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US, Iran clash in Hormuz as war escalates: What happened, why it matters

A ceasefire between the US and Iran has been in place since April 8. Both sides are yet to agree on a peace deal.

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UK identifies new suspected hantavirus case on remote island

The UK confirms two British cases on board a cruise ship and a suspected infection on the Tristan da Cunha island.

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Rheinmetall CEO Sees High Mideast Demand for Air Defense Systems

Rheinmetall AG sees growing demand for its air defense systems in the Middle East amid the Iran conflict and hopes to nearly double the number in use there by the end of 2027, the company’s chief executive officer said in an interview.

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Inside the Justice Department’s shakeup of the John Brennan investigation

Jason Reding Quiñones, the top federal prosecutor in Florida’s southern district, arrived in Washington, DC, last month for a meeting with top Justice Department officials as White House pressure continued to build over bringing criminal charges against one o…

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What It Would Take for Labour to Replace Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer’s political struggles have left some in his Labour Party contemplating the once-unthinkable and mounting a challenge to replace him as prime minister.

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China State Firm Discusses Major New Copper Mine in Congo

A Chinese state-owned company is proposing to develop what could become one of the world’s biggest copper mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Yemen fuel price hikes deepen hardship as transport costs rise

Rising fuel costs in Yemen force drivers to raise fares, as passengers struggle with worsening financial burdens.

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Top S. Africa Court Faults Parliament Over Cash-In-Sofa Saga

South Africa’s top court faulted parliament’s decision to quash a report that fueled efforts to remove President Cyril Ramaphosa from office over his handling of a burglary at his game farm.

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State Bank of India Beats Profit Estimate on Robust Loan Growth

State Bank of India beat quarterly profit estimates on robust lending growth, driven by rising demand for credit in the world’s fastest growing major economy.

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Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic India Price Cut Boosts Obesity Drug Sales

Novo Nordisk A/S saw a 40% surge in sales of its diabetes and weight-loss drugs in India last month, after steep price cuts boosted demand for its branded treatments even as generic GLP-1 therapies flood the market.

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John Curtice: Election results show politics in the UK has fragmented

Reform are the winners so far, with more results still to be declared.

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Ex-SriLankan Air CEO Found Dead Amid Fresh Bribery Probe

The former chief executive officer of Sri Lanka’s national carrier was found dead at a residence in Colombo as authorities reopen an investigation into alleged bribery.

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UK’s Labour set for heavy losses in elections as Reform makes early gains

Nigel Farage’s populist party Reform UK has made early gains in local elections with wins in Labour heartlands.

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EU to Clarify That Airlines Can Use Jet-A Fuel Amid Hormuz Block

The European Union is set to clarify that the continent’s airlines are allowed to use a type of jet fuel more commonly consumed in the US to help them to cope with the loss of supply caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. It will also confirm that tic…

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Why It’s Getting Harder for Tata Sons to Resist an IPO

Recent changes to regulations governing India’s shadow banks have rekindled speculation that Tata Sons Pvt., the entity that lies at the heart of one of the nation’s biggest conglomerates, may have to go public.

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Hong Kong's UK Spy Games Demand a Reckoning

Many places have representative offices in the UK, from Canadian provinces to Spanish regions to outposts of the former British empire such as Bermuda. The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office is unusual in enjoying consular-style privileges that are generally…

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Russia, Ukraine trade fire, blame despite Victory Day ceasefire

Warring sides accuse each other of violations as attacks continue across front lines.

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Indonesia volcano kills three as search for 20 missing hikers under way

Mount Dukono erupts on Halmahera island, trapping hikers who went to the area despite it being closed since April 17.

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Amid Ukraine’s daring assaults, Russia scales back Victory Day celebrations

An important date in the Russian calendar, May 9 will be a slimmed-down affair with less military showcasing.

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Multiple people dead, rescue mission launched after volcano erupts in Indonesia

A rescue operation is underway to locate 20 missing hikers after a deadly volcanic eruption in Indonesia, local officials said Friday.

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What the numbers tell us about hantavirus

Health authorities across several countries are racing to trace and contain an outbreak of hantavirus after the World Health Organization said Thursday that five confirmed infections had been identified among people connected to the cruise ship MV Hondius.

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Donkeys banned from Coney Beach ending 100-year Porthcawl tradition

The local council has implemented a ban on all animals on some beaches during the summer months.

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When will we know election results in England, Scotland and Wales?

Millions have voted in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.

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Third British national has suspected hantavirus infection, government says

The patient is on the remote Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha, which was visited by the cruise ship in April.

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Emerging picture shows Reform gains as Labour counts losses in heartland seats

So far, we have a chunk of the results around the parts of England that have had contests and no results yet from Scotland or Wales.

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Iran war day 70: US, Iran trade fire in Hormuz amid ceasefire tensions

Iran accuses US of breaching ceasefire near Hormuz as CENTCOM says forces responded to Iranian attacks.

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Rudy Giuliani seeks help from 9/11 fund to cover medical care | CNN Politics

Rudy Giuliani is seeking coverage through the federally funded World Trade Center Health Program, which was created for 9/11 responders and survivors, to help pay his medical bills. The former New York City mayor, who led the city through the Sept. 11, 2001, …

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Marco Rubio signals possible run for president | CNN Politics

With his recent video post to social media and his interactions with the press, political insiders believe Marco Rubio could be setting the stage for a run at the presidency in 2028. CNN’s Kacie Hunt reports.

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Attenborough's big birthday quiz

Sir David Attenborough turns 100. How well do you know the broadcaster's life and career?

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This American doctor thought he was going on vacation. He ended up treating hantavirus patients

Dr. Stephen Kornfeld boarded the MV Hondius in the southern tip of Argentina last month anticipating a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, exploring vast icy expanses and remote islands, seeing wildlife like whales, dolphins and penguins up close.

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Election results so far at a glance - and what's still to come

Reform UK has made gains at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives in early council election results overnight.

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As US and Iran weigh peace deal, stranded seafarers wait in limbo

Some 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Gulf amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Official exposed as Chinese spy' and 'Time for Starmer to stand aside'

Several of the papers report that a Home Office official has been found guilty of working for Chinese intelligence.

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What's the result in my area?

Election counting is under way. Find out the result where you live.

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Iran war live: Trump says ceasefire still ‘in effect’ as Iran, US clash

Iran accused the US of violating the ceasefire by targeting Iranian vessels and carrying out strikes on coastal areas.

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Canvas hack strands university students during finals week

Students attempting to access grades, study materials and quizzes were met instead with a message from a hacking group on Thursday.

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Trump’s attempt to impose new 10% tariffs gets struck down by a panel of judges

President Donald Trump’s 10% across-the-board tariffs are in jeopardy after a federal court ruled them illegal on Thursday, dealing a second major blow this year to the president’s signature economic policy.

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Bonnie Tyler in induced coma after emergency surgery in Portugal

The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery in Portugal on Wednesday.

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How a mother of Elon Musk’s children became a key witness in his lawsuit against OpenAI

Shivon Zilis was an under-the-radar executive at Elon Musk’s companies and an OpenAI board member back in 2022. But she was hiding a major secret – Musk was the father of her twins born the year before.

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This startup built Japan’s first 3D-printed two-story home. It wants to solve the country’s construction crisis

Japan’s construction industry is facing a productivity crisis — is 3D printing the answer?

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