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Biden warns U.S. withholding weapons if Israel invades Rafah

U.S. President Joe Biden has warned it will halt weapons shipments to Israel if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders an invasion of Rafah — one of the last refuges for more than a million Palestinians in Gaza.

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Russia targets Ukraine energy infrastructure in barrage of attacks

Russia has launched more than 70 missiles and drones in one of its largest barrages against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. The attacks were directed at facilities in Kyiv and six other cities. Moscow continues to target Ukraine’s energ...

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Hottest April on record extends global temperature streak

April was the eleventh consecutive month to break its own heat record, the European Union climate monitor Copernicus said, while ocean temperatures have been off the charts for even longer.

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‘Desperate’ rescues under way as Brazil floods kill hundreds

The death toll continues to rise in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande Do Sul, in the wake of torrential rains and floods. At least 138 people have died and thousands lack water and electricity as floodwaters inundate entire towns.

Al Jazeera

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Israel rejects Hamas truce offer, takes control of Rafah crossing

As Israeli tanks roll through the southern Gaza city of Rafah after rejecting Hamas's ceasefire offer, the country's leaders are facing increasing pressure from both inside and out to reach a deal to stop the fighting.

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Stormy Daniels delivers explosive testimony in Trump hush money trial

Adult film star Stormy Daniels took the stand in Donald Trump’s hush money trial, outlining the salacious details of her alleged sexual encounter with the former U.S. president and the payments she says she received for her silence.

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Millions vote in third phase of India's national elections

Millions of people have cast their ballots in India’s third of a seven-phase general election. It took place in eleven states and union territories. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking a third term, cast his vote in Ahmedabad.

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Ukraine says it foiled Russian attempt to assassinate Zelenskyy

Ukraine says it thwarted a Russian plot to assassinate senior Ukrainian political and military figures, including President Volodymyr Zelensky. Two Ukrainian security officials were arrested for their links to Russia's Federal Security S...

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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.

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.

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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Congo accuses Apple of using exploited minerals for its products

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has threatened Apple with legal action for using so-called ‘blood-minerals’ in their devices. The DRC has asked the iPhone maker to desist from using minerals smuggled from eastern Congo from mines wh...

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Baseball star Ohtani's ex-interpreter to admit fraud

Japanese baseball great Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges he fraudulently wired nearly $17 million stolen from the athlete's bank account to pay off his own gambling debts, court records sho...

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Questions on Drake's security detail following shooting

A day after a security guard was shot in front of Drake's sprawling Toronto mansion, CBC News has learned new details about the efforts to improve security on the compound, and who runs the firm in charge of protecting him.

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Three Indian nationals charged in Nijjar murder trial

Three Indian nationals charged with the murder of Canadian Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar appeared in a Surrey, B.C., court. Sources close to the investigation tell CBC News they are affiliated with a gang led by alleged Indian gan...

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China and Serbia chart a 'shared future' with Xi in Europe

China and Serbia agreed to follow a "shared future" as President Xi Jinping visited the Balkan country as part of his bid to forge stronger relations with allies at the edge of the European Union.

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Attacks on Germany's politicians rise ahead of elections

Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned a "cowardly" act after a senior figure in his party was struck over the head in a Berlin library, the latest in a string of attacks on politicians in a polarizing climate as Germany gears up for elections.

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U.S. House kills motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson

The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelming rejected an effort by Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to oust Speaker Mike Johnson. The vote on a motion to table succeeded 359 to 43 with the support of Democrats.

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Hong Kong bans protest anthem after court case win

A Hong Kong court has banned a protest song, 'Glory to Hong Kong,' that was popular during pro-democracy demonstrations. Authorities then demanded that online platforms remove it.

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Olympic flame arrives in Marseille amid fanfare, high security

The Olympic flame has arrived on French soil in Marseille after being transported aboard a 19th-century tall ship. The flame, which has been on a 12-day voyage from Greece, was lit during a special ceremony in Olympia. It's estimated tha...

