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War in the Middle East: latest developments
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The latest developments in the Middle East war:
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Crude extends gains, stocks drop as Trump considers latest Iran proposal
AFP - 2h ago
Oil prices jumped and stocks sank Tuesday as Donald Trump weighed an Iranian proposal that would reportedly re-open the …
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Australia aims to tax tech giants unless they pay news outlets
AFP - 4h ago
Australia unveiled draft laws on Tuesday that would tax tech giants Meta, Google and TikTok unless they voluntarily …
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Simeone, Atletico chasing redemption against Arsenal
AFP - 4h ago
Atletico Madrid and Diego Simeone have regularly tasted the sting of disappointment, even in what is the club's golden …
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US says examining latest Iran proposal
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The White House said on Monday that it was examining Iran's latest proposal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, two months …
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Train collision kills 14, injures dozens near Jakarta
AFP - 6h ago
Indonesia's president ordered an investigation Tuesday after a long-distance train smashed into a stationary commuter …
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S. Korea probes syringe hoarding as war hits plastic makers
AFP - 6h ago
South Korean police said on Tuesday they were investigating firms suspected of hoarding medical syringes, as the Middle …
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Nations to kick off world-first fossil fuel exit talks
AFP - 7h ago
More than 50 governments meet in Colombia on Tuesday against the backdrop of the Iran war and a global energy crunch for …
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Horses unlikely saviours for those who serve in uniform
AFP - 7h ago
Members of the armed forces and the police may put their lives on the line for their country but even they have their …
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Crude extends gains as Trump considers latest Iran proposal
AFP - 4h ago
Oil prices edged up and stocks wavered Tuesday as Donald Trump weighed an Iranian proposal that would reportedly re-open …
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Philippine museum brings deadly, lucrative galleon trade to life
AFP - 32m ago
A full-size replica of a Spanish galleon stares out into Manila Bay, the centrepiece of a museum that will transport …
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Trains collide near Jakarta, killing seven, injuring dozens
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Indonesia's president ordered an investigation Tuesday after a long-distance train smashed into a stationary commuter …
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LIV Golf postpones June event set for New Orleans: reports
AFP - 9h ago
LIV Golf's scheduled June event in Louisiana has been postponed, according to multiple reports on Monday, as the …
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Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice amid AI clone boom
AFP - 3h ago
Taylor Swift has filed applications with the US intellectual property office to trademark her voice, a move similar to …
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Man Utd beat Brentford to close on Champions League berth
AFP - 4h ago
Manchester United moved within touching distance of qualifying for the Champions League as Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko …
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Britain's King Charles meets Trump in bid to salvage ties
Apr 27 2026
Britain's King Charles III met Donald Trump at the White House Monday, kicking off a high-stakes state visit shadowed by …
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Nations have chance to break 'fossil fuel mindset': Mary Robinson
Apr 27 2026
Former Irish President Mary Robinson has had a front-row seat to historic change -- and senses another turning point …
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Tuareg rebels in control of key Mali town
Apr 27 2026
Jihadists and allied Tuareg separatists in Mali have seized the key northern town of Kidal after coordinated attacks on …
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Trump and team renew attacks on adversaries after gala shooting
Apr 27 2026
For a brief moment, US President Donald Trump spoke of "love and coming together" after a shooting at a media gala. It …
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Iran FM blames US for failure of talks as he meets Putin
Apr 27 2026
Iran's top diplomat blamed Washington Monday for the failure of Middle East peace talks during a visit to Russia, where …
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Accused media gala gunman charged with attempting to assassinate Trump
Apr 27 2026
A man accused of trying to open fire on a media gala attended by Donald Trump in Washington this weekend was charged in …
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'Looming' risk of nuclear arms race, UN proliferation meeting hears
Apr 27 2026
Signatories of the landmark nuclear non-proliferation treaty began a meeting Monday at the United Nations as fears of a …
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Milei bars media from presidential palace
Apr 27 2026
Argentine President Javier Milei's government on Monday intensified a standoff with the media by blocking journalists …
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UK's King Charles arrives in US to shore up Trump ties
Apr 27 2026
Britain's King Charles III arrived in Washington Monday for a high-stakes state visit aimed at salvaging frayed ties …
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Separate goals, common enemy for Mali's jihadists and separatists
Apr 27 2026
Unprecedented attacks in Mali by Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists and Tuareg separatists who killed the defence minister and …
