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EU monitor says sea temperatures near all-time highs as El Nino looms
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The European Union's climate monitor said Friday that ocean temperatures are edging toward record highs as conditions …
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Russia says intercepted drones as its unilateral truce begins
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Russia said Friday it intercepted drones bound for Moscow after warning of a potential retaliatory strike on Kyiv …
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Trump heads for Xi summit overshadowed by Iran war
May 08 2026
US President Donald Trump heads for a superpower summit with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping next week hoping the Iran …
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US and Iran trade fire, threatening fragile truce
May 08 2026
US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was still in place despite an Iranian attack on three American …
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New York governor orders US immigration agents to unmask
May 08 2026
New York's governor on Thursday ordered federal immigration agents operating in her state to not wear masks, a move …
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AI actors not eligible for Golden Globes, say organizers
May 08 2026
Performances by AI-generated actors will not be eligible for Golden Globe awards, organizers said Thursday, days after …
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IS-linked Australian women charged with keeping slave in Syria
May 08 2026
Two Australian women "kept a female slave" after travelling to Syria in 2014 to support the Islamic State group, police …
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Arsenal sense Premier League glory as Spurs eye safety
May 08 2026
Arsenal are firmly back in control of the Premier League title race and a win at struggling West Ham on Sunday could all …
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WHO warns of more hantavirus cases in 'limited' outbreak
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The World Health Organization said Thursday that more hantavirus cases could emerge after the disease killed three …
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Twin jihadist-claimed attacks kill more than 30 in Mali
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Two attacks in central Mali claimed by Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists have killed more than 30 people, local, security and …
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Global stocks mostly fall as US rally shows signs of fatigue
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Global stocks mostly fell Thursday as US indices pulled back from records while Washington awaited Tehran's response to …
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Trump says he would not pay $1,000 to watch US at World Cup
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President Donald Trump said in an interview published Thursday that he would not pay the $1,000-plus ticket price for …
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Hundreds paid or seeking damages over Harrods Al-Fayed abuse complaints
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More than 75 survivors have been awarded "full compensation" for suffering sexual abuse at the hands of late Harrods …
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New Israel-Lebanon talks planned as US awaits Iran response to peace deal
AFP - 5h ago
Israeli and Lebanese envoys will sit down for a fresh round of peace talks in Washington next week, even as Israel …
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Oil prices drop awaiting Mideast peace progress
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Oil prices fell and global stock markets traded mixed Thursday awaiting an update on a US plan to end the Middle East …
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US underlines 'strong' Vatican ties after Rubio meets pope
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The US State Department underlined its "strong relationship" with the Vatican on Thursday after talks between top …
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US awaits Iran response to latest deal offer
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The United States was waiting on Thursday for Iran to respond to its latest proposed deal to end the war in the Middle …
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Britons set to punish Starmer's Labour in local polls
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Britons voted Thursday in local elections set to heap more pressure on beleaguered Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer …
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Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler 'recuperating' after emergency surgery in Portugal
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Husky-voiced Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler was "recuperating" Thursday after emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal, a …
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Latest evacuee from hantavirus-hit cruise lands in Europe
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Another sick passenger from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship landed in Europe on Thursday, as the vessel headed to a …
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Oil sinks, Tokyo leads Asia stock surge on growing Mideast peace hopes
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Oil sank again Thursday and Tokyo's Nikkei index led another strong rally across Asia stocks, fuelled by growing …
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Tokyo leads Asia stock surge on growing Mideast peace hopes
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Tokyo's Nikkei index soared Thursday to lead another strong rally across Asia stocks, fuelled by growing optimism the …
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Circus tackles jihadist nightmares of Burkina Faso's children
AFP - 6h ago
By miming children juggling ammunition found on the ground or driven mad by fear, the four acrobats hope to express what …
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Iran denies ship attack as Trump warns of renewed bombing, eyes deal
