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South Korea’s SK Hynix enters exclusive $1 trillion club
Chipmaker becomes second South Korean company in history to hit milestone.
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NATO states slam Russia after drone crashes in Romania
The incident adds to concern that Moscow's war on Ukraine risks spilling over to entangle neighbouring NATO states.
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Netherlands’ World Cup 2026 team preview: Players to watch, group, squad
The Dutch were unbeaten across their qualifiers and have a outside chance of lifting the trophy for the first time.
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Israel football dispute to ‘heat up’ after protest in Ireland-Qatar match
Ireland's football match against Qatar was stalled by pro-Palestinian protests over upcoming games against Israel.
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How Indian PM Modi’s efforts to isolate Pakistan ‘backfired’
Pakistan finds itself in a diplomatic sweet spot, wooed by Trump and China. Indian missteps are to blame, say analysts
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Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during test
A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin exploded during a test at the Florida launch pad Thursday night.
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What’s happening on Iran war day 91 as US, Iran near 60-day deal
US and Iran near a 60-day MoU aimed at reopening the Hormuz strait with talks slated on nuclear and other differences.
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At least six feared dead after bridge collapses in northern India
At least six feared dead after bridge collapses in northern India
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Mother-in-law of Indian bride whose death set off media frenzy arrested
Twisha Sharma's death on 12 May has sparked rival claims of murder and suicide and dominated headlines.
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Messi to captain Argentina at World Cup as Scaloni plays down injury fears
Lionel Messi's World Cup role was thrown into doubt by injury, but Argentina quell fears by appointing him captain.
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State of trauma: Israel wrestles with mental aftershocks of war
Studies and officials report rising PTSD, suicide and social strain in Israel amid sustained conflicts since 2023
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Watch: Moment 14-year-old wins US national spelling bee
A teenager from California has won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, after days of fierce competition.
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Wembanyama and Spurs force game seven against Thunder in NBA playoffs
San Antonio rout Oklahoma City 118-91 to keep alive their hopes of reaching the NBA Finals, where New York Knicks await.
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Senegal deny World Cup travel delay is due to coach dispute
Senegal were stripped of the AFCON title after a mid-game boycott of the final and now face turbulent World Cup start.
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Ethiopia to vote on June 1 as Abiy’s ruling party eyes landslide victory
Opposition fragmentation and violence in parts of the country could potentially limit voter turnout.
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Mexico backs amendment to annul election results over foreign interference
Critics say measure risks undermining electoral process and creating new avenues for contesting results.
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Colombia’s voters will decide between ‘two visions for the country’
Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Bogota.
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At least three dead after fire destroys Dallas apartment complex
A large fire destroyed an apartment complex in Dallas after crews responded to reports of a gas leak.
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes on launchpad in Florida
The incident is the latest setback for Jeff Bezos’s space venture as it seeks to narrow the gap with Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
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Lebanon Latest: Mass evacuations as Israel expands attacks
Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto brings you the latest from southern Lebanon amidst increasing Israeli attacks.
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Anthropic soars to $965bn valuation, leapfrogging OpenAI
Claude maker raises $65bn from investors ahead of expected initial public offering.
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Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night.
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US Treasury secretary confirms plans for $250 bill featuring Trump’s face
Proposed $250 bill would mark the first time a living person has appeared on US currency in more than a century.
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Italy restores lucky testicles on bull mosaic worn down by tourists
The artwork is the centre of a tradition that involves visitors performing three spins on it for good fortune.
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