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Israeli military expands ground operations beyond ‘Yellow Line’ in Lebanon: Reports
The Israeli military has intensified its ground operations in southern Lebanon, moving beyond the previously…
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Trump to meet Cabinet at Camp David on Iran
President Trump is scheduled to hold a Cabinet meeting at Camp David on May 27, focusing on discussions regarding…
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Trump raises refugee ceiling by 10,000 to bring in more white South Africans, White House document says
President Donald Trump has raised the refugee admissions ceiling by 10,000 to accommodate more white South Africans.…
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U.N.'s Guterres 'deeply concerned' by Moscow plan for Kyiv strikes
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over Russia's plans to strike Ukrainian defense targets…
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Norway crown prince worried about wife’s health
Norway's Crown Prince Haakon expressed concern for his wife, Princess Mette-Marit, whose health has deteriorated due…
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EU and member states summon Russian envoys after Moscow tells foreigners to leave Kyiv
The EU and several member states have summoned Russian envoys following threats from Moscow regarding strikes in Kyiv.…
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Czech police free Russian Orthodox cleric detained over white substance in car
Czech police have released a Russian Orthodox cleric, Metropolitan Hilarion, after detaining him for possessing a…
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Russia ‘trying to destabilise’ European democracies with drone alerts: EU chief
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen accused Russia of attempting to destabilize European democracies…
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NATO to beef up forces assigned to defend Baltics in war, sources say
NATO plans to enhance its defense capabilities in the Baltic region by establishing a new command structure for rapid…
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Supreme Court sides with Trump in fight tied to speech curbs on immigration judges
The U.S. Supreme Court has sided with President Trump's administration regarding a policy that restricts immigration…
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US plans to cut strategic bombers and warships available to NATO in a crisis, Spiegel reports
The U.S. plans to significantly reduce its military contributions to NATO, including a decrease in fighter jets and…
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War-weary Kyiv residents defiant over Russian threat of new strikes
Kyiv residents remain defiant in the face of renewed Russian threats of heavy strikes against the city. Despite the…
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Israel military chief dismisses former top lawyer from ranks
Israel's military has dismissed its former top lawyer following a scandal involving a leaked video of soldiers abusing…
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Paris school aide tried for alleged sexual assault of preschoolers
A Paris school aide is on trial for allegedly sexually assaulting five preschoolers. The case has drawn significant…
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Iran judiciary suspends presidential body after it ordered internet restored
Iran's judiciary has suspended a presidential body that ordered the restoration of internet access after a prolonged…
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Ukraine expects NATO summit to discuss funding despite trouble securing backing, envoy says
Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey anticipates discussions on financial support for Kyiv at the upcoming NATO summit in…
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Saudi Arabia turns to drones to shield pilgrims from extreme heat
Saudi Arabia is utilizing drones to assist in providing medical supplies to pilgrims during the hajj amidst extreme…
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More climate records under threat as spring heatwave bakes western Europe
Western Europe is experiencing record-breaking temperatures due to a heatwave caused by a heat dome from northern…
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UK targets Russian crypto networks in latest sanctions
The UK has implemented new sanctions targeting Russian-linked cryptocurrency networks and financial institutions.…
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Police fire tear gas to break up Turkey opposition protest
Riot police in Turkey used tear gas and water cannons to disperse a protest led by ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel…
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Senegal parliament elects ousted prime minister Sonko as speaker
Senegal's parliament has elected ousted prime minister Ousmane Sonko as speaker, providing him a significant platform…
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Mango founder’s son steps down as vice-chair amid probe into father’s death
Jonathan Andic, son of Mango founder Isak Andic, has stepped down as vice-chair amid an investigation into his…
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Pentagon spars with SpaceX over Starlink price hike during Iran war
The Pentagon is in a dispute with SpaceX regarding the pricing of Starlink services used in military operations…
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Ireland to ban goods from Israeli settlements in West Bank by July
Ireland plans to implement a ban on goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank by mid-July. The legislation has…
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Israeli prosecutors expected to indict former Netanyahu aide
Israeli prosecutors are considering indicting Tzachi Braverman, a former aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,…
