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Trump rejects Iran peace terms, Tehran warns of new attacks
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US President Donald Trump on Sunday branded Iran's terms for ending the Middle East war "totally unacceptable," raising …
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Iran Nobel winner released on bail for medical treatment: supporters
AFP - 20m ago
Iranian authorities on Sunday released Nobel peace prize winner Narges Mohammadi on bail following growing alarm over …
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Hantavirus ship evacuation nears completion as 94 flown home
AFP - 49m ago
A complex day-long operation to repatriate occupants of a cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak neared …
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Selfies galore as Eurovision kicks off in Vienna
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Eurovision kicked off in Vienna on Sunday, with thousands of fans flocking to the city for events and music ahead of the …
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Dozens of Nigerian fishermen feared dead after Chad army strikes jihadists: local sources
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Dozens of Nigerian fishermen are feared dead after a Chadian army attack against jihadists on Lake Chad, a civilian …
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Iran responds to US peace proposal, warns against new attacks
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Iran responded to Washington's latest peace proposal on Sunday, while warning it would not hold back from retaliating …
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Hantavirus ship evacuees begin returning home
AFP - 1h ago
A complex repatriation of occupants of a cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has sparked …
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Iran responds to US peace proposal as drones hit Gulf
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Iran responded to Washington's latest peace proposal on Sunday, while warning it would not hold back from retaliating …
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Arsenal on brink of Premier League title, Villa slip up in Champions League chase
AFP - 3h ago
Arsenal are on the brink of a first Premier League title in 22 years after surviving a hugely contentious finale to beat …
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French evacuee from hantavirus-hit ship has 'symptoms': French PM
AFP - 52m ago
One of five French people flown back to France Sunday from the cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak is …
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War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP - 4h ago
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war:
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Prizmic follows up on Djokovic exploit by reaching Italian Open last 16
AFP - 5h ago
Dino Prizmic followed up knocking out Novak Djokovic from the Italian Open by beating France's Ugo Humbert 6-1, 7-5 on …
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Barcelona need a point against Real Madrid to win La Liga
AFP - 8h ago
Barcelona only need a draw against Real Madrid in a high-stakes Clasico to clinch back-to-back La Liga titles later …
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Drones target Gulf vessels as Tehran warns US
AFP - 1h ago
Drones were launched at several targets in the Gulf on Sunday, with one hitting a freighter sailing towards Qatar, as …
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Evacuation of hantavirus-hit ship begins in Canary Islands
AFP - 2h ago
Occupants of a cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has sparked international alarm began flying home …
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Anxiety, anticipation as World Cup one-month countdown begins
AFP - 12h ago
The one-month countdown to the 2026 World Cup gets under way on Monday with anticipation crashing into anxiety as …
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Militia kill at least 69 in DR Congo: local, security sources
AFP - 15h ago
A militia attack killed at least 69 people in Ituri province in the conflict-torn northeast of the Democratic Republic …
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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrives in Spain's Canary Islands
AFP - 14h ago
A cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak arrived in Spain's Canary Islands Sunday, where most of the nearly …
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Iran's Guards threaten US Mideast sites as Trump awaits Tehran response
May 09 2026
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards threatened Saturday to target US sites in the Middle East if its tankers come under …
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Iran's Guards threaten US sites as Trump waits for Tehran response
May 09 2026
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards threatened Saturday to target US sites if its tankers come under fire, Iranian media …
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Canary Islands brace for arrival of hantavirus-hit cruise ship
May 09 2026
A cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak is headed for Spain's Canary Islands, where most of the nearly 150 …
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Militia kill at least 69 in NE DR Congo: local, security sources
May 09 2026
A militia attack killed at least 69 people in Ituri province in the troubled northeast of the Democratic Republic of …
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Putin says Ukraine war winding down, blasts West for backing Kyiv
May 09 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said the war in Ukraine was winding down, slamming Western support for …
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Man City keep title race alive, Liverpool frustrated by Chelsea
May 09 2026
Manchester City kept the pressure on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 win over Brentford, while …
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Sinner opens Italian Open account, Sabalenka suffers shock early exit
May 09 2026
