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Trump, Putin and Xi at one table, without Ukraine. What Moscow wants from the proposal and why Beijing might agree. Moscow is pushing for a summit with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, without Kyiv or the EU. What does Russia hope to gain, and why might China be willing to take part? Raids at far-right group's offices at European Parliament Authorities searched the Patriots for Europe's European Parliament offices in a long-running funding inquiry. The group says the charges pertain to its predecessor and there is "no legal continuity" between the two. Russia arrests German man, calls him a Ukraine 'mercenary' Russian FSB agents have arrested a German national and accused him of fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine's military. They claim he deserted over unpaid wages and say he was a sniper who once served in the Bundeswehr. Russia frees jailed American Stephen Hubbard during Witkoff talks During talks between Vladimir Putin and Steve Witkoff, Putin announced that jailed American Stephen Hubbard had been released. The Kremlin also said Russia was "in principle" ready to resume trilateral talks next month. Pakistan-Taliban conflict: How India could benefit from shifting regional dynamics As Pakistan's influence in Afghanistan comes under strain, India is rebuilding ties with the Taliban in Kabul. Can New Delhi turn this diplomatic opening into lasting strategic gains? Australian MP Helen Haines loses both legs after car attack as suspect appears in court Doctors have amputated both of Helen Haines legs after the Australian lawmaker was hit in an apparent deliberate attack. The suspected driver involved in the attack has appeared in court. UK fighter jets to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks The UK is sending military support to Saudi Arabia as Iran-aligned Houthi rebels launch repeated attacks on the kingdom. Portugal housing protests continue after police clear camps Demonstrators vow to continue their campaign to call for affordable housing in Portugal after police cleared tent camps and arrested at least 55 people. Nigeria records its first Ebola case, in capital Abuja Nigeria has reported its first known case of Ebola during Africa's latest outbreak originating in the DRC. Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate said the patient was a woman who had recently flown to Abuja from Uganda. Lebanon faces uncertainty as UNIFIL mandate nears end As UN peacekeeping forces prepare to withdraw from Lebanon, Israel remains present and Hezbollah is still armed. A new EU support mission aims to strengthen Lebanon's army, but will not replace UN peacekeepers. Sudan drone strike kills around 150 in Abyei market A drone strike hit a market in the Abyei border region disputed by Sudan and South Sudan and killed dozens. The drone caused a large fire when it hit a fuel depot. South Sudanese officials blamed Sudan's military. North Korean workers treated as 'slaves' at Russian drone factory A new report reveals the plight of North Korean workers at a drone factory in Russia. It also raised concerns that Pyongyang could gain hands-on knowledge of advanced weapons systems through the workers it sends there.