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Yulia Svyrydenko takes charge as Ukraine's new prime minister

Ukraine has appointed a new prime minister, 39-year-old Yulia Svyrydenko, as part of a sweeping government reshuffle announced by President Volodymyr Zelenkskyy. This marks the most significant political shift since the start of Russia's...

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Brazil's Bolsonaro ordered to wear ankle monitor

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, currently on trial at the Supreme Court, has been ordered to wear an electronic ankle monitor. Bolsonaro is accused of leading an alleged attempt to stage a coup to overturn the 2022 election.

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Three killed in explosion at L.A. County Sheriff's Department facility

At least three deputies were killed after an explosion at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department training facility, officials said. Attorney General Pam Bondi said federal agents were at the scene.

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UK lowers voting age from 18 to 16 in historic electoral reform

The UK's Labour Party has passed a landmark electoral reform, aligning with Scotland and Wales in lowering the voting age from 18 to 16. The change fulfills a key promise by the ruling party but garnered criticism from the Conservative P...

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U.S. House passes $9 billion cut to foreign aid, public broadcasting

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a rescissions package to slash $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding, sending the bill to President Donald Trump's desk.

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Trump orders release of Epstein-related grand jury transcripts

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday night ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to help facilitate the release of grand jury transcripts related to Jeffrey Epstein as the administration faces pressure to share more materials on the case.

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EU imposes new sanctions on Russia's oil and banks

The European Union has agreed to impose a new round of sanctions against Russia, targeting the country's energy and financial sectors in a bid to tighten the screws on the Kremlin's war machine and force a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine.

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Trump denies writing crude letter to Jeffrey Epstein

U.S. President Donald Trump denies writing a letter signed 'Donald' beneath a nude sketch in Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday album, details of which were published by the Wall Street Journal. The letter is now under review by the U.S. Ju...

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Tensions rising between Brazil and U.S. over tariffs

Tensions are rising between Brazil and the United States over tariffs and a high-stakes trial. President Lula da Silva is accusing the US...

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Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency

On Thursday, it was revealed U.S. President Donald Trump had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency. The White House said Trump...

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What to know about Trump's chronic venous insufficiency diagnosis

CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the symptoms and treatment of chronic venous insufficiency fo...

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Babies born with new 3-person IVF technique

In the U.K., eight babies were born using a new IVF technique with DNA from three people to prevent inherited disease. The method replace...

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Israeli strike on Gaza Catholic church kills two, injures several

An Israeli strike hit the only Catholic church in Gaza, killing at least two people and injuring dozens more, including the priest. The a...

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17-year-old MLB first-round pick talks about upcoming season

Eli Willits joined The Situation Room to discuss becoming the third-youngest first-round pick in MLB draft history. The Washington Nation...

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American man killed in West Bank

The U.S. State Department says Israel has arrested six people after Saif Musallet, a U.S. citizen from Tampa visiting family in the West ...

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UK, Germany sign mutual defense pact

Germany and the United Kingdom have signed a landmark defense and migration treaty. John Byrnes, the strategic director for Concerned Vet...

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Brazil lawmakers gut environmental licensing ahead of COP30 summit

Brazil's Congress passed legislation loosening environmental licensing, a potential blow to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as he see...

Reuters

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Top EU officials gather to discuss stricter migration measures

Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt gathered his counterparts from neighbouring France, Denmark, Poland, Austria and the Czech...

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These ancient ice cores are more than a million years in the making

Some of the oldest ice ever recovered from Antarctica has arrived in the UK for climate analysis, more than a million years after it capt...

Reuters

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Meta hires two key AI researchers from Apple

Meta is bringing in a pair of key artificial intelligence experts who worked at Apple Inc., hiring Mark Lee and Tom Gunter for its Superi...

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Global Tariffs

Donald Trump has signed an order to impose tariffs imports into the U.S. from countries including China, Mexico and Canada.

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Middle East Conflict

Israel and Iran have agreed a ceasefire after a twelve day conflict. Meanwhile, Israel strikes in Gaza continue with the humanitarian crisis deepening.

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Ukraine Invasion

Russian forces have invaded Ukraine from land, air and sea with strikes causing widespread damage. Global leaders have condemned the move and imposed sanctions.

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