Jannik Sinner got his Italian Open campaign underway on Saturday by swatting aside Sebastian Ofner 6-3, 6-4 to start his …
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Putin chides NATO in speech at scaled-back Victory Day parade
May 09 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that his soldiers in Ukraine were fighting an "aggressive force" backed …
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Man City beat Brentford to close gap on leaders Arsenal
May 09 2026
Manchester City kept their slender Premier League title hopes alive as Jeremy Doku inspired a 3-0 win against Brentford …
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Iran keeps US waiting for response on peace plan
May 09 2026
Iran questioned the seriousness of US diplomacy on Saturday in the wake of renewed naval clashes in the Gulf, while …
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Conflict inflames tensions at Venice Biennale of Art
May 09 2026
World conflict is looming large over the Venice Biennale this year with the simultaneous presence of Russia, Ukraine, …
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Indonesia rescuers retrieve hiker's body after volcanic eruption
May 09 2026
Indonesian rescuers retrieved on Saturday the body of one of three hikers killed in a volcanic eruption in a seismically …
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Liverpool frustrated by Chelsea draw, Man Utd held at Sunderland
May 09 2026
Liverpool missed the chance to all but secure Champions League action next season after a 1-1 draw against Chelsea, …
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Magyar takes over as Hungary's prime minister, closing Orban era
May 09 2026
Peter Magyar, a pro-EU conservative, was sworn in as Hungary's new prime minister on Saturday, closing the chapter on …
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Magyar sworn in as Hungary's 'regime change' PM
May 09 2026
Pro-European conservative Peter Magyar was ceremonially sworn-in as Hungary's new prime minister Saturday, vowing …
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Magyar to become Hungary's 'regime change' PM
May 09 2026
Pro-European conservative Peter Magyar arrived at Hungary's parliament Saturday morning to be sworn in as prime …
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WHO chief due in Canaries to coordinate hantavirus ship evacuation
May 09 2026
The World Health Organization's chief is due in the Spanish island of Tenerife on Saturday to help coordinate the …
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Indonesia volcanic eruption kills three hikers: officials
May 09 2026
Three hikers -- two Singaporeans and a local -- died in an eruption Friday of Indonesia's Mount Dukono volcano where …
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Acting US attorney general pursues Trump grievances at Justice Dept
May 09 2026
US President Donald Trump fired Pam Bondi as attorney general last month, reportedly for failing to successfully …
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US fire on Iran tankers sparks reprisals as deal hangs in balance
May 08 2026
A US fighter jet on Friday disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers, prompting retaliatory attacks and rattling a shaky …
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Ukraine, Russia confirm US-brokered three-day truce, prisoner swap
May 08 2026
Russia and Ukraine confirmed on Friday a US-brokered truce and a large prisoner swap over May 9-11, when Moscow …
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WHO says hantavirus risk low as countries prep repatriation flights
May 08 2026
The World Health Organization's chief is due in the Spanish island of Tenerife to help coordinate the evacuation of …
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Trump announces three-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire
May 08 2026
US President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia starting Saturday, saying he hoped …
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Russia, Ukraine trade attacks ahead of Kremlin's WWII celebrations
May 08 2026
Russia and Ukraine traded attacks Friday, with a two-day unilateral ceasefire that Moscow had declared around its World …
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Is there anybody out there? Pentagon releases secret UFO files
May 08 2026
The Pentagon on Friday released a first batch of secret files documenting reported sightings of unidentified flying …
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US fires on Iran tankers as talks hang in balance
May 08 2026
A US warplane disabled two Iranian tankers to enforce a port blockade on Friday, after Washington's top diplomat said he …
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'Blessed' Leo marks one year as pope with southern Italy visit
May 08 2026
Pope Leo XIV said he felt "blessed" as he marked one year as leader of the Catholic Church on Friday with a visit to …
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US expecting Iran response on deal despite naval clash
May 08 2026
The United States was awaiting Iran's response to its latest proposed peace deal on Friday, after both sides accused the …
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'Scapegoating': Iran's Bahais feel brunt of crackdown
May 08 2026
Peyvand Naimi was at work on January 8 when they came for him.
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WHO says hantavirus risk low after flight attendant tests negative
May 08 2026
The World Health Organization insisted Friday that there is a minimal risk from the hantavirus to the general public, as …
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Japan confirms year's first fatal bear attack, two more suspected
May 08 2026
Japan confirmed Friday the first fatal bear attack of 2026 after a record 13 deaths last year, with reports pointing to …
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Russia, Ukraine trade major attacks ahead of Kremlin's WWII celebrations
May 08 2026
Russia and Ukraine launched major attacks on each other Friday, with a two-day unilateral ceasefire that Moscow had …
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Inside the jails where Russia breaks Ukraine prisoners 'like dogs'
May 08 2026
The young Ukrainian lieutenant talked back too much so his Russian jailers beat him to a pulp.
