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Trump hush money trial picks zero jurors on first day

Dozens of prospective jurors were dismissed promptly on the first day of Donald Trump's hush money trial. Lawyers have begun the difficult process of selecting 12 jurors and six alternates who can be fair and impartial in this historic c...

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Allies urge Israel to show restraint after Iranian attack

Israel faced pressure from allies on Monday to show restraint and avoid an escalation of conflict in the Middle East as it considered how to respond to Iran's weekend missile and drone attack.

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U.N. sounds alarm over exodus of Sudan refugees

More than 2 million of the 8.6 million displaced people in Sudan have crossed to neighboring countries since fighting started a year ago. Following the influx of Sudanese, the U.N. Refugee Agency has sounded the alarm, calling for more h...

France 24

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Aid for Israel proposed in U.S. Congress after Iran attack

After Iran's major drone and missile attack against Israel over the weekend, lawmakers in Washington, D.C., will spend the week working on bills to support the U.S. ally and target Iran.

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Musk's Tesla to cut workforce as two key executives leave

Two of Tesla Inc.'s top executives have left the carmaker in the midst of its latest round of job cuts, according to people familiar with the matter. Tesla will cut over 10% of its workforce, translating to about 14,000 staff globally.

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Trump's N.Y. criminal trial begins in historic first for ex-president

After multiple delays, former U.S. President Donald Trump's first criminal trial is underway with jury selection as he faces 34 felony counts in a New York court for falsifying business records. The hush money case will be the first of f...

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China says Hong Kong must hold national security line

The director of Beijing's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, Xia Baolong, said Hong Kong should "tightly hold" onto the bottom line of national security to safeguard development, in a speech coming weeks after the enactment of sweeping ...

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U.N. chief urges restraint after Iran attacks Israel

The UN Security Council has held an emergency meeting following Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel. Iran accuses Israel of violating international law by striking its diplomatic mission in Damascus two weeks ago. The UN Secretary-Genera...

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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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U.S. animal sanctuaries worry as inflation bites

An informal survey conducted by the Catskill Animal Sanctuary in upstate New York has found that rising costs due to inflation, in tandem with a drop in donations, are putting pressure on animal sanctuaries across the United States.

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Notre Dame nears reopening as investigation continues

Five years after being ravaged by fire, Notre-Dame Cathedral will soon welcome visitors in its former splendour at the planned reopening by December this year. Meanwhile authorities have still not determined the cause of the fire that de...

France 24

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Bollywood films promote Modi agenda ahead of election

The biopic on the early 20th-century Hindu nationalist ideologue — called “Swatantra Veer Savarkar — hits Indian theatres Friday, just weeks ahead of a national vote that is set to determine the political direction of the country for the...

France 24

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Hong Kong: Govt pushes national security law in schools

The government in Hong Kong is stepping up efforts to educate everyone about the importance of sticking to the law. It’s the first so-called awareness day since security legislation was tightened last month.

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Israel weighs response to Iran attack as allies urge restraint

Israel's military chief says the country will respond to Iran's weekend missile and drone attack, even as world leaders urge Israel not to retaliate. One expert says the response will likely be more symbolic than something that would fur...

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Coral reefs experiencing mass bleaching event

Oceans around the world are experiencing a mass coral bleaching event, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. That means coral in every major ocean basin is turning white, or even dying, because the water ...

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Afghanistan’s first female Olympian calls for Games ban

Friba Rezayee, the first woman to represent Afghanistan at the Olympics, has been appalled by the treatment of women since the resurgence of the Taliban and is now campaigning for the country to be kept out of the Paris Games.

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Myanmar rebels raise flag at seized junta base

Myanmar resistance fighters raised their own banner at a newly captured army base, saying their fighters had repelled an attempt by junta troops to advance on the key town of Myawaddy along the Thai border that was seized by the rebels l...

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German commission: 12-week abortions should be legalized

Abortion in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy should be legalized in Germany, a government-appointed commission say, but adding that the country should keep its ban on the procedure after fetal viability at around 22 weeks. Women in German...

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Trump’s historic N.Y. criminal trial begins with jury selection

Former U.S. President Donald Trump arrived Monday at a New York court for the start of jury selection in his hush-money trial, marking a singular moment in American history as the former president answers to criminal charges that he fals...

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U.S. retail sales surge as consumer demand persists

U.S. retail sales topped forecasts in March, showcasing resilient consumer demand and suggesting plenty of momentum in consumer spending heading into the second quarter.

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Gazans return to destroyed neighborhoods in Khan Younis

Gazans are slowly returning to Khan Younis after being forced to flee months ago due to intense bombardments amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. While back in familiar neighborhoods, many Gazans are finding nothing but wreckage.

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Sudan humanitarian crisis unfolds one year into war

Sudan is now a year into a war between rival military factions that has killed thousands, forced millions to flee and created a humanitarian catastrophe. The U.N. has repeatedly warned that Sudan is at risk of experiencing one of the wor...

France 24

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South Korea ferry disaster: a mother's grief 10 years on

Lee Mi-kyung, whose son was one of the 250 children who died in South Korea's Sewol ferry disaster 10 years ago, has turned to the stage to cope with her grief and anger. The Sewol ferry sank on April 16, 2014. Most of the 304 who died w...

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U.S. will not participate in any counterattack on Iran

U.S. President Joe Biden called a virtual meeting of the G-7 nations on Sunday to coordinate "a united diplomatic response" to Iran's attack on Israel. In a phone call with Israeli's prime minister after the attacks, President Biden said...

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Anger simmers among Israeli Bedouins after Iranian attack

An Iranian missile strike on Israel late Saturday severely wounded a 7-year-old girl in southern Israel. The little girl currently in intensive care belongs to the Bedouin community, descendants of Muslim Arab shepherds who live in the N...

France 24

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Macron says France will do everything to avoid Mideast escalation

President Emmanuel Macron says that France would help do everything to avoid an escalation in the Middle East after an unprecedented Iranian missile and drone attack on Israel.

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Jellyfish invasion disrupts Venezuela’s fishing, tourism

Fishermen in Venezuela are warning of an unusual invasion of jellyfish. Millions have appeared off the coast recently, severely affecting much-needed fishing and tourism industries.

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Germany: Independent institution bids to legalize abortion

An independent commission set up by the German government on access to abortion has presented its findings. The procedure is technically illegal except in the cases of rape and risk to health - but abortions up to 12 weeks are not punish...

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Ukraine approves new mobilization law

Ukraine's parliament has passed a new law to make it easier to call up new recruits for the war with Russia. Earlier versions provided for demobilization after 36 months of service. The eventual omission of the clause was a blow for batt...

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Israel denies reopening Gaza checkpoint to north of the Strip

Rumours of a reopened Israeli checkpoint on the coastal road from the besieged territory's south to Gaza City send thousands of Palestinians heading north, despite Israel denying it was open. Reports from local witnesses say soldiers hav...

France 24

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A year of Sudan war: Mass displacement, violence and violations

A year since it started, the war in Sudan has spiralled into one of the world’s largest and most complex displacement crises. Since April 15, 2023, more than 8.6 million people have fled their homes, with 1.8 million people, mostly women...

Al Jazeera

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What are India's first-time voters worried about?

Nearly 18 million first-time voters are set to cast their ballots in India’s general election, to be held over almost seven weeks from April 19, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will seek a record-equalling third straight term.

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