US-German couple jailed in Spain after locking their children at home for over three years
The couple were found guilty of family abandonment and causing psychological harm
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A Single Infusion Could Suppress H.I.V. for Years, Study Suggests
A study of a few patients, to be presented this week, showed promise for a type of therapy that has already cured some blood cancers.
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The trick airlines could be using to deny you compensation for cancelled flights
Dozens of passengers have been denied compensation after their WestJet aircraft was swapped and then their flight was canceled, according to a report
Hassett predicts Powell will leave Fed if he’s ‘happy’ with IG report
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Monday that he expects Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to leave the central bank’s board of governors if he is “happy” with a forthcoming internal report on the Fed’s renovations, which have been repeatedly criticized by President Trump. Powell, whose term as chair expires this month, said recently…
New Reform councillor quits after race post claims
Reform UK's Stuart Prior is accused of creating Islamophobic posts on social media.
Congress built the vaccine firewall. Now Congress must defend it.
Tonight, a parent will look down at her newborn and say: let’s wait. The virus will not. Neither will the bleed.
Indigenous Amazon groups urge the UN to curb organized crime, not militarize territories
Indigenous organizations from across the Amazon and Latin America have sent a letter to the United Nations warning that organized crime — including illegal mining, drug trafficking and logging — is driving violence and environmental destruction in Indi...
Washington dinner shooting suspect pleads not guilty
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump.
Pete Hegseth promises new review of Mark Kelly over his recent TV appearance: ‘Did he violate his oath…again’
Hegseth’s words are the latest episode in a legal battle with the Arizona Democrat
Over 350 earthquakes recorded since Friday in part of southern California
The area is "prone to earthquake swarms," officials say.
Memorial Day travel could set record in 2026: AAA
For many, Memorial Day serves as the kickoff to the summer season, leading to millions throughout the United States traveling for weekend getaways.
Court to deliver verdict in rape trial of Norwegian crown princess’s son next month
The Oslo District Court said that the verdict in the case of Marius Borg Høiby will be delivered on June 15
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BBC unmasks key people smuggler in network behind most small boat crossings
The 28-year-old Iraqi Kurd has evaded arrest by operating under the alias “Kardo Ranya”.
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Live Updates: Britain’s Starmer Says He Will Not Resign
Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to continue in office as he met with cabinet members. Dozens of Labour Party lawmakers had urged him to step down after heavy losses in local elections.
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'There is a big rejection of Starmer' from Labour voters as PM faces calls to resign
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his top team that he was getting on with governing, defying mounting calls from ministers and MPs to step down. This comes following the resignation of a junior …
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Kenyan conservationists reintroduce rare 'ghost of the forest' antelope
Kenyan conservationists are slowly reintroducing a rare species of antelope into the wild. Dubbed the 'ghost of the forest' for its ability to camouflage itself, very few mountain bong antelopes re…
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'Rule of gerontocracy has ended': Africa will no longer be 'lorded over by moral rule of old men'
On the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit at Strathmore University, François Picard is pleased to welcome Cameroonian-born historian, writer, and political thinker Joseph-Achille Mbembe. He off…
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Doctors told hantavirus patient her symptoms were ‘anxiety’, claims French woman diagnosed
The MV Hondius passenger is now in a critical condition in a Paris hospital
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France and Kenya look for future partnerships at Africa Forward summit
In Kenya, dozens of heads of states are gathered for the two-day Africa Forward summit, meant to platform the best of Africa and channel ressources to opportunity there. The summit is co-hosted wit…
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Keir Starmer tells cabinet he is not resigning amid growing pressure to stand down – UK politics live
PM tells crunch cabinet meeting a leadership challenge has not been triggered and he wants to ‘get on with governing’ Minister resigns from Starmer government with call for PM to quit Labour MP in …
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Furious Macron demands silence from audience in Kenya and accuses them of ‘total lack of respect’
The French president was in Nairobi for a summit with African leaders
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Middle East crisis live: Iran could enrich uranium to weapons grade if attacked, senior lawmaker warns
Ebrahim Rezaei says in social media post that the country could enrich its stocks of uranium to 90% and will review such a move in parliament Iran has expanded its definition of the strait of Hormu…
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Russia Keeps Attacking U.S. Firms in Ukraine. The White House Is Silent.
