Chinese film 'Nezha 2' becomes world’s highest-grossing animated movie

Chinese animated blockbuster “Nezha 2” overtook Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” on Tuesday to become the highest-grossing animated film globally.

Source: NBC News

Ukraine updates: Trump calls Zelenskyy a 'dictator'

The US and Ukrainian presidents took swipes at each other with Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying Donald Trump lived in a Russian "disinformation space," and Trump calling Zelenskyy a "dictator." DW has …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Even in his final seconds of life, first gay imam pushed boundaries

Peers and scholars reflected on the role Hendricks played within the LGBTQ+ and Islamic communities.

Source: BBC

Trump’s late-night posts send currency traders to Asian markets

US president’s out-of-hours policy statements and U-turns boost contracts traded in Singapore

Source: Financial Times

Live briefing: Hostage families question delay in ceasefire talks as Hamas proposes to free all captives

Hostage families demanded clarification from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over stalled Phase 2 ceasefire talks, saying their loved ones are at risk.

Source: Washington Post

U.S. condemns 'dangerous' Chinese maneuvers after close encounter with Philippine plane

The U.S. condemned Wednesday "dangerous maneuvers" by China after a Chinese navy helicopter flew within 10 feet of a Philippine plane in the South China Sea.

Source: NBC News

Innovation and the cult of the firestarter

George Bernard Shaw was right — progress depends on ‘unreasonable’ people

Source: Financial Times

GOP senators fact check Trump's Ukraine rhetoric, while still backing his strategy

Lawmakers sought to dispel Kremlin talking points echoed by the president that Ukraine was responsible for the war with Russia. But they said Trump should be given room to negotiate.

Source: NPR

Trump calls Zelensky a 'dictator' as rift between two leaders deepens

The comments come as the latest salvo in a public war of words between the US and Ukrainian leaders.

Source: BBC

Steve Rosenberg: How Putin and Trump shook the world

It is a week that has upended alliances and put Russia at the top table of global politics.

Source: BBC

Nation at a crossroads: the best books to read on Germany

As the country goes to the polls, writers explore, in fiction and non-fiction, its identity and values — and where these suggest it is heading

Source: Financial Times

News live: Clive Palmer claims thousands joined his Trumpet of Patriots party on first day; Abbott suggests Australia join Ukraine defence coalition

Billionaire says Australians do want ‘common-sense policies’ of Donald Trump. Follow today’s news live

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Source: The Guardian