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Accused media gala shooter charged with attempted Trump assassination
Apr 27 2026
The man accused in the shooting at a media gala attended by Donald Trump this weekend was arraigned in court Monday on …
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UK's King Charles seeks to shore up Trump ties
Apr 27 2026
King Charles III arrives in Washington Monday for a high-stakes state visit aimed at salvaging Britain's frayed ties …
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Tuareg rebels in control of key Mali town after offensive
Apr 27 2026
Tuareg separatists and their jihadist allies in Mali have seized control of the key northern town of Kidal after …
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Iran FM blames US for failure of talks as he meets with Putin
Apr 27 2026
Iran's top diplomat blamed Washington on Monday for the failure of Middle East peace talks during a visit to Russia, …
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Suspect due in court over shooting at Trump gala
Apr 27 2026
A California man accused of storming a gala dinner attended by President Donald Trump was to appear in court Monday over …
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Iran FM blames US for failure of talks before meeting with Putin
Apr 27 2026
Iran's top diplomat blamed Washington on Monday for the failure of Middle East peace talks during a visit to Russia, …
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Iran FM blames US for failure of talks after landing in Russia
Apr 27 2026
Iran's top diplomat blamed Washington on Monday for the failure of talks after landing in Russia as part of a whirlwind …
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Mali attacks kill defence minister, deepening security crisis
Apr 27 2026
A fragile calm prevailed on Monday in the Malian capital, Bamako, and the ruling junta's stronghold of Kati, after two …
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Iran foreign minister arrives in Russia as US talks remain stalled
Apr 27 2026
Iran's foreign minister arrived in Russia on Monday as peace efforts between Tehran and Washington hung in the balance, …
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Team-first Kane propelling Bayern to glory as PSG showdown looms
Apr 27 2026
Having decisively ended his own silverware drought with back-to-back Bundesliga titles, Harry Kane's team-first approach …
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Pogacar vows to keep going until Seixas 'destroys' him
Apr 27 2026
Tadej Pogacar won a fourth Liege-Bastogne-Liege Monument race after fending off a spirited challenge from teenage French …
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Dealing with the dead in the ruins of Sudan's war
Apr 27 2026
At a makeshift morgue in Khartoum, engineer turned mortician Ali Gebbai clicked through a spreadsheet of the dead. …
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Orangutan uses Indonesia canopy bridge in 'world first': NGO
Apr 27 2026
A Sumatran orangutan has been filmed for the first time crossing a man-made canopy bridge constructed to help the …
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As some hijabs come off in Iran, restrictions still in place
Apr 27 2026
Images of bareheaded women sipping coffee in cafes in Tehran, in apparent defiance of the Islamic republic's strict …
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Suspect in shooting at Trump press dinner to appear in court
Apr 27 2026
A California man accused of storming a gala dinner attended by President Donald Trump was to appear in court Monday over …
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Caught between wars, US Afghan allies trapped in Qatar without safe exit
Apr 27 2026
Stuck for over a year behind a perimeter fence on a defunct American base on Doha's edge, 1,100 former Afghan allies of …
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Stage set for Elon Musk's court battle with OpenAI
Apr 27 2026
Elon Musk's lawsuit accusing high-profile artificial intelligence company OpenAI of betraying its non-profit mission …
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British royals begin four-day US visit despite shooting
Apr 27 2026
Britain's King Charles III begins a state visit to the United States on Monday, as transatlantic tensions simmer over …
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Iran minister heads to Russia as talks remain stalled
Apr 27 2026
Iran's foreign minister headed to Russia on Sunday as peace efforts between Tehran and Washington hung in the balance, …
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Fernandez sends Chelsea into FA Cup final to lift gloom after Rosenior sacking
Apr 27 2026
Enzo Fernandez fired Chelsea into the FA Cup final against Manchester City as the Argentine sealed a 1-0 win against …
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Sawe makes history with first sub-two-hour marathon in London
Apr 27 2026
Sabastian Sawe made history on Sunday by becoming the first athlete to run a sub-two-hour marathon as Tigst Assefa …
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Colombia road bombing death toll rises to 20
Apr 27 2026
The death toll in a weekend highway bombing in Colombia rose to 20, with another 36 people injured, the local …
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Global military spending surges on insecurity: report
Apr 27 2026
Global military spending reached nearly $2.9 trillion in 2025, marking an 11th consecutive year of growth, researchers …
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Mali junta in crisis after minister killed, key city 'captured'
Apr 26 2026
Mali's military rulers faced a security crisis Sunday after coordinated nationwide attacks by jihadist fighters and …
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Gunman sought to kill Trump, cabinet at gala dinner
Apr 26 2026
Investigators on Sunday said the gunman who tried to storm a gala dinner attended by Donald Trump planned to assassinate …
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Iran minister leaves Pakistan, heads to Russia for more talks
Apr 26 2026
Iran's foreign minister departed Islamabad for Moscow on Sunday, his ministry said, ping-ponging from capital to capital …
