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Illegal miners extract billions in Amazon gold despite Brazil crackdown, Greenpeace finds
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Blue Origin rocket explodes during test, setback for bid to catch SpaceX
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a test on May 28, marking a significant setback for the company. The…
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EU looks to bolster defences as China threatens key sectors
The EU is set to discuss enhancing trade defenses against China amid rising trade deficits. The bloc's goods trade…
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Blue Origin rocket explodes during test, setback for bid to catch SpaceX
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a test on the launchpad, marking a significant setback for the company.…
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Trump's room to maneuver narrows as US, Iran close in on framework deal
President Trump is facing pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while managing potential backlash from Iran hawks in…
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Two injured as drone hits Romanian apartment building close to Ukraine border
A drone struck a residential building in Galati, Romania, near the Ukrainian border, injuring two people. The incident…
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Temu fined $297 million by EU for sales of unsafe toys, chargers
Temu has been fined €200 million by the European Union for selling unsafe toys and chargers. The European Commission's…
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Chicago prosecutor denies opening investigation of E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of rape
The Chicago prosecutor has denied that there is an ongoing criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused…
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CBS picks new 60 Minutes leader from outside TV news
CBS News has appointed Nick Bilton as the new executive producer of 60 Minutes, marking a significant shift in…
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Trump’s face could appear on US $250 bill
A proposal has been made to feature President Donald Trump's image on a new US $250 bill. This would mark the first…
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Austrian who planned Islamist attack on Taylor Swift concert gets 15 years in prison
An Austrian man, Beran A, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for planning an Islamist attack on a Taylor Swift…
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UN condemns escalation in Ukraine war
The UN has condemned the recent escalation in the Ukraine war, urging both sides to return to negotiations. In the…
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Climate change making haj hotter, less safe: Study
A recent study indicates that climate change is making the annual haj pilgrimage increasingly dangerous due to rising…
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Israel, Russia added to UN blacklist on sexual violence in conflicts
The United Nations has added Israel and Russia to its blacklist for sexual violence in conflict. This decision follows…
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Russia-installed Donetsk region leader says Ukrainian drones kill three workers
A Ukrainian drone attack in the Donetsk region reportedly killed three utility workers, according to the region's…
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Lebanon decries Israeli attacks damaging heritage sites
Lebanon has condemned Israeli attacks that have damaged UNESCO-protected heritage sites in the southern region.…
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Russia brushes off US call not to launch 'systemic strikes' on Kyiv
Russia has dismissed a U.S. call to refrain from launching systematic strikes on Kyiv. The U.S. criticized Russia's…
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US intends to designate two Brazilian gangs as 'terrorist organizations', Rubio says
The United States plans to designate two Brazilian gangs, PCC and Comando Vermelho, as 'Foreign Terrorist…
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Cuba sees higher risk of US military aggression as talks stall
Cuba's Deputy Foreign Minister has expressed concerns over increasing U.S. military aggression as diplomatic talks…
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 29, 2026
The United States and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement to extend their ceasefire and lift shipping…
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Bolivian minister rules out president's resignation despite ongoing unrest
Bolivian Minister Jose Luis Lupo has ruled out the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz amid ongoing protests. The…
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WHO urges Ebola treatments, vaccines be tested only in trials amid Bundibugyo outbreak
The World Health Organization has recommended that experimental treatments and vaccines for the Bundibugyo virus be…
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DOJ launches criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll, source says
The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused former US President…
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Talk to Russia? Europe first seeks to agree on terms and envoy
European leaders are considering the possibility of engaging in talks with Russia regarding the war in Ukraine. Before…
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Trump administration in talks to fund US drone companies, WSJ reports
The Trump administration is reportedly in discussions to fund several US drone companies, including Unusual Machines…
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US DOJ launches criminal probe into Trump’s accuser E. Jean Carroll, source says
