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Bollywood Legend Dharmendra Dead at 89: What We Know

The Indian actor died at his home in Mumbai.
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China Condemns Japanese Missile Plan As ‘Extremely Dangerous’

Japan’s defense minister said the missile deployment would reduce the possibility of an attack.
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Constitution Not Adequate for President ‘As Evil as Trump’—Former WH Lawyer

Trump’s former White House lawyer has said the president’s desire to accumulate and abuse power is unprecedented.
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Hardcore band Speed wins inaugural $80,000 New South Wales Music prize

Sydney band, as well as Ninajirachi and rapper Barkaa, win new state government awards aiming to support local musicians against international competition

Australian hardcore band Speed has won the inaugural $80,000 New South Wales Music prize, a new award attempting to support musicians in the face of streaming algorithms that promote international names over local artists.

The NSW Music prize was announced by the state government last year as part of its 10-year plan to support local music, with the goal of helping musicians “in the face of increasing competition from overseas artists via streaming platforms”.

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What the papers say: Monday’s front pages

Monday’s front pages focus on a range of stories, from Trump saying Ukraine has shown ‘zero gratitude’ for the peace plan to over 46,000 people waiting over 18 months for vital scans.
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Mining giant BHP drops latest bid to buy rival Anglo American

FTSE 100-listed miner forces Australian company to walk away from takeover after rebuffing second approach

BHP has walked away from another attempt to take over rival miner Anglo American after it was again rebuffed, failing in a last-minute effort to disrupt the planned merger with Canadian mining business Teck Resources.

The Australian mining company reportedly became interested in making another offer for FTSE 100-listed Anglo last week, more than a year after abandoning a £39bn attempt to buy the business.

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Ukraine working with US on ‘compromises that strengthen us’, says Zelenskyy

US and Ukraine say they have ‘updated framework’ for peace plan after weekend talks in Geneva

Sweden’s Maria Malmer Stenergard also said it was “nothing but a disgrace” that the EU’s support for Ukraine remained “smaller than the collective purchase of Russian oil and gas since the full scale invasion.”

“This needs to change now,” she said.

Since Russia has not changed its position, neither has Sweden nor the EU.

Our position remains that to achieve a just and lasting peace, borders cannot be changed by force. There cannot be limitations on Ukraine’s armed forces that will invite further Russian aggression, and there cannot be any limitations on the full sovereign rights of the Ukrainian people to choose their own path, which includes the path to EU membership.

“Let me be clear, Sweden will not recognise Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea or any other part of Ukraine’s territory. We will not reward aggression.”

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Who Are the US’ Major Non-NATO Allies? Full List

Saudi Arabia has become the 20th country to obtain the designation.
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Pope Francis’ Leica Camera sells for 6.5 Million Euros

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Social Security: Benefits Worth up to $5,108 Being Paid This Week

About 70 million Americans depend on the Social Security Administration for a monthly income.