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| Hello. US President Donald Trump has met Syria's interim leader in Saudi Arabia. My colleagues have the latest. Environment correspondent Navin Singh Khadka reports on the hazy conditions in Nepal that increasingly conceal views of the mighty Himalayas. And finally, a thermal camera films a dramatic volcanic eruption in the Philippines. | |
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TOP OF THE AGENDA | Trump urges Syria to normalise Israel ties |
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| | The Saudi Crown Prince attended the meeting, which also saw Turkey's leader joining remotely. Credit: X/Karoline Leavitt | President Trump has presented Syria's interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa with five demands during their brief meeting in Riyadh. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said that these included normalising relations with Israel and action on terror groups. As Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher writes, the meeting boosts al-Sharaa's stance on the world stage as a leader representing Syria's future, despite his jihadist past. US sanctions on Syria had been in place for 46 years, before Trump announced his intention to lift them yesterday. Trump has also reiterated his desire for a deal with Iran, even though his remarks about “corruption” of the country's leadership have angered Tehran. |
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| Canada's Carney unveils new cabinet | The new cabinet heralds some significant changes including a new foreign minister to handle the US-Canada relationship. | Meet the cabinet > |
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| South Africa leader decries farmers who moved to US | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called a group of 59 white South Africans "cowards" who "will be back soon". | What to know > |
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| Uruguay's former president José Mujica dies | The ex-guerrilla who governed from 2010 to 2015 was known as the world's "poorest president" because of his modest lifestyle. | Read the obituary > |
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| Judge cuts Menendez brothers' sentences | The brothers, who are serving life in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents, are now eligible for parole. | What happened > |
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| Key looks from Cannes red carpet | Celebrities from Heidi Klum to Quentin Tarantino attended the opening night of the prestigious film festival. | Watch the video > |
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| BEYOND THE HEADLINES | It's getting harder to see the Himalayas |
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| | | Pioneering female trekking guide Lucky Chhetri says business is down because of the hazy conditions. Credit: Lucky Chhetri | Growing up in Nepal, Navin Singh Khadka fondly remembers the dramatic views of the Himalayas enjoyed on clear days in the spring and autumn months. But increasingly air pollution is causing longer-lasting hazy conditions and affecting visibility, as well as tourism revenue and public health. |
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SOMETHING DIFFERENT | Sustainable tourism | If you're looking to book your next trip, consider minimising your travel footprint. | |
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And finally... in the Philippines | A volcano on the Philippine island of Negros has erupted, spewing ash 3km (1.8 miles) in to the air. The eruption was caught on a thermal camera, showing debris falling. Another nearby camera shows the ominous glow of the lava. Take a look. | |
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US Politics Unspun newsletter | No noise. No agenda. Just expert analysis of the issues that matter most, from North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher. | |
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