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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.

France 24

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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...

France 24

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Stormy Daniels takes the witness stand in Trump's trial

Adult film actress Stormy Daniels took the witness stand Tuesday in former U.S. President Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York. Her testimony is key as Trump has been charged with falsifying business records to cover up hush money...

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Putin starts new six-year term with challenge to West

President Vladimir Putin was sworn in for a new six-year term on Tuesday (May 7) at a Kremlin ceremony, boycotted by the U.S. and other Western countries, at which he said he was potentially open to nuclear talks with the West.

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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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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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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.

France 24

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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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Haiti violence: 360,000 displaced across the country

In the wake of relentless gang violence, Haiti finds itself grappling with a dire humanitarian crisis, with tens of thousands forced from their homes and thrust into poverty. Yet, a glimmer of hope emerges as the nation inaugurates a tra...

Al Jazeera

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North Korea: Kim Jong Un mourns death of propaganda chief

North Korea's former propaganda chief, credited with masterminding the personality cult surrounding the ruling Kim dynasty, has died, state media said, with leader Kim Jong Un photographed bowing at his funeral bier.

France 24

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France's Flamanville power plant gets greenlight

France's ASN regulator said it had approved the start-up of EDF's Flamanville EPR reactor, which will allow state-owned power company EDF to load nuclear fuel into it.

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Xi Jinping in Serbia on third day of Europe tour

On the third day of his European tour, Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Serbia. He's arrived on a symbolic day. 25 years ago, three Chinese journalists were killed during the NATO bombing of the Chinese embassy in Belgrade.

Al Jazeera

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Police clears University of Chicago Palestine solidarity encampment

Police at the University of Chicago have cleared an anti-war encampment where hundreds gathered in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.

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Iran nuclear conference: IAEA chief urges for 'concrete' cooperation

Iran is hosting an international nuclear conference. Head of the UN's nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi is attending has urged Iran to take 'concrete steps' to bolster cooperation on its nuclear program.

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Putin sworn in as Russia's president for the fifth time

The day after Russia announced it would test its tactical nuclear weapons in response, it says, to actions by the West, President Vladimir Putin gave his fifth presidential inauguration speech.

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Police investigate shooting at Drake's Toronto mansion

Police are investigating a shooting at Drake's mansion in Toronto's Bridle Path that left a security guard shot in the chest. They say it is too early to say whether a feud between Drake and fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar played a role.

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Stormy Daniels takes the witness stand in Trump's trial

Adult film actress Stormy Daniels was on the witness stand Tuesday testifying about her alleged affair with former President Trump and the hush money payments at the center of the trial.

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U.S. soldier detained in Russia traveled without clearance

A U.S. soldier detained in Russia traveled there while on leave despite a prohibition by the Department of Defense and State Department, the Pentagon said. Russian officials say the soldier, who the U.S. Army identified as Staff Sergeant...

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Record flooding submerges entire cities in southern Brazil

Volunteers from across Brazil are helping to bring tens of thousands of people to safety following storms and flooding in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul. At least 85 people have been killed. And water levels in Porto Alegre, one...

Al Jazeera

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Putin begins his fifth term as Russian president

President Vladimir Putin began his fifth term at a glittering Kremlin inauguration, embarking on another six years as leader of Russia after destroying his political opponents, launching a devastating war in Ukraine and concentrating all...

France 24

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Gaza aid choked off after Israeli forces seize crossing

Israeli forces have seized the main border crossing between Egypt and southern Gaza, shutting down a vital aid route into the Palestinian enclave that is already on the brink of famine. This report contains graphic images.

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Biden condemns antisemitism at Holocaust memorial

U.S. President Joe Biden warned that the threat of antisemitism is growing in the U.S., including on college campuses. His keynote address for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's annual commemoration of the genocide came seven months to...

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Libya rebuilding flood-devastated Derna

Reconstruction efforts are underway in Derna, Libya, following the flooding in September last year. Thousands of people died, with thousands more still missing. According to an international report, flooding destroyed or damaged more tha...

Reuters

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Apple revamps iPads with AI-focused Pro Model B

Apple unveiled a new artificial intelligence-focused iPad Pro and a larger iPad Air, aiming to reinvigorate a tablet lineup that has languished over the past two years.

Bloomberg

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Leafhopper bug plagues Argentina's corn fields

Argentina – the world's No. 3 corn exporting country – has slashed millions of tons from its harvest projections for the current crop due to a rare plague of leafhoppers, which can carry a stunt disease that damages the cobs and kernels ...

Reuters

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Ukraine says it foiled Russian plot to assassinate Zelenskyy

Ukrainian officials say they foiled a plot to kill President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other top officials. Two colonels in the State Guard of Ukraine, which protects top officials, were reportedly detained on suspicion of enacting the pla...

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Israel claims control of Rafah crossing

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the military’s capture of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing is an “important step” toward dismantling Hamas’ military and economic capabilities.

France 24

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