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Germany sees window opening for EU-Russia dialogue, E3 seen as key
Germany has indicated that a dialogue between the EU and Russia regarding Ukraine is becoming more feasible. The E3…
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Spanish hotel chain Melia exits Cuba over economic and geopolitical strains
Spanish hotel chain Melia has announced its immediate exit from managing 15 hotels in Cuba due to deteriorating…
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Germany grants citizenship to record number of people in 2025; Syrians top list
Germany has granted citizenship to a record 332,500 individuals in 2025, marking a 14% increase from the previous…
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Hungary's government moves to abolish Orban-era Sovereignty Protection Office
Hungary's government has proposed a bill to abolish the Sovereignty Protection Office (SPO), established by former…
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Ukrainian drones strike oil terminal in St Petersburg as Putin's 'Davos' gets under way
Ukrainian drones targeted an oil terminal in St Petersburg just before President Putin's annual economic forum. The…
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Brazil moves to limit abortion access for child rape victims
Brazilian lawmakers have voted to restrict abortion access for underage victims of sexual violence. This decision…
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Malawi to repatriate citizens from South Africa amid anti-immigrant attacks
Malawi is set to repatriate its citizens from South Africa due to rising anti-immigrant violence. The initiative will…
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Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate
Hostilities have escalated in the ongoing Iran war, with recent missile attacks impacting Kuwait's airport and U.S.…
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‘Animalistic horror’: Russia puts war art on display
An art exhibition titled 'The Russian Imperative' has opened in Saint Petersburg, showcasing war-themed paintings that…
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Iran drone and missile attack hits Kuwait airport, state news agency says
An Iranian drone and missile attack targeted Kuwait's international airport, resulting in injuries and flight…
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UK regulator enforces new competition requirements on Google search
The UK competition regulator has imposed new requirements on Google's search services to enhance competition. These…
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Pope Leo heads to Spain to stand 'shoulder to shoulder' with migrants
Pope Leo is set to visit Spain for a week-long tour, marking his first trip to an EU country outside Italy. His…
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Russia-installed Donetsk region leader says 7 killed, 11 wounded after drone hits bus
A drone attack in the Donetsk region of Ukraine resulted in seven fatalities and 11 injuries. The incident involved a…
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Wealthy Russians see empires crumble as Putin seizes assets
Wealthy Russians are facing increased asset seizures as the government intensifies anti-corruption efforts. Notably,…
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US proposes levies of at least 10% as Trump rebuilds tariff wall
The US is proposing tariffs of at least 10% on imports from major trading partners due to concerns over forced labor…
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Swiss voters look set to reject plan to limit population at 10 million, poll shows
Swiss voters are likely to reject a proposal to cap the population at 10 million, according to a recent poll. The…
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Ebola outbreak expands in eastern Congo as contact tracing deteriorates amid attacks on burial teams
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is expanding, with the Bundibugyo virus causing significant challenges for health…
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US looks to unblock Strait of Hormuz with quiet version of Project Freedom
The US military is adopting a quieter approach to protect commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz following the…
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Colombian right-wing presidential candidate endorsed by Trump ordered to apologise for sexism
Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has been ordered by a judge to apologise for sexist remarks…
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CBS News fires Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes, sources say
CBS News has terminated the contract of 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley amid a series of recent departures from…
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Scientists find way to supercharge dangerous computer ‘worms’ with AI
Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed an AI-powered computer worm capable of exploiting…
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Maradona’s doctors should ‘never’ have allowed home care, trial into football legend’s death hears
The trial regarding Diego Maradona's death has revealed that his doctors should not have allowed him to recover at…
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Pope to mark centenary of death of ‘God’s architect’ Antoni Gaudi
Pope Leo XIV will celebrate an evening mass at the Sagrada Familia on June 10 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of…
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Republican Miller-Meeks, Democrat Bohannan head for rematch in Iowa congressional race
Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Democrat Christina Bohannan are set for a rematch in Iowa's first…
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EU to unveil plan to wean itself off US, Asia tech
The EU is set to announce a plan aimed at reducing its reliance on American and Asian technology. This initiative,…
