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Canadians “weren’t impressed” by the decision of the UK government to offer Donald Trump an unprecedented second state visit to the UK, the country’s prime minister told UK broadcaster Sky News.

Mali’s military government has officially dissolved all political parties and organisations, prohibiting members from holding meetings.

An offshore earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck 48km southeast of the island of Kasos, prompting emergency services to issue a tsunami warning and advise residents to evacuate the coast.

President Donald Trump has embarked on a significant foreign trip to the Middle East, beginning with Saudi Arabia, amid concerns over potential conflicts of interest due to his family’s growing business ties in the region. Criticism arises as these ties could influence U.S. foreign policy towards Middle Eastern nations.

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed openness to discussing the potential deployment of France’s nuclear weapons in Europe, noting that the U.S. already has nuclear-armed aircraft stationed in several European countries.

President Trump announced the lifting of long-standing US sanctions on Syria during his visit to Saudi Arabia, aiming to normalise relations with its new government.

Donald Trump has arrived in Saudi Arabia, marking the start of his first major overseas visit during his second term as US president. The tour will also include stops in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, with business deals expected to dominate the agenda.

The UK’s labour market has continued to show signs of strain, with the number of workers on company payrolls falling during the opening months of 2025. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), both employment figures and job vacancies have declined, suggesting ongoing softness in the economy.

Counter-terrorism police have launched an investigation after two residential properties associated with PM Keir Starmer were damaged in suspected arson attacks.

Researchers report that weight-loss jabs, specifically GLP-1 receptor agonists, help obese children lose 5-16% of their body weight while decreasing mealtime conflicts.