Rubio lands in Panama as Trump threatens to ‘take back’ canal

The US secretary of state follows up on President Donald Trump's extraordinary threat to seize the Panama Canal.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,074

Here are the key developments on the 1,074th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Trump imposes tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China

Republican US president imposes 25 percent on goods from Canada and Mexico, and 10 percent on all imports from China. 

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Imavov knocks out Adesanya to stake UFC title claim

Nassourdine Imavov stakes title-fight claim with defeat of former UFC champion Israel Adesanya in Saudi Arabia.

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‘Beautiful board’: How chess saved an Indian village from alcohol, gambling

The game helped a south Indian community escape alcoholism and gambling. Now, it’s known as the Chess Village of India.

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Four years after coup, Myanmar regime prepares for ‘violent, messy’ polls

Pressure is building on Myanmar's rulers to hold what opposition groups promise will be fraught national elections.

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Trump at odds with US military veterans over snarled Afghan relocations

Advocates say broad executive orders have hurt Afghans seeking to flee to the US after aiding its military and groups.

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A rush to normalcy? New Orleans truck attack survivors struggle with trauma

Witnesses traumatised by the violence on New Year’s Day have expressed frustration with a lack of mental health support.

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