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A Turkish court ruling has annulled the 2023 congress of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), leading…
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Western powers press Israel to rein in settlers, halt expansion
Seven major Western nations have urged Israel to stop the expansion of settlements in the West Bank and address rising…
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Sinkhole expected to keep New York LaGuardia airport runway shut until May 23
A sinkhole at New York's LaGuardia airport has led to the closure of a runway, causing significant flight disruptions.…
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Nordic and Baltic ministers reject Russia and Belarus airspace claims
Nordic and Baltic foreign ministers have rejected Russia and Belarus's claims regarding airspace violations. They…
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Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but "we're not there yet"
Secretary of State Marco Rubio reported some progress in ongoing talks with Iran, emphasizing that more work is…
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Death toll in Honduras ranch shooting rises to at least 20
A shooting at a ranch in northern Honduras has resulted in at least 20 fatalities. The victims include 15 men, three…
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Ukraine, allies grow confident Russia invasion losing steam
Ukraine and its allies are gaining confidence that Russia's invasion is losing momentum as the frontline stabilizes.…
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Qatari negotiating team in Tehran to try to help secure US-Iran deal to end war, says source
A Qatari negotiating team has arrived in Tehran to assist in securing a deal to end the ongoing war with Iran. This…
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Britain’s Princess Kate ‘edging’ back into foreign trips after illness: Prince William
Prince William announced that Princess Kate is gradually returning to foreign trips following her cancer diagnosis.…
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Carney stresses importance of Alberta after separation vote announcement
Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized Alberta's significance to Canada following the province's announcement of a…
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New hantavirus case among crew of MV Hondius cruise ship: WHO
A new hantavirus case has been confirmed among the crew of the MV Hondius cruise ship, according to the WHO. This…
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WHO sounds alarm on Gaza medical shortages
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns about severe medical shortages in Gaza, attributing the issue…
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WHO raises risk of Ebola outbreak in Congo to ‘very high’ at national level
The World Health Organization has elevated the risk of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of…
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Lebanon army says soldiers loyal after US sanctions one over alleged Hezbollah links
The Lebanese army affirmed the loyalty of its soldiers following US sanctions against an officer linked to Hezbollah.…
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Mussolini-themed ads against Meloni spark political row in Italy
Mussolini-themed advertisements linking Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to the fascist leader have ignited a political…
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WHO raises risk of Ebola outbreak in Congo to 'very high' at national level
The World Health Organization has elevated the risk of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo to 'very…
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UAE joins Saudi Arabia, Qatar in urging Trump not to restart Iran war
The UAE has joined Saudi Arabia and Qatar in urging President Trump to avoid restarting military action against Iran.…
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Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape
Freed activists from a Gaza flotilla have alleged severe abuse by Israeli forces, including reports of sexual assault…
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Former premier Attal enters race for French president, sparking battle for centrist vote
Former French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has officially entered the presidential race, joining a competitive field…
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Volunteers go door-to-door in Congo to tackle Ebola rumors, aid network says
Volunteers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are addressing misinformation about the Ebola outbreak through…
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Mexico, EU to sign stalled trade deal as they aim to diversify from US
Mexico and the European Union are set to sign a long-delayed free trade agreement aimed at reducing dependence on the…
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WHO Africa head warns against underestimating risk of Ebola spread
The WHO Africa director has cautioned against underestimating the Ebola outbreak risk, particularly with the…
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Cubans gather before U.S. embassy in Havana to protest Raul Castro indictment
Thousands of Cubans protested outside the U.S. embassy in Havana in response to the indictment of former president…
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On London's streets, facial recognition tests the balance between security and liberty
London's streets are seeing the implementation of live facial recognition technology by the Metropolitan Police, aimed…
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Man jailed for shouting death threats at Jews in London
A man has been sentenced to five years in prison for making antisemitic threats in London. Tavius Jean-Charles, 36,…
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UN refugee agency says $1 million worth of aid lost in Russian strike in Ukraine
