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WHO worried about 'scale and speed' of deadly Ebola outbreak
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The World Health Organization on Tuesday voiced concern about the "scale and speed" of an Ebola outbreak in the …
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Spanish ex-PM Zapatero under investigation for influence peddling
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Spain's former Socialist prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has been placed under investigation for influence …
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US police investigating deadly mosque shooting as hate crime
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Police were investigating a shooting in the US state of California as a hate crime on Tuesday after a pair of teenage …
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Pep Guardiola: Catalan genius who changed football
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Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City with an unparalleled legacy as a manager who has reshaped English football …
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Putin trip aims to show China ties unshakeable after Trump pomp
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Russian President Vladimir Putin sets off to Beijing on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and his …
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Mango founder's son arrested in Spain over father's death
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Spanish police said Tuesday they have arrested the eldest son of Mango clothing empire founder Isak Andic over his …
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Malians tell of torture and killings by army, Russian fighters
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Tears soaked Cherifa's veil as she recounted how her son was beheaded by a unit of Malian soldiers and Russian …
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'We're here solely to play football,' insists North Korean coach
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The coach of the first North Korean sports team to visit the South in eight years batted away questions Tuesday about …
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Bolivia protest sees violent clashes, looting in La Paz
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Bolivian protests calling for center-right President Rodrigo Paz to resign intensified Monday as demonstrators swarmed …
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World Cup glory attracts superstar coaches into international battle
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The 2026 World Cup has bucked the trend of international football's struggles to compete with the riches of the club …
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Love, lust and gnomes as top UK flower show bursts into bloom
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From gardens to inspire younger generations, to havens of peace and sanctuary, to a hothouse space designed to stir …
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Asian markets cautious, oil dips after Trump holds off on Iran attack
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Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as oil prices eased on hopes of a US-Iran deal, though elevated crude levels capped …
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Musk loses blockbuster OpenAI suit as jury says too late
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A federal jury ruled Monday that billionaire Elon Musk waited too long to sue OpenAI and its co-founders, delivering a …
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Three killed in San Diego mosque shooting, both suspects dead
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A shooting Monday at a mosque complex in southern California killed three people, with two suspected teenage gunmen …
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As bee population collapses, US apiarists fear research cuts
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In a lot behind a disused West Virginia gas station at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains, Roy Funkhouser is …
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Three killed in San Diego mosque shooting, two attackers dead
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A shooting at a mosque complex in California killed three people, with two suspected teenage gunmen later found dead in …
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Arsenal on the brink of Premier League title after nervy Burnley win
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Arsenal are on the brink of ending a 22-year wait to win the Premier League after beating Burnley 1-0 on Monday to open …
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Trump admin creates $1.7 bln fund to compensate allies prosecuted under Biden
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US President Donald Trump's Justice Department announced on Monday the creation of a $1.7 billion fund to compensate …
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Los Angeles World Cup workers vow strike over ICE guarantees
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Workers at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium vowed Monday to go on strike if federal immigration enforcement agents are deployed …
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Star of Rome's 'sexy priest' calendar admits: 'I was never a priest'
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His face smiles out from every kiosk in Rome on the cover of the ubiquitous "sexy priest" calendar sold to tourists but …
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Trump says held off on new Iran attack, upbeat for agreement
May 18 2026
US President Donald Trump said he was planning a major new assault on Iran on Tuesday, but held off as he saw hope for …
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US to screen for Ebola at airports, one American in DR Congo infected
May 18 2026
The United States said Monday it is bolstering precautions to prevent the spread of Ebola, including screening air …
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Trump says holding off on new Iran attack
May 18 2026
US President Donald Trump said Monday he had held off on imminent plans to resume attacking Iran, piling pressure as …
