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Ukraine says eight killed in Russian strikes

Russian night-time strikes killed eight people, including two children, and injured 18 in Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region, the interior ministry said.

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Concern about violence in eastern DR Congo

The U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights has appealed for more attention to be given to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as he visited a camp for displaced people in Goma. Thousands of Congolese have been forced t...

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India votes in huge election dominated by jobs, Modi

Millions of Indians have begun voting in a six-week election that's a referendum on Narendra Modi, the populist prime minister who has championed an assertive brand of Hindu nationalist politics and is seeking a rare third term as the co...

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Climate change-induced extreme heat grips West Africa

In late March and early April, days and nights of extreme heat above 40° Celsius (104°F) gripped many West African countries. Temperatures soared so high in Mali and Burkina Faso they equated to a once in 200-year event, according to the...

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Iran signals no retaliation against Israel after drone attack

Explosions echoed over an Iranian city in what sources described as an Israeli attack, but Tehran played down the incident and indicated it had no plans for retaliation - a response that appeared gauged towards averting region-wide war.

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I.L.O. report reveals 83% of young Indians are jobless

In India, a recent report by the International Labour Organization reveals that 83 percent of young people are unemployed. This problem extends across all classes, from rural youths with limited education to highly educated individuals f...

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Twelve jurors selected to serve in Trump hush-money trial

Lawyers in former U.S. President Donald Trump's historic criminal trial have selected twelve jurors who will assess his guilt or innocence over the coming weeks in a case stemming from a hush-money payment to a porn star.

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U.S. vetoes Palestinian request for U.N. membership

The United States voted against a Palestinian request to the United Nations Security Council for full UN membership, blocking the world body's recognition of a Palestinian state. The draft resolution received 12 votes in favour, two abst...

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Tsunami warning after Indonesia volcano erupts

Indonesian authorities closed an airport and residents left homes near an erupting volcano due to the dangers of spreading ash, falling rocks, hot volcanic clouds and the possibility of a tsunami.

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France seizes seaside villa belonging to Putin associates

The Kremlin denounced the seizure in France of a villa allegedly owned by Russian businessman Artur Ocheretny, the new partner of President Vladimir Putin's ex-wife. The property, in the southwestern coastal town of Anglet, was seized in...

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Two alleged Russian spies arrested in Germany

The German Foreign Ministry has summoned Russia's ambassador to Berlin following the arrests of two German and Russian nationals suspected of spying for Moscow. The duo, who were arrested in Bavaria, also stand accused of planning acts o...

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Indonesian volcano's multiple eruptions prompt evacuations

Indonesian rescuers raced to evacuate thousands of people Thursday after a volcano erupted five times, forcing authorities to close a nearby airport and issue a warning that the crater collapsing into the sea could cause a tsunami.

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At least 17 killed in Russian strike on Ukraine's Chernihiv

Three Russian missiles slammed into the city center of Chernihiv in northern Ukraine, killing at least 17 people, wounding dozens more and damaging civilian buildings, officials said. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Kyiv's allies...

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U.S. House to vote on Ukraine and Israel aid

The U.S. House of Representatives will have its long-awaited vote on aid for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific as soon as Saturday, Republican Speaker Mike Johnson said, paving the way for its possible passage despite fierce objection...

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Boeing's safety culture under fire at U.S. Senate hearings

Boeing's safety culture and manufacturing quality were scrutinized in two U.S. Senate hearings. Testimony raised questions about Boeing's treatment of whistleblowers, records surrounding the blown-out door plug on the Alaska Airlines nar...

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E.U., U.S. pledge to impose new sanctions on Iran

The E.U. and U.S. have pledged to impose new sanctions on Iran following its attack on Israel. The E.U.'s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, says these further sanctions will be discussed by European leaders at their summit in Brussels, which ...

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Georgia MPs advance controversial 'foreign influence' law

Georgia's parliament gave initial approval to a bill on "foreign agents" that the European Union said risked blocking the country's path to membership and triggered protests for a third straight night. The fate of the bill is widely seen...

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NATO looks to bolster Ukraine air defenses

Germany has urged the European Union and NATO member states to bolster Ukraine's air defenses as quickly as possible as Russian missiles pounded Ukrainian cities and its president repeated urgent calls for support. The Netherlands, Czech...

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More than a dozen killed in Russian missile strike in Ukraine

Three Russian missiles have crashed into Ukraine's historic city of Chernigiv, killing 17 people, as officials pleaded for more air defense systems from allies.

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Israeli strike kills several at refugee camp in central Gaza

Palestinian health officials and Hamas media say an Israeli airstrike killed 11 Palestinians, including children, in the Al-Maghazi refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip.

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France's education system grapples with staffing shortages

France’s education system continues to grapple with staff shortages despite promises made by then education minister, now prime minister, Gabriel Attal who vowed to address the lack of teachers at public schools.

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Georgia's parliament proceeds with 'foreign agents' bill

Georgian lawmakers gave a first green light to a controversial "foreign influence" law that has sparked mass street protests over concerns it would undermine the nation's European aspirations. Opposition deputies boycotted the vote and t...

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Hundreds of Kenya doctors protest in support of strike

Hundreds of hospital doctors joined a demonstration in the streets of the Kenyan capital Nairobi as a nationwide strike by medics neared its fourth week. Members of the 7,000-strong Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists U...

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Zelenskyy signs bill aimed at mobilizing more troops into law

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed into law a controversial mobilization bill aimed at boosting troop numbers. The new law toughens penalties on draft dodgers, incentivizes conscription and obliges men to keep their milit...

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Heavy rains flood Dubai, submerging airport and highways

The desert nation of the United Arab Emirates attempted to dry out from the heaviest rain ever recorded there after a deluge flooded out Dubai International Airport, disrupting travel through the world's busiest airfield for internationa...

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Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill three

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed three people including a Hezbollah field commander, Lebanese security sources said, an uptick in violence after at least a week of relative calm in more than half a year of hostilities. The Isra...

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U.S., E.U. weigh new sanctions targetting Iran

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned of further sanctions targeting Iran following its unprecedented weekend attack on Israel, saying she expects Washington will take added action "in the coming days." The EU is also weighing new sa...

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First seven jurors chosen for Trump's hush money trial

The first seven jurors for Donald Trump's hush money trial were seated after lawyers grilled the jury pool about their social media posts, political views and personal lives to decide who can sit in fair judgment of the former president....

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Ukraine mobilisation bill leaves long-serving soldiers in limbo

Ukraine's parliament announced that President Zelensky has signed into law a controversial new mobilisation bill. The bill aims to boost manpower on the frontlines, as more than 2 years of war with Russia has left soldiers dead, wounded ...

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Historic Copenhagen stock exchange goes up in flames

Fire has ripped through Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange, one of the Danish capital's best-known buildings, engulfing its spire which collapsed in a scene reminiscent of the 2019 blaze at Paris' Notre-Dame.

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