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Trump tariffs force EU to cut 2025 eurozone growth forecast
AFP - 17m ago
The EU on Monday sharply cut its eurozone economic growth forecast for 2025 because of global trade tensions sparked by …
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Israel will 'take control of all' of Gaza, PM says
AFP - 19m ago
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israel will "take control" of the whole of Gaza, as the military …
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UK-EU set to seal closer ties in first summit since Brexit
AFP - 1h ago
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was set to seal a deal for closer ties with the European Union at a landmark summit on …
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Tanzania opposition leader defiant as he appears for treason trial
AFP - 1h ago
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu appeared in court on Monday for his latest hearing in a treason trial in which …
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Israel strikes Gaza after 'basic' food aid pledge
AFP - 1h ago
Israeli strikes killed at least 22 people in Gaza on Monday, rescuers said, after Israel pledged to let a "basic amount" …
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Pro-EU mayor, nationalist historian set for Polish presidential runoff
AFP - 6h ago
Pro-EU Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski is set to face nationalist historian Karol Nawrocki in Poland's presidential …
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Trump to hold call with Putin in push for Ukraine ceasefire
AFP - 7h ago
US President Donald Trump will hold a phone call with Russia's Vladimir Putin on Monday as part of his long-running …
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Trump to hold call with Putin in push for Ukraine ceasfire
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US President Donald Trump will hold a phone call with Russia's Vladimir Putin on Monday as part of his long-running …
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Starmer to host first UK-EU summit since Brexit
AFP - 6h ago
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts European Union chiefs on Monday for a landmark summit designed to usher in a closer …
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Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer
AFP - 9h ago
Former US president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive" form of prostate cancer that has spread to his …
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Pro-EU centrist wins tense Romania presidential vote rerun
May 18 2025
Nicusor Dan, the centrist mayor of Bucharest, won a tense rerun of Romania's presidential election on Sunday, beating …
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Israel to allow food into Gaza after two month blockade
May 18 2025
Israel will allow a "basic amount" of food into the Gaza Strip, the prime minister's office said Sunday, after facing …
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Pope Leo XIV warns against exploitation at inaugural mass
May 18 2025
Pope Leo XIV set the tone for his papacy with a call to stop exploiting nature and marginalising the poor at his …
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Joe Biden: Democratic fighter, now battling cancer
May 18 2025
Joe Biden lost his eldest son Beau to brain cancer in 2015 -- a loss so great that he has repeatedly talked about it …
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Israel to allow food into round operations' after two month blockade
May 18 2025
Israel will allow a "basic amount" of food into the Gaza Strip, the prime minister's office said Sunday, after facing …
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Wes Anderson and his A-list cast dazzle at Cannes
May 18 2025
US director Wes Anderson brought his latest A-list cast led by Benicio del Toro to the Cannes film festival on Sunday, …
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Israel announces 'extensive ground operations' in ramped-up Gaza campaign
May 18 2025
Israel's military announced "extensive ground operations" Sunday as part of its newly expanded campaign in the Gaza …
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Zelensky meets Vance as Russian drones pound Ukraine
May 18 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with US Vice President JD Vance on Sunday, for the first time since their …
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Iran says to keep enriching uranium, even with a deal
May 18 2025
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday his country would keep enriching uranium "with or without a deal" …
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FBI identifies California bomb suspect as 'nihilistic' 25-year-old
May 18 2025
The FBI on Sunday identified the suspect behind the bombing at a California fertility clinic as a 25-year-old man with …
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Israel army announces 'extensive ground operations' in ramped-up Gaza campaign
May 18 2025
The Israeli army announced "extensive ground operations" Sunday as part of its newly expanded campaign in the Gaza …
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At least 17 killed in India building fire
May 18 2025
At least 17 people died after a fire ripped through a building in the Indian city of Hyderabad, local officials said …
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US probes Mexican ship's deadly New York bridge collision
May 18 2025
US safety officials launched a probe Sunday after a 150-foot tall Mexican sailing ship crashed into New York's iconic …
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Israel army announces 'extensive ground operations' under ramped-up Gaza campaign
May 18 2025
The Israeli army announced "extensive ground operations" Sunday as part of its newly expanded campaign in the Gaza …
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Trumpist faces pro-EU mayor in tight Romania presidential rerun
May 18 2025
Romanians were voting on Sunday in a tense presidential election re-run, a tight race between a fan of US President …
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Israel says open to deal that includes 'ending the fighting' in Gaza
May 18 2025
Israel signalled Sunday that it was open to striking a deal with Hamas that included "ending the fighting" in Gaza, …
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Ukraine says Russia launched 'record' drone barrage
May 18 2025
Ukraine on Sunday said that Russia had launched a record number of drones at the country overnight, targeting various …
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First US Pope Leo XIV warns against exploitation at inaugural mass