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Cuba warns of 'bloodbath' if US attacks; Washington adds sanctions
May 18 2026
Cuba's leader warned Monday of a "bloodbath" in the event of an American attack, while the US Treasury sanctioned Cuba's …
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Cuba warns of 'bloodbath' if US attacks and Washington issues sanctions
May 18 2026
Cuba's leader warned Monday of a "bloodbath" in the event of an American attack, and the US Treasury issued sanctions …
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Bulgaria's Eurovision winner flies home to rapturous welcome
May 18 2026
Hundreds of ecstatic fans waving Bulgarian flags turned out at Sofia airport Sunday to give a triumphant welcome home to …
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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship ends deadly voyage
May 18 2026
A cruise ship that sparked global alarm after a deadly outbreak of hantavirus ended its voyage by docking in Rotterdam …
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New Ebola outbreak in DR Congo: What we know
May 18 2026
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo believed to have killed more than 90 people has been declared an …
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G7 finance chiefs meet to seek common stance on unstable ground
May 18 2026
Finance chiefs from the G7 industrialised nations gathered in Paris on Monday for two days of talks aimed at forging a …
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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship docks in Rotterdam at voyage end
May 18 2026
A cruise ship that sparked global alarm after a deadly outbreak of hantavirus docked in Rotterdam harbour Monday, with …
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Iran's World Cup football team leaves for Turkey: media
May 18 2026
Iran's national football team was headed to Turkey on Monday to play a final friendly match and apply for visas to fly …
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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship steams towards Rotterdam at voyage end
May 18 2026
A cruise ship that sparked global alarm after a deadly outbreak of hantavirus made its final approach to Rotterdam …
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Japan arrests Americans over stunt at baby monkey Punch's zoo
May 18 2026
Two American nationals were arrested in Japan after a stunt in which one entered the monkey enclosure at a zoo where a …
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Trump says 'clock ticking' for Iran as peace negotiations stall
May 18 2026
President Donald Trump threatened "there won't be anything left" of Iran if no peace deal is reached, as their truce …
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India's strategic $9 bn megaport plan for pristine island
May 18 2026
On a remote island in the Andaman Sea, bulldozers are tearing into pristine forests that are home to one of Earth's most …
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Who could be the 2026 World Cup's breakout star?
May 18 2026
World Cups are where rising stars of football quickly transform into global icons.
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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship nears end of voyage, to dock in Rotterdam
May 18 2026
A cruise ship that sparked global alarm after a deadly outbreak of hantavirus will end its voyage in Rotterdam on …
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He said, she said, AI said: Wall Street sex scandal rivets and confounds
May 18 2026
A Wall Street banker's explosive sexual harassment lawsuit against a female executive has triggered a torrent of …
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Four takeaways from Musk vs OpenAI trial
May 18 2026
After three weeks of intense hearings,
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Jury to decide fate of Musk's blockbuster suit against OpenAI
May 18 2026
Deliberations begin Monday in the blockbuster trial pitting Elon Musk against AI giant OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, …
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White House mass prayer event seeks to reclaim US Christian roots
May 18 2026
President Donald Trump and top cabinet officials addressed thousands of Americans at a mass prayer rally in Washington …
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International dive group joins Maldives search for missing Italians
May 18 2026
An international dive safety group sent experts to the Maldives on Sunday to join a multinational recovery effort after …
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WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak kills more than 80 in DR Congo
May 17 2026
The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency on Sunday over an outbreak of an Ebola strain …
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Italian PM meets victims of Modena car incident
May 17 2026
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Sunday visited people wounded by a driver with a history of mental health …
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West Ham on brink of Premier League relegation, Man Utd seal third
May 17 2026
West Ham's 3-1 defeat at Newcastle left Tottenham realistically only needing one more point to win the battle for …
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Trump issues dire warning to Iran to accept peace deal
May 17 2026
President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Iran on Sunday, saying it had to move quickly towards a peace deal or …
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World champions England see off France to clinch another Women's Six Nations
May 17 2026
Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach scored two tries apiece as world champions England sealed an eighth straight Women's Six …
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Large-scale Ukrainian drone barrage kills four in Russia
May 17 2026
A wave of almost 600 Ukrainian drones attacked Russia overnight killing four people, authorities said on Sunday, as …
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Bulgaria's 'Bangaranga' wins Eurovision, with Israel second
May 17 2026
Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday with Dara's catchy floor-filler "Bangaranga" sweeping the 70th …
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'Fight relentlessly': Ukraine commander vows strikes into Russia