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China's Xi Jinping underlines close ties with Serbia during visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Serbia in the latest leg of his European tour, and he arrived on a symbolic day. 25 years ago, three Chinese journalists were killed during the NATO bombing of the Chinese embassy in Belgrade. The war...

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U.S. paused Israel weapons shipment over Rafah

President Joe Biden decided to hold back delivery of high payload munitions to Israel because Washington believes a possible Israeli offensive in the Gaza city of Rafah could put civilians at risk, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.

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Donald Trump secures legal victory with postponed trial

Former President Donald Trump got a legal win Wednesday in his classified documents case with a federal judge postponing the trial indefinitely.

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Olympic flame to be carried across France ahead of opening ceremony

The Olympic flame arrives in France on board a historic masted ship for a ceremony in front of 150,000 people that will be a first major test for organizers and security forces ahead of the 2024 Paris Games.

France 24

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Young Indian voters concerned about jobs

In a recent survey, young Indian voters named “unemployment” as their main worry. While many still trust that Narendra Modi will lead India into a golden future, the economic growth is simply not producing enough jobs.

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Fears in Germany over rise in political violence

In the eastern city of Dresden, an attack on a Green Party candidate was caught on camera by a DW team. Germany's Green Party has become a prime target of political violence in recent months.

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Hospital in Rafah stops operating amid Israeli bombs

Health officials said Rafah's Abu Youssef al-Najjar Hospital, in an area designated by the Israeli army as a combat zone, were forced to evacuate as Hamas said it was battling Israeli troops on the outskirts of the crowded southern city.

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Scientists discover sperm whale 'phonetic alphabet'

Sperm whales are communicating in a way that is more complex than previously thought. That's the conclusion by scientists who are studying the animals in the Caribbean. Researchers say their vocalizations show what they believe is a phon...

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Intel sees revenue falling amid Huawei ban

Intel expects second-quarter revenue to fall below the midpoint of previously issued projections because of a new U.S. ban on chip exports to Huawei Technologies.

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Georgia appeals court to review Fani Willis disqualification ruling

A Georgia appeals court has said it will review a lower court ruling that allowed District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the election interference case against former President Donald Trump.

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Brazil floods leave 150,000 homeless, scores dead

Rescuers rushed to evacuate people stranded by devastating floods across the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul on Tuesday, with at least 90 dead, thousands left homeless, and desperate survivors seeking food and basic supplies

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Myanmar conflict: Peoples Defence Forces fight for Myawaddy

Once members of a peaceful urban protest movement, Peoples Defence Forces fighters are bearing the brunt of fighting around the strategic border town of Myawaddy.

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China's Xi lands in Serbia, one of his three stops in Europe

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is set to meet Wednesday with Serbian officials and said he hopes his visit will further boost already friendly relations with the Balkan country, which is seeking entry to the European Union.

France 24

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Mastermind behind the Paris 2024 Olympic torch

The Olympic flame reached Marseille, just outside the Old Port, amid tight security on Wednesday, 79 days before the Paris 2024 Games Opening Ceremony. One man who's been preparing for today for a while is designer Mathieu Lehanneur. He...

France 24

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Dozens still missing after South Africa building collapse

Nearly 40 construction workers were still missing Wednesday in the rubble of a building that collapsed in South Africa on Monday as rescue teams continued to search for survivors for a third day in the wreckage of the unfinished five-sto...

France 24

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U.S. pauses bomb shipments to Israel amid concerns over Rafah

The White House condemned the interruption of humanitarian deliveries to Gaza, with a senior U.S. official later revealing Washington had paused a shipment of bombs last week after Israel failed to address concerns over its Rafah plans.

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Russian airstrikes pile pressure on Ukraine power grid

Russian missiles and drones have struck nearly a dozen Ukrainian energy infrastructure facilities, causing serious damage at three Soviet-era thermal power plants and blackouts in multiple regions, officials said.

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Stormy Daniels testifies during day 13 of Trump’s hush money trial

The adult film actress, at the centre of the hush money criminal case against Donald Trump, has had her day in court. Stormy Daniels told jurors explicit details about her alleged affair with the former US President, as he sat just metre...

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