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China-US talks mark a ‘small step’ towards Xi meeting Trump | National

China-US talks mark a ‘small step’ towards Xi meeting Trump | National

Back-to-back talks between the United States and China’s top diplomats and defence chiefs could mark “a small step” towards a meeting between the...

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Stocks up before US inflation, ECB rate call | National

Stocks up before US inflation, ECB rate call | National

European and Asian stock markets rose Thursday as traders awaited more US inflation data and the European Central Bank’s latest decision on interest rates. T...

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French lawmakers urge social media ban for under-15s | National

French lawmakers urge social media ban for under-15s | National

Children under 15 in France should be banned entirely from using social media, and those aged between 15 and 18 should face a nighttime “digital curfew”...

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Philippines protests China nature reserve plan for Scarborough Shoal | National

Philippines protests China nature reserve plan for Scarborough Shoal | National

The Philippines on Thursday protested Beijing’s plan for a “nature reserve” on the disputed Scarborough Shoal, with a top official calling it a p...

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‘Threat to democracy’: World reacts to killing of Trump ally Kirk | National

‘Threat to democracy’: World reacts to killing of Trump ally Kirk | National

World leaders warned of the harms of politically motivated violence after the assassination of right-wing activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk. Kirk, a powerful vo...

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Sick on holiday? What parents should know before traveling with kids

Sick on holiday? What parents should know before traveling with kids

Parents should know what to do before traveling with kids in case the trip spirals into crisis. Illness on the road can be stressful, especially when flights are delayed or ferries are canceled i...

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