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Alleged gunman charged with Slovak PM's attempted murder

Authorities have charged an alleged gunman with the attempted murder of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. Following emergency surgery, Fico's condition is now listed as stable but serious.

France 24

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TikTok banned in New Caledonia amid riots

France has deployed troops to New Caledonia's ports and international airport, banned TikTok and imposed a state of emergency after three nights of clashes that have left four dead and hundreds wounded.

France 24

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Trump, Biden agree to two presidential debates

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have agreed to hold two debates ahead of November's U.S. presidential election. The first will be hosted by CNN on June 27 and the second will be hosted by ABC on September 10.

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Russia's Vladimir Putin meets China's Xi Jinping in Beijing

Leaders Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin framed their nations' ties as a stabilizing force in a chaotic world as they met in Beijing. It is Putin's first trip abroad since his March re-election and the second in just over six months to Chin...

France 24

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U.S. Justice Department may prosecute Boeing

This week, the U.S. Department of Justice said Boeing did not hold up their end of the bargain after 737 Max crashes and now it's a possibility the company could face charges.

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France declares state of emergency in New Caledonia

France declared a state of emergency on the Pacific island of New Caledonia after three young indigenous Kanak and a police official were killed in riots over electoral reform.

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Israel's defense chief challenges Netanyahu on Gaza

Israel's defense minister publicly challenged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the country's post-war plans for the Gaza Strip, with Yoav Gallant stressing his opposition of any long-term military rule by Israel in the ravaged Pale...

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Slovakia PM's 'life in danger' after assassination attempt

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has been undergoing surgery after being shot in a suspected assassination attempt, as he greeted supporters after a meeting. Five shots were fired at close range, while security scrambled to confront...

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U.S. Presidential Election

The 2024 United States presidential election, expected to be between Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump is set to take place this November.

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Israel-Gaza War

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel is 'at war' following a surprise attack from Gaza by Hamas militants.

Ukraine Invasion

Russian forces have invaded Ukraine from land, air and sea with strikes causing widespread damage. Global leaders have condemned the move and imposed sanctions.

Rise of AI

The release of Open AI's ChatGPT has accelerated the development of artificial intelligence and warnings about its impact on society.

Climate Crisis

Extreme weather events are occurring more frequently amid rising sea-levels and increasing temperatures.

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'Strictest-ever' asylum policy proposed by new Dutch coalition

The newly agreed Dutch coalition government plans the "strictest-ever" asylum policy, including an opt-out from European Union rules. After six months in the making, the 26-page coalition agreement proposes to “deport people without a va...

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First Iranian woman to medal at Olympics now represents Bulgaria

Kimia Alizadeh made history by becoming the first Iranian woman to win an Olympic medal back in 2016. After defecting, the taekwondo athlete is aiming for gold at this year's Paris Games under Bulgaria's flag.

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China's Xi, Russia's Putin condemn U.S., pledge closer ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have condemned what they cast as increasingly aggressive U.S. behavior and pledged to deepen their countries' already close defense and military ties. Putin's two-day visi...

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France accuses Azerbaijan of interference in New Caledonia riots

France has accused Azerbaijan of "interference" in the politics of its Pacific territory of New Caledonia, which has seen deadly riots in recent days.

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South Africa signs universal health care law

South Africa has moved a step closer to bringing in universal health care. After years of debate and consultation, President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a new law which establishes a fund to provide healthcare for everyone. It could take ...

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Trump's hush money trial could be nearing final stages

Donald Trump's legal team has said they could finish cross-examining the prosecution's star witness Michael Cohen on Thursday (May 16). If Cohen is in fact the last witness for the prosecution, the defense could begin presenting their ca...

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Many young Americans unenthused with presidential options

In the United States, the presidential election campaign is in full swing. Young voters are often considered difficult to reach. And with both Democrats and Republicans fielding candidates born in the 1940s, the parties are worried about...

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Haitians fight for survival as gang crisis takes over country

Haiti has been in a state of crisis for months, fueled by extreme gang violence and a lack of functioning government. Hunger is spreading as gangs tighten their grip.

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The quest to mine precious metals in space

Modern-day electronics depend on a steady supply of precious metals — and some companies think it could soon be cheaper and better for the environment to get them from space.

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Civilians flee Russian offensive in Kharkiv

The United Nations refugee agency says there are now more than three million Ukrainians displaced within their country and more than 5 million refugees abroad. The latest to flee are people coming from the Kharkiv region in the face of a...

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Cholera cases grow at camps in DR Congo

More than 2.5 million people have been forced from their homes in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by a conflict between government forces and M23 rebels. The displaced are living in unsanitary camps in North Kivu's provincial ca...

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South Africa's ruling ANC walking an energy tightrope

With South Africa's election fast approaching, residents in the village of Komati say they are the victims of efforts by the ruling African National Congress to balance the need to keep the lights on in a coal-driven economy with its glo...

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Slovak PM Fico in stable but serious condition after shooting

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was in a "very serious" but stable condition on Thursday (May 16), a hospital official said, after he was shot five times in an assassination attempt that has laid bare deep political divisions in th...

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Police shut down Gaza solidarity encampment at UC, Irvine

Police in the US have arrested students at an encampment at the University of California in Irvine in support of a ceasefire in Gaza. The university is one of many colleges across the country where protesters have been demanding that sch...

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South Korea prepares to tackle floods ahead of rainy season

Authorities in South Korea have announced new measures to tackle flooding expected during the rainy season. The measures include the use of artificial intelligence to help predict where floods will occur, following devastating storms las...

Al Jazeera

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EU urges Georgia to withdraw 'foreign agent' bill

The European Union urged Georgia to withdraw its highly contested "foreign agents" bill, saying the measure would set back the nation's ambitions to join the bloc, as protests against the legislation continued in a rolling political crisis.

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Palestinians mark Nakba Day, drawing parallels to war in Gaza

On May 15, Palestinians in the occupied territories marked the Nakba, or 'catastrophe,' a day commemorating the mass displacement of Palestinians 76 years ago when the state of Israel was created. Many said they fear the toll from that h...

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Experts warn of climate crisis as floods hit Brazil, Afghanistan

Afghanistan is dealing with the worst floods it has seen in more than three decades while floods in Brazil have forced more than half a million people from their homes. Both point to what some experts call another climate emergency.

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France to declare state of emergency in New Caledonia

France will declare a state of emergency on the Pacific island of New Caledonia after a police officer died after being hit by a bullet during riots over electoral reform.

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