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In an interview, Putin echoes Trump’s claim that conflict in Ukraine could have been avoided had he been in office

He also said Moscow is ready for talks with the U.S. on a broad range of issues. In an interview Friday with Russian state TV, Putin praised Trump as a “clever and pragmatic man” focused on U.S. interests.

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Danish MP follows profane message to Trump with warning to Greenlanders on US civil rights

President Donald Trump’s desire to acquire Greenland from Denmark isn’t going over well with some Danes, including one of Denmark’s politicians who used vulgarity to express his opposition earlier this week, and is now citing a century-long historical record to

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UNICEF says nearly 250 million children missed school last year because of extreme weather

UNICEF says it amounted to one in seven school-going children across the world being kept out of class at some point in 2024 because of climate crises.

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Europe Pushes for Sweeping Regulatory Reform to Compete With U.S., China

The move comes as the head of the European Central Bank suggested that Americans disaffected with the Trump administration should come to Europe.

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2024 U.S. home sales fell to the lowest level in nearly 30 years as prices and mortgages soared

The National Association of Realtors said Friday that existing U.S. home sales totaled 4.06 million last year, a 0.7% decline from 2023.

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Hamas has named the next 4 hostages it will release as part of ceasefire with Israel

All four hostages are female Israeli soldiers. They are expected to be released Saturday in accordance with a ceasefire agreement with Israel that’s halted fighting in the Gaza war since last weekend. (Image credit: Hostages and Missing Families Forum)

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As part of the ceasefire, Hamas publishes the names of 4 hostages it plans to release from Gaza on Saturday

The hostages are to be freed Saturday in exchange for the release of dozens of Palestinians imprisoned or detained by Israel.

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As part of the ceasefire, Hamas publishes the names of 4 hostages it plans to release from Gaza on Saturday

The hostages are to be freed Saturday in exchange for the release of dozens of Palestinians imprisoned or detained by Israel.

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WATCH LIVE: Senate convenes for expected Hegseth confirmation vote

The Senate advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary Thursday on a largely party-line vote, despite grave objections from Democrats and stirring unease among Republicans. A final vote on confirmation is expected Friday.

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