May 18 2025
Pope Leo XIV set the tone for his papacy Sunday with a call to stop exploiting nature and marginalising the poor, before …
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Gaza rescuers say children among 33 killed in Israeli strikes
May 18 2025
Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes on Sunday killed at least 33 people, more than half of them …
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First US pope Leo XIV takes to popemobile ahead of inaugural mass
May 18 2025
Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff, made his debut tour of St Peter's Square on Sunday in a popemobile, greeting tens of …
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Severe storms, tornadoes kill more than 25 in south-central US
May 18 2025
Severe storms that tore through the US states of Missouri, Kentucky and Virginia left more than 25 people dead, leveling …
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Trump says will speak to Putin to end Ukraine 'bloodbath'
May 18 2025
US President Donald Trump said Saturday he would speak by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the …
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Austria's JJ wins Eurovision 2025 with opera-techno fusion
May 18 2025
Austria's JJ won the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday, with his operatic song "Wasted Love" triumphing at the …
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FBI calls deadly California clinic bombing an 'act of terrorism'
May 18 2025
A bomb exploded on Saturday outside a California fertility clinic, killing one person in what the FBI labelled a terror …
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On a high: Austria's JJ wins Eurovision 2025
May 17 2025
Austria's JJ won the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday with his opera-tinged song "Wasted Love" triumphing at the …
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Bomb at fertility clinic in California kills one
May 17 2025
A bomb blast outside a California fertility clinic killed one person Saturday, in what the US attorney general called an …
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UK to strike new deal with EU in coming days: PM's office
May 17 2025
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to sign a new deal with the EU seeking to reset ties after Brexit, his office said …
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Syria announces commissions for missing persons, transitional justice
May 17 2025
Syria on Saturday announced the formation of a national commission for missing persons and another for transitional …
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Showtime as Eurovision Song Contest final begins
May 17 2025
The Eurovision Song Contest final kicked off Saturday in a blaze of pyrotechnics as 26 countries did battle at the …
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Israel launches expanded Gaza offensive aimed at defeating Hamas
May 17 2025
Israel launched an intensified offensive in Gaza on Saturday aimed at "the defeat of Hamas", with rescuers in the …
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Palace stun Man City to win FA Cup for first time
May 17 2025
Crystal Palace stunned Manchester City on Saturday to win the FA Cup for the first time as Eberechi Eze sealed a 1-0 …
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Worry for orcas in French marine park spikes after video
May 17 2025
A video posted online of two orcas circling in an algae-infested pool in southern France has brought a fresh wave of …
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'Alpha predator' sharks and humans clash on an Israeli beach
May 17 2025
With its golden sand and blue waters, the beach front in central Israel looks much like any other stretch of …
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Lights, cameras, action at Eurovision Song Contest final
May 17 2025
In a blaze of laser lights, artists from 26 countries were preparing to rip the roof off at Saturday's Eurovision Song …
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Three Iranians charged with suspected espionage in UK
May 17 2025
Three Iranian men appeared in a London court Saturday charged with spying for Iran's intelligence services, as the UK …
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Tornadoes kill more than 20 in south-central US
May 17 2025
Severe storms swept through the US states of Missouri and Kentucky, leaving at least 21 people dead, laying waste to …
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Kremlin says Putin-Zelensky meeting possible only after agreement
May 17 2025
The Kremlin said Saturday a meeting between Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky would be possible …
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Rescuers say 100 dead as Israel launches fresh Gaza offensive
May 17 2025
The Israeli military said Saturday it had launched "extensive strikes" as part of a fresh offensive in Gaza, after …
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US loses last triple-A credit rating as Moody's cuts over govt debt
May 17 2025
The United States lost its last triple-A credit rating from a major agency Friday as Moody's announced a downgrade, …
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial: Takeaways from first week of testimony
May 17 2025
The first week of testimony in the sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs included a witness core to the case: …
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Trump blasts Supreme Court over block on deportations
May 16 2025
US President Donald Trump lashed out Friday at the Supreme Court after it blocked his bid to resume deportations of …
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US loses last triple-A credit rating as Moody's cuts on growing govt debt
May 16 2025
The United States lost its last triple-A credit rating from a major agency on Friday as Moody's announced a downgrade, …
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US Supreme Court blocks Trump bid to resume Venezuelan deportations
May 16 2025
The US Supreme Court on Friday blocked a bid by the Trump administration to resume deportations of alleged Venezuelan …
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Combs's ex Cassie wraps grim week of testimony
May 16 2025
Casandra Ventura, the ex-girlfriend of music mogul Sean Combs, on Friday finished four grueling days on the witness …
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Sinner lines up Alcaraz showdown in Italian Open final
May 16 2025
Jannik Sinner set up a blockbuster Italian Open final with Carlos Alcaraz by beating Tommy Paul 1-6, 6-0, 6-3 on Friday.
