming...

Seven killed, several injured after trains collide in Egypt

Two trains collided in Egypt on Sunday, killing at least seven people and injuring dozens, health officials said. The...

‘Dana, please take the job!’ – Trump asks UFC boss to be White House press secretary

US President Donald Trump has asked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) boss Dana White to be White House press...

Paraguay’s president impeached and under house arrest after bank collapse

Paraguay's President Santiago Peña has been impeached and placed under house arrest after a bank collapse triggered a...

Congo’s internet shutdown after election could cause violent backlash

GENEVA – The United Nations’ human rights office warned on Friday that Democratic Republic of Congo’s decision to cut internet access and block some...

No breakthrough in US shutdown talks despite ‘productive’ meeting

WASHINGTON – Senior Trump administration officials met on Saturday with Democratic congressional staffers but failed to break a deadlock over a proposed border wall...

French ‘yellow vests’ keep up pressure on unrepentant Macron

PARIS – French ‘yellow vest’ protesters marched through Paris and other cities on Saturday to highlight their struggle to make ends meet, a day...

German politicians’ data published online in massive breach

BERLIN – Personal data and documents from hundreds of German politicians and public figures have been published online, in what appears one of the...

US issues China travel advisory amid increased tensions

WASHINGTON – The United States State Department on Thursday renewed its warning for US citizens traveling in China to exercise increased caution due to...

Russia charges former US marine with espionage

MOSCOW – A former United States Marine detained in Russia has been charged with espionage, the Interfax news agency said on Thursday, meaning he...