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Ex-fixer Cohen grilled by defense at Trump trial
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Donald Trump's arch-foe and former personal attorney Michael Cohen endured grueling cross-examination Tuesday, as senior …
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Streep honoured at opening of drama-filled Cannes Film Festival
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Meryl Streep was guest of honour at the opening of the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday, unfolding this year against the …
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Court convicts German far-right politician of using Nazi slogan
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A German court on Tuesday convicted one of the country's most controversial far-right politicians, Bjoern Hoecke, of …
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US will back Ukraine until its security is 'guaranteed', Blinken says
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The United States will back Ukraine until its security is "guaranteed", US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on a …
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Two French prison officers killed, inmate escapes, in jail van ambush
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Gunmen attacked a prison van at a motorway toll in northern France on Tuesday, killing at least two prison officers and …
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Swiss nursery lets robot do the talking
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Sat in a circle on the nursery floor, a group of Swiss three-year-olds ask a robot called Nao questions about giraffes …
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Thousands rally in Georgia after parliament passes 'foreign influence' law
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Thousands of protesters rallied Tuesday in Georgia after parliament adopted a law to brand overseas-funded NGOs as …
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Ex-fixer Cohen to face defense grilling at Trump trial
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Donald Trump's arch-foe and former personal attorney Michael Cohen will undergo grueling cross-examination Tuesday, as …
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Fierce battles rage across Gaza as US calls for post-war plan
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Israeli troops fought Hamas militants in multiple battles across the Gaza Strip, forcing new waves of Palestinian mass …
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Summer 2023 was the hottest in 2,000 years: study
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Last year's northern hemisphere summer was the hottest in 2,000 years, according to a new study published on Tuesday.
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Georgia passes 'foreign influence' bill despite protests
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Georgia's parliament on Tuesday adopted a controversial "foreign influence" law that has sparked weeks of mass protests …
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US tells Ukraine 'aid on its way' as Russia claims advances
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured Ukraine on Tuesday that US military aid was "on its way", as Russia claimed …
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Verdict expected in trial of German far-right firebrand
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One of Germany's most controversial politicians, from the far-right AfD party, faces a court verdict on Tuesday on …
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French court acquits director Polanski in defamation trial
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A French court on Tuesday acquitted French-Polish filmmaker Roman Polanski of defaming British actor Charlotte Lewis …
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Michael Cohen to face defense grilling at Trump trial
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Donald Trump's former personal attorney, turned foe, Michael Cohen will undergo a grueling cross-examination Tuesday …
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Russia must beat Ukraine with 'minimal losses': new defence chief
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Russia's incoming defence minister on Tuesday said that Moscow's priority was to secure victory on the battlefield …
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Two French prison officers killed in inmate's escape
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Gunmen on Tuesday attacked a prison van at a motorway toll in northern France, killing at least two prison officers and …
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Georgian parliament passes 'foreign influence' bill despite protests
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Georgia's parliament on Tuesday adopted a controversial "foreign influence" law that has sparked weeks of mass protests …
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EU signs off on asylum overhaul
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The EU on Tuesday gave the final green light to a landmark overhaul of its migration and asylum policies that will see …
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Fistfights in Georgian parliament as 'foreign influence' bill looms
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Scuffles broke out on Tuesday in Georgia's parliament, where lawmakers are expected to adopt a divisive "foreign …
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Final push to form Dutch govt as Wilders keeps PM pick secret
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Six months after Geert Wilders swept to a stunning election win in the Netherlands, top politicians have until Wednesday …
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Riots rock France's New Caledonia over voting reform
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France's prime minister on Tuesday urged the restoration of calm in New Caledonia after the French Pacific archipelago …
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Russia's Kharkiv push aims to stretch Ukraine forces: analysts
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Russia's offensive around Ukraine's Kharkiv likely aims more at presenting Kyiv with a strategic quandary over where to …
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Final push to form Dutch govt, Wilders keeps PM pick secret
