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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.

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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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Israel claims control of Rafah crossing

The Israeli military said it had taken operational control of the Palestinian side of Gaza's southern Rafah Crossing, which borders Egypt, and that special forces were scanning the area.

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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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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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 ...

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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.

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TikTok sues U.S. government over law forcing sale or ban

TikTok sued the U.S. government over a new law that will force its Chinese parent company ByteDance Ltd. to divest the popular video app or face a ban across the country.

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Prime Minister Modi votes as India's marathon election heats up

Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cast his ballot in India's ongoing general election, now in its third phase. The latest round of voting comes after Modi gave several inflammatory campaign speeches, drawing accusations ...

France 24

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An Imam and a Rabbi build bridges in Berlin

An imam and a rabbi are trying to heal their community. The Berlin district of Neukölln has been the epicenter of pro-Palestinian protests in Germany since Hamas' October attack. Can an unexpected friendship between religious leaders hel...

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Sweden prepares for protests at Eurovision

Police in Malmo have been preparing for pro-Palestinian protests during this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Thousands are expected to demonstrate, and some prominent Swedish artists have withdrawn from taking part in the event.

France 24

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Trump faces jail threat over gag order violation

Former U.S. President Donald Trump returned to his hush money trial facing a threat of jail time for additional gag order violations as prosecutors gear up to summon big-name witnesses in the final weeks of the case.

France 24

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Ukraine's artillery pinned down by Russian drones

Amid a critical shell shortage as they await shipments from the U.S. military aid package, Ukrainian artillery units are playing a cat-and-mouse game with Russian attack drones. The enemy drones are hunting high-value artillery weapons l...

Reuters

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Met Gala was in full bloom with A-listers

The Met Gala and its fashionista A-listers included Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya, and a parade of others in a swirl of flora and fauna looks on a green-tinged carpet lined by live foliage. The dress theme this year was "the garden of time."

France 24

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Thousands join armed groups fighting junta in Myanmar

Last week, Myanmar’s military government banned conscription-aged men from leaving the country for work as it continues to take losses in fights against multiple armed groups. The new law came after tens of thousands applied for visas to...

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