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Romania returns to polls after annulled presidential vote
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Romanians return to the polls Sunday for a rerun of November's annulled presidential election, with a far-right …
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Easy vote turns Musk's dreams for Starbase city in Texas into reality
AFP - 1h ago
Tech billionaire Elon Musk's dream of gaining city status for his SpaceX spaceport in the southern US state of Texas …
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Israel calls up tens of thousands of reservists for Gaza offensive
May 04 2025
Israel was issuing orders to call up tens of thousands of reservists ahead of an expanded offensive in Gaza, Israeli …
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Warren Buffett to retire from Berkshire Hathaway by year's end
AFP - 5h ago
Influential billionaire investor Warren Buffett said Saturday he would retire from leading his Berkshire Hathaway …
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Warren Buffett says will retire from Berkshire Hathaway by year's end
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Influential billionaire investor Warren Buffett said Saturday he would retire from leading his Berkshire Hathaway …
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Singapore ruling party wins election in landslide
AFP - 6h ago
Voters have handed Singapore's long-time ruling party a landslide election victory, offering Prime Minister Lawrence …
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Warren Buffett: billionaire investor with simple tastes
AFP - 7h ago
Admired for his investing prowess and a taste for the simple things in life rather than luxury, billionaire Warren …
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Arsenal rocked by Bournemouth, Villa boost top five bid
AFP - 7h ago
Arsenal suffered a blow ahead of their Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain as Evanilson fired Bournemouth …
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Zelensky says won't play Putin 'games' with short truce
AFP - 7h ago
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed a three-day truce ordered by Russian leader Vladimir Putin as …
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Pakistan tests missile weapons system amid India standoff
AFP - 10h ago
Pakistan's military said it carried out a "training launch" of a surface-to-surface missile weapons system on Saturday, …
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Left-leaning PM Albanese triumphs in Australian election
AFP - 10h ago
Australia's left-leaning Prime Minister Anthony Albanese triumphed Saturday in national elections, crushing his …
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UN envoy urges Israel to halt Syria attacks 'at once'
AFP - 3h ago
United Nations special envoy Geir Pedersen urged Israel Saturday to halt its attacks on Syria "at once", after it …
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Left-leaning PM triumphs in Australian election
AFP - 2h ago
Australia's left-leaning Prime Minister Anthony Albanese triumphed Saturday in national elections, crushing his …
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Cardinals meet ahead of vote for new pope
AFP - 13h ago
The cardinals of the Catholic Church held their ninth in a series of near-daily meetings at the Vatican on Saturday …
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Zelensky says won't play Putin's 'games' with short truce
AFP - 4h ago
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed a three-day truce ordered by Russian leader Vladimir Putin as …
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Left-leaning incumbent PM triumphs in Australian election: projections
AFP - 57m ago
Left-leaning Prime Minister Anthony Albanese triumphed Saturday in Australia's general election, according to media …
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Cardinals meet ahead of papal election
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The cardinals of the Catholic Church held their ninth in a series of near-daily meetings at the Vatican on Saturday …
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Australians vote in election overcast by prices, Trump tariffs
AFP - 2h ago
Australians voted Saturday in a general election shaped by inflation woes and Trump tariffs, with a string of polls …
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Australians vote in election swayed by inflation, Trump
AFP - 6h ago
Millions of Australians voted Saturday in a bitterly contested general election, following a campaign shaped by living …
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Trump's next 100 days: Now comes the hard part
AFP - 24h ago
President Donald Trump spent his first 100 days issuing a blitz of executive orders to deliver rapidly on campaign …
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Carney vows to transform Canada economy to withstand Trump
AFP - 24h ago
Prime Minister Mark Carney promised Friday to oversee the biggest transformation of Canada's economy since the end of …
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Israel launches new Syria strikes amid Druze tensions
May 02 2025
Israel launched more than 20 air strikes inside Syria late Friday, a war monitor said, following up an attack near the …
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Israel launches new Syria strikes amidst Druze tensions
May 02 2025
Syria's Islamist rulers on Friday denounced an air strike near the presidential palace as a "dangerous escalation", as …
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Germany move against far-right AfD sets off US quarrel
May 02 2025
Germany's domestic intelligence service on Friday designated the far-right AfD party as an extremist group, setting off …
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Germany's AfD dealt blow with right-wing extremist label
May 02 2025
Germany's domestic intelligence service on Friday designated the far-right AfD party as an extremist group, setting off …
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'Devastated' Prince Harry says no UK return but seeks reconciliation
May 02 2025
Prince Harry said Friday he wanted to reconcile with Britain's royal family, but was "devastated" at losing a court …
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Trump eyes huge 'woke' cuts in budget blueprint
May 02 2025
US President Donald Trump on Friday outlined sweeping cuts targeting "woke" and "wasteful" spending in his first budget …
