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No vaccine for latest Ebola outbreak, DRC warns as as toll hits 80
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An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has caused more than 80 deaths has a "very high lethality …
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Vienna abuzz for Eurovision final
AFP - 1h ago
Thousands of glammed-up fans were excitedly queueing Saturday ahead of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, where a fiery …
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Israel strikes south Lebanon day after ceasefire extension
AFP - 1h ago
Israel launched a massive series of airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, despite an extension of the truce …
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Trump, Nigeria claim killing of IS second-in-command
AFP - 1h ago
A senior Islamic State group leader, described as "the most active terrorist in the world", has been killed in a joint …
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Tens of thousands turn out for UK far-right rally, counter demo
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Tens of thousands of people rallied Saturday in London at a march organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson and a …
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Semenyo's magic moment fires Man City to FA Cup final win over Chelsea
AFP - 2h ago
Antoine Semenyo produced one of the great FA Cup final goals with an audacious back-flick that sealed Manchester City's …
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Israel says Hamas armed wing chief killed in Gaza strike
AFP - 4h ago
Israel said Saturday it had killed Hamas armed wing chief Ezzedine Al-Haddad in an airstrike in Gaza the previous day, …
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Sinner completes Medvedev win and passage into Italian Open final
AFP - 4h ago
Jannik Sinner will face Casper Ruud in the men's final of the Italian Open after finishing off Daniil Medvedev in …
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Boycott over Israel takes some glitz off Eurovision final
AFP - 3h ago
A fiery Finnish violinist-singer duo and an acclaimed Australian star are the favourites to win Saturday's grand final …
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Nicolas Maduro, locked in US prison, fades from Venezuelan life
AFP - 21m ago
Nicolas Maduro's face used to be ubiquitous in Venezuela, from television broadcasts and street murals to construction …
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UK police brace far-right rally and counter demonstration
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Thousands of people began rallying in London Saturday at a march organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson and a …
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Trump, Nigeria claim killing of senior IS leader
AFP - 8h ago
A senior Islamic State group leader has been killed in a joint operation by US and Nigerian forces in the west African …
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War in Middle East: latest developments
AFP - 2h ago
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war:
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Fiery Finns, Australian star favourites at boycotted Eurovision final
AFP - 4h ago
A fiery Finnish violinist-singer duo and an acclaimed Australian star are the favourites to win Saturday's Eurovision …
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Putin to visit China May 19-20, days after Trump trip
AFP - 10h ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China on May 19 for a two-day visit, hot on the heels of US President …
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Eurovision gears up for boycotted final, with fiery Finns favourites
AFP - 1h ago
A fiery Finnish violinist-singer duo followed by an Australian star are the favourites to win Saturday's Eurovision …
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Wordle heads to primetime as media seek puzzle reinvention
AFP - 17h ago
News organizations are racing to add puzzles and games to their digital offerings, hoping to replicate the success of a …
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Israel, Lebanon say extending ceasefire despite new strikes
May 15 2026
Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend a ceasefire and hold expanded talks on a political settlement, the United States …
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Trump warns against Taiwan independence after China visit
May 15 2026
US President Donald Trump on Friday warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence after concluding his visit to …
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Stocks tumble as US-Iran impasse fuels inflation fears
May 15 2026
Global stocks slumped and oil prices rose Friday with worries about sustained inflation driving up bond yields with no …
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Judge declares mistrial in Weinstein sex assault case
May 15 2026
A US judge declared a mistrial in the trial of disgraced cinema mogul Harvey Weinstein after jurors again failed to …
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New deadly Ebola outbreak hits DR Congo, 1 dead in Uganda
May 15 2026
A new outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus has been declared in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, African health …
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Judge declares mistrial in Weinstein case as jury fails to reach verdict
May 15 2026
A US judge declared a mistrial in the trial of disgraced cinema mogul Harvey Weinstein after jurors again failed to …
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Israeli strikes wound dozens in Lebanon as talks in US enter second day
