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US President Donald Trump hosted UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for high-stakes talks on Ukraine and a potential US-UK trade deal. Trump suggested a Ukraine peace deal is at a crucial stage and emphasized that Putin "keeps his word." Meanwhile, discussions on a trade agreement could help Britain avoid tariffs.

Fans of the franchise can look forward to a new chapter as Zendaya joins the cast, adding her unique talent to the highly anticipated fifth installment.

At least 40 Uyghurs have been deported to China,Thai authorities have confirmed, despite warnings from rights groups they could face possible torture and even death. The group is thought to have been flown back to China's Xinjiang region on Thursday, after being held for 10 years in a Bangkok detention centre. Watch to know more!

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Sports, Tennis: Medvedev, the 2023 champion in Dubai, was handed a code violation for unsportsmanlike behaviour after seeing match points slip away in the second set.

Scientists using NASA’s Pleiades supercomputer have discovered a spiral structure within the Oort Cloud, a distant shell of icy bodies at the edge of the solar system. The finding offers new insights into the cloud’s composition and organisation.

Africa's healthcare system is on the brink as wars, malnutrition, and funding cuts worsen the crisis. Non-communicable diseases are rising, and aid reductions by developed nations are leaving health workers jobless. Governments face mounting pressure to address the healthcare emergency.

Abdullah Ocalan calls for PKK to disband, urging militants to lay down arms in a historic declaration that could mark a new era of peace and reconciliation in Turkey.

Sports, Football: After Monday's game ended in a 0-0 stalemate, the 62-year-old Fenerbahce coach Mourinho said the home bench had been "jumping like monkeys".

Several people were killed and more than 60 people were wounded on Thursday (February 27) when explosions rocked a rebel rally in the eastern city of Bukavu, hospital sources said, as victims described grenades being thrown into the crowd.

Sports, F1: The last grand prix on African soil was held in 1993, the year before South Africa's first democratic elections that ended apartheid. It was won by Alain Prost.

Pakistan’s Champions Trophy campaign ends without a single win, triggering strong political reactions. PM Shehbaz Sharif has taken notice and is set to address the debacle in Parliament. Meanwhile, Pakistan-Bangladesh's final game was washed out in Rawalpindi, marking a disappointing end for both teams.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has called for local government elections following the upcoming national election. The move aims to strengthen democracy and decentralize political power in the country.

Researchers are using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to investigate potential dark matter candidates, aiming to detect signals from hypothetical particles called axions.

The Pune Police on Friday arrested the accused who allegedly raped a 26-year-old woman inside a stationary bus at Swargate bus station. Watch to know more!

India News | The arrest was made by the Pune Crime Branch in a village in Shirur Tehsil, Pune district, following a midnight operation that underscores the police's commitment to justice

The first season of Marvel's Daredevil: Born Again is nearing its premiere and early reactions for the highly anticipated Marvel show are out.

Israel’s military has acknowledged its failure in preventing Hamas' deadly October 7 attack. An internal probe reveals that the IDF underestimated Hamas’ capabilities, leading to security lapses. Meanwhile, Israel’s Attorney General is set to investigate Netanyahu's aide over Qatar links.

US President Donald Trump hosted UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for high-stakes talks on Ukraine and a potential US-UK trade deal. Trump suggested a Ukraine peace deal is at a crucial stage and emphasized that Putin "keeps his word." Meanwhile, discussions on a trade agreement could help Britain avoid tariffs.