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Syria slams Israeli Damascus strike as 'dangerous escalation'
May 02 2025
Syria's Islamist rulers on Friday denounced an air strike near the presidential palace as a "dangerous escalation", as …
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Hard-right romps through UK polls slapping aside main parties
May 02 2025
Hard-right upstarts Reform UK delivered a stinging blow to Britain's two establishment parties Friday, winning a string …
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'Alarming deterioration' of US press freedom under Trump, says RSF
May 02 2025
Media rights group RSF warned Friday about "an alarming deterioration in press freedom" in the United States under …
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Grand Theft Auto VI release postponed to May 2026
May 02 2025
The creative team behind the popular Grand Theft Auto video game series postponed the launch of the latest installment …
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Prince Harry says he would 'love' to reconcile with family
May 02 2025
Prince Harry wants "reconciliation" with his estranged family, but "can't see" himself bringing "his wife and children …
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Major offshore quake causes tsunami scare in Chile, Argentina
May 02 2025
A strong offshore earthquake caused a tsunami scare in the far south of Chile and Argentina on Friday, with authorities …
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Chile, Argentina order evacuations over post-quake tsunami threat
May 02 2025
Chilean authorities issued a tsunami warning for the country's southernmost region Friday morning and both Chile and …
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Hard-right romps across UK local elections slapping down main parties
May 02 2025
Hard-right upstarts Reform UK snatched a parliamentary seat from Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour party Friday and …
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Activists say drones attacked aid boat bound for Gaza
May 02 2025
A group of activists organising an aid boat for Gaza said it was attacked on Friday by drones in international waters …
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TikTok fined 530 mn euros in EU over China data transfer
May 02 2025
TikTok was hit with a massive EU fine of 530 million euros ($600 million) Friday, accused of sending personal data of …
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Vatican chimney installed ahead of papal conclave
May 02 2025
Firefighters installed the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel on Friday which will emit white smoke to signal the election …
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Hard right wins local UK election in blow to Labour PM
May 02 2025
Hard-right upstarts Reform UK snatched a parliamentary seat from Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour party on Friday in …
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Activists say drones hit aid boat heading for Gaza, blame Israel
May 02 2025
A group of activists organising an aid boat for Gaza said it was attacked on Friday by drones in international waters …
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Hard right wins local UK election in blow to PM Starmer
May 02 2025
Hard-right upstarts Reform UK snatched a parliamentary seat from Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour party on Friday in …
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China says open to US trade talks offer but wants tariffs scrapped
May 02 2025
China said Friday it is evaluating a US offer for negotiations on tariffs but insisted Washington must be ready to scrap …
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Hard right makes early gains as local polls test UK's main parties
May 02 2025
Britain's hard-right Reform UK party made early gains Friday as results trickled in from local elections that were …
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Bruised Real Madrid must stay in title fight against Celta
May 02 2025
After crushing defeats by Arsenal in the Champions League and Barcelona in the Copa del Rey, Real Madrid have one …
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Top-five race heats up as Saints try to avoid unwanted history
May 02 2025
Liverpool have wrapped up the Premier League title and the three relegated teams know their fate but the fight for the …
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Trump vs Toyota? Why US cars are a rare sight in Japan
May 02 2025
With their sleek curves and chrome grilles, the classic American cars on sale at Yosuke Fukuda's yard ooze Californian …
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Backyard barnyard: rising egg prices prompt hen hires in US
May 02 2025
Stung by the rocketing price of eggs -- and US supermarkets rationing a basic breakfast staple -- Yong-mi Kim decided to …
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Zelensky says minerals deal with US 'truly equal'
May 02 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday a landmark minerals deal with the United States offered "equal" …
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Israel strikes near Damascus presidential palace over Druze violence
May 02 2025
Israel's military said Friday it launched air strikes near the presidential palace in Damascus after the country's …
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Rio goes Gaga for US singer ahead of free concert
May 02 2025
Behind his large studded sunglasses, Victor Faro's eyes were glued on the luxury hotel overlooking Copacabana beach …
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Apple expects $900 mn tariff hit, US iPhone supply shifts to India
May 02 2025
Apple on Thursday reported first-quarter profit above expectations but warned that US tariffs could cost the company and …
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Syrian Druze leader slams 'genocidal campaign', Israel issues warning
May 02 2025
Syrian Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri on Thursday condemned what he called a "genocidal campaign" against …
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US to end shipping loophole for Chinese goods Friday
May 02 2025
The United States is set to end tariff exemptions on Friday for goods shipped from China worth less than $800, a move …
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'Divine dreams' and 38 virgins at Trump prayer event
May 02 2025
US President Donald Trump was surrounded by faith leaders calling for him to be given "divine dreams" in an …