May 17 2026
From his underground post, the commander of Ukraine's unmanned forces, Robert Brovdi, known as "Madyar", has been …
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Fernandes equals Premier League assist record in Man Utd win, West Ham brace for Newcastle
May 17 2026
Bruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League record of 20 assists in a season as Manchester United secured third place …
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War in Middle East: latest developments
May 17 2026
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war:
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Di Giannantonio wins Catalan MotoGP Grand Prix, Alex Marquez injured in horror crash
May 17 2026
Ducati rider Fabio Di Giannantonio triumphed in a crash-hit Catalunya MotoGP on Sunday which saw Alex Marquez taken to …
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Mass Ukrainian drone barrage kills four in Russia
May 17 2026
A wave of almost 600 Ukrainian drones attacked Russia overnight killing four people, authorities said on Sunday, as …
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Iran have 'constructive' meeting with FIFA over World Cup preparations
May 17 2026
FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom described as "excellent" and "constructive" the meeting held on Saturday in …
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Mass Ukraine drone barrage kills 4 in Russia: Moscow
May 17 2026
A huge wave of almost 600 Ukrainian drones attacked Russia overnight, killing three people in the Moscow region and one …
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North Korean women footballers land in South ahead of rare match
May 17 2026
A North Korean women's football team landed in South Korea on Sunday, marking the first visit by a sports team from the …
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North Korean women footballers arrive in South Korea: AFP
May 17 2026
A North Korean women's football team arrived in South Korea on Sunday, marking the first visit by a sports team from the …
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Bulgaria's 'Bangaranga' beat sweeps Eurovision Song Contest
May 17 2026
Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday with Dara's catchy floor-filler "Bangaranga" sweeping the 70th …
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Israel strikes south Lebanon day after ceasefire extension
May 16 2026
Israel launched a massive series of airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, despite an extension of the truce …
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Decision time at full-throttle Eurovision final
May 16 2026
The nerve-shredding vote-counting was about to begin at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, after 25 countries …
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No vaccine for latest Ebola outbreak, DRC warns as as toll hits 80
May 16 2026
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has caused more than 80 deaths has a "very high lethality …
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Tens of thousands turn out for UK far-right rally, counter demo
May 16 2026
Tens of thousands of people rallied Saturday at a London march organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson and a …
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Trump, Nigeria claim killing of IS second-in-command
May 16 2026
A senior Islamic State group leader, described as "the most active terrorist in the world", has been killed in a joint …
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Eurovision final kicks off with Viennese grandeur
May 16 2026
The final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest kicked off Saturday with a burst of Mozart, as 25 countries took to the …
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Svitolina sees off Gauff to win Italian Open, Sinner in men's title showdown
May 16 2026
Elina Svitolina won the Italian Open on Saturday after beating Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-7 (3/7), 6-2 to claim her third Rome …
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Vienna abuzz for Eurovision final
May 16 2026
Thousands of glammed-up fans were excitedly queueing Saturday ahead of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, where a fiery …
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Semenyo's magic moment fires Man City to FA Cup final win over Chelsea
May 16 2026
Antoine Semenyo produced one of the great FA Cup final goals with an audacious back-flick that sealed Manchester City's …
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Israel says Hamas armed wing chief killed in Gaza strike
May 16 2026
Israel said Saturday it had killed Hamas armed wing chief Ezzedine Al-Haddad in an airstrike in Gaza the previous day, …
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Sinner completes Medvedev win and passage into Italian Open final
May 16 2026
Jannik Sinner will face Casper Ruud in the men's final of the Italian Open after finishing off Daniil Medvedev in …
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Boycott over Israel takes some glitz off Eurovision final
May 16 2026
A fiery Finnish violinist-singer duo and an acclaimed Australian star are the favourites to win Saturday's grand final …
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Nicolas Maduro, locked in US prison, fades from Venezuelan life
May 16 2026
Nicolas Maduro's face used to be ubiquitous in Venezuela, from television broadcasts and street murals to construction …
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UK police brace far-right rally and counter demonstration
May 16 2026
Thousands of people began rallying in London Saturday at a march organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson and a …
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Trump, Nigeria claim killing of senior IS leader
May 16 2026
A senior Islamic State group leader has been killed in a joint operation by US and Nigerian forces in the west African …
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Fiery Finns, Australian star favourites at boycotted Eurovision final
May 16 2026
A fiery Finnish violinist-singer duo and an acclaimed Australian star are the favourites to win Saturday's Eurovision …
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Putin to visit China May 19-20, days after Trump trip
May 16 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China on May 19 for a two-day visit, hot on the heels of US President …