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Iran minister returns to Pakistan despite US cancelling talks
Apr 26 2026
Iran's foreign minister returned to Islamabad on Sunday, ping-ponging from capital to capital as mediators hoped to keep …
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Mali defence minister killed, fresh fighting between army and rebels
Apr 26 2026
Mali's defence minister died after an attack on his house, his family said Sunday, as the army fought a second day of …
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Iran minister returns to Pakistan despite US talks cancellation
Apr 26 2026
Iran's foreign minister returned to Islamabad for more consultations on Sunday, as international mediators tried to keep …
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Gunman planned to target top Trump officials: attorney general
Apr 26 2026
Investigators on Sunday said the gunman who tried to storm a gala dinner attended by US President Donald Trump planned …
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Trump evacuated as shooter opens fire at Washington gala
Apr 26 2026
US Secret Service agents bundled Donald Trump from the stage as shots rang out Saturday at a media gala, in what the …
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Iran minister expected back in Pakistan despite US cancellation
Apr 26 2026
Iran's foreign minister was due to return to Pakistan on Sunday as international mediators try to keep peace talks on …
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New fighting in Mali's Kidal between army and rebels
Apr 26 2026
Fresh fighting erupted Sunday in the key Malian town of Kidal between Tuareg rebels backed by jihadists and government …
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Trump cancels Pakistan talks trip, says Iran war on hold
Apr 26 2026
International efforts to mediate between the United States and Iran were in the balance on Sunday, after President …
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World leaders react to Washington gala shooting
Apr 26 2026
World leaders expressed shock after a shooter charged a glitzy media gala in Washington on Saturday night attended by US …
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Zelensky accuses Russia of 'nuclear terrorism' on Chernobyl anniversary
Apr 26 2026
President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of "nuclear terrorism" on Sunday, as Ukraine marked the 40th anniversary of …
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What we know about the Trump press gala shooting
Apr 26 2026
US President Donald Trump and other attendees at a glitzy media gala in Washington made a hasty exit Saturday night …
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'Get down!' Panic and chaos at glitzy media gala
Apr 26 2026
It was meant to be a glitzy night with President Donald Trump addressing journalists at a Washington ballroom. But the …
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Trump evacuated as shooter opens fire at Washington gala event
Apr 26 2026
US Secret Service agents bundled Donald Trump from the stage as shots rang out Saturday evening at a media gala, in what …
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Loud bangs and a Trump evacuation: chaos at correspondents' dinner
Apr 26 2026
It was meant to be a glitzy Saturday night at a Washington ballroom featuring President Donald Trump, but the glamor was …
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Shots fired, Trump evacuated unhurt from press dinner in Washington
Apr 26 2026
Shots were fired as US President Donald Trump attended a media gala in Washington on Saturday night, with the gunman …
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Shots reportedly fired, Trump evacuated from press dinner in Washington
Apr 26 2026
Shots were allegedly fired as US President Donald Trump attended a press dinner in Washington on Saturday night, …
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Jihadists, Tuareg rebels, claim attacks across Mali
Apr 26 2026
An Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist group said Saturday that its fighters had joined forces with Tuareg rebels to launch attacks …
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Trump says cancelled envoys' Pakistan trip, but war not resuming
Apr 25 2026
US President Donald Trump announced he had cancelled his envoys' planned trip to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran on …
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Russia pounds Ukraine's Dnipro for 20 hours straight, killing eight
Apr 25 2026
Russian barrages of drones and missiles pounded Ukraine's central-eastern city of Dnipro for 20 hours straight, killing …
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Arsenal back on top of Premier League, Spurs win
Apr 25 2026
Eberechi Eze fired Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League on Saturday as relegation-threatened Tottenham won for …
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Palestinians vote in first elections since Gaza war
Apr 25 2026
Palestinians in the West Bank and central Gaza voted for municipal councils on Saturday, the first elections since the …
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Russia pounds Ukraine's Dnipro for 20 hours straight, killing six
Apr 25 2026
Relentless Russian barrages of drones and missiles pounded on Ukraine's central-eastern city of Dnipro for 20 hours …
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Spurs, West Ham win in battle for Premier League survival
Apr 25 2026
West Ham scored a late winner on Saturday to stay two points clear of Tottenham in the battle to avoid Premier League …
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Mali junta battles 'terrorist groups' amid intense fighting
Apr 25 2026
The army in junta-ruled Mali on Saturday battled what it called "terrorist groups" that launched surprise attacks around …
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Iran FM leaves Pakistan ahead of planned visit by US envoys
Apr 25 2026
Iran's foreign minister wrapped up a diplomatic visit to Islamabad on Saturday before the planned arrival of US …
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US envoys headed to Pakistan for Iran war talks