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Canada and Mexico tell US they want free trade deal renewed
Canada and Mexico have requested a 16-year renewal of the North American free trade agreement with the United States.…
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Solomons Islands PM says to review security pact with China
The Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, Matthew Wale, announced plans to review the country's security pact with…
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Trump endorses Colombian presidential candidate de la Espriella
U.S. President Donald Trump has endorsed Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella ahead of a runoff…
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‘20 minutes of terror’: AI boosts US voice impersonation scams
AI technology is increasingly being used in voice impersonation scams, leading to significant financial losses for…
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Russia repels drone attack over Leningrad region as economic forum kicks off
Russia successfully intercepted three drones over the Leningrad region as an economic forum commenced. This event,…
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Facing uproar, Netanyahu announces ‘mega-plan’ for Israel’s battered north
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a 'mega-plan' to invest 13 billion shekels in northern communities…
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Scientists find yeast in ancient Iceman’s guts – and make sourdough bread
Scientists have discovered four types of yeast in the gut of Oetzi the Iceman, a frozen mummy over 5,300 years old.…
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UAE nuclear plant attackers ‘knew what they were doing’: IAEA chief
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief stated that the drone attack on the UAE's Barakah Nuclear Power…
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Trump in ‘spectacular’ health, ally says after physical exam
US President Donald Trump is reported to be in 'spectacular' health according to Dr. Mehmet Oz, his Cabinet ally. A…
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Iran state TV says draft deal with US includes releasing $15b in assets
Iranian state media reported a draft deal with the US that includes the release of $12 billion in frozen assets. This…
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Trump admin walks back recent Green Card announcement
The Trump administration has revised its recent announcement regarding Green Card applications for non-citizens.…
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US military says it turned away blockade runner trying to reach Iranian port
The U.S. military reported that it intercepted a vessel attempting to breach its blockade of Iran by firing a missile…
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US military fires on Gambia-flagged ship violating Iran blockade
The US military disabled a Gambia-flagged cargo ship, MV Lian Star, for attempting to breach an Iranian port blockade.…
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Dutch health officials clear hantavirus ship to sail again
The MV Hondius cruise ship has been cleared to resume its schedule after a hantavirus outbreak that resulted in three…
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Rights groups sue over conditions at largest US immigration detention center
Civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit regarding alleged human rights abuses at the largest immigration detention…
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Trump floats Washington rally after artists ditch US birthday concerts
US President Donald Trump is contemplating a Washington rally after several artists withdrew from a concert series for…
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France warns that strong storms could end deadly heatwave
France's weather service has issued a warning that strong storms may signal the end of a record-breaking heatwave. The…
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Children of Syrian dentist disappeared under Assad likely dead, says commission
Syria's commission for missing persons has concluded that the six children of dentist Rania al-Abbasi, who disappeared…
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US planning faster troop withdrawal from Europe, newspaper says
The U.S. is planning to expedite the withdrawal of troops from Europe, according to a report by a German newspaper.…
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Russia's Rosatom says Ukrainian drone struck Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Russia's Rosatom reported that a Ukrainian drone struck the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, causing a hole in the turbine…
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Ousted Turkish opposition leader Ozel draws thousands in Ankara protest
Ozgur Ozel, the ousted Turkish opposition leader, demonstrated significant public support by attracting thousands to a…
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Austrian protesters shut vital motorway connecting Germany to Italy
Austrian protesters have shut down the Brenner motorway, a crucial route between Germany and Italy, to protest against…
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Hegseth’s defence call: Western Europe’s governments get it - but not voters, says Italy
Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto highlighted the challenge of justifying increased military spending amid the…
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Senate Republicans face a political knife-edge over Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund
Senate Republicans are facing a challenging decision regarding President Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization'…
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WHO chief rallies community in Congo's Ebola response, calls for more funding
The WHO chief emphasized the importance of community involvement in combating the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the…
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