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Trump, near 80, to have annual physical amid scrutiny of recent ailments
US President Donald Trump, nearing 80, is set to have his annual physical amid growing scrutiny of his health. Recent…
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Sheep theft ruins Eid festivities for Palestinian shepherd
A Palestinian shepherd, Sameeha Rasheed, faced a devastating loss when Jewish settlers stole her family's sheep just…
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Cornyn fights for political life against Trump-endorsed Paxton in Texas
U.S. Senator John Cornyn is facing a tough re-election battle against Trump-endorsed Ken Paxton in Texas. The outcome…
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US and Iran clash near Hormuz even as both tout talks progress
US and Iranian forces engaged in clashes near the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing peace talks for a ceasefire extension.…
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Trump claims 2020 election 'rigged' at least 107 times in six months as midterms loom
President Trump has reiterated his claim that the 2020 election was stolen from him over 100 times in the past six…
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Iranian hackers responsible for Los Angeles transit system breach, Israeli researchers say
Israeli researchers have identified Iranian hackers as responsible for a significant breach of the Los Angeles transit…
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Firebrand PM's departure complicates Senegal IMF talks, heightens bondholder risk
The recent dismissal of Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has introduced new complexities to ongoing negotiations…
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US’ warning strikes on Iran threaten a fragile ceasefire, underline political tightrope Trump is treading
The US military's recent strikes in southern Iran serve as a political warning rather than a signal for renewed…
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Russia can falsify GPS signals deep into Europe, Lithuania says
Lithuanian officials have reported that Russia can falsify GPS signals across a significant portion of Europe, with a…
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Social media as bad for children as smoking, British doctors say
British doctors have equated the dangers of social media for children to those of smoking, urging lawmakers to address…
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Train hits school bus in Belgium, several victims: Minister
A train collided with a school bus in Belgium on May 26, resulting in several victims. The incident occurred at a…
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South African president challenges panel report on cash-in-sofa scandal in court, eNCA says
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is legally challenging a panel report that suggests he may have committed…
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Belgium train collides with school bus, killing several people, source says
A tragic collision between a train and a school bus in Buggenhout, Belgium, resulted in multiple fatalities. The…
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Seven die in France from causes related to heatwave
Seven fatalities in France have been reported due to the ongoing heatwave. The majority of these deaths were linked to…
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Deadly heatwave breaks May records across north-west Europe
A severe heatwave has set new temperature records across north-west Europe, leading to water shortages in the UK and…
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Iran supreme leader says region will ‘no longer serve as shields’ for US bases
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei announced that regional countries will no longer act as shields for US military…
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Ferrari unveils its first fully electric car
Ferrari has introduced its first fully electric car, the Luce, marking a significant step into the electric vehicle…
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Israeli strike kills five people in Gaza, medics say
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least five Palestinians amid ongoing conflict. The strike…
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France reports seven heatwave-linked deaths
France has reported seven deaths linked to a severe heatwave affecting much of western Europe. The government…
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A year after glacier collapse, Blatten residents rebuild lives in Swiss Alps
A year after a glacier collapse devastated the village of Blatten in Switzerland, residents are beginning to rebuild…
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‘Next time I’ll stab you’: Russia sees spate of wartime school attacks
Russia is experiencing a troubling rise in school attacks, with at least 14 incidents reported in 2026 alone. Experts…
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Pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat as haj reaches peak
Muslim pilgrims gathered on Mount Arafat on May 26, marking the peak of the haj pilgrimage. Despite the ongoing…
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California chemical tank explosion threat ‘eliminated’, official says
The threat of a chemical tank explosion in Southern California has been significantly reduced, allowing many evacuated…
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In a tight spot: Pony rescued after getting stuck inside tractor tyre in England
A pony was rescued after becoming stuck in a tractor tyre in England, prompting a response from the RSPCA. The rescue…
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Rubio says US still prepared to mediate on Ukraine after Russian strikes
The United States remains open to mediating in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, according to Secretary…
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