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‘I think twice’: Minorities fear World Cup immigration enforcement in US
Many minorities in the U.S. are expressing fear about potential immigration enforcement during the upcoming World Cup.…
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Oil advances as strikes near Hormuz Strait cloud outlook for Iran deal
Oil prices have increased following military strikes in Iran, which have complicated negotiations for a deal to reopen…
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Strong 6.9-magnitude earthquake shakes mining hub in Chile, but damage is minimal
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck Chile's mining hub of Antofagasta on May 25, causing temporary disruptions but…
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Russia's Putin provides debt relief to new Ukraine war recruits and their families
Russian President Vladimir Putin has enacted a decree offering debt relief to new recruits in the Ukraine war and…
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US and Israel strike Iranian vessels at Strait of Hormuz
US and Israeli forces have conducted airstrikes on Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in casualties…
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Main takeaways from Pope Leo’s encyclical on AI
Pope Leo XIV has released his first encyclical, titled "Magnifica Humanitas," addressing the implications of…
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Even after a Strait of Hormuz deal, moving 1,500 ships won’t be easy
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz poses significant logistical challenges for shipping companies. With around…
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WHO urges Democratic Republic of Congo’s neighbours to act immediately on Ebola risk
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged neighboring countries of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to take…
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Canada demands Israel probe ‘appalling’ treatment of flotilla members
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned Israel's treatment of activists detained during a Gaza-bound flotilla,…
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FIFA confirms Iran’s World Cup base camp moved to Tijuana
FIFA has confirmed that Iran's World Cup training base has been moved from Tucson, Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico due to…
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 26, 2026
US President Donald Trump has proposed that several Middle Eastern nations join the Abraham Accords to normalize…
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Canada demands Israel probe 'appalling' treatment of flotilla members
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has condemned Israel's treatment of activists detained during a Gaza-bound…
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Senegal's Faye names economist Lo as new prime minister
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as the new prime minister…
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Cuba publishes list of prisoners released in April amnesty
Cuba has published a list of prisoners released under an amnesty announced in April. This decree, issued by President…
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Pax Silica not about choosing between US and China, but reaping tangible benefits: US official
US Under Secretary of State Jacob Helberg emphasized that Pax Silica is not about forcing countries to choose between…
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French teens held over murder of 11-year-old
Two teenagers have been taken into custody in Rennes, France, following the murder of an 11-year-old boy. The victim…
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Google may face massive EU antitrust fine, Handelsblatt reports
The European Union is reportedly preparing to impose a significant antitrust fine on Google, potentially amounting to…
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Spanish national evacuated from hantavirus cruise ship tests positive
A Spanish national evacuated from a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive for the virus.…
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Israel’s Netanyahu orders escalation of Lebanon offensive to ‘crush’ Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered an escalation of military operations in Lebanon aimed at…
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Meloni coalition wins Venice mayoral vote, defying polls
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's coalition won the Venice mayoral election, defying recent polling predictions.…
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Ebola crisis in Congo draws $640 million in global pledges
The Ebola crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has prompted global pledges totaling approximately $640…
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Zelenskiy: Little progress in talks with U.S. on missile defences
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reported minimal progress in discussions with the United States regarding…
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Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the reopening of international internet access after a nearly 90-day…
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Belarus opposition leader visits Ukraine as Kyiv warns of escalation
Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited Kyiv amid rising tensions regarding Belarus's involvement…
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Heat dome over Europe scorches UK, France, Spain
A heat dome over Europe has led to record high temperatures in the UK, France, and Spain. The UK experienced its…
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Russia threatens strikes on Kyiv defence sites, urges foreigners to leave
Russia has warned foreign nationals to leave Kyiv ahead of planned strikes on defense sites in the city. This…
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Carney says Alberta vote on separation could become 'dangerous bluff'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed concerns about Alberta's upcoming non-binding referendum on separation…
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Gunmen abduct 25 people in twin attacks in Nigeria's Kwara state, police say
Gunmen in Nigeria's Kwara state abducted 25 people in two separate attacks over the weekend. The assaults targeted a…
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With AI manifesto, Leo joins pantheon of popes who urged world to change
Pope Leo XIV has issued a manifesto titled "Magnifica Humanitas" urging global leaders to slow down the development of…
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Bolivia president Paz cuts salary in half as protests grip country
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz announced a 50% salary cut for himself and his cabinet amid ongoing protests demanding…
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Turkey's pro-Kurdish party condemns ousting of main opposition
Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM Party has condemned the recent court ruling that ousted the leadership of the main opposition…
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Brazil's Lula starts radiation after early-stage skin cancer diagnosis
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has begun preventive radiation treatment following a diagnosis of…
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Russian Orthodox cleric denies link to white substance found in car by Czech police
Metropolitan Hilarion, a former senior cleric of the Russian Orthodox Church, denied any connection to a white…
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Residents in Belgian town evacuated due to explosion risk at burning building
Residents in a Belgian town were evacuated due to the risk of explosions from a burning textile warehouse. The local…
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Ebola patients flee in attacks on Congo health facilities, hobbling response
Attacks on health facilities in Congo are hindering the response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak. Patients have fled…
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Locals at epicentre of DR Congo Ebola outbreak storm hospital
Locals in Mongbwalu, DR Congo, attacked a hospital amid an ongoing Ebola outbreak. They demanded the body of a…
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US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shooting
The US Justice Department is seeking to lift an injunction that is delaying a ballroom project associated with…
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Iran war poses new threat to harvests in hunger-stricken Sudan
The ongoing conflict in Iran is exacerbating the food crisis in Sudan by driving up fuel and fertilizer costs, which…
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Iran health official says supreme leader suffered only ‘superficial’ wounds in US-Israel strike
An Iranian health official reported that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei sustained only superficial injuries…
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Trump links Abraham Accords to Iran deal
President Donald Trump has proposed that countries like Qatar, Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey should be required…
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Self-driving bus in Sweden crashes with tram on first day
A self-driving bus in Gothenburg, Sweden, crashed into a tram on its first day carrying passengers. The bus has been…
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WHO chief says suspected Ebola deaths at 220 and 'epidemic is outpacing us'
The WHO chief reported 220 suspected deaths in the ongoing Ebola outbreak, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.…
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Israeli right-wing ministers urge Netanyahu to resume Beirut strikes to counter Hezbollah drone attacks
Israeli right-wing ministers are urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to resume airstrikes on Beirut in response to…
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France braces for more heat after local May records
France is experiencing unusually high temperatures, with record highs recorded in May. The national weather service…
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Israeli fire kills six-year-old girl and a woman in Gaza, medics say
An Israeli airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of a six-year-old girl and a woman, with 17…
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‘Bold decisions’: Key points from Pope’s AI manifesto
Pope Leo XIV has released his first encyclical addressing the ethical implications of artificial intelligence. He…
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Former SNP chief pleads guilty to embezzling $540,000
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has pleaded guilty to embezzling over £400,000 ($540,000) from the party. He…
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Uganda confirms two new Ebola cases, bringing total to seven
Uganda has confirmed two new cases of Ebola, raising the total to seven since the outbreak began on May 15. The new…
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Israel far-right minister Ben Gvir calls for return to ‘intensive’ combat in Lebanon
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has called for a return to intensive combat in Lebanon, urging the…
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