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Lavrov at UN: Europe fuels war and blocks talks
The Russian foreign minister stated that the war will continue until military objectives are met and the threat to Russian security is removed.
Storm hits US Northeast, state of emergency declared in New York
Meteorologists warn that dangerous conditions could persist through the weekend, with rain and strong winds in parts of New England potentially lasting until Monday.
Russian journalists identify alleged granddaughter of Putin
Leaked border service data shows the girl travelled to Munich and Croatia under the name Elsa Igorevna Tikhonova.
NYPD arrests two men for emerging from manhole on Manhattan
Kevin Rodriguez and Samuel Reveron, from Queens, are charged with conspiracy and trespassing after being seen emerging from the sewer near the hotel where the Israeli prime minister was staying.
Hackers claim to have medical data on thousands of FBI agents
ShinyHunters seeks withdrawal of FBI notice from May rather than money, while FBI says it is aggressively investigating the breach.
Trump and Xi: Chinese aid to Iran unacceptable, Xi invites Trump to visit China
Perdue says Washington received assurances from Beijing; Xi called Trump for a new visit and proposed two more meetings this year.
Melania Trump: I grew up in communism but nothing was missing
The former first lady of the US described her childhood in Slovenia as 'very beautiful' despite living under a communist system.
British government promotes saving through state scheme
Help to Save offers a 50 pence bonus on every pound saved, with up to £1,200 in bonuses possible over four years.
Pope warns of 'machine paradise' and calls for ban on nuclear weapons
On his first visit to France in 18 years, the Pope spoke on artificial intelligence, euthanasia and peace alongside President Macron at the Élysée Palace.
Polanski declares himself anti-Zionist ahead of Green vote
Leader of the British Greens said Zionism is a form of racism; part of the audience at a Jewish community event protested.
Saudi mufti calls on soldiers to sacrifice in fight against Houthis
The grand mufti has told soldiers on the borders to defend the holy places and obey their commanders.
One Nation admits: party funds used for shed on Ashby's property
The party confirmed it approved a loan to Small Batch Brewing for a shed and distillery equipment, with projected license revenue of $500,000 a year.
Judge orders return of CNN, MS NOW and Politico credentials
White House continues to restrict journalist access at state dinner for Xi Jinping despite court order.
James Copenhaver, wounded in attack on Trump, dies
Copenhaver died in hospital, though his lawyer did not specify if the death was linked to injuries from Butler.
Xi arrives in Washington for three-day state visit
Trump receives Chinese president at Joint Base Andrews; talks on tariffs, chips and rare earth metals follow.
Singapore introduces fines of up to $5,000 for bus offences
New regulations introduce monetary penalties for eating, loud music and soiling vehicles, to be enforced by conductors and terminal staff.
Vučić at UN accuses Croatia of Nazi past
Serbian president says moral lectures from Croatia are unacceptable to Serbia and the Serbian people.
Wives of athletes call for suicide prevention in sport
Debbie Beard and Amanda Thorpe, whose husbands died by suicide, spoke to the BBC at the launch of a new prevention toolkit.