Facilities tied to Coca-Cola, Cargill, Mondelez and others appear to have been deliberately hit. The Trump administration’s muted response has raised concerns.
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Federal budget 2026 live updates: Jim Chalmers delivers Australia budget announcement and speech – latest news
Treasurer announces changes to the capital gains tax discount in the 2026 federal budget in parliament. Follow the latest updates See all our Australia budget 2026 coverage Get our breaking news em…
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Horrifying video shows McDonald’s worker put fries in her mouth then add them to box for customer
A video appearing to show a fast food worker in Southbridge, Massachusetts, contaminating food went viral last week
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UAE has secretly been carrying out military strikes on Iran, report says
The Gulf state has not publicly acknowledged the reported strikes, including on Iran’s Lavan Island
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Philippine senator vows to fight International Criminal Court order over killings
A Philippine senator who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for an alleged crime against humanity, says he will fight any attempt to send him to the global tribunal for prosecution and a…
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More than 110 Nobel laureates call on Iran to release gravely ill activist Narges Mohammadi
As human rights advocate is treated in Tehran hospital after transfer from Zanjan prison, prize winners demand her freedom More than 110 Nobel laureates have called for the immediate and unconditio…
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UK borrowing costs jump amid uncertainty over PM's future
The possibility of a change of leadership in the UK has unsettled some investors and sent bond yields higher.
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'No question mark' over Rohl's Rangers future after board talks
Danny Rohl says he has been assured of his position as Rangers head coach by the Ibrox board.
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Sicily police investigate illegal race with horse-drawn carts and Kalashnikovs
Horses seized and several people questioned after animal rights activist shares video of race along country roads A video showing an illegal horse race in Sicily, with spectators firing pistols int…
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What to know about contenders who could replace Keir Starmer as Britain's leader
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership is in jeopardy after his Labour Party suffered heavy defeats in local elections last week
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Malaysia searches for 14 missing Indonesians after a migrant boat sinks
Malaysian authorities are searching for 14 missing Indonesians after a boat carrying 37 people sank
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UK's Starmer defiant as calls for his resignation grow and a minister quits
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told his Cabinet he won't resign despite growing calls from within his Labour Party
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Bomb rigged to rickshaw explodes in Pakistan bazaar, killing 9 and wounding more than 2 dozen others
Police in Pakistan say nine people have been killed and more than two dozen others wounded when a bomb rigged to a rickshaw exploded in a bazaar
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Canvas hack: company pays criminals to delete students' stolen data
The company behind Canvas says it has "reached an agreement" with the hackers who disrupted thousands of colleges and universities.
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The economic chilling effect of Trump's immigration crackdown
New research finds that ICE raids and deportation fears disrupted local economies, reduced work among undocumented immigrants, and may have hurt some U.S.-born workers too.
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UK’s Starmer Faces Calls to Resign. Here Are 4 Ways He Could Respond.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to continue in office on Tuesday morning. It’s one of several possible paths for the embattled leader after heavy losses in local elections.
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Youth mobility scheme disagreement hampering reset of UK-EU relations
Deal was expected by end of month but talks hit buffers over cap on number of people entering UK and tuition fees UK politics live – latest updates Europe live – latest updates Significant gaps rem…
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Ukraine officials name Zelenskyy's ex-chief of staff as a suspect in money-laundering probe
Two national agencies fighting corruption in Ukraine have named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s former chief of staff as an official suspect in a major graft investigation
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At a glance: Starmer grapples with leadership crisis
The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt.
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UK prime minister faces growing internal pressure to resign
British Prime Minister Kier Starmer is under mounting pressure to step down a day after he said his departure would bring instability. He's been facing the heat since last week's dismal election re…
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Hong Kong records hottest day of year so far as temperatures top 31.6 degrees
Hong Kong experienced its hottest day of the year so far on Tuesday, with the city’s forecaster reporting temperatures of 31.6 degrees Celsius (88.8 Fahrenheit) at its headquarters in Tsim Sha Tsui…
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Could the hantavirus bring back Covidlike safety precautions?
