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More than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fears
More than 1.5 million foreign pilgrims have begun the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia amid concerns over the ongoing…
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Watch: Only world record broken at Enhanced Games won't be recognised
Kristian Gkolomeev of Greece has set a new world record in the men's 50m freestyle at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas.…
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White House gunman had previous run-ins with Secret Service, court documents show
The suspect who fired shots outside the White House had prior encounters with the Secret Service. Nasire Best had…
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Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal
Oil prices have decreased significantly due to optimism surrounding a potential US-Iran agreement. President Trump…
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At least 19 people taken to hospital after 'strong smell' reported at Tokyo mall
At least 19 individuals were hospitalized after a strong smell was reported at the Ginza 6 shopping complex in Tokyo.…
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Senegal's leadership row mounts as parliament speaker resigns
Senegal's political landscape is shifting as the parliament speaker, El Malick Ndiaye, resigns following the…
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Currently no active leak from failing chemical tank, California officials say
More than 40,000 Californians have been evacuated due to a toxic chemical leak from a tank at an aerospace facility.…
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Moment of gas explosion at China coal mine
A gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi province, China, has resulted in at least 82 fatalities and two individuals…
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Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine leaves four dead and dozens injured
A recent wave of missile and drone strikes by Russia on Kyiv has resulted in one death and 21 injuries. The strikes…
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Trump tells US negotiators 'not to rush' into deal with Iran
President Trump has advised US negotiators to take their time in discussions with Iran regarding a potential deal. He…
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How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line
Saudi Arabia's ambitious Vision 2030 initiative is facing significant challenges as financial constraints and…
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Turkish riot police storm opposition offices after leaders ousted
Turkish police forcibly entered the headquarters of the main opposition party, CHP, following a court ruling that…
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She was told to marry in a country which bans girls' education. So she got in a taxi and fled
Alia, a 19-year-old Afghan girl, fled her village to escape an arranged marriage and pursue education in Kabul.…
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Blast targeting train kills at least 20 in Pakistan
A train explosion in Pakistan has resulted in at least 20 fatalities and 70 injuries. The blast occurred while the…
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One killed and many feared trapped under collapsed building in Philippines
A building collapse in Angeles City, Philippines, has left around 20 people feared trapped under the rubble. Rescue…
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Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White House
A suspect was killed after opening fire on Secret Service agents near the White House. The shooter, identified as…
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Man killed in shark attack off Australia's north-east coast
A man has died following a shark attack off the coast of Queensland, Australia. The incident occurred while the…
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Nascar champion Kyle Busch died of pneumonia and sepsis, family says
Nascar champion Kyle Busch passed away at the age of 41 due to complications from pneumonia and sepsis. His family…
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Bolivian minister's convoy ambushed while overseeing roadblock clearance
Bolivian public works minister Mauricio Zamora's convoy was ambushed by protesters while overseeing the clearance of…
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BBC at the site of China's worst mining disaster in more than a decade
A coal mine explosion in northern China has resulted in at least 82 fatalities and two individuals reported missing.…
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Trump says Iran deal 'largely negotiated' including reopening Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump indicated that Iran is nearing an agreement with the US regarding the ongoing conflict. Both…
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At least 82 killed in Chinese coal mine explosion
A coal mine explosion in northern China has resulted in at least 82 fatalities, according to state media reports. The…
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It's like the Olympics - except steroids are allowed
The Enhanced Games, a new sporting event in Las Vegas, allows athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs legally.…
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In Japan, divorce splits parents from children. Could a law change end sole custody?
In Japan, a significant change to the custody law is set to take effect on April 1, 2026, allowing divorced couples to…
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Rosenberg: Luhansk strike sparks Russian accusations and vow to retaliate
A drone strike on a college dormitory in Starobilsk, Luhansk, has led to accusations from Russia against Ukraine,…
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East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it's not easy
East Africa is facing challenges in curbing imports of used clothing, particularly in Kenya and Uganda. The region's…
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Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo
Three Red Cross volunteers in the Democratic Republic of Congo have died from suspected Ebola, likely contracted while…
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Watch: Pitches, PlayStations and protein ice cream - A look inside Brazil's World Cup base camp
The Brazilian soccer team has selected the Columbia Park Training Facility in Morris Township, New Jersey, as its base…
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Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory
Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed retaliation after accusing Ukraine of a drone attack on a student dormitory…
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French mum and partner held until trial after sons abandoned by road in Portugal
A French woman and her partner are in custody after allegedly abandoning her two young boys on a roadside in Portugal.…
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Senegal's president sacks PM and former ally after months-long feud
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government amid…
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Rubio meets Modi during India visit with energy high on agenda
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India for four days to discuss energy amidst a global crisis caused by…
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Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse by Israeli forces while detained
Pro-Palestinian activists who were detained after their Gaza-bound flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces have…
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SpaceX launches massive Starship V3 rocket on test flight
SpaceX successfully launched its Starship V3 rocket after a brief delay due to a technical issue. The uncrewed rocket…
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Moment SpaceX rocket explodes in the Indian Ocean after splashdown
SpaceX's Starship V3 successfully launched and completed a test flight before splashing down in the Indian Ocean. The…
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'Speed, money and compassion' - lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts
The article discusses the lessons learned from the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and their relevance to the current…
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Judge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A judge has dismissed the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador. The…
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Carney says Alberta is 'essential' to Canada as province plans vote on separation
Alberta is set to hold a referendum on its future within Canada, prompting Prime Minister Mark Carney to emphasize the…
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Tulsi Gabbard to resign as US director of national intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard has announced her resignation as the US director of national intelligence, effective June 30, due to her…
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Trump is putting pressure on Cuba - why and to what end?
The relationship between the United States and Cuba has deteriorated significantly under President Trump's…
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Rubio tries to reassure Nato allies over US troop deployments
President Donald Trump announced that the US will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland following a previous…
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UK scientists developing new Ebola vaccine that could be ready in months
UK scientists at Oxford University are developing a new Ebola vaccine that could be ready in a few months. The vaccine…
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An Indian bride dies. Rival claims of murder and suicide set off media frenzy
The death of Indian model and actor Twisha Sharma has ignited a media frenzy amid conflicting claims of murder and…
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Turkish opposition fights court ousting of leaders in ruling boosting Erdogan
The Turkish opposition is contesting a court ruling that has removed its leaders, further consolidating President…
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AI used to fake evidence that ended Korean actor's career, say police
South Korean police are pursuing an arrest warrant for a YouTuber accused of fabricating evidence that led to actor…
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Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini dies aged 76
Carlo Petrini, the founder of the Slow Food movement, has passed away at the age of 76 in his hometown of Bra, Italy.…
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Timelapse footage shows 'giant cave' inflating on Paris bridge
Timelapse footage has captured the transformation of Paris' historic Pont Neuf bridge into a giant inflatable cave.…
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Cubans grapple with fuel shortages and blackouts as US steps up pressure
Cuba is facing severe fuel shortages and ongoing blackouts, impacting daily life for its residents. The situation has…
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Africa summit in India postponed over Ebola outbreak fears
The India-Africa Forum Summit has been postponed due to concerns over an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of…
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US navy chief says $14bn arms sale to Taiwan paused due to Iran war
The US has paused a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan to prioritize munitions for the ongoing Iran war. Acting Navy…
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