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Thunder dominate LeBron James, Lakers to win Game 1
A game-high 27 points by LeBron James were not enough for LA Lakers to upset Oklahoma City in Western Conference semis.
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Syria says it dismantled Hezbollah-linked cell plotting assassinations
Authorities say the cell was planning 'targeted assassinations against high-level government officials'.
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US must not insult IRGC during the World Cup: Iran’s football chief
Mehdi Taj says cohosts US must ensure the Iranian military and IRGC are not 'insulted' during the FIFA World Cup.
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Top tennis players could boycott French Open over prize money: Sabalenka
Women's tennis stars say players 'deserve to be paid more' in prize money at Grand Slam tournaments.
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Iran war day 68: Trump talks about progress in talks; Rubio says war ‘over’
Trump pauses US 'Project Freedom' operation in Strait of Hormuz, citing progress towards Iran agreement.
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Manipur’s ‘unknown’ killers: Three years of India’s bloody ethnic conflict
Violence in the remote state not only endures, but has mutated and deepened though assailants remain officially unnamed.
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Syria’s Suwayda: A new hub for the multibillion-dollar Captagon trade?
Suwayda has emerged as a new Captagon hub in Syria, triggering Jordanian strikes and a regional security crisis.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi arrives in China for talks
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Beijing for talks with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi.
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US military releases video of strike on alleged drug boat
US military releases video of strike on alleged drug boat
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Airlines hike fares, cut millions of seats as Iran war drives up fuel costs
Surging jet fuel prices are prompting carriers to slash their flight schedules, casting a cloud over summer travel rush.
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Watch: BBC traces how huge wave of Israeli strikes brought chaos to Lebanon
The BBC’s Nawal Al-Maghafi has been piecing together what happened on 8 April 2026, after one of the deadliest chapters in the country’s rec
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In Gaza, the simplest of weddings are barely affordable
Couples marry in tents in Gaza as war, displacement, and soaring prices strip weddings of joy.
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What to know about Israeli President Herzog’s trip to Central America?
Israeli Foreign Ministry says that four-day visit to Panama and Costa Rica will deepen ties with partners in the region.
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US president Trump restarts Pope feud ahead of Rubio visit to Vatican
Donald Trump has reignited his public attacks on Pope Leo, claiming he supports Iran obtaining nuclear weapons.
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Iran’s Araghchi holds talks with China’s Wang Yi in Beijing
Iran's foreign minister meets his Chinese counterpart one week before President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing.
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To stay or risk the 'Road of Death' - Ukrainian civilians trapped in frontline city
People in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky say they have been cut off from fresh supplies of food or medicine for months.
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Romania’s pro-EU government ousted after no-confidence vote
The pro-European Union coalition of Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has collapsed after a vote of no confidence.
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US pauses plan to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump has said that the US military operation guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz will be paused.
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Spain agrees to let hantavirus-hit cruise ship dock in Canary Islands
Three people have died since the outbreak in April, while two crew members on board the ship require urgent care.
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Oil prices ease as US pauses Project Freedom to seek deal with Iran
President Donald Trump raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.
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Protesters rally in Louisiana and Tennessee against redistricting
Demonstrators rallied in Louisiana and Tennessee against against redistricting.
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What is Trump's 'Project Freedom' in the Strait of Hormuz?
The US president said the operation has been paused after starting on Monday.
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Vivek Ramaswamy wins Republican nomination for Ohio governor
He spent much of the race criticising the state's response to the Covid-19 pandemic led by the Democrat nominee.
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IS families in Syria have booked tickets home to Australia, minister says
The four women and nine children with links to Islamic State have spent years in a Syrian camp.
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