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Trump floats $5 million 'gold card' as a route to US citizenship

Trump floats $5 million 'gold card' as a route to US citizenship
Teachers union sues over Trump administration's deadline to end school diversity programs

Teachers union sues over Trump administration's deadline to end school diversity programs

Things to know about the ruling blocking President Trump's refugee ban

Things to know about the ruling blocking President Trump's refugee ban

Malaysia jails Israeli for seven years on firearms offences

Malaysia jails Israeli for seven years on firearms offences

Supreme Court throws out Oklahoma inmate Richard Glossip's murder conviction and death sentence

Supreme Court throws out Oklahoma inmate Richard Glossip's murder conviction and death sentence

South Korea birthrate rises for first time in 9 years, marriages surge

South Korea birthrate rises for first time in 9 years, marriages surge

Federal technology staffers resign rather than help Musk and DOGE

Federal technology staffers resign rather than help Musk and DOGE

China holds 'shooting' drills off Taiwan's coast, vows 'reunification' push

China holds 'shooting' drills off Taiwan's coast, vows 'reunification' push

India's vast Hindu festival draws to an end

India's vast Hindu festival draws to an end

North Korea's Kim calls for building modern army to brace for war

North Korea's Kim calls for building modern army to brace for war

White House takes control of picking media who cover Trump

White House takes control of picking media who cover Trump

Flash floods kill 21 members of two families in Afghanistan, says official

Flash floods kill 21 members of two families in Afghanistan, says official

Gaza ceasefire talks back on track after prisoner agreement

Gaza ceasefire talks back on track after prisoner agreement

Thailand bus overturns in ditch killing at least 18 passengers

Thailand bus overturns in ditch killing at least 18 passengers

Countries tell Ukraine 'you are not alone' after UN adopts neutral stance on war

Countries tell Ukraine 'you are not alone' after UN adopts neutral stance on war

More than 20 killed after Sudanese army plane crashed in residential area, sources say

More than 20 killed after Sudanese army plane crashed in residential area, sources say

Israel looks to extend phase one of Gaza truce as long-term deal proves elusive

Israel looks to extend phase one of Gaza truce as long-term deal proves elusive

Mother of Palestinian boy killed in US says they were targeted for being Muslim

Mother of Palestinian boy killed in US says they were targeted for being Muslim

At UN, Israeli former hostage appeals for ceasefire deal to go on

At UN, Israeli former hostage appeals for ceasefire deal to go on

Six newborns die as cold snap grips Gaza: civil defence

Six newborns die as cold snap grips Gaza: civil defence

Deal back on to exchange Palestinian prisoners for Israeli hostage bodies

Deal back on to exchange Palestinian prisoners for Israeli hostage bodies

Iran rules out 'direct talks' with US on nuclear issue

Iran rules out 'direct talks' with US on nuclear issue

Ukraine agrees on US minerals deal, seeking Trump support

Ukraine agrees on US minerals deal, seeking Trump support

Bangladesh army chief warns country 'at risk' from infighting

Bangladesh army chief warns country 'at risk' from infighting

UK PM heads to US hoping to 'bridge' Trump-Europe divide over Ukraine

UK PM heads to US hoping to 'bridge' Trump-Europe divide over Ukraine

Eastern and Southern African blocs weigh deployment to eastern Congo

Eastern and Southern African blocs weigh deployment to eastern Congo

Musk's latest ultimatum to US federal workers deepens confusion

Musk's latest ultimatum to US federal workers deepens confusion

Mother reunites with American daughter taken as baby during Chile's dictatorship

Mother reunites with American daughter taken as baby during Chile's dictatorship

Swiss armed forces chief and top spy to step down

Swiss armed forces chief and top spy to step down

UK's Starmer boosts defence spending on eve of Washington trip

UK's Starmer boosts defence spending on eve of Washington trip

Mexico says US not responded to request to return accused drug lord

Mexico says US not responded to request to return accused drug lord

Russia and Indonesia hold talks to strengthen ties on defense and security

Russia and Indonesia hold talks to strengthen ties on defense and security

US refuses to blame Russia for Ukraine war, splitting with European allies in UN votes

US refuses to blame Russia for Ukraine war, splitting with European allies in UN votes