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Former Reform UK Councillor Ashley Monk Joins Conservatives in Redditch

Ashley Monk, who served as an independent councillor after leaving Reform UK, has officially joined the Conservative Group at both Redditch Borough Council and Worcestershire County Council. The move follows his suspension from Reform UK and subsequent period as an independent, during which he retained a portfolio role in the local administration.

トランプ米大統領、UFCのダナ・ホワイトCEOに報道官就任を打診も拒否される

トランプ米大統領は9日、ホワイトハウスで行われた記者会見において、総合格闘技団体UFCのダナ・ホワイト最高経営責任者（CEO）に対し、大統領報道官への就任を打診した。しかしホワイト氏はこれを明確に拒否し、トランプ氏は記者団の前で落胆の意を表して場を離れた。

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Trump, Putin to speak about Ukraine war

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will hold a highly-anticipated phone call Tuesday to discuss the Ukraine war, with Kyiv and its European allies demanding that Russia agree to an unconditional US-proposed ceasefire.

'I'm alive': Russian Kursk evacuees reunite with families

Russian pensioner Olga Shkuratova trembled, clutching a scrap of paper bearing a handwritten phone number for her son.

Australia slams reported targeting of citizen by Hong Kong

Australia voiced unease on Tuesday over anonymous letters reportedly offering hefty rewards for information on a Hong Kong activist now living in Melbourne.

Israel vows to fight on in Gaza after deadliest strikes since truce

Israel vowed on Tuesday to continue fighting in Gaza until the return of all hostages as it unleashed its most intense strikes since a ceasefire, with the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory reporting more than 330 people killed.

Under Trump, Washington cultural complex enters uncertain era

The purge and takeover of Washington's Kennedy Center by US President Donald Trump has seen artist after artist sever ties, a fallout soundtracked by anxious whispers throughout the arts community over what's next.

220 reported dead as Israel pounds Gaza in most intense strikes since ceasefire

Israel on Tuesday unleashed its most intense strikes on the Gaza Strip since a January ceasefire, with rescuers reporting 220 people killed, and Hamas accusing Benjamin Netanyahu of deciding to "resume war" after a deadlock on extending the truce.

Hong Kong leader says concerns over Panama ports deal warrant 'attention'

Hong Kong leader John Lee on Tuesday said criticism of city conglomerate CK Hutchison's sale of its Panama Canal ports deserved "serious attention", after Beijing authorities repeatedly slammed the deal.

Trump and Putin set for 'very critical' Ukraine call

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to speak by phone on Tuesday in a potentially crucial step toward halting the war in Ukraine, over three years into Moscow's invasion.

Israel pounds Hamas in Gaza in strikes that rescuers say killed 121

Israel on Tuesday unleashed its most intense campaign on the Gaza Strip since a January ceasefire, with rescuers reporting more than 121 people killed, prompting Hamas to accuse Benjamin Netanyahu's government of torpedoing the truce.

Huthis claim new attack on American warships, report new US strikes

Iran-backed Huthis on Tuesday claimed their third attack on American warships in 48 hours, despite US strikes targeting the rebel group in Yemen that have sparked mass protests.

'No going back': Serbia protests heap pressure on government

Serbia's embattled government is facing a watershed moment, analysts said Monday, after a massive student-led rally in Belgrade over endemic corruption saw the capital engulfed by a sea of demonstrators.

Trump touts control over famed arts venue

He addressed the masses, or at least the media, from the presidential opera box. He led a board meeting. He said he never really liked the smash hit musical "Hamilton."

Trump taps Michelle Bowman to be US Fed vice chair for supervision

US President Donald Trump on Monday picked Michelle Bowman to be the Federal Reserve's next vice chair for supervision, tapping someone seen as favoring a lighter touch to banking regulation.

Carney says Canada 'too reliant on US' on UK, France trip

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday warned his country must reduce its reliance on the United States and would turn towards its "reliable" European allies instead on his first trip abroad.