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Iran denied on Thursday attacking a South Korean cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz this week, as US President Donald …
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Russia warns diplomats in Kyiv to evacuate in case of strike
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Russia warned foreign diplomats in Kyiv that it would attack the city if Ukraine disrupted World War II commemorations …
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Australian state overturns Melbourne ban on World Cup watch party
AFP - 15h ago
Australian authorities on Thursday reversed a ban on public watch parties in Melbourne's Federation Square for the 2026 …
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K-pop stars BTS draw 50,000-strong crowd in Mexico
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Around 50,000 fans of K-pop superstars BTS gathered outside Mexico's National Palace on Wednesday to get a look at the …
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US court releases purported Epstein suicide note
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A US judge on Wednesday released a suicide note purportedly written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein weeks …
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Israeli court rejects flotilla activists' appeal challenging detention
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An Israeli court on Wednesday rejected an appeal contesting the detention of two foreign activists seized by Israeli …
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Protests as Venice Biennale opens in turmoil over Russian presence
AFP - 17h ago
Bare-breasted activists protested at the Venice Biennale on Wednesday, incensed over the return of Russia to the …
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Hantavirus ship passenger: 'They didn't take it seriously enough'
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Ruhi Cenet was surprised when cruise-ship life carried on as usual aboard the MV Hondius, even after the captain …
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Trump says Iran deal 'very possible' but threatens strikes if talks fail
May 06 2026
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he believed a deal with Iran was "very possible" but threatened to again bomb …
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Holders PSG edge Bayern Munich to reach Champions League final
May 06 2026
Holders Paris Saint-Germain set up a Champions League final against Arsenal after a 1-1 second-leg draw at Bayern Munich …
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Virus-hit cruise ship heads for Spain as evacuees land in Europe
May 06 2026
A cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak will reach the Spanish island of Tenerife "within three days", with …
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Trump says Iran deal 'very possible', but threatens strikes if not
May 06 2026
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he believed a deal with Iran was "very possible", but threatened to resume his …
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Virus-hit cruise ship evacuees land in Europe
May 06 2026
A plane believed to be carrying a passenger from a cruise ship struck by the deadly hantavirus landed in the Netherlands …
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Wave of arrests, abductions after attacks on Mali junta
May 06 2026
Malian opposition figures and military personnel have been detained or abducted following large-scale attacks by …
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Trump sees 'very good chance' of Iran deal, but threatens strikes if not
May 06 2026
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he believed there was "a very good chance" of sealing a peace deal with Iran, …
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Virus-hit cruise ship evacuees head to Europe
May 06 2026
A medical plane that left Cape Verde following the evacuation of a cruise ship hit by the hantavirus landed in Spain's …
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Virus-hit cruise ship evacuees head to Spain, Netherlands
May 06 2026
A plane that left Cape Verde following the evacuation of a cruise ship hit by the hantavirus landed in Spain's Canary …
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Zelensky says Russia choosing war as dual ceasefires falter
May 06 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that Russia had decided to reject efforts to halt fighting and …
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CNN founder Ted Turner: 20th century media giant
May 06 2026
Ted Turner created CNN in 1980, revolutionizing the way America, and the world, got their news, and then went on to …
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Trump threatens new Iran strikes, piling on pressure for peace deal
May 06 2026
US President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Wednesday with renewed bombing if it did not agree to a peace deal, piling …
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Three evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
May 06 2026
Emergency crews on Wednesday evacuated three people from a cruise ship hit with a deadly outbreak of hantavirus, the …
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Hopes rise for Iran deal as US halts guiding ships in Hormuz
May 06 2026
The United States and a key mediator in the Middle East war expressed new hope of talks leading to a peace deal with …
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US pauses guiding ships through Hormuz, cites Iran deal hopes
May 06 2026
President Donald Trump said he was pausing the US military operation to guide stranded commercial ships through the …
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Evacuations 'ongoing' from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
May 06 2026
Evacuations were taking place Wednesday from a cruise ship stricken with a deadly outbreak of hantavirus, the World …
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US pauses Hormuz escorts, Trump says progress on Iran deal
May 06 2026
The United States will pause escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz barely a day after it began doing …
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Fresh UAE attacks blamed on Iran draw new reality in the Gulf
May 06 2026
Hours after the UAE's top oil executive said the country had "emerged stronger" from war and as thousands attended an …
