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Trump vows to end Sudan war, in sudden pivot
Trump vows to end Sudan war, in sudden pivot

US President Donald Trump vowed Wednesday to end Sudan's grinding civil war at the request of Saudi Arabia's crown prince, condemning "tremendous atrocities" in a conflict he has previously overlooked.

November 19, 2025

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US presses Ukraine to cede land as Russian strikes kill 26
US presses Ukraine to cede land as Russian strikes kill 26

A new US peace proposal for Ukraine would see Kyiv ceding land and more than halving its army, a source told AFP Wednesday, as a Russian strike in the west of the country killed 26 people, including three children.

November 19, 2025

Argentine court orders $500 mn forfeiture in ex-pres. Kirchner graft case
Argentine court orders $500 mn forfeiture in ex-pres. Kirchner graft case

An Argentine court has ordered nearly $500 million in assets seized from ex-president Cristina Kirchner and other beneficiaries of a corruption scheme for which she is serving a six-year sentence.

November 19, 2025

Many US Fed members inclined against December cut: minutes
Many US Fed members inclined against December cut: minutes

Many US Federal Reserve officials were leaning against another rate cut in December, meeting minutes showed Wednesday, a move sure to infuriate President Donald Trump as he pushes for lower rates.

November 19, 2025

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Brazil's Lula hunts for deal at Amazon climate summit
Brazil's Lula hunts for deal at Amazon climate summit

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva hit the corridors of COP30 in Belem on Wednesday, in a push to land a deal at the UN climate talks as nations remained divided over contentious issues.

November 19, 2025

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England boss Borthwick backs recalled Daly to make 2027 World Cup
England boss Borthwick backs recalled Daly to make 2027 World Cup

Steve Borthwick has no doubt Elliot Daly can play for England until beyond the 2027 Rugby World Cup after recalling the experienced utility back for Sunday's clash with Argentina at Twickenham.

November 19, 2025