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Eurovision gears up for boycotted final, with fiery Finns favourites
May 16 2026
A fiery Finnish violinist-singer duo followed by an Australian star are the favourites to win Saturday's Eurovision …
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Wordle heads to primetime as media seek puzzle reinvention
May 16 2026
News organizations are racing to add puzzles and games to their digital offerings, hoping to replicate the success of a …
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Israel, Lebanon say extending ceasefire despite new strikes
May 15 2026
Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend a ceasefire and hold expanded talks on a political settlement, the United States …
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Trump warns against Taiwan independence after China visit
May 15 2026
US President Donald Trump on Friday warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence after concluding his visit to …
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Stocks tumble as US-Iran impasse fuels inflation fears
May 15 2026
Global stocks slumped and oil prices rose Friday with worries about sustained inflation driving up bond yields with no …
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Judge declares mistrial in Weinstein sex assault case
May 15 2026
A US judge declared a mistrial in the trial of disgraced cinema mogul Harvey Weinstein after jurors again failed to …
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New deadly Ebola outbreak hits DR Congo, 1 dead in Uganda
May 15 2026
A new outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus has been declared in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, African health …
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Judge declares mistrial in Weinstein case as jury fails to reach verdict
May 15 2026
A US judge declared a mistrial in the trial of disgraced cinema mogul Harvey Weinstein after jurors again failed to …
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Israeli strikes wound dozens in Lebanon as talks in US enter second day
May 15 2026
Israel carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon on Friday that it said targeted the militant group Hezbollah, …
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Showdowns and spycraft on Trump-Xi summit sidelines
May 15 2026
While Donald Trump and Xi Jinping were hailing their friendship for the cameras, it was less amicable for the rival …
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Ukraine vows more strikes on Russia after attack on Kyiv kills 24
May 15 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed on Friday to launch more retaliatory strikes on Russia, a day after a …
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Ukraine can down Russian drones en masse. But missiles are a problem
May 15 2026
A massive Russian bombardment of Kyiv this week that lit up the night sky, sent thunderous booms echoing through the …
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New deadly Ebola outbreak hits DR Congo
May 15 2026
A new outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus has been declared in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, African health …
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Trump says made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi, but details scarce
May 15 2026
US President Donald Trump said he had made "fantastic trade deals" and settled "a lot of different problems" in his …
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Kyiv in mourning after 24 killed as Ukraine, Russia swap POWs
May 15 2026
Ukraine's capital Kyiv was in mourning on Friday after a Russian attack killed 24 people a day earlier, with President …
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Sci-fi or battlefield reality? Ukraine's bet on drone swarms
May 15 2026
Hundreds of AI-controlled robots operating in unison, talking to each other to autonomously attack targets -- a …
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Russia, Ukraine swap 205 prisoners of war each
May 15 2026
Russia and Ukraine exchanged 205 prisoners of war each on Friday, Moscow and Kyiv said, a week after US President Donald …
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Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur identified in Thailand
May 15 2026
Scientists have identified a massive new dinosaur from remains discovered in Thailand, with the creature estimated to …
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Trump says made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi
May 15 2026
President Donald Trump said Friday he had made "fantastic trade deals" with China's Xi Jinping, as the pair ended a …
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Drones to fight school shooters? One US company says yes
May 15 2026
A new idea for combatting America's horrific problem of school shootings is to unleash an unarmed drone to confront the …
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War imperils rare vultures' yearly odyssey to the Balkans
May 15 2026
Endangered Egyptian vultures, with their vivid yellow face and white plumes, would usually be nesting across the Balkans …
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Arsenal scent Premier League glory
May 15 2026
Arsenal can move within touching distance of the Premier League crown before title rivals Manchester City next play as a …
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Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 24 and denting peace hopes
May 15 2026
Ukrainian emergency services said Friday that a massive Russian missile and drone attack that pummelled Kyiv the …
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CIA director visits Cuba as communist island runs out of oil
May 15 2026
The head of the CIA visited Cuba on Thursday, an extraordinary step-up in contact between Washington and Havana as the …
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Trump to seek tangible trade wins in Xi summit
May 15 2026
US President Donald Trump is seeking trade wins when he meets Xi Jinping on Friday for the last day of a superpower …
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Can World Cup fuel North America's soccer boom?
May 15 2026
Long considered soccer's last great unconquered market, North America has embraced the beautiful game to a stunning …
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