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Favourites Finland, Israel through at Eurovision semis
AFP - 58m ago
Favourites Finland made it through the first Eurovision semi-final on Tuesday alongside Israel, whose participation saw …
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Musk 'wanted 90%' of OpenAI, Altman tells tech titan trial
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Elon Musk was obsessed with trying to control OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company's CEO Sam Altman said Tuesday …
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Iran says US must accept its peace plan or face 'failure'
AFP - 1h ago
Iran's chief negotiator said Tuesday that Washington must accept Tehran's latest peace plan or face failure, after US …
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Musk 'wanted 90%' of OpenAI, Altman says in high-stakes trial
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Elon Musk was obsessed with trying to control OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company's CEO Sam Altman said Tuesday …
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Showtime as boycotted Eurovision kicks off
AFP - 2h ago
The Eurovision semi-finals kicked off Tuesday amid blasts of dry ice and jets of flame with Israel waiting in the wings, …
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Stars descend as Cannes Film Festival opens without Hollywood backing
AFP - 3h ago
Celebrities from Demi Moore to "The Lord of the Rings" star Elijah Wood headed up the red carpet for the opening …
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Trump heads to China for superpower summit
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Donald Trump was due in Beijing Wednesday on the first visit to China by a US president in nearly a decade, as he seeks …
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WHO chief says 'work not over' after hantavirus evacuation
AFP - 4h ago
World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus …
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Iran says US must accept peace plan or face 'failure'
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Iran's chief negotiator said Tuesday that Washington must accept Tehran's latest peace plan or face failure, after US …
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Israel takes the stage in semis of boycotted Eurovision
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Israel will take to the stage as the Eurovision semi-finals kick off in Vienna on Tuesday, with the country's very …
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UK PM Starmer resists calls to quit as Labour divided
AFP - 5h ago
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer battled to remain in his job Tuesday, as four junior ministers resigned their posts and …
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Kevin Warsh returns to Federal Reserve with 'regime change' agenda
AFP - 5h ago
Kevin Warsh, the incoming chair of the US Federal Reserve, will return to the central bank with an ambitious reform …
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Trump due in China for superpower summit with Xi
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Donald Trump was due in Beijing Wednesday for the first visit to China by a US president in nearly a decade, as the war …
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Sinner dismisses Pellegrino to reach Italian Open quarters, Zverev out
AFP - 1h ago
Jannik Sinner's charge towards a first Italian Open title continued on Tuesday after the world number one calmly …
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Cannes Film Festival opens, grappling with AI and Hollywood
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Celebs and cinema A-listers landed in Cannes Tuesday for the opening of the annual French festival where the dizzying …
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Rahm has faith LIV will develop good survival plan
AFP - 19m ago
LIV Golf's struggle to survive beyond this season after Saudi backers pulled future financing will not be a distraction …
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Sinner dismisses Pellegrino to reach Italian Open quarter-finals
AFP - 26m ago
Jannik Sinner's charge towards a first Italian Open title continued on Tuesday after the world number one calmly …
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Sam Altman to testify at California tech titan trial
AFP - 5h ago
OpenAI founder Sam Altman was expected to take the stand Tuesday in the blockbuster civil trial in California triggered …
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McIlroy has 'clear road ahead' to win more majors
AFP - 20m ago
Rory McIlroy brings a sharper mental focus into the 108th PGA Championship that tees off Thursday at Aronimink than he …
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Flick extends contract with Barcelona
AFP - 1h ago
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick confirmed on Tuesday that he has signed a new two-year contract with the club, with an …
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UK PM Starmer defiant as calls to quit grow
AFP - 2h ago
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his top team Tuesday that he was getting on with governing the country, defying …
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UK PM Starmer defiant as quit calls grow
AFP - 2h ago
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his top team Tuesday that he was getting on with governing, defying mounting calls …
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What if we killed all mosquitoes?