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'Pretty bad' Swiatek thrashed by Gauff as Sabalenka returns to Madrid final
May 02 2025
Reigning champion Iga Swiatek suffered a crushing 6-1, 6-1 semi-final defeat by Coco Gauff on Thursday, with the …
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Man Utd seize control of Europa League semi against 10-man Bilbao
May 02 2025
Bruno Fernandes struck twice as Manchester United put one foot in the Europa League final with a clinical away …
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Trump axes NSA Waltz after chat group scandal
May 01 2025
US President Donald Trump on Thursday replaced his national security advisor Mike Waltz following a scandal over a chat …
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Top Trump security official replaced after chat group scandal
May 01 2025
US President Donald Trump confirmed Thursday that he was replacing his national security advisor Mike Waltz following a …
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Masked protesters attack Socialists at France May Day rally
May 01 2025
All-black-clad protesters harassed marching lawmakers and supporters of France's moderate left Socialist Party (PS) on …
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Police arrest more than 400 in Istanbul May Day showdown
May 01 2025
Police arrested more than 400 people in Istanbul on Thursday, officials said, amidst a massive show of force to prevent …
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Druze leader slams 'genocidal campaign' against community in Syria
May 01 2025
Syrian Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri on Thursday condemned what he called a "genocidal campaign" against …
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300,000 rally across France for May 1, union says
May 01 2025
Rallies across France for International Workers' Day drew more than 300,000 on Thursday, including 100,000 in Paris, the …
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Top Trump official ousted after chat group scandal: reports
May 01 2025
Donald Trump's national security advisor is to leave his post -- the first major departure of the president's new term …
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Top Trump official exiting after chat group scandal: reports
May 01 2025
Donald Trump's national security advisor is to leave his post -- the first major departure of the president's new term …
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Religious schools close in Pakistani Kashmir as tensions rise with India
May 01 2025
Authorities in Pakistan-administered Kashmir shut more than 1,000 religious schools Thursday over fears of possible …
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UK counter terrorism police probe Irish rappers Kneecap
May 01 2025
British counter terrorism police Thursday launched an investigation into online videos of Irish rap group Kneecap after …
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Trans women barred from women's football by English, Scottish FAs
May 01 2025
Transgender women will no longer be able to play in women's football from June 1, England's Football Association …
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Police deploy in force for May Day in Istanbul, arrest hundreds
May 01 2025
Police arrested nearly 400 people in Istanbul on Thursday, with parts of Turkey's biggest city paralysed in a bid to …
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Syria Druze leader condemns 'genocidal campaign' against community
May 01 2025
Syrian Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri on Thursday condemned what he described as a "genocidal campaign" …
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Israel brings fire near Jerusalem 'under control', reopens roads
May 01 2025
Bushfires that erupted near Jerusalem were largely brought under control on Thursday, authorities said, with major roads …
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Syria's Druze take up arms to defend their town against Islamists
May 01 2025
Syrian estate agent Fahd Haidar shuttered his business and got out his rifle to defend his hometown of Jaramana when it …
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US calls on India and Pakistan to 'de-escalate'
May 01 2025
The United States has appealed to India and Pakistan to de-escalate after a deadly attack in Kashmir, as New Delhi on …
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Slow and easily beaten -- Messi's Miami project risks global embarrassment
May 01 2025
A dejected-looking Lionel Messi walked off the field in defeat on Wednesday after his Inter Miami team were exposed in …
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Israel reopens key roads as firefighters battle blaze
May 01 2025
Israeli firefighting teams battled wildfires near Jerusalem for a second day on Thursday, with police reporting the …
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US reaching out to China for tariff talks: Beijing state media
May 01 2025
United States officials have reached out to their Chinese counterparts for talks on vast tariffs that have hammered …
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Europe far-right surge masks divisions
May 01 2025
Hard-right and far-right parties are riding high in polls across Europe but their electoral success conceals divisions …
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James will mull NBA future after Lakers playoff exit
May 01 2025
NBA superstar LeBron James says he'll take time to decide whether to return for a 23rd season after his Los Angeles …
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Seventeen years later, Brood XIV cicadas emerge in US
May 01 2025
The last time these thrumming, red-eyed bugs burrowed out of the ground across America's suburbs and woodlands was the …
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Germany's 'absolutely insane' second tier rivalling Europe's best
May 01 2025
Driven by huge crowds, unpredictable results and some of Germany's biggest clubs including Hamburg and Schalke, the …
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PSG minds on Arsenal return as French clubs scrap for Champions League places
May 01 2025
Paris Saint-Germain must go to Strasbourg this weekend, in between the two legs of their Champions League semi-final …
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UK WWII veteran remembers joy of war's end, 80 years on
May 01 2025
Centenarian Dorothea Barron recalled the wave of relief she felt when she heard World War II had finally come to an end.