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100 years on Earth: Iconic naturalist Attenborough marks century
May 06 2026
David Attenborough, a leading voice on climate change and biodiversity loss whose landmark documentaries transformed …
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Strasbourg on verge of European final amid fan displeasure at owners BlueCo
May 06 2026
Strasbourg could this week reach the first European final in their history, at the end of a turbulent season for the …
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Ukraine reports strike as Kyiv's ceasefire due to begin
May 06 2026
The unilateral ceasefire announced by Kyiv was due to take effect on Wednesday, but Ukraine accused Russia of new …
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Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices
May 06 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Tuesday defended World Cup ticket prices, insisting that football's global governing …
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Rubio rising? Duel with Vance for 2028 heats up
May 06 2026
It was the perfect split-screen for the race to succeed Donald Trump -- so long as your name is Marco Rubio and not JD …
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US pauses Hormuz escorts in bid for deal, as threats continue
May 06 2026
The US will pause escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz barely a day after it began doing so, US …
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Mexican BTS fans go wild as concerts grow near
May 06 2026
Dancers bounced to the sound of BTS on an avenue in Mexico City, clapping and screaming at a pep rally kicking off a …
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Europe's first commercial robotaxi service rolls out in Croatia
May 06 2026
For nearly a month, a Croatian company has been rolling out what it says is Europe's first robotaxi service on the …
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Arsenal on cusp of history after reaching Champions League final
May 06 2026
Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to use the "energy and belief" generated by reaching the Champions League final for the …
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Rolling Stones announce July 10 release of new album 'Foreign Tongues'
May 06 2026
The Rolling Stones will release a new album on July 10 named "Foreign Tongues," the legendary British rockers announced …
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LIV Golf boss sees hope for new sponsors beyond 2026
May 06 2026
LIV Golf sees hope in finding new financial sponsors to carry the series beyond this season, when its vast Saudi funding …
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Rubio plays down Trump attacks on pope before Vatican trip
May 06 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the eve of a Vatican visit on Tuesday played down President Donald Trump's …
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Trump says pausing Hormuz operation in push for Iran deal
May 05 2026
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was halting the US military operation to escort ships through the Strait of …
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US declares Iran offensive over, warns force remains an option
May 05 2026
The United States has completed its offensive operations against Iran, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday, even …
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Suspected hantavirus cases to be evacuated from cruise ship
May 05 2026
Two seriously ill crew members on a cruise ship stricken by a deadly hantavirus outbreak will be evacuated via Cape …
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Saka ends Arsenal's 20-year wait to reach Champions League final
May 05 2026
Arsenal reached the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years as Bukayo Saka sealed a 1-0 win against …
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Ethiopia and Sudan accuse each other of attacks
May 05 2026
Ethiopia and Sudan traded accusations on Tuesday that each had violated the other's territory and were supporting …
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US forces ready to resume combat operations against Iran if ordered
May 05 2026
US forces are ready to resume combat operations against Iran if ordered, Washington's top military officer said on …
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Race to find port for cruise ship battling deadly rodent virus
May 05 2026
Health authorities raced Tuesday to find a port for a cruise ship battling a hantavirus outbreak, as it remained off the …
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Race to find port for hantavirus-stricken cruise ship
May 05 2026
Health authorities were racing to find a port for a cruise ship battling a suspected hantavirus outbreak Tuesday, as it …
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German car-ramming suspect had mental health problems: reports
May 05 2026
A man suspected of ploughing a car into a crowd in the eastern German city of Leipzig, killing two people, had recently …
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Iran warns 'not even started' in Hormuz
May 05 2026
Iran's powerful chief negotiator warned the United States against any further escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, after …
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Stars shine at Met Gala, fashion's biggest night
May 05 2026
The brightest stars in Hollywood, music, sports and style -- led by Beyonce, Madonna and Nicole Kidman -- hit the red …
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Yoko says oh no to 'John Lemon' beer
May 05 2026
The old saying about lemons and lemonade has borne fruit for a French craft brewery, which was ordered by Yoko Ono to …
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Top five moments from the Met Gala
May 05 2026
The Met Gala turned New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art into the world's most glamorous red carpet, with A-list …
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Ukraine pressures Russia as midnight ceasefire looms
May 05 2026
Ukraine piled pressure on Russia Tuesday after announcing its own truce in response to Russia's demand for a ceasefire …
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Sherlock Holmes fans recreate fateful duel at Swiss falls
May 05 2026