AFP - 12h ago
The deadliest animals are not lions, spiders or snakes, but the tiny mosquitoes that suck our blood, make us itchy and …
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Trump brushes aside Taiwan concerns ahead of Xi meet
AFP - 7h ago
President Donald Trump has said he is ready to discuss US arms sales to Taiwan during his visit to Beijing this week, as …
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Japan baseball to punish dangerous swings after umpire hit
AFP - 6h ago
Japanese baseball has adopted a rule to punish players for dangerous swings, as an umpire remains unconscious almost a …
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New Zealand moves to halt lawsuits over climate damage
AFP - 16h ago
New Zealand will change the law to prevent lawsuits that seek to hold companies liable for "climate change damage" …
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Trump warns Mideast truce on 'life support', Iran says ready for any aggression
AFP - 6h ago
President Donald Trump warned the ceasefire in the Middle East war was on "life support" Monday after rejecting the …
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US 'golden generation' raises World Cup hosts' expectations
AFP - 10h ago
With home advantage, a forgiving group draw, and a talented roster widely dubbed the United States' "golden generation," …
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Vitamins over vaccines: misinformation entrenched amid Indonesia measles surge
AFP - 19h ago
A surge in measles cases in Indonesia has made stay-at-home mother Fitri Fransiskha uneasy -- but not enough to …
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Epstein files on display at New York pop-up exhibit, all 3.5 million pages
AFP - 10h ago
A US transparency advocacy group has opened a temporary exhibition in New York with only one text on display: a …
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Hantavirus ship heads to Netherlands after passengers flown home
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The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak headed to the Netherlands on Tuesday after its last passengers …
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Cannes Film Festival defends male-dominated competition
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The head of the Cannes Film Festival defended Monday making another male-dominated selection in a year when the movie …
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After backlash, Mexico cancels plan to cut school year for World Cup
AFP - 6h ago
Mexico canceled plans to shorten its school year ahead of the World Cup after widespread backlash from parents, think …
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Little respite in Ukraine as air strikes ring out during Russia truce
AFP - 5h ago
In Ukraine's southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, a three-day ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow expiring later on Monday …
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EU agrees long-stalled sanctions on Israeli settlers
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European Union foreign ministers on Monday agreed new sanctions on Israeli settlers over violence against Palestinians, …
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War in the Middle East: latest developments
May 11 2026
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war:
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Pressure grows on UK's Starmer to quit as PM
May 11 2026
Calls mounted late Monday for Britain's embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer to quit, despite his pledges to prove his …
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Final hantavirus ship evacuations begin after weather delay
May 11 2026
The final evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak started in Spain's Canary Islands on Monday …
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Trump says Mideast truce on 'life support' after rejecting Iran stance
May 11 2026
President Donald Trump said the ceasefire in the Middle East war was on "life support" Monday after rejecting Iran's …
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Nazi-looted portrait found in home of Dutch SS leader's family: art sleuth
May 11 2026
An artwork plundered by the Nazis from the world-famous Goudstikker collection that surfaced in the family of a …
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Under-threat UK PM Starmer vows to prove 'doubters' wrong
May 11 2026
Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer came out fighting Monday, vowing to prove his "doubters" wrong as he …
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Sinner demolishes Popyrin to stroll into Italian Open last 16
May 11 2026
Jannik Sinner breezed into the last 16 of the Italian Open on Monday after swatting aside Alexei Popyrin in straight …
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White House press gala shooting suspect pleads not guilty
May 11 2026
A California man charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at a White House press gala last month …
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No end to war in sight as Iran and US reject talks terms
May 11 2026
Iran said Monday it had demanded the release of its frozen assets and the end of a US blockade of its ports, after …
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US, French evacuees from hantavirus ship test positive
May 11 2026
An American citizen and a French woman evacuated from the cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak have tested …
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No end to deadlock as Iran, US reject talks terms
May 11 2026
Iran said Monday it had demanded the release of its frozen assets and the end of a US blockade of its ports, after …
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Middle East conflicts a danger for whales off S.Africa: study
May 11 2026
Conflicts in the Middle East are increasing dangers for whales off South Africa by shifting sea traffic into their …
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Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin released from prison
May 11 2026
Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released early from prison on Monday, raising the prospect of a …
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US, French nationals from hantavirus ship test positive
May 11 2026
An American national and a French woman evacuated from the cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak have tested …
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Party's over: China tells fans to end birthday blowouts for sport idols
May 11 2026
Chinese officials have warned fans against holding big birthday celebrations in honour of national team athletes, saying …
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Groundbreaking: 'Controlled' quakes triggered under Swiss Alps
May 11 2026
Researchers have made the ground shake in southern Switzerland, triggering thousands of tiny earthquakes in a monitored …
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US citizen from hantavirus ship tests positive
May 11 2026
The operation to repatriate passengers of the cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak continued into …
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Trump rejects Iran peace terms, Tehran warns of new attacks
May 11 2026
US President Donald Trump branded Iran's terms for ending the Middle East war "totally unacceptable", raising the …
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Under-threat UK PM Starmer to attempt reset after disastrous polls
May 11 2026
Beleaguered British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will attempt a reset on Monday, as he faces a growing threat to his …
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Is risk-averse Hollywood running scared of Cannes critics?
