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US charges former Cuban president with murder as pressure builds
AFP - 19m ago
The United States on Wednesday indicted Cuba's former leader Raul Castro on murder charges, fueling speculation that …
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Iran weighs US offer as Trump says peace talks on 'borderline'
AFP - 48m ago
Iran said on Wednesday it was examining a new US proposal to end the Middle East war, as President Donald Trump …
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Embattled Bolivia leader promises 'to listen' to protesters
AFP - 1h ago
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday announced plans to reshuffle his cabinet to make it more inclusive following …
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Stylish Aston Villa win Europa League to end 30-year trophy drought
AFP - 1h ago
Aston Villa ended their 30-year trophy drought in style as spectacular goals from Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia …
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UK eases sanctions on Russian jet fuel and diesel imports
AFP - 1h ago
British leader Keir Starmer defended Wednesday a contentious move to ease sanctions on imports of Russian jet fuel and …
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Embattled Bolivia leader promises 'to listen' to protests
AFP - 1h ago
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday announced plans to reshuffle his cabinet to make it more inclusive following …
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Iran examining US proposal, as Trump says in 'final stages' of talks
AFP - 2h ago
Iran said on Wednesday it was examining the latest US proposal received from mediator Pakistan in talks to end the …
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US indicts former Cuban president as pressure builds
AFP - 3h ago
The United States on Wednesday criminally indicted Cuba's former leader Raul Castro, fueling speculation that President …
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Iran says US wants to 'start new war' after Trump threat
AFP - 2h ago
Iran's chief negotiator said Wednesday the United States wanted to restart the Middle East war after President Donald …
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Bolivia says protesters trying to 'disrupt democratic order'
AFP - 3h ago
Bolivia's embattled government on Wednesday accused protesters calling for the resignation of center-right President …
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DR Congo Ebola risk high regionally, low worldwide: WHO
AFP - 5h ago
The risk from a deadly Ebola outbreak is high in central Africa but remains low globally, the World Health Organization …
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Rubio offers Cubans 'new path' in special video address
AFP - 2h ago
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered Cubans a "new path" in a special video address Wednesday hours before …
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Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit
AFP - 7h ago
President Xi Jinping hailed China and Russia's "unyielding" ties in talks with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, as the pair …
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Ukraine war widow buries her daughters killed by Russia
AFP - 8h ago
As concrete dust was settling around the remains of her home, pulverised by a Russian missile in Kyiv last week, Tetiana …
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Worried and under-equipped, Ebola-hit east DR Congo awaits medical aid
AFP - 10h ago
At the hospital in Rwampara, one of the epicentres of a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a …
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Arsenal players in dawn celebrations after winning Premier League
AFP - 2h ago
Arsenal players were pictured celebrating with fans at 5:00 am at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday after they clinched the …
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Whale of a time: Humpbacks set new distance record
AFP - 11h ago
Two humpback whales have set new records for the longest-known distances travelled for their species by embarking on a …
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Families of Beirut strike victims vow to fight for justice
AFP - 5h ago
Standing before their devastated building in central Beirut, childhood neighbours Wael Sabbagh and Ghida Krisht vow to …
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Iran Guards warn of war beyond Mideast as Trump repeats threats
AFP - 3h ago
Iran warned on Wednesday that the Middle East war would spread far beyond the region if the United States and Israel …
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Humpback whales make record swims between Australia and Brazil
AFP - 5h ago
A pair of humpback whales swam record-breaking journeys between the eastern shores of Australia and breeding grounds in …
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Taiwan leader says 'foreign forces' cannot decide island's future
AFP - 15h ago
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday that "foreign forces" cannot decide the future of the democratic island, …
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Ebola, hantavirus show world's risk preparedness lagging: pandemic expert
AFP - 15h ago
The deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks show that while the response to declared public health crises has improved, …
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LIV cash crunch hits Asian Tour as Korea Open prize money cut
AFP - 7h ago
Golf's Asian Tour on Wednesday said it had axed a planned increase in prize money for this week's Korea Open, just weeks …
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Sky bridges, citizen science protect endangered Malaysia monkeys
AFP - 6h ago
A graceful black monkey edges across a swaying red rope bridge strung over a busy residential road in Malaysia's Penang, …
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How are the World Cup favourites shaping up?
