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Errant Ukrainian drones fuel tensions on NATO's eastern flank
Ukrainian drones have recently entered the airspace of Baltic countries, raising tensions with Russia amid ongoing…
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Drone incursions sow fear, chaos along NATO's Baltic and Finnish borders
Recent drone incursions along NATO's Baltic and Finnish borders have raised security concerns amid the ongoing war in…
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Sevastopol governor says Ukraine used Storm Shadow missiles in attack
The governor of Sevastopol reported that Ukraine used Storm Shadow missiles in a recent attack, which also involved…
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Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon drops to lowest level since 2019
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon has decreased to its lowest level since 2019, with a reported drop of 20.6 percent in…
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US drawing up plans to halt immigration, customs processing at 'sanctuary city' airports
The U.S. is considering plans to halt immigration and customs processing at airports located in 'sanctuary cities.'…
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Canadian who supplied poison for suicides to plead guilty
Kenneth Law, a Canadian man accused of supplying poison for suicides, is expected to plead guilty to multiple charges.…
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No feasts, no joy: Gazans mark a dark Eid
Eid al-Adha celebrations in Gaza are marked by hardship and scarcity, as many families struggle to afford traditional…
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Minneapolis police chief Brian O’Hara resigns following internal investigation into his conduct
Minneapolis police chief Brian O’Hara has resigned following an internal investigation into his conduct. The…
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Trump-endorsed Ken Paxton topples John Cornyn in Texas Senate race
Ken Paxton, endorsed by Donald Trump, won the Republican Senate nomination in Texas, defeating incumbent John Cornyn.…
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China’s top diplomat Wang Yi makes veiled jabs at Trump from UN
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticized US President Donald Trump's foreign policy during a UN address. He…
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Climate change fuelling growth of antibiotic-resistant salmonella
A recent study links climate change to a rise in antibiotic-resistant salmonella, with a 10 percent increase in…
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Former US president Biden sues to stop DOJ disclosing interview tapes
Former US President Joe Biden is suing the Justice Department to prevent the release of audio recordings and…
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Why is Europe the world’s fastest warming continent?
Europe is currently experiencing record-breaking heatwaves, making it the fastest-warming continent in the world. The…
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Activist Erin Brockovich takes on US Big Tech’s data centre boom
Erin Brockovich, renowned for her environmental activism, has launched a platform to track data center projects across…
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Former Greek PM Alexis Tsipras forms new party ahead of election
Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has announced the formation of a new political party named Elas as Greece…
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US V-P Vance hails Pope Leo’s AI encyclical as ‘profound’
US Vice-President J.D. Vance praised Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on artificial intelligence, calling it a profound act…
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Toy designer charged with stealing $1.3 million in miniature cars
Luis Tanahara, a former toy designer for MGA Entertainment, has been charged with stealing over $1.3 million in…
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Under US pressure, Cuba appeals for international help
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla has called for international assistance to avert a humanitarian crisis…
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Russia allows central bank, top bank Sberbank to directly down drones
Russia has enacted a law permitting its central bank and major financial institutions like Sberbank to deploy defense…
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Britain faces 'moment of consequence' as threats from adversaries mount, spy chief says
Britain is currently facing significant threats from adversaries, prompting a warning from a British spy chief. Anne…
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Iran partially restores internet access after months-long shutdown
Iran has partially restored internet access after a nearly three-month shutdown. The shutdown was implemented amid…
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Trump builds giant stage at White House for birthday cage fight
President Trump is constructing a large cage-fighting arena on the White House's South Lawn for the UFC Freedom 250…
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Trump calls off rare Camp David meeting due to weather
President Trump has canceled a Cabinet meeting at Camp David due to bad weather, opting to hold it at the White House…
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New strikes threaten ceasefires in Iran, Lebanon
Recent US strikes in Iran have escalated tensions, with Tehran accusing Washington of violating a ceasefire and…
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Brazilian senator Bolsonaro touts Trump meeting at White House
Brazilian senator Flavio Bolsonaro confirmed a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. The…