Immaculately dressed in Victorian costume, Sherlock Holmes devotees gathered at the Reichenbach Falls in Switzerland to …
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Trouble in paradise: Colombia tourist jewel plagued by violence
May 05 2026
With snow-capped mountains sweeping down to the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National …
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Premier League losses soar for clubs locked in 'arms race'
May 05 2026
The Premier League is the envy of the world for its revenue-generating power, yet clubs lost nearly $1 billion last …
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US-Iran ceasefire on brink as UAE reports attacks
May 05 2026
A ceasefire between Iran and the United States was teetering Monday as the two countries traded fire over the strategic …
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Ukraine and Russia declare separate truces
May 05 2026
Russia on Monday declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between May 8-9, when Moscow marks its annual World War II …
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Passengers stranded on cruise off Cape Verde following suspected virus deaths
May 05 2026
Passengers and crew desperately hunkered down in isolation on a ship stuck off Cape Verde on Monday, after local …
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China's Wu Yize wins World Snooker Championship for first time
May 05 2026
China's Wu Yize won the World Snooker Championship for the first time with a dramatic 18-17 victory over Shaun Murphy in …
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Pulitzers honor damning coverage of Trump and his policies
May 05 2026
Coverage of the Trump administration dominated the Pulitzer Prizes announced Monday as the prize committee unleashed a …
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Advantage Arsenal as Man City held in six-goal Everton thriller
May 05 2026
Jeremy Doku's stoppage-time strike salvaged Manchester City a 3-3 draw at Everton, but a second half collapse handed the …
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Two dead as car ploughs into crowd in Germany's Leipzig
May 04 2026
A car ploughed into a crowd in the historic centre of the eastern German city of Leipzig on Monday, killing two people …
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Stars set for Met Gala, fashion's biggest night
May 04 2026
The brightest stars in Hollywood, music, sports and style will hit the red carpet Monday for the Met Gala, the …
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Oil prices jump on Hormuz tensions as US indices retreat from records
May 04 2026
Oil prices jumped on Monday after a drone strike sparked a fire at an Emirati energy installation, threatening a fragile …
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India's Modi celebrates 'record' win in opposition-held West Bengal
May 04 2026
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist party swept to victory Monday in key elections in …
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UAE slams 'dangerous escalation' after fresh attacks blamed on Iran
May 04 2026
The United States said it had destroyed several Iranian boats on Monday and the United Arab Emirates reported fresh …
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US says downed Iranian missiles and drones, destroyed six boats
May 04 2026
The United States shot down multiple Iranian missiles and drones fired at US Navy and commercial vessels and destroyed …
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Health emergency on the MV Hondius: what we know
May 04 2026
Three passengers who were cruising the Atlantic Ocean on the MV Hondius have died, with one other person on the trip now …
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US downs Iran missiles and drones, destroys six of Tehran's boats
May 04 2026
The United States shot down multiple Iranian missiles and drones fired at US Navy and commercial vessels and destroyed …
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What is hantavirus, and can it spread between humans?
May 04 2026
Three people have died after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus on board a cruise ship sailing between Argentina and …
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Oil prices jump as Iran attacks UAE, US warships enter Hormuz
May 04 2026
Oil prices jumped on Monday after a drone strike sparked a fire at an Emirati energy installation following US warships …
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Iran fires 'warning shots' as US Navy says its ships entered Gulf via Hormuz
May 04 2026
Iran's navy fired 'warning shots' at US warships in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, state media said, after the American …
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Passengers isolating on cruise after Cape Verde ban over suspected virus deaths
May 04 2026
Passengers are isolating aboard a cruise ship on which a suspected outbreak of hantavirus has killed three people, its …
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Migrants deported from US stranded, 'scared' in DR Congo
May 04 2026
Spending the past five days cooped up in a hotel in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo is not quite what a …
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Iran warns will attack US forces in Hormuz after Trump announces plan to guide ships
May 04 2026
Iran's military warned on Monday that US forces would be attacked if they entered the Strait of Hormuz, after President …
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War in the Middle East: latest developments
May 04 2026
The latest developments in the Middle East war:
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'Low' risk to public of hantavirus after cruise ship deaths, WHO says
May 04 2026
A suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship, on which three people have died, presents a low risk to the public, …
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Europe, Canada pull together in Yerevan in Trump's shadow
May 04 2026
European leaders talked up independence on defence and closer ties with Canada Monday, as they gathered in Armenia for a …
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Australian inquiry opens public hearings into Bondi Beach shooting
May 04 2026
An inquiry into a shooting that killed 15 people at a Hanukkah festival near Australia's Bondi Beach heard Monday that …
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