The UN refugee agency reported a loss of $1 million in aid due to a Russian missile strike on a warehouse in Dnipro,…
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Mother of Greek train crash victim launches political party
Maria Karystianou, whose daughter died in a tragic train crash in Greece, has launched a political party called 'Hope…
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UAE's Gargash sees '50-50' odds of US-Iran deal, warns against renewed fighting
UAE's presidential advisor Anwar Gargash sees a '50-50 chance' of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement. He emphasizes that any…
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Russia says four killed, 35 children wounded in Ukrainian attack on Luhansk region
Russian officials reported that a Ukrainian drone attack in the Luhansk region resulted in four deaths and injuries to…
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‘Thank goodness he’s finally gone’: Trump hails end of Stephen Colbert show
US President Donald Trump celebrated the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show,' which ended after a decade…
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US Ebola patient in Berlin hospital not critically ill, family tests negative
A U.S. citizen infected with Ebola is being treated in a Berlin hospital but is not critically ill. His wife and four…
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Trump officials tried to ban half of U.S. voting machines, citing conspiracy theories
Trump officials attempted to ban voting machines used in over half of U.S. states, citing unfounded conspiracy…
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Middle East war casts shadow over million-strong haj pilgrimage
The haj pilgrimage in Mecca is taking place amid ongoing tensions from the Middle East war, with over a million…
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‘Confusing’: NATO allies sound out US on Trump’s troop moves
NATO allies are seeking clarification from the US regarding troop movements announced by President Trump. The decision…
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Turkey political crisis simmers as opposition vows to resist court ruling
Turkey's political opposition is resisting a court ruling that ousted its leader and annulled its congress, escalating…
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Spain to introduce job-matching plan for migrants granted legal status
Spain is set to implement a job-matching plan for migrants who are granted legal status as part of a program aimed at…
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Explosion at MOL's Tiszaujvaros petrochemical plant kills one, injures several
An explosion at MOL's petrochemical plant in Tiszaujvaros has resulted in one death and multiple injuries. The…
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Four killed, 35 children injured in Ukrainian drone attack on Luhansk, Russian officials say
A Ukrainian drone attack in Luhansk has resulted in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to 35 children. The…
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Monkeys in Gibraltar eat soil to heal from junk food binges: Study
A study has found that Barbary macaques in Gibraltar consume soil to recover from unhealthy diets caused by junk food…
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Stowaway fox that sailed from Britain to New York gets clean bill of health and a name
A red fox that stowed away on a cargo ship from Britain to New York has been named Basil after receiving treatment for…
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UN sends emergency funds and staff to tackle Congo Ebola crisis
The United Nations is allocating $60 million to address an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The…
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‘At least it didn’t land on my head’: King Charles laughs off bird poop incident during Ulster visit
During a recent visit to Northern Ireland, King Charles experienced a humorous incident when a seagull dropped its…
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Pakistan seeks breakthrough in US-Iran peace talks
Pakistan is actively engaging in diplomatic efforts to facilitate peace talks between the US and Iran. Recent…
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Russia’s Putin faces domestic headwinds but grip on power is tight
President Vladimir Putin is experiencing declining approval ratings and increasing domestic challenges. Despite these…
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Iran condemns ‘illegal’ US sanctions on Lebanon ambassador-designate
Iran's foreign ministry has condemned US sanctions imposed on its ambassador-designate to Lebanon, Mohammad Reza Raouf…
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Inside an African lab that helped crack the hantavirus outbreak
A biomedical research center in Senegal played a crucial role in identifying a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship…
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In Spain's greenhouses, migrant amnesty brings hope of better conditions
Spain's recent migrant amnesty aims to improve conditions for undocumented workers in the agricultural sector. Many…
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Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to 'Late Show'
Stephen Colbert concluded his 11-season run on 'The Late Show' with a heartfelt farewell featuring Paul McCartney. The…
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Rubio warns Cuba after US indicts former leader
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned Cuba following the indictment of former president Raul Castro. He…
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Italy's 'Slow Food' founder Carlo Petrini dies at 76
Carlo Petrini, the founder of Italy's 'Slow Food' movement, has passed away at the age of 76. He died in his hometown…
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