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Scientists seek clues to longevity from three Brazilian sisters over 100
Scientists are studying three Brazilian sisters over 100 to uncover the secrets of longevity. The sisters, who have a…
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What Europe can learn from the Gulf about surviving extreme heat
The Gulf region copes with extreme summer heat through widespread air‑conditioning, traditional architectural designs…
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New York City freezes rents for one million apartments in Mayor Mamdani victory
Hundreds of tenants who crowded into a Manhattan museum auditorium cheered and blew whistles at the result.“This is a…
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Venezuela races to rescue hundreds trapped in rubble after major twin earthquakes
REUTERSMore on this topicQuake-hit Venezuela’s hospitals care for children left aloneLatin America’s 10 deadliest…
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MIT ‘embarrassed’ by new book on campus anti-Semitism, professor says
It’s quieter than usual”.Sheffi used interviews with MIT students and faculty to fashion a version of recent campus…
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Pentagon sees broader role for AI in setting military targets
While not classified, the document has not been released publicly. “The speed of future warfare, along with our…
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Modi warns of ‘shortage of trust’ ahead of Trump meeting
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G‑7 summit in Evian,…
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Danish company does away with bosses to boost performance
Clever, a Danish operator of electric car charging stations, has eliminated hierarchical management in favor of…
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Starmer to confirm social media ban for UK teens ahead of G-7
Ian Russell told the BBC it would be “deplorable” if the Prime Minister had rushed out the ban as part of a policy…
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Stepson of Norway's crown prince to hear verdict in rape trial
Without a transplant, she has around a year left to live, her doctors have said.That is somewhat changing people's…
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Trump claims Hormuz will be ‘permanently toll free’, threatens attack on Iran if no nuclear deal
US President Donald Trump has claimed that the Strait of Hormuz will be permanently toll free due to an agreement with…
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Global leaders react to announcement of US-Iran peace agreement
Global leaders have reacted to the announcement of a US-Iran peace agreement, which aims to end the war and halt the…
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Broad discontent in Israel over the emerging US deal with Iran
The United States and Iran have announced a ceasefire agreement that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and…
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One injured as Ukraine repels air attacks over Kyiv, local authorities say
Ukraine has repelled air attacks over Kyiv, with local authorities reporting one person injured in the attacks. The…
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Uruguay forced to delay trip to US for World Cup opener - reports
Uruguay's trip to the US for their World Cup opener was delayed due to an error with the required documentation for…
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Pakistan PM says US and Iran reach peace deal after talks
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the US and Iran have reached a peace deal after talks, with an…
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 15, 2026
But they diverge in key respects, making it difficult to assess how much of a win the deal will be for either side.…
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Israeli settlers torch West Bank vehicles, mosque, report says
Israeli settlers have been reported to have torched vehicles and attempted to set fire to a mosque in the occupied…
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Trump speaks with Putin, Zelensky even as peace talks are on hold
PHOTOS: EPAPublished Jun 15, 2026, 01:23 AMUpdated Jun 15, 2026, 01:53 AMListenRussian President Vladimir Putin and…
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Trump tells Putin he is ready to help end Ukraine conflict, Kremlin adviser says
US President Donald Trump has expressed his readiness to help end the conflict in Ukraine, according to Russian news…
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy discussed peace talks in call with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy discussed peace talks with US President Donald Trump in a recent call,…
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Trump says Israeli strike on Lebanon ‘should not have happened’, but insists Iran deal still close
Trump says Israeli strike on Lebanon ‘should not have happened’, but insists Iran deal still closeSign up now: Get…
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Panamanian, Barbadian vessels damaged by attack in Ukrainian waters, ports authority says
Two vessels under Panamanian and Barbadian flags were damaged in an attack while moving through Ukraine's Black Sea…
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US doctor isolated in Czech hospital for Ebola monitoring released, heading home
A US doctor who was isolated in a Czech hospital for Ebola monitoring has been released and is heading home. The…
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Five dead in Russian attacks in Ukraine's southern Kherson region
Russian attacks in Ukraine's southern Kherson region resulted in five fatalities across three incidents. The regional…
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US strikes radar installations in Iran
