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Israel launches deadly strike near Beirut, widening Lebanon offensive
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Israel pounded south Lebanon with deadly strikes and widened its offensive with the first raid near Beirut in weeks …
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Austrian jihadist jailed for 15 years for Taylor Swift concert attack plan
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An Austrian court on Thursday sentenced a 21-year-old who admitted plotting a foiled jihadist attack on a Taylor Swift …
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Israel strikes near Beirut, widening Lebanon offensive
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Israel pounded south Lebanon and struck the Beirut area on Thursday, widening its offensive with the first strike near …
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US, Iran agree deal but need Trump approval: sources
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US and Iranian negotiators have agreed on a framework for a 60-day ceasefire extension deal but it still needs President …
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US, Iran agree deal framework but need Trump sign-off: sources
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US and Iranian negotiators have agreed on a framework for a 60-day ceasefire extension deal in the Middle East war but …
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'Terrorist' knife attack wounds 3 at Swiss train station: official
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A man reportedly shouting "Allahu akbar!" injured three people in a knife attack at a train station in Switzerland on …
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Italy on red alert as France, Portugal beat hottest May day record
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Italy issued a red alert warning for the capital Rome on Thursday and Portugal and France reported their hottest days in …
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US, Iran accuse each other of violating truce after attacks
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The United States and Iran accused each other of violating an ongoing truce on Thursday following an exchange of fire, …
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Israeli strike near Beirut as Lebanon says raids kill 14
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Israel's military said it launched an airstrike in the Beirut area Thursday as a Lebanese source said an apartment was …
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Italy on red alert as Portugal beats record for hottest May day
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Italy issued a red alert warning for the capital Rome on Thursday and Portugal recorded its hottest day in May as Europe …
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Ailing Sinner crashes out of French Open, Sabalenka waits
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Jannik Sinner succumbed to an apparent bout of heatstroke and a remarkable Juan Manuel Cerundolo comeback to crash out …
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Italy on red alert as heatwave bakes Europe
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Italy on Thursday issued a red heatwave alert for the capital Rome, the latest country to take urgent action during a …
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Temperatures likely to remain at record levels in 2026-2030: UN
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Global average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels this year and for the next four years …
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US, Iran trade strikes in most serious clash since truce began
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The United States and Iran traded strikes on Thursday in their most serious clash since an April ceasefire began, …
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US strikes Iran, drawing retaliatory attack on American base
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The United States struck southern Iran on Thursday, drawing retaliation from Tehran against a US military base, in the …
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Australia charges woman with terrorism over IS links
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Australian police charged on Thursday a woman linked to the Islamic State group with membership of a terrorist …
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Bolivia at 'breaking point,' president warns protesters
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President Rodrigo Paz warned Wednesday that Bolivia was at a "breaking point" after nearly a month of protests that have …
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Sinner, Sabalenka aim to stay hot at French Open
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Men's world number one Jannik Sinner continues his bid for a first French Open title on Thursday as his women's …
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US carries out new strikes on southern Iran
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The United States carried out new strikes on southern Iran on Thursday, after President Donald Trump threatened to …
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Fund for climate-exposed Pacific nation invests in fossil fuels
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A trust fund set up to help a South Pacific nation gravely threatened by climate change has invested in coal mining, gas …
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'Shoebox' flat reform leaves low-income Hong Kong residents in limbo
AFP - 17h ago
Hong Kong resident Lisa Lau put on a costume drama as she settled on the bed that occupies much of her tiny apartment, …
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Mateta fires Palace to Conference League glory in Glasner farewell
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Jean-Philippe Mateta scored as Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig on …
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'Trump' buffalo spared sacrifice, sent to Bangladesh zoo
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A buffalo in Bangladesh nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its flowing blond hair has been spared from sacrifice after …
