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Putin orders nuclear drills near Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian military to hold nuclear weapons drills involving the navy and troops based near Ukraine, the defence ministry said Monday.

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Hamas accepts mediated ceasefire deal; Israel doesn't

Israel has launched new airstrikes in Rafah, warning 100,000 people there to flee to a designated safe area ahead of an expected ground operation. The strikes came after Hamas agreed to a mediated ceasefire proposal but Israel did not.

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Hamas agrees to cease-fire, Israel launches strike in Rafah

Palestinians rejoiced as Hamas agreed to an Egypt-Qatar ceasefire proposal. While Israel said it will continue negotiations, strikes were still launched in Rafah.

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Israel strikes Rafah after evacuation order, residents say

Israel's military has carried out airstrikes in Rafah, residents said, hours after Israel told Palestinians to evacuate parts of the southern Gaza city where more than a million people uprooted by the war have been sheltering.

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China's Xi Jinping pays state visit to France

Chinese President Xi Jinping awoke in Paris on Monday on his first visit to the region in five years, with trade and Russia's war with Ukraine on the agenda in talks with France's Emmanuel Macron and European Commission chief Ursula von ...

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Israeli army orders Palestinians to evacuate parts of Rafah

Israel has ordered civilians in Rafah to move towards Khan Younis, in the clearest sign yet that a military operation is imminent. A ceasefire in Gaza looks as distant as ever with Hamas refusing to lay down arms unless there is a comple...

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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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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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Anger after graduation cancelled amid protests

Columbia University students on Monday shared their disappointment at their school's decision to cancel its main graduation ceremony after weeks of pro-Palestinian protests.

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Columbia University cancels graduation ceremony after Gaza protests

Palestinian solidarity protests continue in the United States in spite of police crackdowns -- as demonstrators target New York's Met Gala.

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Israelis call on Netanyahu to accept ceasefire deal

Pressure is building on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at home, after Hamas agreed to the ceasefire proposal brokered by Qatar and Egypt. Thousands of people have been holding demonstrations demanding his government agree to a...

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India’s identity politics: Political parties exploit caste equations

For years, India’s caste system which divides the majority Hindu community, has defined regional politics. Take a look at how the caste system has defined politics in Uttar Pradesh.

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How extreme heat is impacting everyday life in Asia

People, animals and crops are suffering as a heatwave covers large parts of Asia. Climate experts attribute the excessive heat to climate change and the impact of a powerful El Niño in the western Pacific.

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War-affected Sudanese rely on digital money apps for survival

Sudanese people turn to banking apps to access much-needed cash - after the war leaves many brick-and-mortar banks in ruins.

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Trump threatened with jail time for violating gag order

Former President Donald Trump could be facing jail time if he continues to violate his gag order. That's according to the judge who is presiding over his hush money criminal trial in New York. A former executive with the Trump organizati...

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AI helping Holocaust researchers find unnamed victims

Researchers in Israel are turning to artificial intelligence to comb through piles of records to try to identify hundreds of thousands of Jewish people killed in the Holocaust, including those whose names are missing from official memori...

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Boeing set to launch first crewed Starliner mission

NASA and Boeing are counting down to Monday night’s (May 6) scheduled launch of the Starliner capsule from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida to the International Space Station after years of delays.

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Harris elevates abortion rights advocacy in reelection campaign

U.S. President Joe Biden's 2024 reelection campaign is leaning into the Vice President Kamala Harris' decades of experience on the issue. Harris made history in March by becoming the first sitting president or vice president to visit a c...

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What’s at stake in Chad’s presidential election?

Chadians have gone to the polls to elect a new president in what could be the nation's most-watched election in three decades. The polls will mark the end of a transition to democracy by the ruling military government. But some say the v...

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Macron, von der Leyen press China's Xi on trade in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen urged Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday (May 6) to ensure more balanced trade with Europe, but the Chinese leader showed little sign of being ready to off...

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Russia amasses troops around Chasiv Yar

Chasiv Yar, just ten kilometers west of Bakhmut, is widely seen as Russia’s next target on the Ukrainian frontlines. Analysts say Moscow is trying to push home its advantage before fresh U.S. aid can make a difference.

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Rescuers race to reach survivors after southern Brazil floods

From top to bottom, rescuers scour buildings in Porto Alegre for inhabitants stuck in apartments or on rooftops as unprecedented flooding turned the streets of the Brazilian metropolis into rivers. The death toll has risen to at least 83...

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Hamas accepts ceasefire proposal; Israel reviewing deal

Hamas says it has accepted a ceasefire deal proposed by Egypt and Qatar. Israeli officials are now examining the Hamas response which could potentially halt the seven-month war in Gaza.

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Stand-in Jose Raul Mulino wins Panama presidential election

Jose Raul Mulino is now set to become Panama's new president. That's according to preliminary results. He was the stand-in for former President Ricardo Martinelli, after Martinelli was convicted of money laundering.

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Columbia cancels main commencement after protests

Columbia University has canceled its main, university-wide commencement ceremony scheduled for May 15 in favor of smaller, school-based events. The decision follows weeks of pro-Palestinian protests that roiled the Ivy League School in N...

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Hamas agrees to ceasefire, no response from Israel

Hamas has announced it has accepted a ceasefire deal proposed by Egypt and Qatar. Israel has not yet responded.

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How Biden and Trump differ on reproductive rights

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have differing views on abortion, but they both have agreed on not supporting a national abortion ban.

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Russia advances in Ukraine's east, announces nuclear drills

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered tactical nuclear weapon drills as part of a military exercise to "deter" the West. It comes as Russian forces continue to make incremental gains on the ground, capturing two villages in Kharki...

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Columbia cancels commencement amid pro-Palestinian protests

Columbia University has canceled its main commencement ceremony following weeks of pro-Palestinian protests that have shaken college campuses across the United States.

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Chad votes in first presidential poll since Sahel coups

Chadians have voted in an election that analysts say will be likely won by military leader Mahamat Idris Deby, in a region where Russia is vying for influence. This election is the first among several countries in Africa's Sahel region t...

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Myanmar's civil war leaves 2.5 million people displaced

In Myanmar, weeks of fighting near the town of Myawaddy on the Thai border has forced tens of thousands of people into Thailand. But many more remain trapped inside the country. The United Nations estimates 2.5 million people have been ...

Al Jazeera

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Protesters in Mexico City say president threatens judiciary

Demonstrations have been held in Mexico City against President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's attempt to reform institutions. Protesters say his plans would undermine the independence of the judiciary and fair elections.

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Organization of Islamic Cooperation calls for measures against Israel

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has urged member states to take political and legal measures against Israel for its war on Gaza. The OIC made the call in a resolution passed by the bloc's leaders - at a meeting in the Gambi...

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