May 11 2026
Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Top Gun have all premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in the last decade. But in 2026, not …
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The first 48-team World Cup -- more opportunities, less jeopardy?
May 11 2026
The 2026 World Cup will be the first to feature 48 teams, with the expansion of the field offering opportunities to …
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Poland's wanted ex-minister confirms he fled to US from Hungary
May 11 2026
Poland's former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, wanted on several criminal charges in his home country, has fled …
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PSG all but secure Ligue 1 title with two games to spare
May 11 2026
Paris Saint-Germain effectively wrapped up another Ligue 1 title on Sunday as a 1-0 win over Brest left them six points …
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Selfies galore as Eurovision kicks off in Vienna
May 11 2026
Eurovision kicked off in Vienna on Sunday, with thousands of fans flocking to the city for events and music ahead of the …
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Arsenal on brink of Premier League title, Villa slip up in Champions League chase
May 11 2026
Arsenal are on the brink of a first Premier League title in 22 years after surviving a hugely contentious finale to beat …
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Renovated Istanbul Greek Orthodox school to be inaugurated, but not reopened: patriarchate
May 11 2026
The renovation of a long-closed Greek Orthodox school on an Istanbul island will be finished in September, although it …
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Iran Nobel winner released on bail for medical treatment: supporters
May 10 2026
Iranian authorities on Sunday released Nobel peace prize winner Narges Mohammadi on bail following growing alarm over …
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Hantavirus ship evacuation nears completion as 94 flown home
May 10 2026
A complex day-long operation to repatriate occupants of a cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak neared …
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Dozens of Nigerian fishermen feared dead after Chad army strikes jihadists: local sources
May 10 2026
Dozens of Nigerian fishermen are feared dead after a Chadian army attack against jihadists on Lake Chad, a civilian …
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Iran responds to US peace proposal, warns against new attacks
May 10 2026
Iran responded to Washington's latest peace proposal on Sunday, while warning it would not hold back from retaliating …
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Hantavirus ship evacuees begin returning home
May 10 2026
A complex repatriation of occupants of a cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has sparked …
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Iran responds to US peace proposal as drones hit Gulf
May 10 2026
Iran responded to Washington's latest peace proposal on Sunday, while warning it would not hold back from retaliating …
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French evacuee from hantavirus-hit ship has 'symptoms': French PM
May 10 2026
One of five French people flown back to France Sunday from the cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak is …
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Prizmic follows up on Djokovic exploit by reaching Italian Open last 16
May 10 2026
Dino Prizmic followed up knocking out Novak Djokovic from the Italian Open by beating France's Ugo Humbert 6-1, 7-5 on …
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Barcelona need a point against Real Madrid to win La Liga
May 10 2026
Barcelona only need a draw against Real Madrid in a high-stakes Clasico to clinch back-to-back La Liga titles later …
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Drones target Gulf vessels as Tehran warns US
May 10 2026
Drones were launched at several targets in the Gulf on Sunday, with one hitting a freighter sailing towards Qatar, as …
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Evacuation of hantavirus-hit ship begins in Canary Islands
May 10 2026
Occupants of a cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has sparked international alarm began flying home …
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Anxiety, anticipation as World Cup one-month countdown begins
May 10 2026
The one-month countdown to the 2026 World Cup gets under way on Monday with anticipation crashing into anxiety as …
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Militia kill at least 69 in DR Congo: local, security sources
May 10 2026
A militia attack killed at least 69 people in Ituri province in the conflict-torn northeast of the Democratic Republic …
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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrives in Spain's Canary Islands
May 10 2026
A cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak arrived in Spain's Canary Islands Sunday, where most of the nearly …
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Iran's Guards threaten US Mideast sites as Trump awaits Tehran response
May 09 2026
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards threatened Saturday to target US sites in the Middle East if its tankers come under …
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Iran's Guards threaten US sites as Trump waits for Tehran response
May 09 2026
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards threatened Saturday to target US sites if its tankers come under fire, Iranian media …
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Canary Islands brace for arrival of hantavirus-hit cruise ship
May 09 2026
A cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak is headed for Spain's Canary Islands, where most of the nearly 150 …
