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Apr 2025
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Putin declares ceasefire, major power ou...

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine to coincide with World War II commemorations. A massive power outage has wiped out electricity across parts of Spain, France and Portugal. Over 100 immigrants were arrested in a nightclub raid in Colorado Springs. China has denied President Donald Trump’s claims he has spoken to Xi Jinping recently. Plus, we reveal when the conclave to choose the next Pope will begin.

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