AFP - 7h ago
With the start of the 2026 World Cup in North America now barely three weeks away, AFP Sport runs the rule over the …
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Putin, Xi to underscore alliance strength after Trump visit
AFP - 2h ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday, seeking to underline their …
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Help wanted: Australian conservation group seeks new koala rescue dog
AFP - 9h ago
An Australian animal welfare group is seeking a heroic dog with an appetite for adventure for a full-time position as a …
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US, Iran trade threats but Trump says Tehran wants peace deal
AFP - 8h ago
President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that the United States may strike Iran again -- a day after he said he had held …
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Republican who stood up to Trump defeated in Kentucky primary
AFP - 10h ago
US President Donald Trump tightened his grip on the Republican Party on Tuesday as Kentucky voters ousted one of the few …
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Iran 'very confident' about World Cup protocols: federation vice-president
AFP - 6h ago
The Iranian football federation vice-president said Tuesday he was "very confident" in FIFA's protocols as the team …
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From graduation boos to voter unease: AI anxiety grows in the US
AFP - 7h ago
Speakers promoting AI are getting booed at universities, voters are rebelling against data centers, and even AI-friendly …
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Taiwan author wins International Booker for 'slyly sophisticated' novel
AFP - 3h ago
Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi and translator Lin King won the International Booker Prize on Tuesday for "Taiwan …
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Acting US attorney general defends fund for prosecuted Trump allies
AFP - 6h ago
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday defended the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate …
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Shock and bafflement at San Diego mosque where three were killed
AFP - 4h ago
Outside the San Diego mosque where his father was gunned down by heavily armed teenagers who had been radicalized …
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Arsenal win Premier League after Man City held by Bournemouth
May 19 2026
Thousands of Arsenal fans descended on the Emirates Stadium to celebrate a first Premier League title in 22 years on …
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WHO worried about 'scale and speed' of deadly Ebola outbreak
May 19 2026
The World Health Organization on Tuesday voiced concern about the "scale and speed" of an Ebola outbreak that has killed …
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Kentucky primary vote tests Trump's grip on Republican base
May 19 2026
US President Donald Trump's hold on his support base faces its latest test Tuesday, with voters deciding whether one of …
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Trump shows off ballroom site with 'drone empire' planned for roof
May 19 2026
US President Donald Trump showed off the site of his huge new White House ballroom on Tuesday, saying it would feature …
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Under Trump pressure, EU seeks deal to end trade standoff
May 19 2026
The EU headed into late-night talks Tuesday seeking a deal towards implementing its nearly year-old trade pact with the …
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Mango scion released on bail after arrest over father's death
May 19 2026
The eldest son of Spanish clothing empire Mango's founder Isak Andic was released on Tuesday after posting one million …
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Iran talks making 'good progress': US VP Vance
May 19 2026
US Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that Iran talks are making good progress but Washington was "locked and loaded" …
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UK trade minister hopes Britain will rejoin EU 'in my lifetime'
May 19 2026
British trade minister Chris Bryant said Tuesday he hopes to one day see his country rejoin the European Union, in a …
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Race to find vaccines, treatments for Ebola strain behind outbreak
May 19 2026
An escalating outbreak of a rare Ebola strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo has kicked off a race to find vaccines …
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Putin lands in China for trip that aims to show unshakeable ties after Trump pomp
May 19 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing late on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and …
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Drone attack kills 28 at market in southern Sudan
May 19 2026
A drone strike on a crowded market in southern Sudan killed 28 people and injured 23 more on Tuesday, a medical source …
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Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon with wrist injury
May 19 2026
Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of regaining his Wimbledon title have been dashed with the two-time champion announcing Tuesday …
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Trump shows off site of new $400-mn ballroom
May 19 2026
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday showed off the site of his huge new White House ballroom, a $400 million project …
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G7 finance ministers vow cooperation to face 'heightened risks'
May 19 2026
Leading global economies on Tuesday vowed multilateral cooperation to address mounting challenges to economic stability …
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Spanish ex-PM Zapatero under investigation for influence peddling
May 19 2026
Spain's former Socialist prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has been placed under investigation for influence …
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Ukraine war widow buries her daughers killed by Russia
May 19 2026
As concrete dust was settling around the remains of her home, pulverised by a Russian missile in Kyiv last week, Tetiana …
