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Vladimir Putin says Donald Trump is 'not my bride'
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he's still hopeful of improving relations with the US under President Donald Trump.
- by Ilya Arkhipov
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North Korea warns of more 'gift packages' for US as doubts over sanctions grow
Russia has warned the US' timeframe for sanctions is premature.
- by Stephanie Nebehay and Christine Kim
Military tensions rise as the world responds to North Korea's nuclear threat
The Trump administration has threatened a "massive military response" to North Korea's nuclear test on the weekend, while China "launched stern representations" at the North Korean embassy in Beijing.
- by Kirsty Needham
Turkey should not become EU member, Angela Merkel tells TV debate
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Sunday Turkey should not become a member of the European Union.
Politics of plenty: Brexit could cost Britain's landed gentry a pretty penny
It is a club that includes some of the world's richest people. There are dukes, sheikhs, flamboyant entrepreneurs - even Queen Elizabeth II and other members of the royal family.
- by Stephen Castle
The gender pay gap won't budge as long as we keep talking about 'merit'
A man takes a year off to travel and is promoted... on merit, of course.
- by Kasey Edwards
Tory Brexit divide puts May's leadership under pressure
UK Prime Minister Theresa May's grip on leadership of the Conservatives is being threatened by bitter divisions over her stance on Brexit as the parliament prepares to debate the "Great Repeal Bill"
North Korea and United States on brink of war, warns Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin says the standoff between North Korea and the US could spill over into war.
- by Andrew Osborn and Dmitry Solovyov
Turnbull comments show Australia a 'second class citizen' says Chinese newspaper
Beijing: Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's call for China to cut off its oil pipeline to North Korea has prompted a fierce rebuke from a high-circulating Chinese newspaper, which accused him of going beyond even Donald Trump.
- by Kirsty Needham
Radio 4 host accused of mansplaining fashion, body image, to former Vogue editor
Spoiler alert: it's not. Well sometimes it is. But also, it's not.
- by Annie Brown
US orders closure of three Russian diplomatic buildings
The moves was retaliation for Russia's decision ordering the US to cut staff at its embassy and consulates.
- by Nick Wadhams and Bill Faries