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South Korea: Yoon jailed for 5 years for obstructing justice
The former president has been found guilty of obstructing his arrest amid other charges. He faces further trials, including on charges of masterminding insurrection.
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Canada's Carney hails new 'strategic partnership' with China
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Carney after years of diplomatic tensions between Ottawa and Beijing, as both countries move to rebuild ties amid US tariff pressures.
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US downplays European troops in Greenland
Several European countries have dispatched soldiers to Greenland in a show of support for Denmark. But the US said the move won't change President Trump's intention to acquire the island.
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US, Taiwan reach trade deal with lower tariffs
A new deal calls for Taiwan's chip-making companies to invest and build in the United States. In return, Washington will lower the tariff on Taiwanese goods to 15% from a previous 20%.
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Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro moved to a bigger cell
Bolsonaro's family has repeatedly complained about the conditions in which he was being held. The former president is serving a 27-year prison sentence for attempting a coup following his 2022 election loss.
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NBA Europe to 'respect' European basketball tradition
The NBA is pressing ahead with plans to launch a basketball league in Europe, with a slated launch date of 2027.
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Venezuela: Machado presents Trump her Nobel Peace Prize
Sidelined by Trump, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado visited Washington, while interim President Delcy Rodriguez has called for "diplomacy" with the US, and aims to attract more oil investment.
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Does Moldovan President Maia Sandu really want unification with Romania?
Moldova's president Maia Sandu recently stated in a podcast that she would vote in favor of her country joining Romania in the event of a referendum. Her comments have caused outrage.
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Blankets, batteries, fires: How Kyiv is surviving an icy winter as Russia attacks its energy grid
Russia has deliberately attacked Ukraine's energy grid, as sub-zero temperatures take hold. Many are without power, heating or water so locals in Kyiv have been sharing their solutions for staying warm.
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South Africa braces for more rain as Kruger National Park is evacuated due to deadly flooding
South Africa's most renowned national reserve has shut its gates amid escalating floodwaters and heavy rainfall, which has already claimed at least 19 lives.