Experts say the deal seeks to counter Beijing’s growing influence, but PNG says it is not about China.
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Trump sends troops from California to Portland after court denies deployment
The move appears aimed at circumventing an order barring the deployment of National Guard troops in Oregon.
As Gisèle Pelicot faces one of her rapists in court, what has changed in France?
Gisèle Pelicot’s dominant stance was seen as a moment in France’s MeToo movement but the enthusiasm appears to be wilting.
Congress remains deadlocked on shutdown ahead of Monday vote
The Senate will meet again Monday to try to pass a bill to reopen the government but the chances of it passing appear slim.
BBC tracks down sextortion scammer targeting teenage boys
The BBC challenges the scammers targeting teenagers like Evan Boettler, who took his own life just 90 minutes after being contacted.
Al-Shabab militants dress as soldiers to storm Somali jail
An explosion and gunfire were heard coming from the jail, located near the presidential palace in Mogadishu.
Nearly 1,000 people trapped on Mount Everest slopes
Rescue teams have been deployed to clear the snow on the world’s tallest mountain, Chinese state media reports.
Trump says he thinks Gaza hostages will be freed ‘very soon’
Strikes have continued in Gaza as mediators prepare to head to Egypt for talks starting on Monday.
Hopes and fears in Gaza and Israel over potential ceasefire
Hopes are growing of an end to the Israel-Gaza war, but it remains to be seen if the two sides can agree a ceasefire.
Five killed in large Russian missile and drone attack, Zelensky says
Russia says it carried out an overnight strike on Ukrainian military and infrastructure targets.