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Caged and fed 'cookies': Rescuing Armenia's captive bears
May 08 2026
For years, Syrian brown bears Nairi, Aram and their cub Lola were trapped in a three-metre-wide cage in Armenia's …
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IS-linked Australian women charged with keeping slave in Syria
May 08 2026
An Australian mother and daughter "kept a female slave" after travelling to Syria in 2014 to support the Islamic State …
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WHO warns of more hantavirus cases in 'limited' outbreak
May 08 2026
The World Health Organization said Thursday that more hantavirus cases could emerge after the disease killed three …
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US and Iran trade fire, threatening fragile truce
May 08 2026
US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was still in place despite an Iranian attack on three American …
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EU monitor says sea temperatures near all-time highs as El Nino looms
May 08 2026
The European Union's climate monitor said Friday that ocean temperatures are edging toward record highs as conditions …
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Russia says intercepted drones as its unilateral truce begins
May 08 2026
Russia said Friday it intercepted drones bound for Moscow after warning of a potential retaliatory strike on Kyiv …
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Trump heads for Xi summit overshadowed by Iran war
May 08 2026
US President Donald Trump heads for a superpower summit with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping next week hoping the Iran …
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New York governor orders US immigration agents to unmask
May 08 2026
New York's governor on Thursday ordered federal immigration agents operating in her state to not wear masks, a move …
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AI actors not eligible for Golden Globes, say organizers
May 08 2026
Performances by AI-generated actors will not be eligible for Golden Globe awards, organizers said Thursday, days after …
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Arsenal sense Premier League glory as Spurs eye safety
May 08 2026
Arsenal are firmly back in control of the Premier League title race and a win at struggling West Ham on Sunday could all …
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Twin jihadist-claimed attacks kill more than 30 in Mali
May 07 2026
Two attacks in central Mali claimed by Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists have killed more than 30 people, local, security and …
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Global stocks mostly fall as US rally shows signs of fatigue
May 07 2026
Global stocks mostly fell Thursday as US indices pulled back from records while Washington awaited Tehran's response to …
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Trump says he would not pay $1,000 to watch US at World Cup
May 07 2026
President Donald Trump said in an interview published Thursday that he would not pay the $1,000-plus ticket price for …
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Hundreds paid or seeking damages over Harrods Al-Fayed abuse complaints
May 07 2026
More than 75 survivors have been awarded "full compensation" for suffering sexual abuse at the hands of late Harrods …
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New Israel-Lebanon talks planned as US awaits Iran response to peace deal
May 07 2026
Israeli and Lebanese envoys will sit down for a fresh round of peace talks in Washington next week, even as Israel …
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Oil prices drop awaiting Mideast peace progress
May 07 2026
Oil prices fell and global stock markets traded mixed Thursday awaiting an update on a US plan to end the Middle East …
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US underlines 'strong' Vatican ties after Rubio meets pope
May 07 2026
The US State Department underlined its "strong relationship" with the Vatican on Thursday after talks between top …
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US awaits Iran response to latest deal offer
May 07 2026
The United States was waiting on Thursday for Iran to respond to its latest proposed deal to end the war in the Middle …
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Britons set to punish Starmer's Labour in local polls
May 07 2026
Britons voted Thursday in local elections set to heap more pressure on beleaguered Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer …
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Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler 'recuperating' after emergency surgery in Portugal
May 07 2026
Husky-voiced Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler was "recuperating" Thursday after emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal, a …
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Latest evacuee from hantavirus-hit cruise lands in Europe
May 07 2026
Another sick passenger from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship landed in Europe on Thursday, as the vessel headed to a …
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Oil sinks, Tokyo leads Asia stock surge on growing Mideast peace hopes
May 07 2026
Oil sank again Thursday and Tokyo's Nikkei index led another strong rally across Asia stocks, fuelled by growing …
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Tokyo leads Asia stock surge on growing Mideast peace hopes
May 07 2026
Tokyo's Nikkei index soared Thursday to lead another strong rally across Asia stocks, fuelled by growing optimism the …
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Circus tackles jihadist nightmares of Burkina Faso's children
May 07 2026
By miming children juggling ammunition found on the ground or driven mad by fear, the four acrobats hope to express what …
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Iran denies ship attack as Trump warns of renewed bombing, eyes deal
May 07 2026
Iran denied on Thursday attacking a South Korean cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz this week, as US President Donald …
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Russia warns diplomats in Kyiv to evacuate in case of strike
