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Hundreds protest in Dublin over death of Congolese-born man restrained outside store
Hundreds protested in Dublin over the death of Yves Sakila, a Congolese-born man who died after being restrained by…
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Spain's Supreme Court strikes down national registry for tourist rentals
Spain's Supreme Court has invalidated a national registry for short-term tourist rentals that was established by the…
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Section of Eiffel Tower staircase fetches over €450,000 at auction
A section of the Eiffel Tower's original staircase was auctioned for over €450,000 in Paris. The 14-step segment,…
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Ukraine attacks Russian energy sites - what has been hit?
Ukraine has intensified its attacks on Russian energy facilities amid stalled peace negotiations. Recent drone strikes…
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Germany charges two with plotting to kill Jewish leaders for Iran
German prosecutors have charged two individuals for allegedly plotting to kill Jewish leaders in Germany on behalf of…
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Google, Meta, TikTok face EU consumer complaints about handling of financial scams
Google, Meta, and TikTok are facing complaints from EU consumer groups regarding their handling of financial scams on…
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Lebanese bury victims of deadliest Israeli strike since ceasefire
Lebanese mourners gathered to bury the victims of an Israeli airstrike that killed 14 people, marking the deadliest…
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Police investigate as French toddlers found alone on Portuguese road
Portuguese and French authorities are investigating after two young French boys were found alone on a road in southern…
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Denmark to autopsy ‘Timmy’ the whale
Scientists in Denmark are set to perform an autopsy on 'Timmy', a humpback whale that captured public attention after…
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Georgia jails opposition figure who urged 'peaceful revolution' for 2-1/2 years
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Many NATO members ‘not spending enough’ to support Ukraine: NATO chief
NATO chief Mark Rutte has expressed concern that many member countries are not contributing sufficient financial…
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Israeli fire kills boy in Gaza as witnesses report increase in orders to flee
An Israeli drone strike in Gaza killed a 13-year-old boy, prompting renewed evacuation orders for residents. Witnesses…
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Building collapse kills 11 people in Morocco’s Fez, state media
A building collapse in Fez, Morocco, resulted in the deaths of eleven people and injuries to six others. The incident…
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Building collapse kills 11 people in Morocco's Fez, state media
A building collapse in Fez, Morocco, resulted in the deaths of eleven people and injuries to six others. The incident…
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Queen Elizabeth pushed for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s appointment as trade envoy, documents show
Documents reveal that Queen Elizabeth advocated for her son Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment as a trade envoy…
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Kremlin dismisses report that China covertly trained Russian soldiers for Ukraine
The Kremlin has rejected a report claiming that China covertly trained Russian soldiers for the Ukraine conflict.…
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Fishing boats worldwide tuck dockside as diesel prices surge on Iran war
Fishing boats globally are spending more time docked due to rising diesel prices linked to the Iran war. Fishermen are…
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Poland’s foreign minister requests ban on Israel’s Itamar Ben-Gvir entering country
Poland's foreign minister has requested a ban on Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering the country following…
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Congo Ebola outbreak cases are ‘top of the iceberg’, coalition says
The Congo Ebola outbreak is believed to be much larger than currently reported, with over 600 suspected cases and more…
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US Space Force missile alert satellites at risk of critical defects
The US Space Force's new satellite system for missile alerts is facing significant performance issues and risks…
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Cyprus vote tests establishment as corruption drives support for newcomers
Cyprus is holding parliamentary elections amid rising frustration over corruption and the cost of living. Political…
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Fishing boats worldwide tuck dockside as diesel prices surge on Iran war
Fishing boats around the world are spending more time docked due to rising diesel prices linked to the ongoing war in…
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Zara bets on Bad Bunny once more in latest brand expansion push
Zara has launched a new collection in collaboration with Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny, featuring 150 pieces. This…
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Supreme leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran, Iranian sources say
Iran's Supreme Leader has ordered that the country's enriched uranium stockpile must remain within its borders,…
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Disney sends Baby Yoda to bring 'Star Wars' fans to theaters
Disney is releasing 'The Mandalorian and Grogu,' the first 'Star Wars' film in seven years, in an effort to revive…
