Swiss business leaders appear to have made progress with a private initiative in which reports say they brought gifts to the Oval Office.
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Deadly Rio police raid failed to loosen gang’s iron grip, residents say
More than 120 people were killed in the raid which targeted the Comando Vermelho criminal gang.
Israel receives body Hamas says belongs to hostage
Confirmation of the remains would mean that only three deceased hostages’ bodies now remain in Gaza.
Germany agrees new military service plan to boost troop numbers
The new military service plan will mandate all 18-year-old men to fill out a questionnaire on their suitability to serve.
‘There’s a bit of anxiety’: Stranger Things cast and creators on the show’s end
After five seasons the show is coming to an end, but a spin-off is already in development.
Russia’s attacks have ramped up – Ukraine is fighting to hold on through another winter
Years of conflict have taken their toll and the war of attrition is continuing on the homefront – but Ukrainians are fighting back hard by trying to keep morale high
Fossil fuel emissions rise again – but renewables boom offers hope for climate
Carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels are forecast to reach a new high in 2025 but could soon peak.
South Sudan leader sacks powerful vice-president in shock move
Bol Mel, who is sanctioned by the US for alleged corruption, had been tipped as Kiir’s successor.
Drugs disguised as tea keep washing up on this S Korean holiday island
Some 28kg of ketamine have been found washed up on the island’s beaches in the past two months.
Nigeria cancels mother-tongue teaching in primary schools and reverts to English
Exam results from areas which dropped English have declined, the education minister says, announcing the U-turn.