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Putin Demands Ukrainian Troops in Kursk Region of Russia Surrender

President Vladimir Putin of Russia insisted that Ukraine order some of its forces to surrender to Russia, a striking demand made hours after President Trump said the U.S. had “very good and productive” discussions with Mr. Putin about a potential cease-fire.

Canada Has a New Prime Minister With a Very Hard First Assignment

Mark Carney, a central banker turned politician, was sworn in on Friday as Canada’s 24th prime minister at a crucial moment as President Trump sets his sights on Canada’s sovereignty and keeps threatening more tariffs.

Duterte Appears in Court in The Hague via Video After Arrest

In a scenario once considered unthinkable for a head of state who presided over the brutal killings of thousands of civilians, Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, appeared at an International Criminal Court hearing via a video link on Friday.

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