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WHO chief arrives at epicentre of DRC’s Ebola outbreak
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has arrived in Bunia, the capital of Ituri province in the Democratic Republic of…
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US says deals with Iran for safe Hormuz transit are prohibited
The US has prohibited any deals with Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, regardless of payment. This…
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Canada's broader citizenship rules draw strong American interest, data shows
Canada's new citizenship rules have sparked significant interest among Americans, particularly those with Canadian…
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Flights briefly halted at Munich Airport over possible drone sighting
Flights at Munich Airport were temporarily halted due to reports of a possible drone sighting. The shutdown lasted…
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Qatar says temporary toll at Strait of Hormuz is negotiable, could help restore passage
Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister stated that while the country opposes permanent tolls for transit through the Strait of…
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Meta plans AI pendant, ‘wearables for work’ in hardware boost, The Information reports
Meta Platforms is set to test an AI pendant as part of its strategy to enhance its hardware offerings. The company…
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Zambia says two suspected Ebola cases test negative, steps up screening
Zambia has confirmed that two suspected cases of Ebola have tested negative as it increases screening measures. This…
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Ukrainian drones strike port, oil depot in southern Russia, authorities say
Ukrainian drones targeted a tanker at the port of Taganrog and an oil depot in Armavir, southern Russia. Authorities…
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EU wants to break up with US tech
The European Union is taking steps to reduce its reliance on American technology companies and Chinese semiconductor…
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Iran war raises airfares for Haj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia
The ongoing Iran war has significantly increased airfares for the haj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia in 2026. Ticket…
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Americans injured in Iranian missile strike on Kuwaiti air base
An Iranian missile strike on a Kuwaiti air base resulted in minor injuries to several Americans and significant damage…
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Voting starts in Malta parliamentary elections, ruling party set to win
Voting has commenced in Malta's parliamentary elections, with the ruling Labour Party anticipated to secure a fourth…
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Trump remains in excellent health, White House memo says
US President Donald Trump remains in excellent health according to a White House memo, with strong cardiac, pulmonary,…
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Iran’s hardliners try to derail potential deal with the US
Iran's hardline faction is actively opposing a potential agreement with the US, despite indications that negotiations…
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Surveillance ordered for US hantavirus ship passengers who go home
Eighteen American cruise ship passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus will be allowed to leave a quarantine…
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Three Latvian climbers die in fall from Mount McKinley in Alaska
Three Latvian climbers tragically fell to their deaths on Mount McKinley in Alaska, while a fourth member of their…
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What Bundibugyo Ebola vaccines and treatments are under development
Global health authorities are working to develop vaccines and treatments for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola amid an…
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European Medicines Agency recommends next season’s Covid-19 vaccines should target XFG variant
The European Medicines Agency has recommended that next season's Covid-19 vaccines target the XFG variant. This…
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Pentagon chief hails Indo Pacific allies for stepping up to share security burden
The US Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, emphasized the importance of Indo-Pacific allies in sharing global security…
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Mexico restricting travellers from Central African countries over Ebola fears
Mexico has implemented travel restrictions for passengers arriving from Central African countries due to an Ebola…
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Social media companies pay $34 million to settle a US school district’s lawsuit over social media harms, records show
A Kentucky school district has settled a lawsuit against social media companies for $34 million, claiming their…
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Three Latvian climbers die in fall from Mount McKinley in Alaska
Three Latvian climbers tragically fell to their deaths on Mount McKinley in Alaska during an expedition. A fourth…
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US hails ‘productive’ talks between Israel, Lebanon military officials
Military officials from Israel and Lebanon recently held productive talks in Washington, aimed at supporting ongoing…
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US says it struck vessel in eastern Pacific, killing three men
The U.S. military reported that it struck a vessel in the eastern Pacific, resulting in the deaths of three men. This…
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US launches trade probe into Vietnam’s intellectual property protections
The US has initiated a trade investigation into Vietnam's intellectual property protections, marking the third such…
