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Trump hails 'productive' truce talks with Russia, urges Putin to spare Ukrainians
Trump hails 'productive' truce talks with Russia, urges Putin to spare Ukrainians

US President Donald Trump said Friday his administration had "productive" talks with Russia about a ceasefire in Ukraine, urging counterpart Vladimir Putin to spare Ukrainian soldiers on the front line.

March 14, 2025

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Hundreds of Olympians call on IOC candidates to make climate top priority
Hundreds of Olympians call on IOC candidates to make climate top priority

Just days before the International Olympic Committee (IOC) elects a new president in Greece more than 400 athletes on Friday called on the future leader of the body to strengthen its action for the environment.

March 14, 2025

Florence cathedral closed as Italy's Tuscany on flood alert
Florence cathedral closed as Italy's Tuscany on flood alert

Heavy rain swelled rivers and flooded streets in an area near Florence on Friday, with authorities issuing a red weather alert for the historic Italian city and its surroundings and urging residents to stay indoors.

March 14, 2025

Mark Carney: Canada's new PM charted unusual path to power
Mark Carney: Canada's new PM charted unusual path to power

He was born near the Arctic, led the central banks of two major economies and has become Canada's prime minister despite never having served in parliament.

March 14, 2025

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Crew launch to ISS paves way for stranded astronauts' homecoming
Crew launch to ISS paves way for stranded astronauts' homecoming

A pair of stranded astronauts will be one step closer to finally coming home when the next crew launches for the International Space Station on Friday.

March 14, 2025

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Duterte follows ICC hearing over drug war case via videolink
Duterte follows ICC hearing over drug war case via videolink

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte failed to attend in person at the International Criminal Court on Friday at the opening of the crimes against humanity hearing over his deadly crackdown on narcotics.

March 14, 2025