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Record temps as spring heatwave bakes Europe
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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
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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
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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
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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
AFP - 3h ago
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
AFP - 15h ago
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
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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
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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
AFP - 16h ago
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
AFP - 7h ago
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
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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
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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
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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
AFP - 13h ago
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
AFP - 9h ago
Is your pooch feeling peevish? Too much negative energy?
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Rubio to revive 'Quad' alliance in India, but staying power unclear
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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
AFP - 4h ago
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
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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
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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
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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
AFP - 14h ago
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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Deadly Israeli strikes pound south, east Lebanon
May 25 2026
Israeli strikes pounded south and east Lebanon Sunday despite a ceasefire as Hezbollah's chief expressed hope for an …
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Djokovic fights through tough Roland Garros opener, Zverev strolls
May 25 2026
Novak Djokovic battled from behind to keep his dream of winning a 25th major crown at Roland Garros alive, while …
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Trump tempers expectations of a Middle East deal with Iran
May 24 2026
US President Donald Trump tempered expectations of a Middle East deal by saying on Sunday he had told his negotiators …
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Senegal parliament speaker steps down in political crisis
May 24 2026
The speaker of Senegal's parliament said Sunday he was resigning, two days after his close ally was fired as prime …
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Spurs win to relegate West Ham as Guardiola, Salah say Premier League farewells
May 24 2026
Tottenham secured Premier League survival at the expense of West Ham on Sunday as Pep Guardiola and Mohamed Salah bade …
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Possible Iran-US deal: What we know
May 24 2026
The United States and Iran appear closer than ever to a deal that would end a war that has engulfed the Middle East and …
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Dread and denial at heart of deadly DR Congo Ebola outbreak
May 24 2026
Unlike other residents of Mongbwalu, a town at the heart of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's latest …
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Russia kills 4 in massive Ukraine attack using nuclear-capable missile
May 24 2026
Russia pounded Kyiv with a massive bombardment that killed four people, authorities said Sunday, with Moscow unleashing …
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China rescuers search for missing after mine blast kills 82
May 24 2026
Rescuers in northern China searched on Sunday for two people still missing after a gas explosion killed 82 in a mine …
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Iran and US closing in on deal to end war
May 24 2026
The United States and Iran could strike a deal to end the Middle East war as early as Sunday, Washington's top diplomat …
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Kostyuk dedicates opening Roland Garros win to Ukraine
May 24 2026
Marta Kostyuk dedicated her first-round win on Sunday at Roland Garros to her home country of Ukraine, saying the war …
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Rescuers search for 20 missing after Philippine building collapse
May 24 2026
Rescuers were racing on Sunday to free two workers pinned under a building that collapsed in the northern Philippines, …
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Russia kills 4 in massive Ukraine attack after vowing retaliation
May 24 2026
Russia pounded Kyiv with a massive missile and drone attack that killed four people, authorities said Sunday, after …
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'Party in the back': Competitors vie for European mullet crown
May 24 2026
Hundreds of distinctively coiffured participants gathered this weekend in southern Belgium for the annual European …
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Russia hits Kyiv with deadly attack after vowing retaliation
May 24 2026
Russia pounded Kyiv with a large missile and drone attack early on Sunday, killing one person and wounding 21, …
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US, Iran seek to finalize 'largely negotiated' deal to end war
May 24 2026
The United States and Iran sought on Sunday to finalize an agreement to formally end the Middle East war after Donald …
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Gunman killed by US Secret Service after opening fire near White House
May 24 2026
A gunman opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening, with US Secret Service agents killing the assailant in a …
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Usyk rocked before stopping Verhoeven to retain heavyweight belts
May 24 2026
Heavyweight boxing king Oleksandr Usyk retained his titles after a dramatic and controversial stoppage victory over …
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Missile strikes pound Kyiv after Russia vows retaliation
May 24 2026
A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on Sunday, authorities said, wounding at least five people after …
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Security forces swarm White House after shots fired
May 23 2026
Police and security forces swarmed the White House on Saturday evening after shots were fired in the area, authorities …
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Usyk rocked but beats Verhoeven to retain heavyweight titles
May 23 2026
Heavyweight boxing king Oleksandr Usyk retained his titles after a dramatic and controversial stoppage victory over …
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Large police presence around White House after reports of shots fired: AFP
May 23 2026