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Trump says he will ‘transfer’ control of the Kennedy Center to Congress after court setback
President Donald Trump announced plans to transfer control of the Kennedy Center to Congress following a court ruling.…
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Trump says he will 'transfer' Kennedy Center to Congress after court setback
President Trump announced plans to transfer control of the Kennedy Center to Congress following a court ruling that…
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 30, 2026
Global leaders from major financial institutions have expressed concerns over the impact of the ongoing Middle East…
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Trump says making final decision on Iran deal
US President Trump is in the process of deciding on a potential deal with Iran, but Tehran insists there is no final…
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US general meets Cuban military officials at edge of Guantanamo Bay
A U.S. general met with Cuban military officials at Guantanamo Bay, marking a rare interaction between the two…
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US Democrats say Bondi refuses to answer Trump questions in Epstein probe
Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi faced questioning from Congress regarding her handling of documents related to…
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IMF, World Bank, others warn Middle East war is straining energy supplies
Global financial institutions have expressed concern over the impact of the ongoing Middle East war on energy…
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Louisiana approves new US House map eliminating Democratic majority-black seat
Louisiana Republicans have approved a new congressional map that eliminates a Democratic-held, majority-black seat.…
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Explainer-Iran's strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium
Iran and the United States are in discussions to extend a ceasefire and negotiate Iran's nuclear program. The U.S. is…
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US immigration agent arrested in Texas for Minneapolis shooting
A U.S. immigration agent was arrested in Texas following charges of assault related to a non-fatal shooting in…
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Zelenskiy says Russia is preparing major new attack on Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has warned that Russia is preparing for a major new attack on Ukraine based on…
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Ghana lawmakers approve bill criminalizing LGBTQ 'promotion', official says
Ghana's parliament has approved a bill that criminalizes the promotion of LGBTQ activities. The Human Sexual Rights…
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Brazil rejects U.S. designation of criminal gangs as terrorists
Brazil's government has rejected the U.S. designation of its drug gangs as terrorist organizations, calling the move…
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Poison? More artists flee Trump’s celebration concerts for US’ 250th anniversary
The White House's concert for the 250th anniversary of US independence is struggling as several artists withdraw due…
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Swiss federal prosecutors probe terror links to knife attack
Swiss federal prosecutors are investigating a knife attack at Winterthur railway station as a suspected act of…
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Putin says Russia has the means to destroy anyone who attacks its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is fully equipped to respond to any attacks on its Baltic exclave…
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Britain to step up subsea cable protection on rising Russian threat
Britain is enhancing protections for subsea internet cables in response to rising threats from Russia. New proposals…
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Putin says it's too early to say if the drone which strayed into Romania was Russian
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated it is premature to determine whether a drone that crashed in Romania was of…
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Chancellor swop? Rumours swirl about German leader Friedrich Merz’s future
Rumors about German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's potential ousting have surfaced amid his low popularity and stalled…
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Russian Oreshnik missile fired in January was nine years old, Ukrainian experts say
Ukrainian experts have determined that a Russian Oreshnik missile fired in January was manufactured nine years ago.…
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Israeli forces cross key Lebanon river in expanded ground offensive
Israeli forces have advanced beyond the Litani River in southern Lebanon as part of an expanded ground offensive…
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‘I’m afraid for my life’: Romanians in shock after drone crash
A Russian drone crashed into a residential building in Galati, Romania, injuring two people. The incident has raised…
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Hamas calls Netanyahu's plan to expand control in Gaza a dangerous escalation
Hamas has condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to expand control in Gaza, labeling it a…
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Russian-led economic union to look at suspending Armenia over EU ambitions
The Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is considering suspending Armenia due to its ambitions for European…
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US-Iran deal extending ceasefire awaits Trump green light
The United States and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement to extend their ceasefire for 60 days while discussing…
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