May 15 2026
Israel carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon on Friday that it said targeted the militant group Hezbollah, …
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Showdowns and spycraft on Trump-Xi summit sidelines
May 15 2026
While Donald Trump and Xi Jinping were hailing their friendship for the cameras, it was less amicable for the rival …
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Ukraine vows more strikes on Russia after attack on Kyiv kills 24
May 15 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed on Friday to launch more retaliatory strikes on Russia, a day after a …
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Ukraine can down Russian drones en masse. But missiles are a problem
May 15 2026
A massive Russian bombardment of Kyiv this week that lit up the night sky, sent thunderous booms echoing through the …
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New deadly Ebola outbreak hits DR Congo
May 15 2026
A new outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus has been declared in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, African health …
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Trump says made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi, but details scarce
May 15 2026
US President Donald Trump said he had made "fantastic trade deals" and settled "a lot of different problems" in his …
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Kyiv in mourning after 24 killed as Ukraine, Russia swap POWs
May 15 2026
Ukraine's capital Kyiv was in mourning on Friday after a Russian attack killed 24 people a day earlier, with President …
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Sci-fi or battlefield reality? Ukraine's bet on drone swarms
May 15 2026
Hundreds of AI-controlled robots operating in unison, talking to each other to autonomously attack targets -- a …
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Russia, Ukraine swap 205 prisoners of war each
May 15 2026
Russia and Ukraine exchanged 205 prisoners of war each on Friday, Moscow and Kyiv said, a week after US President Donald …
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Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur identified in Thailand
May 15 2026
Scientists have identified a massive new dinosaur from remains discovered in Thailand, with the creature estimated to …
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Trump says made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi
May 15 2026
President Donald Trump said Friday he had made "fantastic trade deals" with China's Xi Jinping, as the pair ended a …
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Drones to fight school shooters? One US company says yes
May 15 2026
A new idea for combatting America's horrific problem of school shootings is to unleash an unarmed drone to confront the …
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War imperils rare vultures' yearly odyssey to the Balkans
May 15 2026
Endangered Egyptian vultures, with their vivid yellow face and white plumes, would usually be nesting across the Balkans …
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Arsenal scent Premier League glory
May 15 2026
Arsenal can move within touching distance of the Premier League crown before title rivals Manchester City next play as a …
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Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 24 and denting peace hopes
May 15 2026
Ukrainian emergency services said Friday that a massive Russian missile and drone attack that pummelled Kyiv the …
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CIA director visits Cuba as communist island runs out of oil
May 15 2026
The head of the CIA visited Cuba on Thursday, an extraordinary step-up in contact between Washington and Havana as the …
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Trump to seek tangible trade wins in Xi summit
May 15 2026
US President Donald Trump is seeking trade wins when he meets Xi Jinping on Friday for the last day of a superpower …
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Can World Cup fuel North America's soccer boom?
May 15 2026
Long considered soccer's last great unconquered market, North America has embraced the beautiful game to a stunning …
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Sci-fi or battlefield reality? Ukraine's bet on swarm drones
May 15 2026
Hundreds of AI-controlled robots operating in unison, talking to each other to autonomously attack targets -- a …
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Man City battle 'fatigue' ahead of FA Cup final clash with troubled Chelsea
May 15 2026
Pep Guardiola hopes Manchester City can overcome mounting fatigue in Saturday's FA Cup final as Chelsea aim to salvage a …
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Romanian metal, Aussie star through to Eurovision final
May 15 2026
Romanian metal, a Danish ode to clubbing and Australian star Delta Goodrem will fill the airwaves in the Eurovision …
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Israelis chant threats, anti-Palestinian slogans at Jerusalem Day march
May 15 2026
Israeli nationalists swept through the narrow streets of Jerusalem's Old City on Thursday, chanting "Death to Arabs" and …
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Mbappe, Dembele head up France squad for 2026 World Cup
May 15 2026
Kylian Mbappe will spearhead France at the World Cup after coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday announced his 26-man squad …
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US Supreme Court maintains mail access to abortion pill for now
May 15 2026
The US Supreme Court on Thursday temporarily maintained mail access to the widely used abortion pill mifepristone.
