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Three Russian diplomats expelled from Austria over spying accusations
They gathered information using a "forest of antennas" installed on top of diplomatic buildings, the foreign minister says.
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Nepal lodges protest against India over long-running border dispute
Nepal complains after India and China agree to resume a religious pilgrimage through a contested Himalayan pass.
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Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani recovering from pneumonia and 'now breathing on his own'
The ex-New York mayor 'remains in critical but stable condition', according to his spokesman.
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Captain warns ‘no ship will be a hero’ by risking Hormuz transit
Captain Raman Kapoor says no vessel will attempt to exit the Strait of Hormuz without assurance of safety.
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Two killed and many injured after car driven into crowd in German city of Leipzig
Mayor Burkhard Jung said a suspect was detained and the motive was unclear.
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Would you bet on the next disaster? The rise of prediction markets
With the rise of prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, where is the line for taking a bet on disaster?
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GameStop targets eBay with unsolicited $56bn acquisition offer
eBay confirms receiving GameStop's offer, with no prior discussions between the companies
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Israel intensifies airstrikes
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US releases Touska container ship crew: Why it matters
Pakistan said the release of the crew members reflected a 'confidence-building measure' between Tehran and Washington.
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US official says China is ‘funding’ Iran, urges Beijing to help open Hormuz
Scott Bessent says US has 'absolute control' of Hormuz, but calls on China to 'step up' with diplomacy to reopen strait.
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UAE reports missile and drone strikes incoming from Iran
There are no immediate reports of casualties. There has been no immediate comment from Iran.
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Satellite imagery reveals how Sudan’s war scorched its ‘breadbasket’
Data from satellites shows how Sudan's war devastated its farming heartland, triggering a unprecedented hunger crisis.
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Does Trump hold ‘all the cards’ against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz?
Trump signals confidence in Iran standoff as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz.
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India loses its last left-wing government after five decades
Kerala in India, which gave the world its first democratically elected communist government, has voted the left out.
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Armenia hosts major EU summits in pivot away from Russia
European leaders gathered in Armenia for two major summits, as security, trade, and the war in Ukraine dominate talks.
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Modi’s party poised for big wins in Indian state elections
The ruling BJP's lead in two of four key states is expected to significantly weaken the opposition.
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Formula One plans return to V8 engines as electrical revolution loses spark
F1 cars could return to traditional V8 engines by 2030, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem says at Miami GP.
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Russian strikes kill at least eight in Ukraine, while drones hit Moscow
Kharkiv and Kherson targeted by missiles, while Russian capital suffers a rare hit from drones.
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Watch: Moment United Airlines flight strikes vehicle during landing
Flight 169 from Venice, Italy, landed safely at Newark Airport with no reported injuries among the 231 passengers and crew. The lorry driver
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Which Premier League teams can still qualify for the Champions League?
As the Premier League season enters its final games, several teams still dream of entry into Europe's top competition.
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What is hantavirus, suspected in deaths of three people on cruise ship?
World Health Organization says risk to the general public remains low despite suspected outbreak on the MV Hondius.
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Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid: Champions League – team news, start, lineups
The two sides, who have never lifted the trophy, renew their rivalry after the first leg of the semifinal finished 1-1.
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War preparations under way in Iran as Hormuz tensions with US escalate
Amid stalled talks and sparring over key waterway, Iranian media say US warship struck, but Washington denies incident.
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Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’: Can US navy ‘guide’ stuck ships out of Hormuz?
Trump says US navy will free up ships stranded in the Gulf, but it remains unclear how the campaign will be implemented.
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