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Meet Stephen Miller — Trump's man with the plan for Greenland

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German president accuses Trump of destroying world order

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EU 'pouring billions into Russian gas economy despite war in Ukraine'

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Europe 'should prepare for world without US nuclear deterrence'

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At least 41 young men die from circumcision procedures in South Africa

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Cambodia extradites tycoon accused of running scam centres to China

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South Korean leader compares himself and Kim Jong Un to 'penguins'

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China's microwave weapon 'can destroy drone swarm from 3km away'

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Publishing house apologises over book about Indian warrior king

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Police clash with locals during demolition drive near mosque in Delhi

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Fire at exclusive Sydney marina sinks three luxury yachts

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Australia announces royal commission into Bondi shooting

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Man dies in Sydney after being pepper-sprayed by police during arrest

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Australian man reportedly killed fighting alongside Ukrainian forces

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Bondi Beach attackers not linked to any 'terrorist cell', police say

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Bondi attack suspects not part of 'broader terrorist cell'

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