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Families weigh moves with gender-affirming care access under assault in US
Families in the U.S. are considering relocating to states with better access to gender-affirming care due to recent…
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Sons laud security guard dad in San Diego who saved children from mosque attackers
Amin Abdullah, a security guard in San Diego, was killed while protecting children during a shooting at the Islamic…
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Suspected Ebola cases reported in rebel-held Congo area
Suspected cases of Ebola have emerged in a rebel-controlled area of South Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of…
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Greek court finds Azerbaijani man guilty of spying for monitoring military base
A Greek court has convicted a 27-year-old Azerbaijani man for espionage related to monitoring a military base on…
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Global outrage mounts after Israeli minister taunts Gaza flotilla activists
Israel is facing significant international backlash after a video was released by its national security minister…
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Italian divers in Maldives may have got lost in underwater cave: Recovery firm
Five Italian divers tragically lost their lives in an underwater cave in the Maldives. They may have taken a wrong…
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Family of US Ebola patient admitted to Berlin isolation ward
The family of a U.S. Ebola patient has been admitted to an isolation ward in Berlin. The patient, Dr. Peter Stafford,…
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Turkey sending flights to Israel to get flotilla activists
Turkey is organizing charter flights to repatriate activists detained by Israeli forces during a Gaza flotilla. The…
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EU can freeze Russian assets held by trusts, court rules
The EU's Court of Justice has ruled that assets linked to sanctioned Russians can be frozen, even if held by trusts…
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Nigeria busts meth cartel in largest seizure, arrests kingpin
Nigeria's anti-drug agency has dismantled a major methamphetamine syndicate, marking the largest seizure of its kind…
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Gaza flotilla activists to be deported after taunting by Israeli minister
Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel are set to be deported to Turkey following their release from prison. The…
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Russia says it will support Cuba as U.S. tightens the 'noose'
Russia has pledged to support Cuba amid increasing U.S. sanctions and intimidation. The U.S. recently escalated its…
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Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Syzran oil refinery, Kyiv says
Ukrainian drones have targeted the Syzran oil refinery in Russia's Samara region, according to Ukrainian officials.…
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Latvia issues drone alert
Latvia's armed forces have confirmed the presence of at least one drone in its airspace, amidst ongoing security…
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Wealthy countries' climate finance hit record high in 2024, OECD says
In 2024, wealthy countries provided a record $136.7 billion in climate finance to assist poorer nations, according to…
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Pakistan steps up diplomatic bid to get US-Iran peace talks on track
Pakistan is increasing its diplomatic efforts to facilitate peace talks between the US and Iran amid rising tensions.…
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Iran’s Hormuz authority claims control of waters south of UAE port
Iran's Hormuz authority has asserted control over waters south of the UAE's Fujairah port, a key area for oil…
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Syria's Sharaa to attend G7 summit in France, sources say
Syria will attend the upcoming G7 summit in France as a guest nation, represented by President Ahmed al-Sharaa. This…
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US opens Greenland consulate as unease grows over Trump push
The US has opened a new consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, marking its first permanent presence on the island since the…
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Winston Churchill’s ‘playful’ paintings go on show in London
A new exhibition in London showcases Winston Churchill's paintings, marking the most significant display of his…
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Iran hangs two men for armed rebellion, links to ‘separatists’
Iran executed two men on May 21 for armed rebellion and links to separatist groups amid ongoing conflict in the…
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Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, CNN reports
Iran is reportedly rebuilding its military industrial base more quickly than anticipated. The country has resumed some…
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Hungary's ruling Tisza party moves to limit prime ministerial terms
Hungary's ruling Tisza party has proposed a constitutional amendment to limit prime ministerial terms to a maximum of…
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Finland's massive bomb shelters draw world to Helsinki in quest for security
Finland's extensive bomb shelters have attracted global interest, particularly from Ukrainian mayors seeking security…
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Some Ukrainian refugees head home – for dental work
Ukrainian refugees are returning home temporarily for dental care, as many prefer the quality and personalized service…
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