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Six months after Geert Wilders swept to a stunning election win in the Netherlands, top politicians have until Wednesday …
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UK MPs arrested for sexual offences face parliament ban
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UK MPs arrested on suspicion of serious sexual or violent offences could be barred from attending parliament after …
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US military aid 'on its way', Blinken tells Ukraine
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American military aid for Ukraine is "on its way", US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in Kyiv on Tuesday, as …
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Putin to meet Xi in Beijing seeking greater support for war effort
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Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China this week, both countries announced Tuesday, meeting his "dear friend" …
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Repression grips remote Russian region months after shock protests
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Since a Russian court in January sent his older brother, environmental activist Fail Alsynov, to prison for four years, …
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'Shots fired' at security forces in New Caledonia riots
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New Caledonia's high commissioner said Tuesday that shots had been fired at security forces during a night of riots in …
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Putin to visit Beijing, meet Xi this week
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Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China this week and meet with leader Xi Jinping, the two countries announced …
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Putin to visit Beijing this week
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Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China this week on the invitation of leader Xi Jinping, Beijing's foreign …
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Georgia set to adopt 'foreign influence' bill despite mass protests
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Georgia was set to adopt a "foreign influence" bill on Tuesday despite mass protests against a law criticised for …
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Blinken in Ukraine to assure US support amid new Russian offensive
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Tuesday in Kyiv on an unannounced visit to assure Ukraine of continued …
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New Caledonia counts the cost of overnight riots
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People in New Caledonia's main city Noumea assessed the damage Tuesday after a night of rioting in the French Pacific …
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A 13-year fight for justice in Philippine activist's murder
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When Philippine environmental activist and radio host Gerry Ortega was shot dead on the tropical island of Palawan, his …
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Russia rains attacks on Ukraine's Kharkiv region after launching offensive
May 13 2024
Russia pummelled towns and villages in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region on Monday, days after launching a surprise …
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Former fixer Cohen testifies Trump approved hush money payment
May 13 2024
Donald Trump's one-time fixer and the star prosecution witness at the former president's criminal trial testified Monday …
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Former fixer Cohen testifies Trump told him to pay hush money
May 13 2024
Donald Trump's one-time fixer and the star prosecution witness at his criminal trial testified Monday how, under Trump's …
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Georgia PM says copycat Russian law to be passed amid protests
May 13 2024
Georgia's prime minister on Monday vowed to ram controversial "foreign influence" legislation through parliament the …
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Fierce fighting rocks Gaza after US warning of anarchy, insurgency
May 13 2024
Israel battled Hamas in Gaza on Monday, including in far-southern Rafah, despite US warnings against a full-scale …
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'Do it': Former fixer Cohen testifies he lied for Trump
May 13 2024
Donald Trump's one-time fixer and the star prosecution witness in the ex-president's criminal trial testified Monday …
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Melinda Gates to leave Gates Foundation, keeps $12.5bn for her work
May 13 2024
Philanthropist Melinda French Gates announced Monday she was leaving the nonprofit foundation she established with her …
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Georgia PM says copycat Russian law to be passed Tuesday amid protests
May 13 2024
Georgia's prime minister on Monday vowed to ram controversial "foreign influence" legislation through parliament the …
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Melinda Gates to leave Gates Foundation, getting $12.5 billion
May 13 2024
Melinda French Gates announced Monday she was leaving the philanthropy mega foundation she established with her …
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'Do it': Former fixer Cohen testifies that he lied for Trump
May 13 2024
Donald Trump's one-time fixer and the star prosecution witness in the former president's criminal trial testified Monday …
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Iran director's escape, MeToo tensions build off-screen drama at Cannes
May 13 2024
The escape of an Iranian director and rumours over fresh MeToo allegations were setting the scene Monday for a dramatic …
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Identity crisis: Climate destroying wonders that gave US parks their names
May 13 2024
Glacier National Park's ice fortress is crumbling. The giant trees of Sequoia National Park are ablaze. And even the …
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Former fixer Cohen testifies at trial that he lied for Trump
May 13 2024
Donald Trump's one-time fixer and the star prosecution witness in the former president's historic criminal trial …
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Georgians protest anti-NGO bill as ruling party vows to adopt
May 13 2024