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Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill 100 as Hamas makes a plea to lift blockade
May 16 2025
Rescuers said Israeli strikes on Gaza killed 100 people on Friday, as Hamas demanded the United States press Israel to …
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Ukraine war talks yield POW swap, but no truce
May 16 2025
Russia and Ukraine agreed a large-scale prisoner exchange, said they would trade ideas on a possible ceasefire and …
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Combs's ex Cassie takes witness stand for fourth day
May 16 2025
Defense lawyers for music mogul Sean Combs on Friday cross-examined his ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura for a second day …
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Iran, European powers hold nuclear talks in Turkey
May 16 2025
Iran met with European powers on Friday to discuss its nuclear negotiations with Washington, while US President Donald …
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Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill 88 as Hamas makes a plea to lift blockade
May 16 2025
Rescuers said Israeli strikes on Gaza killed nearly 90 people on Friday, while Hamas demanded the United States press …
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Salman Rushdie assailant sentenced to 25 years in prison
May 16 2025
An American-Lebanese man was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Friday for trying to kill novelist Salman Rushdie with a …
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US singer Chris Brown ordered held until June in UK assault case
May 16 2025
American R&B singer Chris Brown, former boyfriend of superstar Rihanna, was Friday remanded in custody until June 13 by …
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World Press Photo cast doubt on 'Napalm Girl' photographer's identity
May 16 2025
World Press Photo said Friday it removed US-Vietnamese photographer Nick Ut's name as the person credited for one of …
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Russia, Ukraine agree prisoner swap, fail to reach truce in first talks since 2022
May 16 2025
Russia and Ukraine agreed a large-scale prisoner exchange, said they would trade ideas on a possible ceasefire and …
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US singer Brown ordered held until June in UK assault case
May 16 2025
American R&B singer Chris Brown, former boyfriend of superstar Rihanna, was Friday remanded in custody until June 13 by …
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Russia, Ukraine conclude first peace talks since 2022
May 16 2025
Russians and Ukrainians sat face-to-face for under two hours Friday in Istanbul for the first direct talks in over three …
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Russia, Ukraine hold first peace talks since 2022
May 16 2025
Russians and Ukrainians sat face-to-face Friday in Istanbul for their first direct talks in over three years aimed at …
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World Press Photo suspends credit for 'Napalm Girl' picture
May 16 2025
World Press Photo suspended on Friday the credit for who took one of the most iconic pictures in history, the Vietnam …
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Combs's ex Cassie returns to witness stand
May 16 2025
Defense lawyers for Sean Combs have another stab Friday at the testimony of the music mogul's former girlfriend Casandra …
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Trump says many in Gaza are 'starving'
May 16 2025
US President Donald Trump said Friday that "a lot of people are starving" in the besieged Gaza Strip, where rescuers …
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Global acute hunger hits new high, 2025 outlook 'bleak': UN-backed report
May 16 2025
More than 295 million people faced acute hunger last year, a new high driven by conflict along with other crises -- and …
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Trump caps Gulf tour in Abu Dhabi with dizzying investment pledges
May 16 2025
US President Donald Trump on Friday concluded his Gulf tour in Abu Dhabi after overseeing the signing of another raft of …
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Russia, Ukraine hold first talks since 2022
May 16 2025
The first direct talks between Ukraine and Russia on ending their war in more than three years started on Friday in …
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Russia, Ukraine to meet for first talks since 2022
May 16 2025
Russian and Ukrainian delegations will meet in Istanbul on Friday for their first talks in more than three years of war, …
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Iran, European powers to hold nuclear talks in Turkey
May 16 2025
Iran is set to hold talks with Britain, France and Germany in Turkey on Friday, after US President Donald Trump said a …
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Umerov: 'Wonder' dealmaker from Crimea leading Ukraine peace talks
May 16 2025
Rustem Umerov, who heads Ukraine's delegation at peace talks with Russia on Friday, is a skilled and pragmatic …
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Russia and Ukraine to meet in Istanbul, but expectations low
May 16 2025
Delegations from Moscow and Kyiv are in Istanbul Friday, where they plan to hold their first direct peace talks since …
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US singer Chris Brown charged with assault in Britain
May 16 2025
American R&B singer Chris Brown, the former boyfriend of superstar Rihanna, is due to appear in a UK court on Friday …
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US baby with rare illness treated with tailor-made gene edit
May 15 2025
