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Zelenskyy cuts short S African trip after Russian strike on Kyiv kills 9
The attack on Kyiv came hours after peace negotiations appeared to stall, with President Donald Trump lashing out at Zelenskyy
 "Zelenskyy cuts short S African trip after Russian strike on Kyiv kills 9")
From tech bans to ending ties, US states have over 240 anti-China measures
Anti-China proposals have been introduced this year in at least 41 states, but mostly in GOP-controlled legislatures, according to an Associated Press analysis
 "From tech bans to ending ties, US states have over 240 anti-China measures")
Thousands mourn Pope Francis as Vatican considers extending public viewing
The public viewing was scheduled to resume Thursday, a day after it began with numbers that were so strong that the Vatican said it would consider longer hours to meet the demand
 "Thousands mourn Pope Francis as Vatican considers extending public viewing")
Asian shares trade mixed as uncertainty persists over Trump's tariff plans
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 added nearly 0.9 per cent in morning trading to 35,168.80
 "Asian shares trade mixed as uncertainty persists over Trump's tariff plans")
Judge halts order for details on any efforts to return Abrego Garcia to US
US District Judge Paula Xinis granted the stay until April 30, but her order did not make any changes to the required daily status updates
 "Judge halts order for details on any efforts to return Abrego Garcia to US")
Iran must give up nuclear enrichment in any deal with US, says Rubio
Iran insists its nuclear programme is for civilian energy use and says it does not seek to make weapons-grade uranium to build atomic bombs
 "Iran must give up nuclear enrichment in any deal with US, says Rubio")
Trump to hold rally in Michigan next week to mark first 100 days in office
The rally will take place one day before Trump's 100th day in office a traditional early milestone in which a president's progress is measured against campaign promises.
 "Trump to hold rally in Michigan next week to mark first 100 days in office")
Iran to allow team for talks on restoring nuclear checks, says UN watchdog
US is looking to ensure Iran doesn't develop nuclear weapons, while Iran wants the easing of sanctions that have damaged its econom
 "Iran to allow team for talks on restoring nuclear checks, says UN watchdog")
Trump again flags Canada's reliance on US days ahead of federal election
Trump re-inserted himself into Canada's election during a signing ceremony inside the Oval office saying Canada would cease to exist as a country without the US buying goods from Canada
 "Trump again flags Canada's reliance on US days ahead of federal election")
Trump putting his 'touches' on WH with flagpoles, Oval Office overhaul
The Republican president recently hung new artworks featuring himself, including a rendering of him with his fist raised after last year's attempted assassination in Pennsylvania
 "Trump putting his 'touches' on WH with flagpoles, Oval Office overhaul")
World's biggest companies have caused $28 trillion in climate damage: Study
A Dartmouth College research team came up with the estimated pollution caused by 111 companies, with more than half of the total dollar figure coming from 10 fossil fuel providers
 "World's biggest companies have caused $28 trillion in climate damage: Study")
Bessent says IMF, World Bank need reform, sees chance for China deal
America first does not mean America alone, he said in a speech to the Institute of International Finance, where he also promised support for the multilateral banks' core missions
 "Bessent says IMF, World Bank need reform, sees chance for China deal")
Zelenskyy prolonging war by resisting calls to cede Crimea to Russia: Trump
During similar talks last week in Paris, US officials presented a proposal that included allowing Russia to keep control of occupied Ukrainian territory as part of a deal
 "Zelenskyy prolonging war by resisting calls to cede Crimea to Russia: Trump")
84 per cent of world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record
The average annual sea surface temperature of oceans away from the poles was a record 20.87 degrees Celsius
 "84 per cent of world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record")
US markets bounce after Trump says he won't try to fire Fed Chair Powell
Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1.9% before the bell Wednesday, while S&P 500 futures rose 2.6%. Nasdaq futures climbed a full 3%
 "US markets bounce after Trump says he won't try to fire Fed Chair Powell")
Officials from Ukraine, US, UK meet in London in fresh bid to end war
Those attending include retired Lt Gen Keith Kellogg, President Donald Trump's envoy for Ukraine and Russia
 "Officials from Ukraine, US, UK meet in London in fresh bid to end war")
New Jersey forest fire triggers mass evacuations, shuts major highway
More than 1,300 structures were threatened and about 3,000 residents were evacuated, the fire service said
 "New Jersey forest fire triggers mass evacuations, shuts major highway")
Pope Francis' body to lie in state at St Peter's Basilica as faithful mourn
Heads of state are expected for the funeral Saturday in St Peter's Square, but the three days of public viewing are largely for ordinary Catholics to grieve the 88-year-old pope
 "Pope Francis' body to lie in state at St Peter's Basilica as faithful mourn")
China reveals new 3-member Shenzhou 20 crew for space station launch
The Shenzhou 20 mission's astronauts are Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie, Lin Xiqiang, deputy director general of China Manned Space Agency, said
 "China reveals new 3-member Shenzhou 20 crew for space station launch")
Yemen's Houthi rebels fire missile targeting northern Israel in rare strike
American airstrikes, meanwhile, continued targeting the Houthis on Wednesday morning, part of a campaign that began on March 15
 "Yemen's Houthi rebels fire missile targeting northern Israel in rare strike")