Hundreds of young Georgians crowded outside parliament on Monday ahead of a third straight night of protests against a …
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German court defeat deals fresh blow to far-right AfD
May 13 2024
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) suffered a stinging defeat Monday as a court threw out its bid to stop Germany's …
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Fierce fighting rocks Gaza after US warning of post-war 'anarchy'
May 13 2024
Israel battled Hamas in Gaza on Monday, including in far-southern Rafah, despite US warnings against a full-scale …
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Former fixer Cohen testifies at trial he lied for Trump
May 13 2024
Donald Trump's one-time fixer and the star prosecution witness in the former president's historic criminal trial …
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Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen testifies at trial
May 13 2024
Donald Trump's one-time fixer and the star prosecution witness in the former president’s historic criminal trial …
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Sunak says UK at 'crossroads' but refuses to call election
May 13 2024
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak insisted on Monday that his beleaguered governing Conservative party can win a general …
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Georgians protest in last stand against over copycat Russian law
May 13 2024
Hundreds of young Georgians crowded outside the Caucasus country's parliament on Monday after a night-long demonstration …
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Catalan separatist aims to form minority regional govt
May 13 2024
Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont said Monday he would seek to form a pro-independence minority government in …
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Russia pounds 30 towns and villages in Ukraine's Kharkiv region
May 13 2024
Russia pounded over 30 villages and towns in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region after launching a ground offensive in …
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Georgians protest in last stand against 'foreign agent' bill
May 13 2024
Around 1,000 protesters were still outside Georgia's parliament Monday morning after an all-night last-stand …
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India vote resumes with Kashmir poised to oppose Modi
May 13 2024
India's six-week election resumed Monday including in Kashmir, where voters are expected to show their discontent with …
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Rivers rise again as rain batters flood-hit south Brazil
May 13 2024
River levels rose again Sunday as strong rains lashed waterlogged southern Brazil, where flooding has killed 145 people …
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Thousands evacuated as Russia advances in Ukraine's Kharkiv region
May 13 2024
Russia said Sunday it had captured four more villages in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, as thousands of residents were …
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Lithuanian president, PM set for election runoff on May 26
May 13 2024
Lithuania's president and prime minister will face off in the second round of the Baltic state's presidential vote on …
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Runner-up files bid to annul Chad presidential poll result
May 12 2024
Succes Masra, who came second in Chad's presidential election, announced Sunday he had lodged a request with the …
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Putin removes defence minister Shoigu
May 12 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday moved to replace defence minister Sergei Shoigu in a major shake-up to …
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Microsoft, Amazon to invest billions in French tech
May 12 2024
Microsoft on Sunday announced four billion euros in investment for developing data centres in France, joining fellow US …
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Concern about Russia dominates as Lithuanians vote
May 12 2024
Lithuania voted Sunday in a presidential election dominated by security concerns with the main candidates all agreed the …
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Thousands of Georgians join night-time protest despite warnings
May 12 2024
Several thousand Georgians gathered outside parliament in Tbilisi Sunday night in a fresh protest against a …
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Fighting rages across Gaza as death toll tops 35,000
May 12 2024
Israel struck Gaza on Sunday and troops battled militants in several areas of the Hamas-run territory, where the health …
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Prince Harry, Meghan end Nigeria tour with Lagos visit
May 12 2024
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan wrapped up their three-day visit to Nigeria on Sunday, arriving in the country's …
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Arsenal down Man Utd to take Premier League title race to the wire
May 12 2024
Arsenal kept their Premier League title dreams alive by ending an Old Trafford hoodoo to grind out a 1-0 win at …
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Gender breakthrough in Swiss triumph at politically-charged Eurovision contest
May 12 2024
Switzerland promised a joyous celebration Sunday for Nemo, the first non-binary performer to win the Eurovision Song …
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'Live a bit more': Kharkiv region residents flee Russian attacks
May 12 2024
Lyuda Zelenskaya and Liuba Konovalova, both in their 70s, held each other through "terrifying" Russian attacks on their …
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Georgia warns protesters of arrests if they block parliament
May 12 2024
Georgia's government on Sunday issued a warning to protesters that it would arrest anyone who blocked the parliament, …
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Amazon plans to invest 1.2 bn euros in France: Macron's office
May 12 2024
US e-commerce giant Amazon will invest more than 1.2 billion euros in France, creating more than 3,000 jobs, French …
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N. Macedonia president stokes controversy at inauguration
May 12 2024
North Macedonia's first woman president was inaugurated on Sunday, with the new nationalist leader angering Greece after …
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'Concerned' Djokovic to undergo scans as shock Rome exit follows bottle drama
May 12 2024
