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What are China’s surprise gains in the war on Iran?
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Beijing, seeking support on a deal with the US.
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Israeli strikes kill five Palestinians across Gaza in one day
Five Palestinians were killed in one day in separate Israeli strikes across Gaza.
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Argentina investigates link to deadly hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
Three deaths reported from South America-related hantavirus as cruise ship remains off Cape Verde coast.
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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship leaves Cape Verde after three evacuated
A British man is among three evacuees sent to the Netherlands after displaying symptoms while aboard the MV Hondius.
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In rare push, US lawmakers demand transparency on Israel nuclear capability
Lawmakers say US policy of ambiguity on Israel's nuclear capabilities heightens risks amid US-Israel war on Iran.
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Russia tells diplomats to leave Kyiv in case Moscow launches mass strikes
Moscow threatens retaliatory strikes if Ukraine attacks Russia during Victory Day commemorations.
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'Enjoy the show. Ignore the war': Venice Biennale faces backlash after including Russia
Protests have taken place at the prestigious arts fair over the inclusion of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukra
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Iran considering US proposal to end war, official says
The White House reportedly believes it could be closing in on a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran.
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SpaceX backs Anthropic with data centre deal amidst Musk’s OpenAI lawsuit
Deal gives IPO-bound SpaceX a marquee customer, while helping Anthropic ease capacity constraints.
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Trump says had ‘very good talks’ with Iran as Tehran reviews US proposal
Momentum could be building for Washington and Tehran to strike a deal that could ultimately end the war.
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Holders PSG beat Bayern Munich to reach Champions League final with Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain win both legs of their semifinal with Bayern Munich to take the tie 6-4.
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What’s behind the secessionist movement in the Canadian province Alberta?
Oil-rich western province could see independence referendum as soon as October, but complicated process remains ahead.
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Israel bombs Beirut’s southern suburbs
Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs for the first time since the ‘ceasefire’ took effect on April 17.
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Gas tax: How beer fuelled a debate on Australia's energy giants
Campaigners say Australia is giving away its gas 'for free' and should tax exports like Norway and Qatar.
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Russia cuts mobile internet in Moscow citing drone security concerns
Russia has begun rolling mobile internet shutdowns in Moscow and other cities.
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Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Hezbollah ceasefire
Israel says it targeted a senior Hezbollah figure in the capital, the first strike of its kind since mid-April.
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Al-Qaeda-linked fighters storm Mali prison, block food supplies to Bamako
Fighters attack 'Africa's Alcatraz', which detains high-value prisoners, and disrupt crucial supply chains to capital.
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Infected passengers evacuated from hantavirus cruise ship
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship off the coast of Cape Verde after an outbreak of hantavirus.
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What does the BJP’s victory in West Bengal mean for India’s democracy?
These state elections could reshape national politics for 200 million Muslims.
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Israeli strike kills colonel in Gaza police force, say Palestinian medics
At least 17 others wounded in a targeted attack on Naseem al-Kalazani's vehicle in western Khan Younis city.
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Indiana, Ohio primaries draw midterm battle lines, reinforce Trump’s pull
Latest votes set up key Senate race, underscore Trump's continued influence over Republican Party.
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Why are Pentagon officials talking about Iran’s ‘deadly dolphins’?
Soraya Lennie discusses false claims about Iran using marine life in warfare.
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Shoot Palestinians, not settlers: Israeli general exposes double standard
Leaks from the head of the Israeli army in the West Bank reveal two-tier firing policies and endemic prejudice.
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Iran ‘has attained an elevated international standing’ says FM
The Iranian foreign minister said Iran has ‘attained an elevated international standing’ during the war.
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