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Mango founder's son arrested in Spain over father's death
May 19 2026
Spanish police said Tuesday they have arrested the eldest son of Mango clothing empire founder Isak Andic over his …
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France says G7 finance talks 'frank, sometimes difficult'
May 19 2026
France's finance minister acknowledged Tuesday that two days of talks among leading global economies were "sometimes …
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Ronaldo, 41, leads Portugal into his sixth World Cup
May 19 2026
Veteran Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo will lead his country into the 2026 World Cup this summer after coach Roberto …
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US police investigating deadly mosque shooting as hate crime
May 19 2026
Police were investigating a shooting in the US state of California as a hate crime on Tuesday after a pair of teenage …
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Pep Guardiola: Catalan genius who changed football
May 19 2026
Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City with an unparalleled legacy as a manager who has reshaped English football …
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Putin trip aims to show China ties unshakeable after Trump pomp
May 19 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin sets off to Beijing on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and his …
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Malians tell of torture and killings by army, Russian fighters
May 19 2026
Tears soaked Cherifa's veil as she recounted how her son was beheaded by a unit of Malian soldiers and Russian …
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'We're here solely to play football,' insists North Korean coach
May 19 2026
The coach of the first North Korean sports team to visit the South in eight years batted away questions Tuesday about …
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Bolivia protest sees violent clashes, looting in La Paz
May 19 2026
Bolivian protests calling for center-right President Rodrigo Paz to resign intensified Monday as demonstrators swarmed …
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World Cup glory attracts superstar coaches into international battle
May 19 2026
The 2026 World Cup has bucked the trend of international football's struggles to compete with the riches of the club …
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Love, lust and gnomes as top UK flower show bursts into bloom
May 19 2026
From gardens to inspire younger generations, to havens of peace and sanctuary, to a hothouse space designed to stir …
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Asian markets cautious, oil dips after Trump holds off on Iran attack
May 19 2026
Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as oil prices eased on hopes of a US-Iran deal, though elevated crude levels capped …
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Musk loses blockbuster OpenAI suit as jury says too late
May 19 2026
A federal jury ruled Monday that billionaire Elon Musk waited too long to sue OpenAI and its co-founders, delivering a …
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Three killed in San Diego mosque shooting, both suspects dead
May 19 2026
A shooting Monday at a mosque complex in southern California killed three people, with two suspected teenage gunmen …
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As bee population collapses, US apiarists fear research cuts
May 19 2026
In a lot behind a disused West Virginia gas station at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains, Roy Funkhouser is …
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Three killed in San Diego mosque shooting, two attackers dead
May 19 2026
A shooting at a mosque complex in California killed three people, with two suspected teenage gunmen later found dead in …
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Arsenal on the brink of Premier League title after nervy Burnley win
May 19 2026
Arsenal are on the brink of ending a 22-year wait to win the Premier League after beating Burnley 1-0 on Monday to open …
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Trump admin creates $1.7 bln fund to compensate allies prosecuted under Biden
May 19 2026
US President Donald Trump's Justice Department announced on Monday the creation of a $1.7 billion fund to compensate …
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Los Angeles World Cup workers vow strike over ICE guarantees
May 19 2026
Workers at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium vowed Monday to go on strike if federal immigration enforcement agents are deployed …
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Star of Rome's 'sexy priest' calendar admits: 'I was never a priest'
May 19 2026
His face smiles out from every kiosk in Rome on the cover of the ubiquitous "sexy priest" calendar sold to tourists but …
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Trump says held off on new Iran attack, upbeat for agreement
May 18 2026
US President Donald Trump said he was planning a major new assault on Iran on Tuesday, but held off as he saw hope for …
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US to screen for Ebola at airports, one American in DR Congo infected
May 18 2026
The United States said Monday it is bolstering precautions to prevent the spread of Ebola, including screening air …
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Trump says holding off on new Iran attack
May 18 2026
US President Donald Trump said Monday he had held off on imminent plans to resume attacking Iran, piling pressure as …
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Cuba warns of 'bloodbath' if US attacks; Washington adds sanctions
May 18 2026
Cuba's leader warned Monday of a "bloodbath" in the event of an American attack, while the US Treasury sanctioned Cuba's …
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Cuba warns of 'bloodbath' if US attacks and Washington issues sanctions
May 18 2026
Cuba's leader warned Monday of a "bloodbath" in the event of an American attack, and the US Treasury issued sanctions …
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Bulgaria's Eurovision winner flies home to rapturous welcome
May 18 2026
Hundreds of ecstatic fans waving Bulgarian flags turned out at Sofia airport Sunday to give a triumphant welcome home to …