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Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon resulted in 31 fatalities, including children and women, as Israel escalated…
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Canada imposes Ebola-related travel ban as Bahamas plans similar move
Canada has announced a temporary travel ban on residents from three African countries due to an Ebola outbreak. The…
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UK, Poland set to sign defence treaty to tackle hostile threats across Europe
The UK and Poland are set to sign a new defence treaty aimed at enhancing security cooperation in response to rising…
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NASA taps Bezos’ Blue Origin, Firefly for moon base contracts
NASA has awarded contracts to Blue Origin and Firefly Aerospace to support its lunar base program. The contracts,…
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US to set up quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans exposed to Ebola, WSJ reports
The U.S. plans to establish a quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans exposed to Ebola. This initiative is in…
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UK's ex-PM Blair calls on Labour to focus on policy, not personality
Tony Blair has urged the Labour Party to prioritize policy over personality as it faces potential leadership…
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Multiple injuries, at least one dead after chemical tank ruptures at Washington state paper mill
A chemical tank ruptured at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview, Washington, resulting in multiple injuries and at…
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Tanker reports external explosion off Oman coast, crew safe, UKMTO says
A tanker named Olympic Life reported an external explosion off the coast of Oman, with the crew safe. The incident…
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US Justice Department sues UCLA alleging anti-semitic educational environment
The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against UCLA, alleging that the university fostered a hostile…
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US CDC seeks staff for Ebola screening as outbreak response expands
The U.S. CDC is seeking volunteers for Ebola screening as the outbreak response expands. The agency activated a Level…
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Israel carried out attack against Hamas' new armed wing chief, Netanyahu says
Israel has conducted an attack targeting Hamas' newly appointed armed wing chief, Mohammad Odeh. Prime Minister…
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Apple, Google blast Canada’s plan to expand police data powers
Canada's proposed Bill C-22, known as the Lawful Access Act, is facing significant backlash from major technology…
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Trump’s redistricting push suffers setbacks in Alabama, South Carolina
President Trump's efforts to redraw electoral maps in Alabama and South Carolina faced significant challenges. In…
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Tanker reports external explosion off Oman coast, crew safe
A tanker reported an external explosion off the coast of Oman, with the crew remaining safe. The incident occurred 60…
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Portugal police say operation breaks up large-scale illegal immigration network
Portuguese police have dismantled a large-scale illegal immigration network, arresting two suspected ringleaders. The…
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Trump declares himself in perfect health after physical exam
US President Donald Trump reported that he is in perfect health following a recent physical exam at Walter Reed…
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Russia says US did not grant visa for vice-minister to attend UN
Russia's UN ambassador stated that the US did not grant a visa for Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov to attend…
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Remnants of Assad's chemical weapons program recovered, Syrian official says
Syria's transitional leadership has discovered remnants of Bashar al-Assad's chemical weapons program, including raw…
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Israel's Elbit developing hardware to combat Hezbollah drones, CEO says
Israel's Elbit Systems is developing new hardware to counter Hezbollah's explosive drones, which have posed a…
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Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal workers in bid to curb leaks to journalists
The Trump administration has proposed requiring federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements to prevent leaks…
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$128m Louvre jewellery heist to be turned into film
The $128 million jewellery heist at the Louvre Museum in 2025 will be adapted into a film. French director Romain…
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Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal workers in bid to curb leaks to journalists
The Trump administration has proposed that federal workers sign non-disclosure agreements to prevent leaks to…
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EU queries Czech PM's moves to tackle conflicts of interest
The European Commission is seeking clarification from the Czech government regarding measures to prevent conflicts of…
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Toxic fumes from Tehran oil fires in March affected area size of Italy
In March, fires at Tehran's oil infrastructure, triggered by Israeli strikes, released toxic fumes over an area…
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Israel expands ground operation beyond Yellow Line in south Lebanon as clashes intensify
Israel has expanded its ground operations in southern Lebanon beyond the Yellow Line, which was established after a…
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