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Ukraine and Russia swap 410 prisoners in first phase of major deal
Kyiv and Moscow each returned 205 prisoners of war in an exchange President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as the first stage of a planned 1,000-for-1,000 swap
Trump says he would not tell Xi whether U.S. would defend Taiwan
The president said Xi Jinping raised the question during a two-day Beijing summit, where the Chinese leader warned that Taiwan could endanger the broader relationship
Philippine Senate locked down after gunfire as ICC-wanted senator takes refuge
Officials said Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa was safe and that no casualties were reported, while the government denied it was trying to arrest him
Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions overturned, new trial ordered
South Carolina’s Supreme Court said jury interference by a county clerk denied Murdaugh a fair trial in the 2021 killings of his wife and son
Why Eurovision has become Europe’s most contentious vote
The 2026 contest in Vienna is being tested by a five-country boycott, protests over Israel’s participation and renewed scrutiny of its public voting system
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joins Trump’s China trip after late call
Nvidia confirmed Huang will visit China this week, a reversal from earlier delegation lists as Trump prepares to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing
Trump Tower Australia plan collapses as developer cites Iran war
Altus Property Group says the Gold Coast project will continue without the Trump name, while the Trump Organization says its former partner failed to meet obligations
Princess Kate returns to overseas duties with Italy visit
The Princess of Wales arrived in Reggio Emilia for a two-day trip focused on early childhood development, her first foreign engagement since cancer treatment
Iran warns it is ready for new U.S. attack as Trump reaches Beijing
With peace efforts stalled, Trump says he expects a long discussion with Xi Jinping about the Iran war while insisting Washington does not need China’s help
EV Sales Surge Abroad as U.S. Buyers Remain Cautious
A New York Times report summarized in the source material points to a widening contrast between Europe and much of the world, where electric vehicles are selling faster, and the U.S. market