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Steve Rosenberg: Putin showing no signs of compromise -- The BBC's Russia Editor shares his analysis after five hours of peace talks between the Russians and the US.

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Hegseth could have endangered troop safety with Signal chat - Pentagon watchdog -- In sharing details about an attack in a group chat on the unsecured app, the defence secretary put troops at risk, inspector general finds.

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Suspect arrested in pipe bomb incident on eve of Jan 6, ending years-long manhunt -- The bombs were placed the night before the 6 January riots, and were discovered as rioters began to storm the Capitol.

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Watch: Quebec debates stricter rules on religion in public spaces -- From a frigid Montreal, Quebecois talk to the BBC about a new bill aimed at reinforcing state secularism.

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Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan says UK statue is like having 'life-size doll' -- Fellow actor Kajol, who is also depicted on the statue in London, said it was "a little unbelievable".

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Putin says Russia disagrees with parts of US plan to end Ukraine war -- The Russian leader's comments come as US and Ukrainian negotiators are due to hold a new round of talks.

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EU's former top diplomat Mogherini resigns from post after fraud accusation -- Federica Mogherini was questioned this week as part of an inquiry by the EU's prosecutor's office.

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UK and Norway form naval alliance to hunt Russian submarines -- The partnership aims to protect undersea cables, which Western officials say face increased threat from Moscow.

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