South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, is in the United States, where he is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump on May 21, in a crucial face-to-face talk that will set the tone for future relations between the two countries.
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New EU and UK sanctions target Russia’s shadow fleet of tankers illicitly transporting oil
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Tuesday agreed to impose fresh sanctions on Russia, notably targeting almost 200 ships from the shadow fleet illicitly transporting oil to skirt Western restrictions…
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Israel’s Allies Denounce Its New Gaza Offensive
Britain, France, and Canada issued a rare public reprimand of Israel, demanding that it cease its renewed military offensive in Gaza — a call that prompted a furious Israeli response on Tuesday.
“We have always supported Israel’s right to…
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Israel Wavers as Far Right and Military Disagree on Gaza Strategy
For months, Israel has tried to pressure Hamas by both threatening a major new ground offensive in Gaza and simultaneously cutting off aid to the territory.
On Monday, Israel made a U-turn on aid, allowing a few trucks of food to enter Gaza. And…
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Second man charged over fires at homes linked to Keir Starmer
A second man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged in relation to suspected arson at two properties and to a car linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, the Metropolitan Police has said.
Romanian national Stanislav…
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First Thing: UN says 14,000 babies could die in Gaza in next 48 hours under Israeli aid blockade | US news
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The UN’s humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher, told the BBC this morning that 14,000 babies could die in Gaza in 48 hours if aid did not reach them in time. Five aid trucks entered Gaza on Monday but Fletcher described this as a…
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