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Militia kill at least 69 in NE DR Congo: local, security sources
May 09 2026
A militia attack killed at least 69 people in Ituri province in the troubled northeast of the Democratic Republic of …
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Putin says Ukraine war winding down, blasts West for backing Kyiv
May 09 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said the war in Ukraine was winding down, slamming Western support for …
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Man City keep title race alive, Liverpool frustrated by Chelsea
May 09 2026
Manchester City kept the pressure on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 win over Brentford, while …
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Sinner opens Italian Open account, Sabalenka suffers shock early exit
May 09 2026
Jannik Sinner got his Italian Open campaign underway on Saturday by swatting aside Sebastian Ofner 6-3, 6-4 to start his …
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Putin chides NATO in speech at scaled-back Victory Day parade
May 09 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that his soldiers in Ukraine were fighting an "aggressive force" backed …
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Man City beat Brentford to close gap on leaders Arsenal
May 09 2026
Manchester City kept their slender Premier League title hopes alive as Jeremy Doku inspired a 3-0 win against Brentford …
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Iran keeps US waiting for response on peace plan
May 09 2026
Iran questioned the seriousness of US diplomacy on Saturday in the wake of renewed naval clashes in the Gulf, while …
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Conflict inflames tensions at Venice Biennale of Art
May 09 2026
World conflict is looming large over the Venice Biennale this year with the simultaneous presence of Russia, Ukraine, …
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Indonesia rescuers retrieve hiker's body after volcanic eruption
May 09 2026
Indonesian rescuers retrieved on Saturday the body of one of three hikers killed in a volcanic eruption in a seismically …
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Liverpool frustrated by Chelsea draw, Man Utd held at Sunderland
May 09 2026
Liverpool missed the chance to all but secure Champions League action next season after a 1-1 draw against Chelsea, …
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Magyar takes over as Hungary's prime minister, closing Orban era
May 09 2026
Peter Magyar, a pro-EU conservative, was sworn in as Hungary's new prime minister on Saturday, closing the chapter on …
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Magyar sworn in as Hungary's 'regime change' PM
May 09 2026
Pro-European conservative Peter Magyar was ceremonially sworn-in as Hungary's new prime minister Saturday, vowing …
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Magyar to become Hungary's 'regime change' PM
May 09 2026
Pro-European conservative Peter Magyar arrived at Hungary's parliament Saturday morning to be sworn in as prime …
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WHO chief due in Canaries to coordinate hantavirus ship evacuation
May 09 2026
The World Health Organization's chief is due in the Spanish island of Tenerife on Saturday to help coordinate the …
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Indonesia volcanic eruption kills three hikers: officials
May 09 2026
Three hikers -- two Singaporeans and a local -- died in an eruption Friday of Indonesia's Mount Dukono volcano where …
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Acting US attorney general pursues Trump grievances at Justice Dept
May 09 2026
US President Donald Trump fired Pam Bondi as attorney general last month, reportedly for failing to successfully …
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US fire on Iran tankers sparks reprisals as deal hangs in balance
May 08 2026
A US fighter jet on Friday disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers, prompting retaliatory attacks and rattling a shaky …
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Ukraine, Russia confirm US-brokered three-day truce, prisoner swap
May 08 2026
Russia and Ukraine confirmed on Friday a US-brokered truce and a large prisoner swap over May 9-11, when Moscow …
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WHO says hantavirus risk low as countries prep repatriation flights
May 08 2026
The World Health Organization's chief is due in the Spanish island of Tenerife to help coordinate the evacuation of …
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Trump announces three-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire
May 08 2026
US President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia starting Saturday, saying he hoped …
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Russia, Ukraine trade attacks ahead of Kremlin's WWII celebrations
May 08 2026
Russia and Ukraine traded attacks Friday, with a two-day unilateral ceasefire that Moscow had declared around its World …
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Is there anybody out there? Pentagon releases secret UFO files
May 08 2026
The Pentagon on Friday released a first batch of secret files documenting reported sightings of unidentified flying …
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US fires on Iran tankers as talks hang in balance
May 08 2026
A US warplane disabled two Iranian tankers to enforce a port blockade on Friday, after Washington's top diplomat said he …
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'Blessed' Leo marks one year as pope with southern Italy visit
May 08 2026
Pope Leo XIV said he felt "blessed" as he marked one year as leader of the Catholic Church on Friday with a visit to …
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