The US Department of Justice has initiated a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Donald Trump of…
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Trump administration in talks to fund US drone companies, WSJ reports
The Trump administration is reportedly in discussions to fund several U.S. drone companies, including Unusual Machines…
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US adds Persian Gulf Strait Authority to sanctions list, Treasury website shows
The United States has added the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to its sanctions list, according to the Treasury…
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Panama passes law imposing stricter requirements on multinational firms
Panama's National Assembly has approved a law imposing stricter requirements on multinational firms operating in the…
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Amazon green-lights AI-generated shows for children
Amazon MGM Studios has approved three children's shows developed using artificial intelligence under the new GenAI…
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Live snakes, dead bears and brain worms: Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s wild animal antics
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the US Health Secretary, has gained attention for his unusual interactions with animals,…
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In Cornyn’s enormous loss, proof of Trump’s hold over GOP base
Senator John Cornyn's recent primary loss in Texas highlights the significant influence of Donald Trump over the…
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US carries out new strikes in Iran against military site, official says
The U.S. military conducted new strikes in Iran targeting a military site believed to threaten U.S. forces and…
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Jill Biden’s reaction to husband Joe’s 2024 debate debacle: ‘He’s having a stroke’
Jill Biden expressed her shock and concern over her husband Joe Biden's performance during the 2024 presidential…
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Russia says US did not grant visa for official to attend UN meeting
Russia's UN ambassador criticized the US for not granting a visa to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov…
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US reimposes sanctions on UN expert on Palestinians
The United States has reimposed sanctions on UN expert Francesca Albanese, who has been critical of Israel's actions…
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11 feared dead in Washington state chemical vat rupture, operation moves to recovery effort
A chemical vat rupture at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, Washington, has led to a transition from…
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Russia says it captured two more Ukrainian villages, Ukraine casts doubt on the report
Russia claims to have captured two villages in Ukraine, specifically in the Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia regions. However,…
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US puts UN expert Albanese back on list of sanctioned individuals, Treasury website shows
The U.S. has reinstated sanctions against Francesca Albanese, a U.N. expert on Palestinian territories. This decision…
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Brazil presidential hopeful Bolsonaro adds Rubio, Vance talks to Washington trail
Flavio Bolsonaro, a Brazilian senator and presidential candidate, recently met with U.S. officials including Vice…
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 28, 2026
On May 27, President Trump expressed confidence in outlasting Iran amid ongoing conflict, dismissing concerns about…
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Trump appears to threaten to ‘blow up’ ally Oman
President Donald Trump made controversial remarks suggesting he would attack Oman if the country sided with Iran…
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Trump says he can outwait Iran, dismisses midterm election pressure
President Trump expressed confidence in outlasting Iran amid ongoing conflict, dismissing concerns about the upcoming…
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Norway will come under France's nuclear umbrella, leaders say
Norway has announced plans to join France's nuclear umbrella, marking a significant shift in its defense strategy.…
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Palestinians mourn slain Hamas militant chief as Israel escalates Gaza attacks
Palestinians held a funeral for Mohammad Odeh, the slain chief of Hamas' armed wing, following his death in an Israeli…
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Safety warnings issued after nine die in UK water incidents during heatwave
The UK is facing a severe heatwave, leading to safety warnings after nine water-related deaths. The Royal Life Saving…
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EU's von der Leyen discussed Ukraine's path to EU membership with Zelenskiy
Ursula von der Leyen met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to discuss Ukraine's EU membership prospects.…
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CBS News declined to renew contract for ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent who clashed with Bari Weiss
CBS News has decided not to renew the contract of Sharyn Alfonsi, a correspondent for '60 Minutes', following a clash…
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Trump’s Board of Peace official Gaza fund is empty, source says
The Board of Peace, initiated by US President Donald Trump, currently has no funds in its Gaza reconstruction account…
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Trump says US not satisfied yet on deal with Iran
President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the current deal negotiations with Iran, stating that the U.S. is not…
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