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Thousands of Homeless Veterans To Be Housed Under New Trump Plan

The White House has set a goal of housing 6,000 homeless veterans at a Los Angeles campus by 2028.
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Albania elections: Edi Rama seeks fourth term in office

Polls show Rama, who has promised EU membership in the next five years, has a commanding lead over his old rival Sali Berisha, who has been weakened by bribery allegations.
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How Apple invested big, profited greatly and sold itself to China

“Apple in China,” by Patrick McGee, tells the gripping tale of how the computer giant’s decades-long investment in China fueled its spectacular success and, in turn, accelerated China’s rise as a technology superpower. This story begins nearly 30 years ago. After returning to Apple in 1997, co-founder Steve Jobs needed a hit product and a…
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Inside Trump’s trip to Qatar: Long-time home to Hamas — and America’s ultimate ‘frenemy’

When President Trump visits the Middle East this coming week — spending four days in a trio of Arabian Gulf nations — his most controversial stop will be Qatar. Claiming to be America’s friend, yet in intimate contact with America’s enemies, Qatar is what many might call the ultimate “frenemy.” This relationship is as complex…
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Long queues and flight delays at Stansted airport after ‘IT issue’

Essex airport says problem affected check-in, baggage and security systems on Sunday morning

Passengers flying out of London Stansted airport on Sunday morning experienced large queues, delays and some missed flights after an IT problem affected check-in, baggage and security systems.

Images posted on social media showed long queues and although the issue was said to have been resolved, passengers were advised to stay in touch with their airlines as some flights faced possible delays.

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Putin says ready for ‘direct talks’ with Ukraine but Zelensky says he must agree ceasefire first

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed holding “direct talks” with Ukraine, a move welcomed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelesnky who also stressed that the Moscow must first agree a ceasefire.
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Economic Jitters and Soaring Gold Prices Create a Frenzy for US Jewelry Merchants

At the biggest jewelry center in the United States, Alberto Hernandez fired up his machine on a recent day and waited until it glowed bright orange inside before shoveling in an assortment of rings, earrings and necklaces weighing about as much as a bar of soap: just under…
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Pope Leo XIV Celebrates Mass at Tomb of St. Peter before Greeting the Masses for His Noon Blessing

Pope Leo XIV celebrated a private Mass on Sunday near the tomb of St. Peter, before he was to deliver his first Sunday noon blessing from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica.The Vatican said the pope was joined by the head of his Augustinian order, the Rev. Alejandro Moral…
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Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine to end war

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct talks with Ukrainian officials to finally bring an end to the war, which was a welcome sign for Kyiv.
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Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine to end war

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct talks with Ukrainian officials to finally bring an end to the war, which was a welcome sign for Kyiv.