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Iran says war unlikely as Trump warns he may 'finish the job'
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Iran on Wednesday said a return to war was unlikely but that its military was nonetheless "lying in wait", while US …
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Israel kills chief of Hamas armed wing in Gaza strike
May 27 2026
Israel said on Wednesday it had killed the new head of Hamas's armed wing in Gaza, Mohammed Odeh, after killing his …
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Djokovic fights through at French Open, Rybakina dumped out
May 27 2026
Novak Djokovic extended his latest bid for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title with a hard-fought victory over …
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Trump appears to threaten to 'blow up' ally Oman
May 27 2026
President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared to threaten to attack US ally Oman if it sides with Iran over reopening the …
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AI chiefs walk back job apocalypse warnings
May 27 2026
The most prominent figures in artificial intelligence are stepping back from dire predictions about mass unemployment, …
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Live snakes, dead bears and brain worms: RFK Jr's wild animal antics
May 27 2026
A viral video of US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. picking up two writhing black snakes with his bare hands has …
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Iran says return to war unlikely, but Trump 'not satisfied' with deal
May 27 2026
Iran said on Wednesday that a return to war with the United States was unlikely as the two sides inched towards a deal, …
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Iran says 'low' possibility of return to war with US
May 27 2026
Iran on Wednesday said a return to war with the United States was unlikely, as growing hopes for a peace deal that would …
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WHO warns of 'catastrophic collision' of Ebola and war in DR Congo
May 27 2026
Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo is complicating efforts to rein in a deadly Ebola outbreak, the World …
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Swiatek, Svitolina cruise into French Open third round
May 27 2026
Four-time champion Iga Swiatek and Elina Svitolina both eased into the French Open third round with straight-sets wins …
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Trump hails Paxton win in Texas Senate runoff
May 27 2026
Donald Trump on Wednesday hailed a decisive win for his favored candidate in a bitter Senate primary runoff in Texas, as …
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Samsung workers approve bonus deal after big AI profits
May 27 2026
Samsung Electronics union members on Wednesday approved a deal with management securing massive annual bonuses after …
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Pilgrims 'stone the devil' at hajj gripped by intense heat
May 27 2026
Muslim faithful ritually stoned the devil on Wednesday in the climactic ceremony of a hajj pilgrimage held in intense …
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Hajj pilgrims stone the devil in final ritual
May 27 2026
Muslim faithful took part in the climactic ritual of the annual hajj pilgrimage on Wednesday, symbolically stoning the …
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Love birds: twice-extinct parakeet gets lifeline from randy pair
May 27 2026
One of the world's rarest parakeets has seen its numbers surge thanks to a pair of super breeders now responsible for …
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Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon drops to lowest level since 2019
May 27 2026
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell last year to its lowest level since 2019, according to a report published …
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Low cost glasses help India's poor see a better future
May 27 2026
As soon as he put on his glasses, Indian vegetable seller Tofan Jena knew daily life would never be the same.
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'My job is going': UK workers squeezed out by AI
May 27 2026
When a client asked her a year ago to design a glossary to train an artificial intelligence system, translator Jessica …
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From barefoot kid, to millionaire star, Caiceido keeps chasing trophies
May 27 2026
Moises Caicedo lifted his first trophy, a golden plastic cup, among the tightly packed little houses of a working-class …
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Buoyant Japan coach targets World Cup glory despite Mitoma blow
May 27 2026
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu believes his team can win the World Cup after historic friendly wins over Brazil and …
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Bolivian Congress OK's use of troops against protesters
May 27 2026
Bolivia's congress voted Tuesday to let President Rodrigo Paz deploy soldiers and declare a state of emergency to …
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Dozens of countries at UN condemn Moscow's 'threats' to embassies in Ukraine
May 27 2026
Almost 50 countries condemned what they said were threats by Russia against embassies in Ukraine in a joint statement at …
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Ferrari unveils 'Luce', its first fully electric car, in a tough market
May 27 2026
Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric model, the Luce, belatedly joining rivals like …
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Trump builds giant stage at White House for birthday cage fight
May 27 2026
It has played host to countless world leaders and moments in history. Now US President Donald Trump has built a huge …
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Even moderately hot days raise risk of koala deaths: study
May 27 2026
Koalas can endure tough conditions in the Australian bush but prolonged exposure to even moderately hot weather can …
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Trump declares himself in 'perfect' health, as 80th birthday looms