The US military conducted strikes on radar installations in Iran on June 5, escalating tensions in the ongoing…
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Cuba's Raul Castro, wanted by US, appears at event in Havana
Raul Castro, the former leader of Cuba, made a public appearance in Havana after being indicted on murder charges in…
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US attacks Iranian coastal sites after Iran launches drones in latest flare-up
The U.S. military conducted strikes on Iranian coastal radar sites following the downing of Iranian drones targeting…
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Palestinian baby killed by Israeli gunfire in occupied West Bank, health ministry says
A seven-month-old Palestinian baby was killed by Israeli gunfire in the occupied West Bank, according to the…
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Strait of Hormuz traffic remains near zero as peace talks stall
Commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is currently very limited due to stalled peace talks between the US and…
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Oman suspends oil loading at Mina al Fahal terminal following explosion, sources say
Oman has suspended oil loading at the Mina al Fahal terminal following an explosion near its mooring berths. The…
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Political blows fly ahead of Trump’s White House UFC fight
The upcoming UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House has sparked political tensions within the mixed martial arts…
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‘Embryonic spines’: Trump faces growing Republican pushback
President Trump is facing increasing dissent from Republican lawmakers as the midterm elections approach. With record…
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Iran has dealt enemies in Mid-East war a ‘decisive blow’, says supreme leader
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei declared that the United States and Israel have suffered a 'decisive…
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Putin faces rival visions of war and peace at Russia's 'Davos'
At the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, President Vladimir Putin encountered contrasting visions for…
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How flesh-eating screwworms in cattle could raise US beef prices
The New World screwworm has been confirmed in a Texas calf, raising concerns about its impact on US beef prices. The…
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Ebola burial team attacked, 11 patients flee care in widening outbreak in Congo
An Ebola burial team was attacked in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, leading to community members handling the…
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US Senate advances ICE Bill as Democrats aim to make Trump a liability for Republicans
The US Senate has advanced a $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement, amidst ongoing political tensions…
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Republican backlash intensifies over Trump spy chief pick
Republican senators are expressing strong opposition to President Trump's nomination of Bill Pulte as acting director…
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Ohio State University reaches $128 million settlement with nearly 300 sex abuse survivors
Ohio State University has reached a $128 million settlement with nearly 300 former students who accused a campus…
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SpaceX, the sprawling company targeting the stars, Mars and an IPO
SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk in 2002, aims to revolutionize space travel with plans for the largest IPO in history.…
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Trump officials held millions of dollars of SpaceX ahead of IPO
Trump administration officials have significant financial interests in SpaceX ahead of its initial public offering…
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Cuba has ‘technocrats’ willing to negotiate, Rubio says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Cuba has 'technocrats' willing to negotiate changes in governance. He…
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NASA ends mission after loss of Mars probe
NASA has ended its mission to study the atmosphere and evolution of Mars after its probe, MAVEN, went silent for six…
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Ebola patient from Congo travelled to UAE and Uganda: WHO
An Ebola patient from Congo has traveled to the UAE and Uganda, prompting a response from the World Health…
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Trump signs order to make it easier to fire 8,000 federal workers
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order making it easier to fire 8,000 federal workers who are deemed…
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FBI kills US army veteran who strapped bombs to hostages in overnight stand-off
A US Army veteran took 10 hostages in a California bank, strapping explosives to some of them. After a 15-hour…
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Protests and last-minute construction work disrupt Mexico City ahead of World Cup
Protests and construction work are causing significant disruptions in Mexico City ahead of the World Cup. Teachers and…
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Iran war is over, Rubio says, as strikes continue
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared the war with Iran over, despite ongoing strikes in the region. He stated…
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Hungary and Ukraine agree on minority rights, paving way for EU talks
Hungary and Ukraine have reached an agreement regarding the rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine, which may…
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