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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship ends deadly voyage
May 18 2026
A cruise ship that sparked global alarm after a deadly outbreak of hantavirus ended its voyage by docking in Rotterdam …
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New Ebola outbreak in DR Congo: What we know
May 18 2026
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo believed to have killed more than 90 people has been declared an …
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G7 finance chiefs meet to seek common stance on unstable ground
May 18 2026
Finance chiefs from the G7 industrialised nations gathered in Paris on Monday for two days of talks aimed at forging a …
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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship docks in Rotterdam at voyage end
May 18 2026
A cruise ship that sparked global alarm after a deadly outbreak of hantavirus docked in Rotterdam harbour Monday, with …
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Iran's World Cup football team leaves for Turkey: media
May 18 2026
Iran's national football team was headed to Turkey on Monday to play a final friendly match and apply for visas to fly …
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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship steams towards Rotterdam at voyage end
May 18 2026
A cruise ship that sparked global alarm after a deadly outbreak of hantavirus made its final approach to Rotterdam …
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Japan arrests Americans over stunt at baby monkey Punch's zoo
May 18 2026
Two American nationals were arrested in Japan after a stunt in which one entered the monkey enclosure at a zoo where a …
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Trump says 'clock ticking' for Iran as peace negotiations stall
May 18 2026
President Donald Trump threatened "there won't be anything left" of Iran if no peace deal is reached, as their truce …
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India's strategic $9 bn megaport plan for pristine island
May 18 2026
On a remote island in the Andaman Sea, bulldozers are tearing into pristine forests that are home to one of Earth's most …
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Who could be the 2026 World Cup's breakout star?
May 18 2026
World Cups are where rising stars of football quickly transform into global icons.
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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship nears end of voyage, to dock in Rotterdam
May 18 2026
A cruise ship that sparked global alarm after a deadly outbreak of hantavirus will end its voyage in Rotterdam on …
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He said, she said, AI said: Wall Street sex scandal rivets and confounds
May 18 2026
A Wall Street banker's explosive sexual harassment lawsuit against a female executive has triggered a torrent of …
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Four takeaways from Musk vs OpenAI trial
May 18 2026
After three weeks of intense hearings,
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Jury to decide fate of Musk's blockbuster suit against OpenAI
May 18 2026
Deliberations begin Monday in the blockbuster trial pitting Elon Musk against AI giant OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, …
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White House mass prayer event seeks to reclaim US Christian roots
May 18 2026
President Donald Trump and top cabinet officials addressed thousands of Americans at a mass prayer rally in Washington …
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International dive group joins Maldives search for missing Italians
May 18 2026
An international dive safety group sent experts to the Maldives on Sunday to join a multinational recovery effort after …
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WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo
May 17 2026
The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency on Sunday over an outbreak of an Ebola strain …
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Italian PM meets victims of Modena car incident
May 17 2026
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Sunday visited people wounded by a driver with a history of mental health …
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West Ham on brink of Premier League relegation, Man Utd seal third
May 17 2026
West Ham's 3-1 defeat at Newcastle left Tottenham realistically only needing one more point to win the battle for …
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Trump issues dire warning to Iran to accept peace deal
May 17 2026
President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Iran on Sunday, saying it had to move quickly towards a peace deal or …
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World champions England see off France to clinch another Women's Six Nations
May 17 2026
Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach scored two tries apiece as world champions England sealed an eighth straight Women's Six …
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Large-scale Ukrainian drone barrage kills four in Russia
May 17 2026
A wave of almost 600 Ukrainian drones attacked Russia overnight killing four people, authorities said on Sunday, as …
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Bulgaria's 'Bangaranga' wins Eurovision, with Israel second
May 17 2026
Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday with Dara's catchy floor-filler "Bangaranga" sweeping the 70th …
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'Fight relentlessly': Ukraine commander vows strikes into Russia
May 17 2026
From his underground post, the commander of Ukraine's unmanned forces, Robert Brovdi, known as "Madyar", has been …
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Fernandes equals Premier League assist record in Man Utd win, West Ham brace for Newcastle
May 17 2026
Bruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League record of 20 assists in a season as Manchester United secured third place …
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War in Middle East: latest developments
May 17 2026
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war:
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