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G7 considers further sanctions against Iran

Tension between Iran and Israel dominated the final day of discussions at the G7 meeting in Italy. Foreign ministers called for de-escalation, while threatening further sanctions against Iran.

Al Jazeera

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Major military aid deal for Ukraine one step closer

The U.S. House of Representatives advanced a $95 billion legislative package to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific in a broad bipartisan vote, overcoming hardline Republican opposition that had held it up for months.

Reuters

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Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial courthouse

A man set himself on fire near the New York City courthouse where jurors were seated in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial.

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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.

France 24

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Israel, Iran both muted in response to Isfahan attack

Israeli media cited foreign reports of an Israeli strike on Iran in the absence of official public comment, while Iranian television reports played down the attack - many not even mentioning the "Zionist entity," Iran's term for Israel. ...

Reuters

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Dozens killed in Pakistan as heavy rain causes flooding

At least 69 people across Pakistan died in the past week after heavy rainfall caused severe flooding, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Apart from those killed, dozens have suffered injuries from lightning s...

Reuters

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South Korea government to compromise on medical reforms

South Korea's government has announced a compromise in its medical reform plans in a bid to end a two-month walkout by doctors, and also said President Yoon Suk Yeol would meet the opposition leader for the first time after two years in ...

Reuters

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Ukraine downs Russian strategic bomber after strike

Ukraine says it has shot down a Russian strategic bomber 185 miles from its border on Friday (April 19) after the warplane took part in an airstrike that killed at least eight people in the central Dnipropetrovsk region.

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

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How AI will change the Olympics forever

Olympic organizers shared plans today to transform the sports landscape, using artificial intelligence. The new technology could improve everything from judging to international scouting efforts.

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Dozens killed in Pakistan, Afghanistan flooding

Heavy rains have killed over a hundred people in both Afghanistan and Pakistan and injured many more. There's been widespread damage to homes and infrastructure in both countries.

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Claims world record broken for biggest wave surfed

German big wave surfing extraordinaire Sebastian Steudtner is claiming to have broken his own world record for the largest wave ever surfed after riding a 28.5m giant off Portugal.

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Court challenge against migrant rescues thrown out

A seven-year legal case against migrant rescuers in Italy has ended with all charges against them being dropped. They'd been accused of aiding illegal migration, but activists said it was an attempt to stop aid workers from helping those...

Al Jazeera

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Taylor Swift stuns fans with surprise double album

Taylor Swift surprised fans overnight with a double album, two hours after the midnight release of her latest record. Swift's 11th studio album is already making history and giving fans insight into her life over the last couple years.

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A billion people begin voting in India elections

The world's biggest election ever has begun in India. Nearly a billion people are voting in select states in the first phase of a week-long general election. The results won't come until June 4.

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Taylor Swift drops surprise double album for 'Tortured Poets'

Taylor Swift dropped her new album "The Tortured Poets Department" at midnight, with 16 songs and a bonus track whose titles were previously announced. But Swifties were in for a big surprise waking up Friday morning. Swift announced a s...

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Tesla recalls almost 3,900 Cybertrucks

Tesla recalled 3,878 Cybertruck pickups to rework or replace accelerator pedals that can dislodge and cause the vehicle to unintentionally accelerate, increasing risk of a crash.

Bloomberg

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How to keep music streaming costs down

Streaming movies, TV shows, and music has now become a part of daily life for many Americans. But some music streaming services may be turning up the volume on their pricing.

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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...

France 24

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

The United States has vetoed a draft resolution at the U.N. Security Council, which called for Palestine to become a full member of the United Nations. The U.S. was the only country to vote against it. Twelve members voted in favor, with...

Al Jazeera

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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...

France 24

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Chile seeks cooperation with Venezuela to tackle crime

Chile's President Gabriel Boric has accepted an invitation by Venezuela's leader Nicolas Maduro to discuss a violent crime wave believed to be led by a Venezuelan criminal gang. But Boric says he wants more than just rhetoric, as tension...

Al Jazeera

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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...

France 24

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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...

France 24

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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.

France 24

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Iran attack: oil prices steady after jump, airlines react

Oil steadied on Friday (April 19) after prices spiked earlier on reports that Israel had attacked Iran, as market fears of a major escalation to hostilities in the Mideast appeared to ease and a build-up of global oil stocks weighed.

Reuters

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Ukraine arms makers held back by lack of cash

Hundreds of Ukrainian businesses making weapons and military equipment have sprung up since Russia's full-scale invasion, but some are struggling to fund production, and all are afraid of being targeted in intensifying Russian missile st...

Reuters

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Colombia faces water rationing as reservoirs dry up

Colombia has started rationing water to alleviate droughts wrought by the El Nino weather pattern, which has exacerbated the Andean country's dry season and caused reservoir levels to fall.

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