May 07 2026
Russia warned foreign diplomats in Kyiv that it would attack the city if Ukraine disrupted World War II commemorations …
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Australian state overturns Melbourne ban on World Cup watch party
May 07 2026
Australian authorities on Thursday reversed a ban on public watch parties in Melbourne's Federation Square for the 2026 …
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K-pop stars BTS draw 50,000-strong crowd in Mexico
May 07 2026
Around 50,000 fans of K-pop superstars BTS gathered outside Mexico's National Palace on Wednesday to get a look at the …
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US court releases purported Epstein suicide note
May 07 2026
A US judge on Wednesday released a suicide note purportedly written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein weeks …
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Israeli court rejects flotilla activists' appeal challenging detention
May 07 2026
An Israeli court on Wednesday rejected an appeal contesting the detention of two foreign activists seized by Israeli …
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Protests as Venice Biennale opens in turmoil over Russian presence
May 07 2026
Bare-breasted activists protested at the Venice Biennale on Wednesday, incensed over the return of Russia to the …
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Hantavirus ship passenger: 'They didn't take it seriously enough'
May 07 2026
Ruhi Cenet was surprised when cruise-ship life carried on as usual aboard the MV Hondius, even after the captain …
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Trump says Iran deal 'very possible' but threatens strikes if talks fail
May 06 2026
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he believed a deal with Iran was "very possible" but threatened to again bomb …
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Holders PSG edge Bayern Munich to reach Champions League final
May 06 2026
Holders Paris Saint-Germain set up a Champions League final against Arsenal after a 1-1 second-leg draw at Bayern Munich …
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Virus-hit cruise ship heads for Spain as evacuees land in Europe
May 06 2026
A cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak will reach the Spanish island of Tenerife "within three days", with …
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Trump says Iran deal 'very possible', but threatens strikes if not
May 06 2026
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he believed a deal with Iran was "very possible", but threatened to resume his …
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Virus-hit cruise ship evacuees land in Europe
May 06 2026
A plane believed to be carrying a passenger from a cruise ship struck by the deadly hantavirus landed in the Netherlands …
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Wave of arrests, abductions after attacks on Mali junta
May 06 2026
Malian opposition figures and military personnel have been detained or abducted following large-scale attacks by …
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Trump sees 'very good chance' of Iran deal, but threatens strikes if not
May 06 2026
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he believed there was "a very good chance" of sealing a peace deal with Iran, …
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Virus-hit cruise ship evacuees head to Europe
May 06 2026
A medical plane that left Cape Verde following the evacuation of a cruise ship hit by the hantavirus landed in Spain's …
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Virus-hit cruise ship evacuees head to Spain, Netherlands
May 06 2026
A plane that left Cape Verde following the evacuation of a cruise ship hit by the hantavirus landed in Spain's Canary …
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Zelensky says Russia choosing war as dual ceasefires falter
May 06 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that Russia had decided to reject efforts to halt fighting and …
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CNN founder Ted Turner: 20th century media giant
May 06 2026
Ted Turner created CNN in 1980, revolutionizing the way America, and the world, got their news, and then went on to …
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Trump threatens new Iran strikes, piling on pressure for peace deal
May 06 2026
US President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Wednesday with renewed bombing if it did not agree to a peace deal, piling …
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Three evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
May 06 2026
Emergency crews on Wednesday evacuated three people from a cruise ship hit with a deadly outbreak of hantavirus, the …
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Hopes rise for Iran deal as US halts guiding ships in Hormuz
May 06 2026
The United States and a key mediator in the Middle East war expressed new hope of talks leading to a peace deal with …
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US pauses guiding ships through Hormuz, cites Iran deal hopes
May 06 2026
President Donald Trump said he was pausing the US military operation to guide stranded commercial ships through the …
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Evacuations 'ongoing' from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
May 06 2026
Evacuations were taking place Wednesday from a cruise ship stricken with a deadly outbreak of hantavirus, the World …
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US pauses Hormuz escorts, Trump says progress on Iran deal
May 06 2026
The United States will pause escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz barely a day after it began doing …
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Fresh UAE attacks blamed on Iran draw new reality in the Gulf
May 06 2026
Hours after the UAE's top oil executive said the country had "emerged stronger" from war and as thousands attended an …
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100 years on Earth: Iconic naturalist Attenborough marks century
May 06 2026
David Attenborough, a leading voice on climate change and biodiversity loss whose landmark documentaries transformed …
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