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'I can't breathe' man tells Ohio cops before death

Ohio police released video of a Black man who died at a local hospital after repeatedly telling officers "I can't breathe" as they pinned him to the floor of a bar and handcuffed him, evoking memories of the killing of George Floyd in 2020.

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Gaza hit by fresh strikes amid ceasefire talks

Witnesses in Gaza reported fresh Israeli strikes overnight around Rafah. It comes as Hamas says it is considering an Israeli ceasefire proposal, after a delegation from Egypt arrived in Israel to resume stalled negotiations.

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US begins building floating base to boost aid

The US military has started building a large floating pier off Gaza's coast to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid, the defence department has said. Ships will deliver aid from Cyprus to the pier where it will be loaded onto truc...

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Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire center closes as Russia withdraws

The Russian and Turkish flags were lowered to mark the closure of a center set up to monitor a ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh, as Russian peacekeepers ended a multi-year deployment in the strategic South Caucasus region.

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King Charles to resume public duties after cancer diagnosis

Britain's King Charles will return to public duties next week for the first time since being diagnosed with cancer as he makes good progress following treatment and a period of recuperation, Buckingham Palace said.

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Pro-Palestinian protesters still occupying Sciences Po campus

Students blocked access to Paris' prestigious Sciences Po university over the war in Gaza on Friday (April 26), demanding the institution condemn Israel's actions, in a protest that echoed similar demonstrations on U.S. campuses.

France 24

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Kenya flood death toll since March climbs to 70

The number of people killed in floods in Kenya due to heavier than usual rainfall since the start of the monsoon in March has risen to 70, a government spokesperson said Friday. Kenya and other countries in East Africa, a region highly v...

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U.S. Supreme Court weighs arguments on Trump immunity case

After a crucial hearing, U.S. Supreme Court justices are weighing arguments for and against Donald Trump's claims of presidential immunity from 2020 election interference charges, but a ruling will take time.

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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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Gaza protests spread across U.S. universities

Tensions flared in front of Paris' prestigious Sciences Po university over the war in Gaza, echoing similar demonstrations on U.S. campuses.

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Mass rallies in Australia demand action against gendered violence

Thousands took to the streets of Australia's major cities over the weekend demanding tougher laws on gendered violence. The rallies were spurred by a wave of violence against women, that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called an "epidemic."

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People swept away by raging river in Kenya

Residents of a Kenyan village are still coming to terms with their loss after a truck full of people was swept away by raging floodwaters. A large group of people boarded a truck in hopes of being ferried across a swollen river in Makueni.

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Two Kyiv hospitals evacuated over feared Russian strikes

Russia launched a barrage of missiles at Ukrainian power facilities, hitting locations in the centre and west of the country, damaging equipment and injuring at least one energy worker, officials said. This came a day after two Ukrainian...

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South Africa celebrates 'Freedom Day'

South Africans celebrate their “Freedom Day” every April 27, when they remember their country's pivotal first democratic election in 1994 that announced the official end of the racial segregation and oppression of apartheid.

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Olympic flame leaves Greece for start of Paris Olympics

The Olympic flame has began its journey to France on board the Belem leaving Greece. The 19th-century three-masted barque is set to reach Marseille on May 8. Along its route in France, the flame will be carried by some 10,000 torchbearer...

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Haitians demand new leaders find swift solutions to gang violence

Haiti's transitional presidential council has taken over in what many hope marks a first step towards returning security to a country where escalating gang control has plunged millions into a humanitarian crisis. But some Haitians are sk...

France 24

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Destructive tornadoes wreak havoc in US midwest

Tornadoes wreaked havoc Friday in the midwestern US, causing a building to collapse with dozens of people inside and destroying and damaging hundreds of homes, many around Omaha, Nebraska.

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Nearly half of under 34's are unemployed in South Africa

South Africa's ailing economy has left many people struggling to find work. One of them is Valencia Baloyi who's been looking for a job since she graduated from university. This is her story.

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Israeli pressure delayed Freedom Flotilla’s departure for Gaza

A flotilla of ships set to depart for the Gaza Strip to bring aid to Palestinians has been stranded in Turkey due to administrative roadblocks, as organisers say Israel has been exerting political pressure to impede the voyage.

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Ecuador has one of the highest homicide rates

Ecuador was once one of the safest countries in Latin America, but in the last 10 years it's had one of the highest murder rates in the region. Since taking office last year, President Daniel Noboa declared war against the drug cartel...

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Dozens killed in Kenya floods, thousands displaced

Heavy rains have devastated parts of East Africa in recent weeks. Floods in Tanzania, Burundi and Kenya have killed at least 200 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Kenya's central region has been hit especially hard in recent days.

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University of Sydney students stage a protest against Israel

Students have led a protest march at the University of Sydney. They echoed calls elsewhere in the world for institutions to sever links with Israel.

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Ukraine recruitment struggles: New passport rules for men abroad

After more than two years of war, Ukraine is struggling to recruit new troops. It’s recently passed a law lowering the conscription age from 27 to 25. But it went further, issuing new passport rules for men abroad.

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Social media harms girls’ mental health, UNESCO report warns

Spending too much time on social media erodes girls’ mental health with negative impacts on learning, warns a new UNESCO report that also found girls are more susceptible than boys to negative feelings about appearance and body image.

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Pleas for global aid as Sudan’s civil war passes one year mark

After more than a year of brutal civil war in Sudan that has reduced cities to rubble and displaced millions, humanitarian groups warn the world is forgetting about the conflict just as international help is most needed.

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Plantable cutlery brings sustainable push to the table

In a push to incorporate sustainable practices into everyday life, Dubai-based startup BloomSpoon has introduced recyclable cutlery made out of wheat straw that can be planted after use and blossom into herbs or vegetables.

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South Africa to mark 30 years since first democratic vote

South Africa is preparing to mark Freedom Day, 30 years after its first democratic vote when Nelson Mandela's ANC swept to power. Three decades on, with the economy sluggish and a third of people out of work, many argue the ANC has faile...

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The impact of AI on healthcare

Should artificial intelligence (AI) in health care make life-or-death decisions? AI-triage systems are already being tested worldwide. Here's a look at some benefits and risks of AI in health care.

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Brazil's indigenous people call out controversial new law

Warning: Story contains nudity Thousands of indigenous people in Brazil have been demonstrating at an annual protest camp in the capital Brasilia. They say new legislation threatens their way of life, their ancestral lands, and their ve...

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India begins second phase of national elections

Millions of Indians began voting in the second round of multi-phase national elections as Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought to galvanize voters with his assertive brand of Hindu nationalist politics.

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How the 'Bengaluru dream' turned into a nightmare

Gridlocked roads and dire water shortages have become major issues in Bengaluru. Kkavya, who hails from Kashmir, says she moved to the city to pursue a dream job opportunity. Now, she wants to run away "as soon as possible."

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South African apartheid victims demand reparations

As South Africa prepares to celebrate 30 years of democracy, a group of elderly citizens is demanding reparations for Apartheid era crimes. Many victims are still being ignored, they say, even though the government has a fund worth 100 m...

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Pro-Palestinian protests in U.S. continue into second week

Students and faculty members from universities across the United States are continuing to protest in support of Palestine. They are demanding their universities cut financial ties with Israel and divest from companies they say enable the...

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