Novak Djokovic described his shock third-round elimination from the Rome Open by outsider Alejandro Tabilo on Sunday as …
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Greek PM to visit Turkey in quest for better relations
May 12 2024
Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be received Monday in Ankara by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, …
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Prince Harry, Meghan finish Nigeria tour in Lagos
May 12 2024
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan wrapped up their three-day visit to Nigeria on Sunday, arriving in the country's …
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Russia claims more advances in Ukraine's Kharkiv region
May 12 2024
Russia said Sunday it had captured four more villages in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, as thousands of residents were …
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Spain PM's Socialists eye power grab as Catalonia votes
May 12 2024
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's Socialists are hoping to show Catalonia has moved past its independence fixation …
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Thousands evacuated as Russia pounds Ukraine border town
May 12 2024
Thousands of people been evacuated from border areas in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, as Russia kept up constant strikes on …
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Fighting rages across Gaza as UN chief urges 'immediate ceasefire'
May 12 2024
Israel struck Gaza on Sunday and troops were battling militants in several areas of the Palestinian territory after an …
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Israel strikes Gaza after fresh Rafah evacuation order
May 12 2024
Israel launched strikes on Gaza Sunday after it expanded an evacuation order for Rafah, with the United Nations warning …
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Second night of auroras seen 'extreme' solar storm
May 12 2024
Auroras lit up skies across swaths of the planet for the second night in a row on Saturday, after already dazzling …
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Israeli fans slam Eurovision snub as 'political'
May 12 2024
Music fans who gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday to watch the Eurovision contest decried juries' snubs of Israel as …
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Switzerland's Nemo wins Eurovision Song Contest
May 12 2024
Switzerland's Nemo won the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, becoming the first artist identifying as non-binary to …
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Second night of auroras possible amid 'extreme' solar storm
May 12 2024
Auroras could light up skies across swaths of the planet for the second night in a row on Saturday, after already …
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Israel strikes Gaza as more Rafah evacuations ordered
May 11 2024
Israel on Saturday hit parts of Gaza including Rafah where it expanded an evacuation order, as the UN warned an outright …
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Eurovision in Gaza's shadow as Israel competes in final
May 11 2024
The Eurovision Song Contest final got underway in Sweden's Malmo on Saturday, after a week of tensions around Israel's …
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Tens of thousands rally in Tbilisi against 'foreign influence' bill
May 11 2024
Tens of thousands of Georgians descended onto Tbilisi's Europe Square Saturday in the latest mass protest against a …
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In Tel Aviv, Eurovision fans hope world shows Israel some love
May 11 2024
Eurovision fans gathered in Tel Aviv Saturday to watch the show taking place in Sweden on big screens said they were …
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Nadal eyes French Open despite Rome exit as Djokovic laughs off bottle drama
May 11 2024
Rafael Nadal said Saturday that he is leaning towards playing at the French Open despite his second-round elimination in …
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Russia claims gains in Ukraine's Kharkiv region
May 11 2024
Russia on Saturday said it had captured five villages in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region during a surprise ground …
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Thousands rally in Tbilisi against 'foreign influence' bill
May 11 2024
Thousands of protesters marched through central Tbilisi on Saturday at a rally against a controversial "foreign …
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'Miracle' survivor found 5 days after S.Africa building collapse
May 11 2024
Rescuers and onlookers cheered and applauded Saturday as a survivor emerged after 116 hours from underneath the rubble …
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Hundreds protest outside German Tesla factory
May 11 2024
More than a thousand environmentalists protested outside Tesla's factory near Berlin Saturday, police said, a day after …
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Thousands rally in Tbilisi against 'foreign influence' bill: AFP
May 11 2024
Thousands of protesters marched through central Tbilisi on Saturday at a rally against a controversial "foreign …
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Russia claims gains in ground offensive in Ukraine's Kharkiv region
May 11 2024
Russia on Saturday said it had captured five villages in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region during a surprise ground …
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First 'extreme' solar storm in 20 years brings spectacular auroras
May 11 2024
Earth was set to be struck by more powerful solar storms on Saturday, a day after the most extreme events in two decades …
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Russia claims more advances after Ukraine ground offensive
May 11 2024
Russia on Saturday said it had captured six villages in Ukraine's east after launching a surprise ground offensive that …
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Hundreds evacuated from Ukraine border after Russian offensive
May 11 2024
Hundreds of people were evacuated from border areas in Ukraine's Kharkiv region after a surprise Russian offensive as …
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Israel strikes Gaza as US report criticises war conduct
May 11 2024
Israeli strikes hit Gaza on Saturday after renewed US criticism over its conduct of the war and a UN warning of "epic" …
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