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Colombia vote tests leftist rule as violence surges
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Colombians vote Sunday in a presidential election overshadowed by a surge in violence, facing a stark choice between …
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Trump demands widespread sign-up to Abraham Accords as part of Iran peace deal
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US President Donald Trump on Monday urged Muslim-majority nations across the Middle East and beyond to normalize …
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Pope urges 'disarming' of AI in major manifesto
AFP - 1h ago
Pope Leo XIV called Monday for the "disarming" of artificial intelligence in his long-awaited manifesto on the rapidly …
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Iran and Trump talk down hopes of imminent peace deal
AFP - 2h ago
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
AFP - 4h ago
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
AFP - 1h ago
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
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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
AFP - 6h ago
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
AFP - 7h ago
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
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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
AFP - 4h ago
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
AFP - 11h ago
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
AFP - 2h ago
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
AFP - 6h ago
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
AFP - 13h ago
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
AFP - 14h ago
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
AFP - 14h ago
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
AFP - 14h ago
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
AFP - 14h ago
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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'Hard to win': Taiwanese react to uncertainty over US arms sales
May 22 2026
President Donald Trump's suggestion that US arms sales to Taiwan could be a bargaining chip with China has set off …
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Tuchel has 'no fear' after omitting star names from England's World Cup squad
May 22 2026
Thomas Tuchel said Friday he has no fears after leaving "extraordinary talents" out of England's World Cup squad, boldly …
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Tennis players 'ignored' in pay dispute, says Fritz
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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Tuchel has no fears after omitting star names from England's World Cup squad
May 22 2026
Thomas Tuchel said Friday he does not fear leaving "extraordinary talents" out of England's World Cup squad, boldly …
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Pep Guardiola: Catalan genius who changed football
May 22 2026
Pep Guardiola leaves Manchester City with an unparalleled legacy as a manager who has reshaped English football during a …
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Michael Carrick given permanent deal as Man Utd manager - club
May 22 2026
Manchester United on Friday rewarded Michael Carrick with a permanent deal as head coach for guiding the club to a …
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Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa says will leave post
May 22 2026
Alvaro Arbeloa confirmed Friday he would leave his role as Real Madrid coach at the end of a trophyless season.
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NATO ministers sound out US on Trump's 'confusing' troop moves
May 22 2026
NATO's European members scrambled Friday to get clarity from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on troop shifts by …
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'Confusing': NATO allies sound out US on Trump's troop moves
May 22 2026
NATO's European members scrambled Friday to get clarity from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on troop shifts by …
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'Hello, Goodbye': 'Late Show' host Stephen Colbert bows out
May 22 2026
Paul McCartney led an all-star lineup for the final episode of "The Late Show" as frontman Stephen Colbert bowed out …
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Organized criminals kill at least 25 in Honduras
May 22 2026
Organized criminals killed at least 25 people, including civilians and police officers, Thursday in two attacks in …
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Law changes and innovations to look out for at the World Cup
May 22 2026
In 1970 it was the introduction of yellow and red cards. In 2018 VAR made its World Cup debut, while in Qatar in 2022 a …
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US pins hopes on mediator Pakistan in push to end Iran war
May 22 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced hope of progress on ending the war with Iran, as he looked to Pakistani …
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'Dread': coral scientists fear bleaching El Nino could bring
May 22 2026
The arrival of a potentially powerful El Nino weather system this year could devastate coral reefs around the world …
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Gibraltar monkeys eat soil in junk food detox: study
May 22 2026
A colony of macaques that gorge on snacks offered by tourists in the British territory of Gibraltar swallow soil to …
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'Filter of fantasy': Japan trials anime therapy to treat depression
May 22 2026
As a teenager struggling to fit into life in rural Sicily, psychiatrist Francesco Panto found refuge in anime, where he …
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Enhanced Games: the 'Steroid Olympics' hit Las Vegas
May 22 2026
The first-ever Enhanced Games -- widely dubbed the "Steroid Olympics" -- take place Sunday in Las Vegas, where elite …
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Rubio warns Cuba after US indicts former leader
May 22 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Cuba on Thursday that the United States was laser-focused on changing the …
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Middlesbrough face Hull in football's richest game after 'spygate' row
May 22 2026
Middlesbrough and Hull will meet in the richest game in world football at Wembley on Saturday, competing for a place in …
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FIFA's huge World Cup to generate unprecedented cash and CO2
May 22 2026
The biggest and most lucrative ever World Cup this summer will also set a record for the most-polluting sporting event …
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First Gaza flotilla activists arrive in Turkey after Israel deportation
May 22 2026
Israel said on Thursday it had deported all the foreign activists seized by its forces from a Gaza-bound flotilla, as …
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Trump's big arch approved by ally-controlled board
May 22 2026
An arts commission stacked with allies of US President Donald Trump gave the greenlight on Thursday to designs for his …
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SpaceX postpones highly anticipated Starship launch
May 22 2026
Elon Musk's SpaceX postponed the highly anticipated launch of its upgraded Starship megarocket, calling off Thursday's …
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'Fired and festive': 'Late Show' host Stephen Colbert bows out
May 21 2026
"The Late Show" frontman Stephen Colbert will host the final edition of the 33-year-old US cultural institution on …
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Deadly DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to M23-held South Kivu
May 21 2026
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to eastern South Kivu province in an area under the …
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Air France, Airbus convicted of manslaughter in 2009 Rio-Paris crash
May 21 2026
A French appeals court Thursday convicted Air France and Airbus of involuntary manslaughter over the 2009 crash of a …
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Air France, Airbus convicted of manslaughter in 2009 Paris-Rio crash
May 21 2026
A French appeals court Thursday convicted Air France and Airbus of involuntary manslaughter over the 2009 crash of a …
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Israel deports all foreign activists from Gaza flotilla
May 21 2026
Israel said on Thursday it had deported all the foreign activists seized by Israeli forces from a Gaza-bound flotilla, …
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Italy and Spain urge EU sanctions on Israeli minister for activists' treatment
May 21 2026
Italy and Spain have called on the EU to sanction Israel's far-right national security minister, who posted a video …
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Top UN court says right to strike protected in key labour treaty
May 21 2026
The top United Nations court ruled Thursday that the right to strike was protected in a key treaty of the International …
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Sinner, Djokovic kept apart in French Open draw
May 21 2026
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic will not be able to meet until the French Open final after the pair were placed in …
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EU countries urge sanctions on Israeli minister for activists' treatment
May 21 2026
Italy, Ireland and Spain have called on the EU to sanction Israel's far-right national security minister, who posted a …
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EU slashes eurozone 2026 growth forecast on Mideast war
May 21 2026
The eurozone economy will expand less than expected this year, the EU said Thursday, as the Middle East war and …
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Air France, Airbus guilty of manslaughter in 2009 Paris-Rio crash: French court
May 21 2026
Paris' appeals court Thursday found Air France and Airbus guilty of involuntary manslaughter over the 2009 crash of a …
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