Trump veers towards courts clash over migrant flights

US President Donald Trump barreled towards a showdown with the courts Monday after his administration expelled alleged members of a Venezuelan gang under little-used, centuries-old wartime legislation.

Donors pledge 5.8 bn euros for Syria, down on last year

The EU led the way as donors on Monday pledged $5.8 billion euros in aid for Syria at a conference in Brussels -- but the call for funding to help the war-torn country after Bashar al-Assad's ouster fell short of last year as US support dries up.

M23 shuns DR Congo peace talks at 11th hour after sanctions

The Rwanda-backed M23 group said it would not attend Tuesday's peace talks with the DR Congo government in the Angolan capital Luanda following EU sanctions on some of its top brass.

Huthis report new US strikes after major rallies in rebel-held Yemen

Huthi media said fresh US strikes hit Yemen on Monday, after huge crowds gathered in the conflict-torn country to protest earlier bombings targeting the Iran-backed rebel group.

UN chief meets rival Cyprus leaders ahead of talks

UN chief Antonio Guterres met the rival Cypriot leaders for dinner on Monday ahead of informal talks aimed at finding a "way forward" on the divided island's future.

China stimulus hopes help stock markets rise

Global stock markets started the week on the front foot on Monday as investors welcomed China's plans to kickstart consumption in the world's number two economy, with upcoming central bank rate decisions also in focus.

EU vows 2.5 bn euros to help Syrians after Assad ouster

The EU led the way on pledging aid for Syria on Monday at a donor drive in Brussels -- but the call for funding to help the war-torn country after Bashar al-Assad's ouster risked falling short of last year as US support dries up.

'Anti-American'? US questions UN agencies, international aid groups

Washington has questioned UN agencies, nonprofits and charities that received US funds on whether they have "communist" links or support "gender ideology", and other topics targeted by US President Donald Trump, a dozen groups told AFP.

Major rallies in rebel-held Yemen after deadly US strikes

Huge crowds joined protests in rebel-controlled Yemen on Monday after deadly US strikes killed dozens and sparked fears of a new cycle of violence in the conflict-torn country.

Trump and Zelensky's stormy ties: From impeachment to truce proposal

For Volodymyr Zelensky, his Oval Office clash with Donald Trump was a stark demonstration of how important personal ties with Donald Trump will be to his chances of ending the war with Russia on acceptable terms.

New Canada PM seeks 'reliable' Europe allies after Trump threats

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday that his country was seeking to reinforce ties with "reliable" European allies, as he embarked on a transatlantic trip after his country's economy and even sovereignty came under unprecedented threat from its southern neighbour the United States.

Putin, Trump to discuss Ukraine Tuesday

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump will speak by phone on Tuesday, as one US official expressed hope the two could agree a Ukraine ceasefire within "weeks".

EU warns Trump's freeze of US-funded media risks aiding enemies

The EU on Monday warned that President Donald Trump's freeze on US-funded media outlets, including Radio Free Europe, risked "benefitting our common adversaries".

Russians speak of nerves and hope for peace as they shelter in Kursk

Andrey Klimenko hiccups and shifts his weight from one leg to the other.

South Korea opposition urges swift ruling on president's fate

South Korea's opposition party Monday urged the country's Constitutional Court to rule swiftly on suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, saying delays were "irresponsible" and causing social unrest.

Threatened by US, Canada hugs France and Britain close

With Canada's economy and even sovereignty under unprecedented threat from its southern neighbour the United States, its new leader has embarked on a trans-Atlantic trip to strengthen ties with traditional friends France and Britain.

Trump and Putin to discuss Ukraine this week

US President Donald Trump says he plans to speak to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday about ending the war in Ukraine, adding discussions are already ongoing about "dividing up certain assets" between the warring parties.

Data shows patchy Chinese economy in first two months of the year

China's economy charted an uneven trajectory in the first two months of the year, a slew of key indicators showed Monday, muddying Beijing's drive to boost flagging consumption.

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