Apr 25 2026
US envoys were expected in the Pakistani capital on Saturday to kickstart a new round of peace negotiations with Iran, …
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Russian strikes kill six across Ukraine
Apr 25 2026
Russian strikes across Ukraine killed at least six people, officials said Saturday, most of them in an attack on a …
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Gunfire in Mali as army battles 'terrorist groups'
Apr 25 2026
The army in junta-ruled Mali on Saturday battled "terrorist groups" it said had launched attacks across the west …
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US envoys head to Pakistan for Iran war talks
Apr 25 2026
US envoys headed to the Pakistani capital Saturday to kickstart a new round of peace negotiations with Iran, although …
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US envoys heading to Pakistan for uncertain Iran talks
Apr 25 2026
US envoys headed to the Pakistani capital Saturday in a bid to kickstart a new round of peace negotiations with Iran …
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Palestinians to vote in first elections since Gaza war
Apr 25 2026
Palestinians in the West Bank and a central area of Gaza head to the polls Saturday for municipal elections in a first …
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US hopes for progress, but Iran says not direct talks
Apr 24 2026
Iran's foreign minister arrived in Islamabad on Friday and US envoys headed to the Pakistani capital in a bid to …
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UK PM vows legislation to ban Iran Guards: report
Apr 24 2026
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to propose legislation within weeks to proscribe Iran’s Revolutionary …
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Envoys from Iran, US expected in Pakistan for new talks
Apr 24 2026
Iran's foreign minister and envoys of US President Donald Trump were heading to Pakistan, their respective governments …
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Justice Dept ends criminal probe into US Fed chair Powell
Apr 24 2026
The US Justice Department said Friday it is dropping a criminal probe on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, paving the …
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Battle lines drawn over EU's next big budget
Apr 24 2026
EU leaders had their swords already drawn when they plunged into intense discussions Friday over the 27-country bloc's …
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Lebanon truce extended as Pakistan bids to revive US-Iran talks
Apr 24 2026
Israel and Lebanon extended their shaky ceasefire by three weeks on Friday, as Iran's foreign minister prepared for …
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Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Iran peace talks stall
Apr 24 2026
Israel and Lebanon extended their shaky ceasefire by three weeks on Friday, President Donald Trump said, as the United …
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Hot pants: Tokyo government workers swap suits for shorts
Apr 24 2026
Tokyo's metropolitan government is encouraging staff to wear shorts to work to cut reliance on air conditioning, an …
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Mass MS-13 trial held at El Salvador mega-jail
Apr 24 2026
Hundreds of alleged Mara Salvatrucha gang members sat chained, shaved and mute as they were accused of murder and …
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Soviet architecture vanishes as Central Asia drifts from Moscow
Apr 24 2026
On the facade of an apartment block in Tajikistan's capital Dushanbe, a giant mosaic depicting cosmonauts and engineers …
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India criticizes 'poor taste' Trump post against immigrants
Apr 24 2026
India on Thursday criticized as inappropriate a post by US President Donald Trump that called the South Asian country a …
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US soldier allegedly bet on Maduro operation using intel
Apr 24 2026
A US soldier faces charges for using classified information to bet on online prediction markets related to the US …
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'Raw and honest': India climbers face obstacles in race to the top
Apr 24 2026
Blink and you might miss Indian speed climber Deepu Mallesh scaling a wall five buses high in five seconds.
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'Clearly me': AI drama accused of stealing faces
Apr 24 2026
Christine Li is a model and influencer, but not an actor, so when she saw herself playing a cruel character in a Chinese …
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Arsenal eye return to top spot, Spurs fight for survival
Apr 24 2026
Arsenal can reclaim the Premier League summit this weekend as in-form Manchester City focus on the FA Cup, while …
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EU unblocks funds as Ukraine presses for membership progress
Apr 24 2026
European leaders celebrated the long-awaited approval of the release of a 90-billion-euro ($105-billion) loan for …
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Trump 'gold card' visa granted to one person so far: US commerce chief
Apr 24 2026
Only one person has been approved for US President Donald Trump's "gold card" visa program so far, Commerce Secretary …
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Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump hopes for historic deal
Apr 24 2026
Israel and Lebanon on Thursday extended a shaky ceasefire by three weeks, President Donald Trump announced Thursday, as …
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Stuffed toys in US capital symbolize displaced Ukrainian children
Apr 24 2026
In the heart of the US capital, a fence stands adorned with 20,000 teddy bears to represent the Ukrainian children who, …
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Lebanon leaders accuse Israel of war crime after journalist killed
Apr 24 2026
Lebanon's leaders accused Israel on Thursday of committing a war crime, after an airstrike killed a Lebanese journalist …
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