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Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 21 and denting peace hopes
May 15 2026
Ukrainian emergency services said early Friday that a massive Russian missile and drone attack that pummelled Kyiv the …
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US brokers between Israel, Lebanon and says progress with China
May 14 2026
The United States on Thursday sought to extend a shaky ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon as President Donald Trump …
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Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 16 and denting peace hopes
May 14 2026
Russia pummelled Kyiv for hours on Thursday, firing hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that killed …
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Dior nods to Hollywood's Golden Age with Cruise collection
May 14 2026
Lights, camera, Dior! The French fashion house has unveiled an ode to the golden age of cinema in Los Angeles at its …
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Xi warns Trump on Taiwan at Beijing summit
May 14 2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his US counterpart Donald Trump that missteps on Taiwan could push their two …
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Labour politicians jockey for possible challenge to UK's Starmer
May 14 2026
Britain's health minister Wes Streeting resigned Thursday while Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham unveiled a bid to …
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Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 10 and denting peace hopes
May 14 2026
Russia pummelled Kyiv for hours early on Thursday, firing hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that …
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US senators vote to withhold own pay in government shutdowns
May 14 2026
US senators agreed unanimously Thursday to suspend their own pay during government shutdowns, in an effort to force …
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UK minister quits ahead of possible challenge to Starmer
May 14 2026
Britain's health minister Wes Streeting announced on Thursday that he had resigned, plunging Keir Starmer's premiership …
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Princess Catherine wraps up Italy visit with pasta class
May 14 2026
Britain's Princess Catherine wrapped up a trip to Italy on Thursday with a pasta-making class on her first official …
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Lebanon, Israel hold new talks in US as ceasefire nears end
May 14 2026
Lebanon and Israel held new peace talks in Washington on Thursday, as their latest ceasefire -- considered to still be …
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Russia pummels Kyiv, killing seven and denting peace hopes
May 14 2026
Russia pummelled Kyiv for hours early on Thursday, firing hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that …
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Germany's Merz calls for more investment, less subsidies in EU budget
May 14 2026
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged the European Union on Thursday to reform its budget to include more investments …
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Russia pummels Kyiv, killing five and denting peace hopes
May 14 2026
Russia pummelled Kyiv for hours early on Thursday with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that …
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Stars flying into Cannes in private jets 'obscene', say ex-pilots
May 14 2026
Climate activists are urging movie stars to fly economy or take the train to Cannes after saying private jets burned two …
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UK PM in peril as potential successors jockey for position
May 14 2026
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's future looked increasingly uncertain on Thursday as potential challengers …
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Lebanon, Israel to hold new talks in US as ceasefire nears end
May 14 2026
Lebanon and Israel are to hold new peace talks in Washington starting Thursday, as their latest ceasefire -- considered …
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Russia pummels Kyiv, killing three and denting peace hopes
May 14 2026
Russia pummelled Kyiv for hours early on Thursday with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that …
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British PM battles to stay in power amid rebellion
May 14 2026
Pressure mounted on Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer Thursday when his former deputy Angela Rayner emerged as a …
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Bone appetit: Paris pups lap up treats at dog-centric spots
May 14 2026
An elegant, white-haired Parisian savours a biscuity cloud of cream and apple down to the last crumb at one of the …
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Heavy Russian strikes on Kyiv kill one, wound 31
May 14 2026
Large-scale Russian strikes on Kyiv killed one person and wounded at least 31 others, city authorities said on Thursday, …
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Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline first World Cup final half-time show
May 14 2026
Madonna, Shakira and K-pop megastars BTS will headline a Super Bowl-style half-time show at the World Cup final on July …
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Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show
May 14 2026
Madonna, Shakira and K-pop megastars BTS will headline a Super Bowl-style half-time show at the World Cup final on July …
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Xi warns Trump Taiwan issue could lead to 'conflict' as US-China summit starts
May 14 2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his US counterpart Donald Trump that the issue of Taiwan could push their two …
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A quarter of World Cup games risk searing heat: scientists
May 14 2026
One in four 2026 World Cup games could take place in very hot conditions as climate change has increased the risk of …
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'Rare, meaningful': North Korean football team ventures into South
May 14 2026
A women's football club will on Sunday be the first sports team from North Korea to visit neighbouring South Korea in …
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Trump heralds 'fantastic future' for US-China as talks with Xi begin
May 14 2026
US President Donald Trump on Thursday told China's Xi Jinping their countries would have "a fantastic future together", …
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'Promised to us': The Israelis dreaming of settling south Lebanon
