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France introduces one‑euro canteen meals for all students
French universities are now offering 1 euro meals to all students, regardless of income.
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Criminal charges in Bosnian mine lead poisoning
A Canadian mining group is facing a criminal complaint after hundreds tested positive for lead poisoning in Bosnia.
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South Korean court reduces Han Duck-soo’s prison term in martial law case
Seoul appeals court cuts Han Duck-soo's prison sentence from 23 years to 15.
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Israeli soldier caught desecrating statue of Virgin Mary in Lebanon
Outrage is growing over a photo of an Israeli soldier pushing a cigarette into the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary.
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BTS draws 50,000 fans in less than five hours to Mexico City palace
K-pop group BTS appeared on the balcony of Mexico’s National Palace after meeting President Claudia Sheinbaum.
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US says Hezbollah is ‘trying to derail talks’ with Israel
US State Department spokesperson says Hezbollah is ‘trying to derail talks’ with Israel.
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Rising Fuel costs overshadowing agenda for ASEAN summit in the Philippines
ASEAN leaders have begun meeting in the Philippines as residents say their main concern is living costs.
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North Korea says it is not bound by any treaty on nuclear non-proliferation
Pyongyang says its status as nuclear-armed state 'will not change based on external rhetorical claims'.
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German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race
The man sued his tour operator for allowing people to reserve sun loungers with towels despite a hotel ban on the practice.
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Police arrest protester after five-days atop Washington bridge
Police have arrested an anti-war protester after he ended a five-day sit-in atop Washington’s Frederick Douglass bridge.
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Iran war live: Trump says deal with Tehran ‘possible’; Israel bombs Beirut
UN calls on Israel to free two members of Gaza aid flotilla abducted in international waters and held without charge.
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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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