May 26 2026
Donald Trump said an annual medical checkup had gone "perfectly" Tuesday, as the health of the oldest US president ever …
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New strikes threaten ceasefires in Iran, Lebanon
May 26 2026
Tehran on Tuesday accused Washington of breaching their ceasefire and warned it was ready to retaliate after overnight …
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Sinner, Sabalenka cruise in French Open first round
May 26 2026
Jannik Sinner powered into the second round of the French Open on Tuesday as his fellow world number one Aryna Sabalenka …
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Record temps as spring heatwave bakes Europe
May 26 2026
People in western Europe turned to fans and fountains as they sweltered through a record-breaking heatwave Tuesday, with …
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Pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat as hajj reaches peak
May 26 2026
Huge numbers of Muslims prayed on Mount Arafat on Tuesday at the climax of the hajj pilgrimage, defying searing …
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Iran accuses US of breaking truce after new strikes
May 26 2026
Iran accused the United States of breaching their ceasefire Tuesday and warned it was ready to retaliate after overnight …
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Record temps as spring heat wave bakes Europe
May 26 2026
People in western Europe turned to fans and fountains as they sweltered through a record-breaking heatwave Tuesday, with …
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Medical check up went 'perfectly' says Trump, nearly 80
May 26 2026
Donald Trump said an annual medical check-up had gone "perfectly" Tuesday, as the health of the oldest US president ever …
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Trump, days from 80th birthday, has annual medical exam
May 26 2026
US President Donald Trump's health was under scrutiny once again Tuesday as he had his annual medical examination just …
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Sabalenka thrives in French Open heat, Sinner waits in wings
May 26 2026
Aryna Sabalenka began her French Open campaign with a comfortable win on Tuesday as fellow world number one Jannik …
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Rubio revives 'Quad' with new Asia projects after questions on US
May 26 2026
The United States, India, Australia and Japan announced new maritime and critical minerals cooperation on Tuesday, …
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Four dead after train hits school bus in Belgium
May 26 2026
A train on Tuesday hit a school minibus killing four people, including two children in a "horrific accident" in northern …
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Trump has annual medical exam, days before turning 80
May 26 2026
US President Donald Trump went for his annual medical examination on Tuesday, days before his 80th birthday and amid …
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Saudi Arabia turns to drones to shield pilgrims from extreme heat
May 26 2026
With temperatures hitting 45C in Mecca this week, Saudi health workers have increasingly relied on drones to supply a …
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US strikes fuel concern over Iran deal talks
May 26 2026
US forces launched overnight strikes on missile sites in Iran and boats they said were trying to lay mines in Gulf …
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More climate records under threat as spring heatwave bakes western Europe
May 26 2026
Western Europe faced another day of record-breaking temperatures Tuesday as a heatwave pushed the mercury well above …
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Starbucks Korea reveals series of mishaps leading to 'Tank Day' campaign
May 26 2026
Starbucks Korea revealed on Tuesday a series of mishaps leading to its heavily criticised "Tank Day" promotion, …
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Heat dome over Europe scorches UK, Ireland, France and Spain
May 26 2026
Forecasters in Europe warned Tuesday of exceptional heat as record temperatures driven by a "heat dome" push …
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Sonny Rollins, last jazz 'colossus,' dead at 95
May 26 2026
Sonny Rollins, the "Saxophone Colossus" whose hard-charging yet flowingly meditative works made him the last in a golden …
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Rubio revives 'Quad' alliance in India, but staying power unclear
May 26 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Tuesday for a revival of joint cooperation with Australia, India and Japan -- …
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Rubio says US ready to mediate as Moscow steps up Kyiv threats
May 26 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday Washington remained ready to mediate in the war between Russia and …
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US hits Iran with new strikes, despite talks to end war
May 26 2026
US forces attacked missile sites in southern Iran and boats trying to lay mines on Monday, US Central Command said, …
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California chemical tank explosion threat 'eliminated,' official says
May 26 2026
The threat of a toxic chemical tank explosion in Southern California has subsided enough to allow some of the 50,000 …
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Miserly Arsenal face PSG firepower in Champions League style clash
May 26 2026
Arsenal's immovable object meets the unstoppable force of Paris Saint-Germain in Saturday's Champions League final …
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US hits Iran with new strikes, despite ceasefire
May 26 2026
US forces attacked missile sites in southern Iran and boats trying to lay mines on Monday, US Central Command said, …
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'I think twice': Minorities fear World Cup immigration enforcement
May 26 2026
Haiti's first World Cup appearance since 1974 is a source of immense pride, but Emile, a Haitian living in Ohio, is …
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Cleaning the chakras of Ecuador's cats and dogs
May 26 2026
Is your pooch feeling peevish? Too much negative energy?
