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Seven dead after powerful storms slam Houston, Texas

Crews in the U.S. city of Houston are working to restore power to nearly one million homes and businesses, after storms caused widespread damage. A Texas official says some residents could be without power for weeks.

Al Jazeera

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Floods in parts of northern Europe after heavy rains

Heavy rains caused flooding in parts of Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands overnight into this morning, swamping streets and buildings and sparking evacuations.

France 24

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Some neighbourhoods out of control in New Caledonia riots

One more person was killed and two injured in France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia as security personnel tried to restore order after a fifth night of riots and looting that has now claimed six lives.

France 24

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Spanish tourists killed in Afghanistan shooting

Three Spanish tourists were killed and at least one Spaniard was injured in an attack by gunmen in Afghanistan's central Bamyan province, Spain's foreign ministry said on Friday.

Reuters

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Aid rolls into Gaza as U.S. constructed pier opens

A new temporary pier built by the U.S. is helping bring desperately needed aid to Gaza. The first shipment of humanitarian aid has already started rolling into the besieged enclave, but UN officials say it's no replacement for deliveries...

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Video emerges of Sean 'Diddy' Combs assaulting woman

Surveillance video from a hotel in 2016 appears to show rapper and record mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs grab, shove, drag and kick his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, matching allegations she made in a now-settled civil suit against him.

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Scheffler, top ranked golfer arrested outside tournament

The world's number one ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested early this morning on his way to the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky. He is facing four charges including assault of an officer, after allegedly dodging a pedes...

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Aid trucks begin moving through Gaza pier, U.S. says

Aid trucks have started moving through a U.S.-built pier anchored off Gaza's coast, the U.S. Central Command said on Friday (May 17), marking the first batch of aid to reach Gaza by sea in weeks.

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U.S. Presidential Election

The 2024 United States presidential election 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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Modi's broken promise on employment

Ten years ago Narendra Modi promised to create 250 million jobs in India if he was elected prime minister. Now, as he seeks a third term in the ongoing general elections unemployment remains a major concern for voters.

Al Jazeera

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Authorities investigate assassination of Colombian prison boss

Prison authorities in Bogota have announced at least 10 inmates are being transferred, in connection with the killing of the director of Colombia's largest prison. A major operation is underway in the capital to find the killers.

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Residents of China's Fujian province to be allowed to visit Taiwan

For the past five years, tourism between Taiwan and China has been at a standstill due to cross strait tensions. Then in late April, Beijing said that residents from its province Fujian, would be allowed to visit Taiwan’s Matsu Islands. ...

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Campus protests calm as U.S universities strike deals with students

The pro-Palestinian protests that roiled college campuses in late April and early May have begun to abate in recent weeks. As summer break approached, school leaders at some schools struck deals with student protestors while others resor...

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Ukraine military draft age lowered to boost fighting force

Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has signed a bill to lower the minimum conscription age from 27 to 25 as the country’s forces, outnumbered and outgunned by Russia, have been forced on the defensive after a failed summer assault...

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Swedish city considers ban on Israeli goods

The local government in the Swedish city of Gothenburg is hoping to pass a law banning the purchase of Israeli goods. It plans to put Israel on a list alongside Russia and Morocco, saying that taxpayers shouldn’t fund occupying powers.

Al Jazeera

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Chile to phase out coal-fired power plants

A coal plant in northern Chile is due to start winding down as part of a government plan to phase-out coal production in the country. Among the areas to be affected, the port city of Mejillones, now subject to extreme levels of pollution.

Al Jazeera

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Musk reveals search for next Neuralink patient

Elon Musk has revealed his company Neuralink is looking for its second patient to receive a brain implant, designed to allow cybernetic brain telepathy.

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Scuffles break out in Taiwan parliament

Scuffles in Taiwan's parliament have broken out between members of the two largest political parties, neither of which has an outright majority. It comes just days ahead of the inauguration of Taiwan’s new president.

Al Jazeera

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India's challenger coalition against Modi

The coalition of opposition parties, headed by Congress Party Leader Rahul Gandhi, is courting votes for India's massive election in the more educated and secular-minded south, where many voters say they don't like Prime Minister Narendr...

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Haiti takes steps to quell gang violence

There's an uneasy calm in Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince as the transitional government struggles to restore order over warring gangs that control the city and as people are displaced due to the violence.

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Medics in Rafah brace for casualties if Israel invades

Overwhelmed doctors at one of the few remaining hospitals in Rafah fear a rush of casualties could create unbearable pressure on scant health services. The International Red Cross has set up a field hospital, but aid agencies and doctors...

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How the NRA has shaped American politics

Firearms and the NRA have had a powerful impact on American politics and culture. President Joe Biden has railed against the NRA, while former President Donald Trump has embraced the organization.

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A Russian in Georgia: 'How I became a foreign agent'

A Russian activist now living in exile in Tbilisi, Grigory Sverdlin has watched over the past month as thousands of Georgian protesters have taken to the streets to voice their opposition to a draft law on "foreign agents." It's a famili...

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Reddit forges pact with OpenAI

Reddit announced a partnership with OpenAI to bring its content to the chatbot ChatGPT and other products.

Bloomberg

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Malaysia boycott campaigns hit brands accused of supporting Israel

As fighting in the Gaza strip rages on, many across the world are boycotting brands accused of supporting Israel. This is the case in Malaysia, where some residents say they will not stop until the brands take a pro-Palestinian stance.

France 24

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Thailand moves closer to legalizing same-sex marriage

Harriet and Araya, two Thai women who initially married in the U.K., raise their hopes for genuine gender equality in their home country. Except for societal acceptance, same-sex couples in Thailand are expected to gain rights with the p...

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