Police and security forces swarmed the White House on Saturday evening after shots were fired in the area, authorities …
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Ebola toll tops 200, other African countries seen at risk
May 23 2026
Officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo updated the death toll from the Ebola outbreak to 204 late Saturday, hours …
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Romania's Mungiu wins top prize at glitzy Cannes finale
May 23 2026
"Fjord", a thought-provoking drama by Romanian director Cristian Mungiu that challenges left-wing prejudices, won the …
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Trump says agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated,' includes opening strait
May 23 2026
US President Donald Trump said Saturday a deal with Iran had been "largely negotiated," with the proposal including …
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Quiet Chinese county hit by deadly coal mine disaster
May 23 2026
Coal miners in the sleepy Chinese county of Qinyuan sometimes dine at Zhang's skewer eatery, especially on payday, so a …
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'Fjord' by Romania's Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes best film prize
May 23 2026
"Fjord", a thought-provoking drama about domestic violence and left-wing prejudices by Romanian auteur Cristian Mungiu, …
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Pajor, Paralluelo star as Barcelona thrash Lyon to win Women's Champions League
May 23 2026
Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo scored twice each in the second half as Barcelona thrashed a stunned Lyon 4-0 in the …
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Iran and US say could be close to talks breakthrough
May 23 2026
Senior US and Iranian officials said on Saturday they could be close to a breakthrough in talks to strike a draft deal, …
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Ukrainian strike on college in Russian-occupied town kills 18: officials
May 23 2026
The death toll from a Ukrainian strike on a college in a Russian-occupied town in eastern Ukraine rose to 18, Russian …
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Bru challenges Bordeaux-Begles to show 'true selves' in Top 14 after Champions Cup defence
May 23 2026
Bordeaux-Begles head coach Yannick Bru said on Saturday he wanted his side to show their "true faces" as they aim for …
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Ebola claims more lives, other African countries seen at risk
May 23 2026
Uganda confirmed three new Ebola cases on Saturday and the Red Cross said three volunteers died in the neighbouring …
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Russian war drama among favourites for top Cannes film prize
May 23 2026
A tense family drama set against the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine is among the favourites for top prize at …
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France bans Israeli security minister Ben Gvir from country
May 23 2026
France announced on Saturday it has banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir from entry for mocking …
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Iran chief negotiator vows 'crushing' response if US returns to war
May 23 2026
Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned on Saturday of a "crushing" response if Washington resumes …
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Uganda confirms new Ebola cases, linked to DR Congo
May 23 2026
Three new Ebola cases have been confirmed in Uganda, health authorities said Saturday, after the World Health …
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Pope condemns environmental harm in Italy's 'Land of Fires'
May 23 2026
Pope Leo XIV made a visit on Saturday to Italy's "Land of Fires", where for decades the mafia has illegally dumped and …
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Russian war drama among favourites for top Cannes prize
May 23 2026
A tense family drama set against the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine is among the favourites for top prize at …
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Iran weighs peace proposal, accuses US of 'excessive demands'
May 23 2026
Tehran accused the United States of "excessive demands", Iranian media said on Saturday, as US media reports raised the …
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Pakistan army chief in Tehran as Iran weighs US peace offer
May 23 2026
Pakistan's army chief arrived in Tehran on Friday, as diplomacy to end the Middle East war gathered pace and Iran …
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US Fed chair says will be 'reform-oriented' at glitzy White House swearing-in
May 22 2026
New US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh vowed to be "reform-oriented" as he was sworn in at the White House on Friday, …
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Trump's intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns
May 22 2026
US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation on Friday, ending the tenure of a controversial pick who …
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Pakistan military chief arrives in Tehran in push to end Iran war
May 22 2026
Pakistan's powerful army chief arrived in Tehran on Friday, with Islamabad mediating as the Islamic republic examines a …
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US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns
May 22 2026
US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation on Friday, ending the tenure of a long-term contrarian who …
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Ebola risk now at highest level in DR Congo, says WHO
May 22 2026
The risk from the deadly Ebola outbreak has been raised to the highest level for the Democratic Republic of Congo, the …
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Castro backers rally in front of US embassy in Havana
May 22 2026
Thousands of protesters waving Cuban flags rallied in front of the American embassy in Havana on Friday, in a show of …
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Riot hits DR Congo hospital as Ebola response angers victims' families
May 22 2026
Rioters have burnt down hospital tents in a hotspot of the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola epidemic, as many …
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Rubio tells NATO allies to face up to troop cuts in Europe
May 22 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Washington's NATO allies Friday to face up to US troop cuts in Europe, as the …
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France's youngest PM Attal to run for president
May 22 2026
France's former prime minister Gabriel Attal said Friday he would run for president next year when Emmanuel Macron steps …
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Tennis players 'ignored' but 'united' in Grand Slam pay dispute
May 22 2026
World number eight Taylor Fritz said Friday that tennis players' concerns about prize money have been "ignored" by Grand …
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Guardiola to step down after glittering decade at Man City
May 22 2026
Pep Guardiola announced on Friday that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after a trophy-laden …
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