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Ukraine, US sign minerals deal, tying Trump to Kyiv
May 01 2025
The United States and Ukraine on Wednesday signed a minerals deal after a two-month delay, in what President Donald …
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Israel's Netanyahu warns wildfires could reach Jerusalem
May 01 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Wednesday that rapidly spreading wildfires near Jerusalem could …
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India to ask caste status in next census for first time in decades
May 01 2025
India will conduct its first official caste census since independence, the government announced on Wednesday, a move …
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Istanbul lockdown aims to prevent May Day marches
May 01 2025
Istanbul authorities on Wednesday closed metro trains, buses and Bosphorous ferries, paralysing Turkey's biggest city in …
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Amorim says not even Europa League glory can save Man Utd's season
May 01 2025
Ruben Amorim on Wednesday admitted that even winning the Europa League would not salvage Manchester United's miserable …
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Pakistan says India planning strike after deadly Kashmir attack
Apr 30 2025
Pakistan said on Wednesday it had "credible intelligence" that India was planning an imminent military strike and vowed …
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Barca fight back against Inter in sensational semi-final draw
Apr 30 2025
Barcelona and Inter Milan shared a compelling 3-3 draw in a high-octane Champions League semi-final first leg clash on …
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US economy unexpectedly shrinks, Trump blames Biden
Apr 30 2025
The US economy unexpectedly contracted in the first three months of the year on an import surge triggered by Donald …
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Syria reports Israeli strikes as clashes with Druze spread
Apr 30 2025
Syria said Israel launched new strikes near Damascus on Wednesday, after sectarian clashes left nearly 40 dead in two …
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Swedish reporter gets suspended term over Erdogan insult
Apr 30 2025
A Turkish court on Wednesday handed a Swedish journalist an 11-month suspended sentence for insulting President Recep …
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US economy shrinks, Trump blames Biden
Apr 30 2025
The US economy unexpectedly contracted in the first three months of the year on an import surge triggered by Donald …
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US economy unexpectedly shrinks in first quarter, Trump blames Biden
Apr 30 2025
The US economy unexpectedly contracted in the first three months of the year on an import surge triggered by Donald …
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Sweden arrests teen after triple killing
Apr 30 2025
Swedish police have arrested a teen suspect after three youths aged from 15 to 20 were killed in a shooting at a hair …
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Syria reports Israeli strikes after warning over Druze as sectarian clashes spread
Apr 30 2025
Syria said Israel launched new strikes near Damascus on Wednesday, after sectarian clashes left nearly 40 dead in two …
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Trump blames Biden's record after US economy shrinks
Apr 30 2025
President Donald Trump lashed out at his predecessor's economic record Wednesday after US financial markets fell on the …
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Rwandan awarded for saving grey crowned cranes
Apr 30 2025
White wings flashing overhead in the sunlight, conservationist Olivier Nsengimana points out Rwanda's grey crowned …
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Israel says strikes Syria to shield Druze as clashes spread
Apr 30 2025
Israel struck Syria on Wednesday in what it called a "warning" against attacks on the Druze minority, in a military …
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Moroccan-based cardinal says Church does not need Francis 'impersonator'
Apr 30 2025
Cardinal Cristobal Lopez Romero, the Spanish-born archbishop of Rabat, admits he is a little anxious ahead of his first …
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Eurozone economy grows more than expected despite US tariff turmoil
Apr 30 2025
The eurozone economy expanded more than expected at the start of the year, official data showed on Wednesday, despite US …
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US official tells UN top court 'serious concerns' over UNRWA impartiality
Apr 30 2025
A US official on Wednesday told the International Court of Justice there were "serious concerns" about the impartiality …
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Pakistan says India planning strike as tensions soar over Kashmir
Apr 30 2025
Pakistan said on Wednesday it had "credible intelligence" that India was planning an imminent military strike and vowed …
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