All passengers of the cruiseship hit by hantavirus have all evacuated, with several cases confirmed. According to the World Health Organisation, there is nothing to far as this is not another Covid…
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Watch: Keir Starmer's message of defiance to his own party
Watch: Keir Starmer's message of defiance to his own party
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Macron presents France 'as the ethical partner with Africa' at summit in Kenya
At the Africa Forward summit in Kenya, French President Emmanuel Macorn is hoping to boost a new kind of partnership with African countries. France has long maintained a policy of economic, politic…
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What to know ahead of the Cannes film festival
International film stars, directors and fans have begun descending on the French Riviera for Cannes. The 79th edition of the world's most famous film festival begins on May 12 and will run for the …
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First US visit to China since 2017 amid geopolitical tension
China says it is ready to work with the United States in the pursuit of "more stability" globally, ahead of this week's meeting between leaders Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. The White House has said…
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Putin let his desperation show with unexpected claim his war with Ukraine is ending
Russia’s leader is showing increasing signs of weakness while Ukraine is growing in confidence as the war turns Kyiv’s way, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
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Iran War Updates: Long-Term Energy Crisis Looms as Trump Says Truce Is on ‘Life Support’
Iran defended its demands for a peace deal and President Trump called them “garbage.” Mr. Trump said he wanted to suspend the federal gasoline tax, which would require congressional approval.
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Southampton ask for more time over spying claims
Southampton request more time to conduct an internal review after being charged with spying on Championship play-off rivals Middlesbrough.
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Iranians concerned about war extending as Iran and US fail to find common ground
As Donald Trump rejects Iran's counterproposals, Tehran has reacted saying that the Iranian government doesn't care if the United States aren't happy with the proposals. The United States had agree…
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Three-day ceasefire ends with fresh wave of Russian attacks on Ukraine – Europe live
At least one person killed as Moscow launches drone strikes on energy facilities and apartments Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany must “pull itself together” or risk being left behind in a rap…
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MV Hondius passengers all evacuated with at least seven confirmed cases
All of the passengers have now been evacuated from a cruiseship hit by an outbreak of the hantavirus. The MV Hondius had been docked in the Spanish Island of Tenerife; it will now head to the Nethe…
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Prosecution at Sarkozy's appeal trial in Libyan case hope it won't dilute initial conviction
Prosecution in former president Nicolas Sarkozy's appeal trial has asked the court to find him guilty of conspiracy by having instigated meetings with representatives of the Libyan regime to receiv…
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Report: Ukrainian drone strikes residential building in Russia, governor confirms damage
The Ukrainian Telegram channels Exilenova+ and Supernova+ reported an explosion in Orenburg. According to unconfirmed reports, a Ukrainian drone struck a residential building.
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Uganda's longtime president sworn in for another term as his son emerges as de facto ruler
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been in power for 40 years
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Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children
The lawsuit comes amid increased scrutiny over platform features like auto-play that deliver endless content to users.
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Senate Republicans warn Trump against Cuba military attack
Senate Republicans are cautioning President Trump against ordering military strikes against the socialist regime in Cuba, arguing the U.S. military already has its hands full with Iran. The Trump a…
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With few options left in redistricting, Democrats ramp up affordability message
Where do House Democrats go next? That’s the big question facing party leaders in the wake of last week’s ruling by the Virginia Supreme Court that killed a new House map designed to give Democrats…
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A warning from the UK for America’s political class
Americans are only a little less satisfied with our system of government than the people of South Africa, which is really saying something, given that South Africans as a whole are about half as sa…
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Trump troop threats to Europe fail to move the needle on Iran
President Trump’s snap decision to pull 5,000 U.S. troops out of Germany isn’t moving the needle in pushing European nations to enter the U.S. war in Iran or help Washington reopen the Strait of Ho…
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