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Death toll rises in record-breaking Brazil floods

The death toll from heavy rains that have caused flooding in Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul has risen to at least 78, local authorities said, with more than 115,000 people displaced.

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China's Xi Jinping visits Europe amid global tensions

China's President Xi Jinping has arrived in France for a rare visit with President Emmanuel Macron. They are set to discuss trade, amid growing tension between Europe and China over an imbalance between China's exports and European imports.

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Protests disrupt graduation ceremonies at U.S. universities

While several pro-Palestinian campus protests in the U.S. were dismantled over the weekend, others became more disruptive and interrupted at least one graduation ceremony.

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Gaza truce hopes fade as Israel, Hamas trade blame

Prospects for a Gaza ceasefire appeared slim as Hamas reiterated its demand for an end to the war in exchange for the freeing of hostages, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flatly ruled that out.

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Israel announces ban of Al Jazeera channel, website

The Israeli cabinet has voted to unanimously shut down Al Jazeera's operations in the country. That's according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a statement on X. It is not clear when this decision will take effect.

Al Jazeera

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Australian police shoot boy dead after stabbing

Australian police said they have shot dead a boy after he stabbed a man in Western Australia's capital Perth, in an attack authorities said indicated terrorism.

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Sadiq Khan elected London mayor for third term

Sadiq Khan has been elected mayor of London, winning a historic third term after a dramatic contest. Khan was declared the winner over the Conservative candidate, Susan Hall with 43.8% of the vote.

France 24

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'It's going to get worse': Brazil braces for flood peaks

Floods have killed at least 58 people in southern Brazil. Nearly 70,000 have been forced from their homes. Tens of thousands of people have been left without drinking water or electricity. It's the worst flooding the region has seen in m...

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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.

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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.

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Rise of AI

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

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Climate Crisis

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

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U.S. troops withdraw from Niger as Russian forces arrive

The United States is in the process of withdrawing its forces from Niger. The country's military junta ended an agreement with Washington, that allowed it to base its troops for operations in the region. And Russia is looking to step in ...

Al Jazeera

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Missing U.S., Australian tourists confirmed dead in Mexico

Family members of three tourists who went missing in northern Mexico last month have identified their bodies, the state prosecutor's office in Baja California said in a statement.

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Panama's next president wins with support from convicted ex-leader

Panama's former security minister Jose Raul Mulino stormed to victory in a presidential poll dominated by his old boss, the popular ex-leader Ricardo Martinelli, who buttressed his campaign despite being holed up in Nicaragua's embassy.

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Iran hosts nuclear energy conference in Isfahan

Iran is hosting a conference on nuclear sciences and energy in its central province of Isfahan. The region is home to several nuclear sites and was recently targeted in an Israeli attack. The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog, Rafael Gro...

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Sikh activists want Canada to do more to ensure their safety

Following the arrest of three suspects in the killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, others in the Sikh community in Canada are worried about being assassinated and want the federal government to do more to ensure their safety.

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Israeli police raids Al Jazeera office after shutdown order

Israeli police raided Al Jazeera’s office in occupied East Jerusalem after Netanyahu's government decided to shut down the network's local operations in Israel. Video on social media showed officers removing camera equipment. Prime Minis...

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Indian farmers declare fresh protests ahead of elections

Two years after ending a nationwide protest movement, farmers in India have revived their action. They want the government to protect them from market irregularities by offering a minimum base price for their produce. The demonstrations ...

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Ukraine marks third Orthodox Easter under fire

Ukrainians in the embattled east flocked to church on Sunday (May 5) to mark their third wartime Easter as Russian troops inched closer to threatening some of the region's key cities.

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U.S. considers banning 'homelessness' in key case

The Supreme Court is considering whether U.S. cities can ban unhoused people from sleeping outside and issue fines or arrest them for doing so. The case has thrust homelessness into the spotlight and what leads to people 'sleeping rough'.

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Hollywood campaigns to add stunts to the Oscars

The new movie The Fall Guy is jam-packed with dramatic action sequences, highlighting the work of stunt performers who put their lives on the line to entertain audiences. Some say the time has come to honour stunt performers at the Oscars.

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Sweden prepares for Eurovision with heightened security

Security is being tightened for the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden's third city Malmo, with large demonstrations planned to coincide with the event and the country already on high alert.

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China's Xi praises French ties as Macron prepares to talk trade

President Xi Jinping lauded China's ties with France as an international model as he arrived in Paris for a visit against a backdrop of mounting trade disputes with the EU. French President Emmanuel Macron is set to urge Xi to reduce tr...

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War in Ukraine overshadows Orthodox Easter celebrations

Christian Ukrainians celebrated Orthodox Easter Sunday amid the ongoing war with Russia with soldiers receiving blessings from military chaplains a day prior. For those fighting on the front, the war, which has entered its third year, ha...

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Palestinians face famine amid persistent food shortages in Gaza

Palestinians wait in long queues for food in Gaza as shortages persist despite slight improvements in deliveries of aid to the besieged Strip. Gazans say they are forced to skip meals and haven’t seen vegetables in weeks.

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On the frontlines of Myanmar's border battle

The battle for the border town of Myawaddy in Myanmar has raged for the past three weeks. Rebels and the military are fighting for control of the area.

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Panama votes amid a political crisis

People in Panama head to the polls on Sunday, to elect a new President. The vote comes against a backdrop of social discontent, economic slowdown and drought.

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Georgia protesters fight 'foreign agents' bill

Protests against a proposed law have rocked Georgia for almost a month. The bill making its way through parliament would force organisations to register as 'foreign agents' if they get more than 20 percent of their funding from abroad.

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Gaza residents react to ceasefire talks

Crowds have gathered in Rafah, on the southern Gaza strip to celebrate reports of a looming ceasefire. It comes as some Israeli officials urge the Government to pause the planned invasion of Rafah until a formal Hamas response to the pro...

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Subdued Orthodox Easter celebrations in Jersualem

Orthodox Christians in East Jerusalem and the West Bank have been marking Easter. But this year’s celebrations are subdued for many Palestinian Christians because of the war on Gaza and Israeli restrictions.

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