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Rubio to revive 'Quad' alliance in India, but staying power unclear
May 26 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was to meet Tuesday with Australia, India and Japan to revive the so-called Quad …
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War-hardened Kyiv residents return to routine after Russian strikes
May 26 2026
Sunbathing on terraces, playing in the streets, sitting at cafes: Despite a weekend of intense Russian bombardment, Kyiv …
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US attacks missile sites in Iran, despite ceasefire
May 26 2026
US forces attacked missile sites in southern Iran and boats trying to lay mines on Monday, US Central Command said, as …
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Swiatek, Rybakina cruise through Roland Garros openers
May 26 2026
Four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek and second seed Elena Rybakina both eased into the second round with …
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Israel steps up Lebanon strikes as Netanyahu escalates offensive
May 26 2026
The Israeli army intensified strikes in southern Lebanon on Monday, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had …
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Messi diagnosed with left hamstring fatigue, return plan uncertain
May 26 2026
Lionel Messi remained at the heart of an injury scare only weeks before the World Cup after medical tests diagnosed him …
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Trump links normalizing ties with Israel to Iran peace deal
May 25 2026
Top Iranian negotiators were in Doha Monday for talks to end the war with the United States, even as both sides …
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Leftist icon, millionaire lawyer, conservative senator: Who will be Colombia's next leader?
May 25 2026
A leftist figure allied with President Gustavo Petro, a right-wing millionaire lawyer who champions the tough-on-crime …
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Trump demands widespread sign-up to Abraham Accords as part of Iran peace deal
May 25 2026
US President Donald Trump recast his bid for peace with Iran on Monday as an attempt to strike a grand bargain across …
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Brazil's Lula starts radiotherapy after removal of skin lesion
May 25 2026
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday began a course of preventive radiotherapy after a cancerous skin …
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Pope urges 'disarming' of AI in major manifesto
May 25 2026
Pope Leo XIV called Monday for the "disarming" of artificial intelligence in his long-awaited manifesto on the rapidly …
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Philippines ends rescue operation for 12 missing in building collapse
May 25 2026
Emergency officials said late on Monday they had ended a two-day rescue operation for at least 12 people believed buried …
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Colombia vote tests leftist rule as violence surges
May 25 2026
Colombians vote Sunday in a presidential election overshadowed by a surge in violence, facing a stark choice between …
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Iran and Trump talk down hopes of imminent peace deal
May 25 2026
Iran warned Monday that, while some progress had been made, it was not yet close to striking a deal with the United …
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Philippine construction collapse toll hits four, over dozen missing
May 25 2026
Rescuers using thermal scanners pursued a search for survivors on Monday, a day after the collapse of a building under …
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Pope urges 'disarming' of artificial intelligence in major manifesto
May 25 2026
Pope Leo XIV called Monday for the "disarming" of artificial intelligence in his long-awaited manifesto on the rapidly …
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Iran warns deal with US not yet close, despite some progress
May 25 2026
Iran warned Monday that, while some progress had been made, it was not yet close to striking a deal with the United …
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Iranians find 'peace and safety' in Mecca during hajj
May 25 2026
Being in Mecca has been nothing short of blissful for Hassan Qadiri, where participating in the festivities of the hajj …
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Swimmer Gkolomeev 'beats' record at drug-fueled Enhanced Games
May 25 2026
Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev was the only athlete to "beat" a world record Sunday at the Enhanced Games, winning the …
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Swimmer Gkolomeev 'breaks' record at drug-fueled Enhanced Games
May 25 2026
Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev was the only athlete to "beat" a world record at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas on …
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US says Iran deal still possible, as Trump tempers expectations
May 25 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a deal to end the war with Iran could materialise on Monday, as President Donald …
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Thai beer heir sexual abuse allegations ignite rare public reckoning
May 25 2026
A high-profile alleged sexual abuse case within a wealthy Thai beer brewing family has prompted a wave of painful …
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Drug-fueled Enhanced Games falling short of world marks
May 25 2026
Juiced-up athletes narrowly failed to "beat" world records in early contests at the first-ever Enhanced Games on Sunday …
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With ice cream and giant fans, hajj pilgrims battle searing heat
May 25 2026
To avoid the punishing sun, Inas Gamal abandoned her ambitious plan of spending the days ahead of the hajj praying in …
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'He's tiny! It's blue!': Scientists find new deep-sea octopus
May 25 2026
On the ocean floor near the Galapagos Islands, a submersible controlled by scientists came across a mysterious octopus …
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Turkey riot police use tear gas to take opposition party HQ
May 25 2026
Hundreds of Turkish riot police firing teargas forced their way into the Ankara headquarters of the country's main …
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China launches crewed space flight as part of Moon ambitions
May 25 2026
China launched its crewed Shenzhou-23 spacecraft and eased it into a successful docking with a space station early …
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