A US infant with a rare condition has become history's first patient to be treated with a personalized gene-editing …
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Combs's ex Cassie faces intense defense questioning
May 15 2025
Attorneys for Sean "Diddy" Combs on Thursday tried to chip away at the credibility of Casandra Ventura, the music …
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Rubio has no high expectations for Ukraine-Russia talks
May 15 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday he had little hope that Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul would …
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US Supreme Court weighs judicial checks on Trump with birthright case
May 15 2025
The US Supreme Court appeared divided on Thursday on whether federal judges have the right to issue nationwide blocks to …
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Gaza strikes kill 120 as Hamas says aid entry 'minimum requirement' for talks
May 15 2025
Palestinian rescuers reported 120 people killed on Thursday in Israeli strikes on blockaded Gaza, where a US-backed …
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Rubio says no high expectations for Ukraine-Russia talks in Turkey
May 15 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Thursday downplayed expectations for the Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul, after …
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Trump says getting close to deal to avoid Iran military action
May 15 2025
US President Donald Trump said Thursday a nuclear deal with Iran was close that would avert military action, as he …
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Combs's ex Cassie faces intense cross-examination
May 15 2025
Attorneys for Sean "Diddy" Combs on Thursday tried to chip away at the credibility of Casandra Ventura, the music …
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Gaza strikes kill over 100 as Hamas says aid entry 'minimum requirement' for talks
May 15 2025
Palestinian rescuers reported more than 100 people killed on Thursday in Israeli strikes on blockaded Gaza, where a …
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Ukraine sends team for Russia talks, downplays expectations
May 15 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had sent a team to Istanbul for the first direct peace talks with Russia …
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Slovenia probes disappearance of latest Melania Trump statue
May 15 2025
The first Melania Trump statue in her native Slovenia was destroyed by fire and now its bronze replacement has gone …
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China first-quarter emissions fell despite rising power demand
May 15 2025
China's emissions fell in the first quarter of 2025 despite rapidly growing power demand thanks to soaring renewable and …
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Gaza air strikes kill over 100 as manhunt unfolds in West Bank
May 15 2025
Palestinian rescuers reported more than 100 people killed Thursday in Israeli strikes on blockaded Gaza, where a …
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French chauffeur to face trial over alleged theft from UK minister
May 15 2025
A chauffeur faces trial later this year charged with stealing money and baggage from Britain's top diplomat after …
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Russia, Ukraine trade insults ahead of Turkey peace talks
May 15 2025
Russia and Ukraine traded insults on Thursday as negotiators were due to meet in Turkey for the first direct peace talks …
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Gaza air strikes kill 94 as manhunt unfolds in West Bank
May 15 2025
Palestinian rescuers reported 94 people killed Thursday in Israeli strikes on blockaded Gaza, where a US-backed …
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Vladimir Medinsky: Russia's history hawk leading talks with Kyiv
May 15 2025
Russia's former culture minister and Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky took part in failed talks with Ukraine at the start …
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Russian delegation, without Putin, arrives in Istanbul for Ukraine talks
May 15 2025
A Russian delegation landed in Istanbul on Thursday for the first direct peace talks with Ukraine in more than three …
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Trump to close deal-making Gulf tour in UAE
May 15 2025
US President Donald Trump on Thursday closes a Middle East tour in the United Arab Emirates as he focuses squarely on …
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Ukraine, Russia to hold first direct talks since 2022
May 15 2025
War rivals Ukraine and Russia are set to go into their first direct talks in more than three years on Thursday, with …
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System glitch delays Australian-made rocket launch
May 15 2025
An Australian aerospace firm said Thursday it has delayed a historic first attempt to launch a locally developed rocket …
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Putin not on Kremlin list for Ukraine talks in Turkey
May 14 2025
President Vladimir Putin will not attend talks in Turkey on Thursday with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, …
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Sean Combs's ex Cassie alleges pattern of abuse ahead of defense grilling
May 14 2025
Sean "Diddy" Combs's former partner Casandra Ventura testified Wednesday that the music mogul raped her near the end of …
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Putin not named in Russian delegation for Ukraine talks: Kremlin
May 14 2025
The Kremlin left President Vladimir Putin off its list for talks in Turkey on Thursday with Ukraine's President …
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