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Small plane bound for Denmark crashes in Swiss Alps, 3 feared dead

The plane crashed two minutes after takeoff on the edge of the village of La Punt Chamues-ch and burned out, police said. They added that the victims have still to be formally identified

Israeli strikes kill nearly 413 in Gaza, risk fully reigniting Hamas war

The surprise bombardment threatened to wreck the ceasefire in place since January and fully reignite the 17-month-old war

Germany's likely next leader seeks approval for huge defence, infra package

The plans will need a two-thirds majority in parliament's lower house, the Bundestag, because they involve changes to Germany's strict self-imposed borrowing rules

China conducts military drill near Taiwan; 43 of 59 ships, drones cross ADZ

China said the drills were a response to recent statements and actions by the US and Taiwan

Ukraine's allies consider seizing Russia's frozen assets worth $300 billion

For now, the assets are still on ice, with opponents of seizure warning that the move could violate international law and destabilise financial markets

Donald Trump hangs a copy of Declaration of Independence in Oval Office

Nationals Archives delivered the Declaration of Independence to the White House at the President's request

US student search in Dominican Republic intensifies after witness' account

Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old student at the University of Pittsburgh and an Indian citizen, vanished before dawn on March 6 in the resort town of Punta Cana

Carney meets Britain, Germany leaders as Trump targets Canada's sovereignty

Macron did not address Trump's attacks on Canada ahead of their talks but noted that tariffs only bring inflation and damage to supply chains

Donald Trump names Michelle Bowman as top Federal Reserve bank regulator

Bowman replaces Michael Barr as the Fed's Vice Chair for Supervision, after Barr stepped down last month to avoid a legal fight that could have ensued had Trump carried out his threat to fire him

Lebanon, Syria defence officials agree to ceasefire after 2 days of clashes

Violence recently spiked in the area between the Syrian military and armed Lebanese Shiite clans closely allied with the former government of Assad, based in Lebanon's Al-Qasr border village

Trump visits Kennedy Center putting his mark on national arts institution

Trump fired the previous board of the Kennedy Center, writing on social media that they do not share our Vision for a Golden Age in Arts and Culture

US DOJ, FBI announce new task force to target Hamas over Oct 7 attack

Agents and prosecutors participating in Joint Task Force October 7, or JTF 10-7, will investigate and look to bring charges against Hamas militants

ICE violated rights of US citizen, 21 others during arrests: Activists

The arrests allegedly violate a 2022 agreement between Chicago groups and the federal government detailing how US Immigration Customs and Enforcement officers can make collateral arrests

Homophobic, racist chants overshadow PSG's 3-1 win over Marseille

French referees have the power to stop play if fans chant homophobic and racist slurs in stadiums. But Sunday's match at the Parc des Princes was not paused by referee Clment Turpin

PepsiCo acquires prebiotic soda brand Poppi in $1.95 billion deal

PepsiCo said the transaction includes $300 million of anticipated cash benefits, bringing the net purchase price to $1.65 billion

Indian Wells: Jack wins men's title, Mirra beat Sabalenka for women's title

The 11th-ranked Andreeva improved to 19-3 this season the most wins by a woman on tour and collected her second Masters 1000 title of 2025

Canada PM Carney to meet European allies as tensions with Trump admin rise

Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney reached Paris for his first official foreign visit after he was sworn in on March 14. Next, he will move to London

Inter beat Atlanta 2-0 to boost their chances of Serie A title defence

Carlos Augusto and Lautaro Martinez scored in the second half to lift the league leader three points above second-placed Napoli

Leverkusen regain form with late goal to secure 4-3 win over Stuttgart

Trailing 3-2 on Sunday, Leverkusen was heading for a fourth successive loss in all competitions before Victor Boniface's pass deflected in off Angelo Stiller for an own-goal in the 88th minute

Syria to join donor conference for 1st time, a key step for its new leaders

Syria will attend the conference the ninth edition of its kind for the first time, and will be represented by Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani