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Zelenskyy Questions Trump's Claim of Energy Ceasefire
Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has rejected a claim made by US President Donald Trump about an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia.
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Pope Leo to Have Surgery After Lung Lump Found
Pope Leo, who is 71 years old, will have surgery after doctors found a small lump on his lung.
Nature, Politics
Council Plants More Trees Than Planned in Surrey
A council in Surrey has planted around 885,000 trees, surpassing its original planting target, according to a new report.
Politics
Katie Zacharia named new White House press secretary
Conservative commentator Katie Zacharia has been chosen as the new White House press secretary.
Politics
Trump Will Not Repay Public Money Used for His Ads
President Trump does not plan to reimburse taxpayers for a new round of promotional ads about his presidency. These ads are being paid for with public money.
Business, Politics
White House Stops Microsoft From Hiring Foreign Workers Program
The White House has blocked Microsoft from taking part in a program that allows US companies to hire skilled foreign workers.
Politics
Houthi Forces Advance Slowly in South-West Yemen
Houthi forces appeared to be making slow advances on Wednesday in south-west Yemen, moving closer to the city of Taiz.
Politics
France Stops Using Stun Grenades After Boy Injured in Protests
France has halted the use of stun grenades by police. This decision came after a teenage boy lost his hand during student protests. The grenade caused severe injuries to the boy.
Politics
Tensions Rise on the Mexico-US Border
Tensions have risen sharply along the border between Mexico and the United States, with reports of drones and shootouts in the area.
Politics
Former Australian Bishop Jailed for Sexually Abusing Young Men
A former Catholic bishop in Australia has been sent to prison for sexually abusing young men. He was once the Bishop of Broome, a town in Western Australia.
Politics
Whistleblower Says Trump Told FBI to Investigate Protesters
A whistleblower has made serious claims about President Donald Trump, according to a new complaint. A whistleblower is someone who reveals hidden wrongdoing, often from inside a government or company.
Politics
Trump's Remarks on California Cities Spark Political Row
President Trump made comments about Iran and two major California cities during a campaign rally. He mentioned Los Angeles and San Diego in connection with the idea of Iran being allowed to 'take out' them.
Politics, Nature
Ship Sinks After Drone Attack in Black Sea
A ship has sunk in the Black Sea after being hit by a drone, and its crew is now missing. The exact circumstances of the attack remain unclear.
Business, Politics
Euro Falls as France Central Bank Chief Warns on Interest Rates
The euro has fallen further after France's central bank chief warned the country could be 'strangled by interest rates'. The currency had already dropped 1.2% last week.
Politics
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Challenges Police Search Warrants
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was formerly known as Prince Andrew, has started legal action against UK police.
Politics
Yemeni Military Says It Controls Key Red Sea Waterway
The Yemeni military has announced that it has secured a key waterway in the Red Sea, the Bab al-Mandab Strait. This narrow stretch of water is one of the most important shipping routes in the world.
Politics
Trump Says He Is 'Doing Great' Despite Low Approval Rating
President Trump has said he is 'doing great', even though his approval rating has dropped to a record low. He has rejected this unfavorable polling as unimportant.
Politics, Business
Greens Propose $25bn Plan to Make Supermarkets Public
Max Chandler-Mather, a former Greens MP who now leads the Greens Institute, has put forward a new plan to tackle high grocery prices in Australia.
Politics
Trump Shares Senator's Phone Number Over Daylight Saving Bill
President Trump has urged members of the public to call Senator Tom Cotton about a proposed daylight saving time bill. Daylight saving time is the twice-yearly practice of changing clocks in spring and autumn.
Politics
Nationalist and Conservative Parties Gain Ground in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Nationalist and conservative parties have gained strong support in recent elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The results suggest that these political groups are becoming more popular across the country. Analysts believ