May 14 2026
From her home in an Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank, Anna Sloutskin yearns to expand her country's borders …
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Trump and Xi meet for high-stakes talks in Beijing
May 14 2026
Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed US President Donald Trump with a handshake on Thursday in Beijing for a superpower …
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Historic Swiss solar-powered plane crashes into sea
May 14 2026
The experimental plane Solar Impulse 2, which completed a historic round-the-world trip in 2016 without using jet fuel, …
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Indian pharma fuels Africa's 'zombie drug' and opioid crisis
May 14 2026
They come in blister packs of 10 like any normal painkiller and you can buy them easily in roadside kiosks and street …
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Man City ease past Palace to keep pressure on Arsenal
May 14 2026
Manchester City's second string eased past Crystal Palace 3-0 on Wednesday to climb just two points behind Premier …
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France blames stomach bug for new cruise outbreak, lifts lockdown
May 14 2026
French authorities on Wednesday allowed asymptomatic passengers to leave a British cruise ship, saying a …
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Iran holds World Cup send-off for national football team
May 14 2026
Iran held a send-off ceremony Wednesday for the national football team as it prepared to play in the 2026 World Cup, …
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Berlin launches scheme to swap trash for treats
May 14 2026
One man's trash is another man's treasure and under a new scheme launched in Berlin on Wednesday, residents and visitors …
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Trump and Xi set for high-stakes talks in Beijing
May 13 2026
US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are set to tackle thorny issues dividing the two superpowers …
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Warsh confirmed as Fed chair as central bank faces Trump assault
May 13 2026
The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve chairman to lead a central bank whose …
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Ex-Nicaragua guerrilla believes Ortega-Murillo days numbered
May 13 2026
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega's co-leader and wife Rosario Murillo will lose power once her ageing husband dies, …
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US Senate backs Trump on Iran war despite deadline lapse
May 13 2026
US senators on Wednesday narrowly rejected a resolution curbing President Donald Trump's power to wage war on Iran -- …
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Gunshots at Philippine Senate as lawmaker wanted by ICC holds out
May 13 2026
Multiple gunshots sent Philippine senators into hiding in their offices late Wednesday, AFP journalists said, as a …
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Strong US economy's resilience to shocks tested by Iran war
May 13 2026
If you look at the numbers, the United States economy seems to be doing surprisingly well despite massive successive …
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Starmer clings on as leadership talk overshadows king's speech
May 13 2026
The pomp of a speech by King Charles III to Britain's parliament Wednesday failed to quell speculation that a senior …
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One trip, one ticket: New EU rules aim to ease train travel
May 13 2026
The EU plans to force railway companies to sell rivals' tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms, …
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Warsh set to take over a divided Fed facing Trump assaults
May 13 2026
The US Senate is expected to confirm Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chairman on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump …
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Trump arrives in China for superpower summit with Xi
May 13 2026
US President Donald Trump landed in Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping aimed …
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King Charles lays out Starmer's agenda as PM fights for survival
May 13 2026
King Charles III outlined UK leader Keir Starmer's legislative plans during a pomp-filled ceremony Wednesday, despite …
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Besieged Starmer seeks to heal Labour divisions in King's Speech
May 13 2026
King Charles III will on Wednesday outline UK leader Keir Starmer's legislative plans, during a pomp-filled ceremony …
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Trump vows to push Xi to 'open up' China at superpower summit
May 13 2026
US President Donald Trump said he would ask Xi Jinping to "open up" China to American firms as he headed to Beijing on …
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'Short of blue-collar workers': Ukraine's battle for labour
May 13 2026
After fleeing Russia's advancing army and resettling in the central industrial hub of Dnipro, Ukrainian worker Anatoliy …
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'Don't understand it, but it looks fun': cricket bowls Japan over
May 13 2026
Curious spectators clutching rulebooks watch as a batsman smacks a six into the sand and weeds surrounding Japan's …
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Hosting World Cup evokes powerful memories for Mexico, and raises expectations
May 13 2026
The 2026 World Cup will finish with a final in a New Jersey NFL stadium, but the tournament will begin in a footballing …
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Asian stocks fall on US-Iran impasse, AI setbacks
May 13 2026
Asian stocks fell on Wednesday as markets digested the lack of progress towards Middle East peace and setbacks that …
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'Not my son's fault': The women bearing the children of Sudan's war rapes
May 13 2026
The baby bouncing on Nesma's lap has his mother's smile and her curious eyes, but nothing she says of the three …
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Rubio, with new Chinese name, heads to Beijing despite sanctions
May 13 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio was due Wednesday in Beijing with President Donald Trump despite being under sanctions …
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Trump heads to China for superpower summit
May 13 2026
Donald Trump was due in Beijing Wednesday on the first visit to China by a US president in nearly a decade, as he seeks …
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