Taiwan president offers peace with China but says island must strengthen defenses.
Mr Lai rejects China’s sovereignty claims over the democratic and entirely separately governed island, saying only Taiwan’s people can decide their future.
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Trump’s call with Putin exposes shifting ground on Ukraine peace talks.
After a two-hour phone call with Putin, he said that the conditions of a peace deal could only be negotiated between Russia and Ukraine – and maybe with the help of the Pope.
France to open high-security prison in Amazon jungle.
France to open high-security prison in Amazon jungle.
PM secures new agreement with EU to benefit British people.
“Britain is back on the world stage,” Starmer said. “This deal is a win-win.”
Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer.
Biden, who left office in January, was diagnosed on Friday after he saw a doctor last week for urinary symptoms.
US loses last perfect credit rating amid rising debt.
“Today is a reminder of the fragility of the dollar,” he said.
Coinbase Cryptocurrency Platform Warns of Up to $400m Hit from Cyber Attack
The hackers did not gain access to login credentials or passwords, but data including names, addresses and emails were stolen, Coinbase said.
LA 2028 Olympics: Air taxis will fly spectators over city traffic.
The company says it plans to use a fleet of aircraft to ferry fans to and from venues, LA28 announced on Thursday.
Uruguay’s José Mujica, world’s ‘poorest president’, dies.
Mujica had said in January that his esophageal cancer had spread to his liver and that he would forgo further medical treatment.
Trump Seeking for New Economic Agreements in Middle East
The Abraham Accords, which normalised relations between Israel, the UAE and Bahrain were one of the top diplomatic accomplishments of