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Six million people could die from HIV and AIDS if US funding stops, UN agency warns

More than six million people could die from HIV and AIDS in the next four years if U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration pulls its global funding for programmes, the United Nations AIDS agency said on Friday.

February 8, 2025 9:05 am
 

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Countries vow 'unwavering' support for ICC, as Trump hits it with sanctions

Dozens of countries have expressed “unwavering support” for the International Criminal Court (ICC) after US President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on its staff.

February 8, 2025 8:45 am
 

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More Kenyan police arrive in Haiti

More than 100 Kenyan police arrived in Haiti’s capital on Thursday to reinforce a security mission whose future has been in limbo, after the U.S. froze some funding before passing a waiver to unlock a separate batch of funds.

February 7, 2025 6:01 pm
 

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Trump's Ukraine, Russia envoy meets Ukrainian ambassador

U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, had a “thorough discussion” with Ukraine’s ambassador to Washington in their first official meeting, the ambassador said.

February 7, 2025 5:00 pm
 

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Senate confirms Trump's budget chief

The US Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the White House budget office, Russell Vought, hours after Democrats staged an all-night hearing in the chamber in protest.

February 7, 2025 4:05 pm
 

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Panama says US 'spreading lies' over free canal passage

Panama President José Raúl Mulino has accused the US of spreading “lies and falsehoods” after the US State Department claimed American government vessels were no longer required to pay a fee to transit through the Panama Canal.

February 7, 2025 3:05 pm
 

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'Frying pan movement' in Cyprus schools

Scientists in Cyprus have enlisted children to help recycle used cooking oil into biofuel under an initiative that has received international acclaim.

February 7, 2025 2:18 pm
 

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Judge halts Trump's buyout plan

A US judge has temporarily halted President Donald Trump’s plan offering incentives to federal workers to voluntarily resign before a Thursday midnight deadline.

February 7, 2025 12:18 pm
 

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Russia wants "concrete" plan from US on Ukraine war

The Russian Foreign Ministry says the United States needs to formulate its policy on ending the conflict in Ukraine and that Moscow can then base its own position on specific US action.

February 7, 2025 11:33 am
 

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Halt in U.S. aid cripples global efforts to relieve hunger

The Trump administration’s effort to slash and reshape American foreign aid is crippling the intricate global system that aims to prevent and respond to famine.

February 7, 2025 9:56 am
 

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Trump says Israel would hand over Gaza after fighting, no US troops needed

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday Israel would hand over Gaza to the United States after fighting was over and the enclave’s population was already resettled elsewhere, which he said meant no U.S. troops would be needed on the ground.

February 7, 2025 8:01 am
 

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State of emergency declared for Santorini after quakes

A state of emergency has been declared on the Greek island of Santorini after days of consecutive earthquakes.

February 7, 2025 5:50 am

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