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These intimate photos show a different side of Prince

Prince, one of the world’s most enigmatic musicians, was an intensely private person. But Steve Parke was able to take photos of him that no one else could.

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Noble Yeats: 2022 Grand National winner dies at age of 11

Noble Yeats, who won the Grand National as a 50-1 outsider in 2022, dies after a bout of colic.

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Hundreds trying to storm Wisconsin beagle research facility met with rubber bullets, pepper spray

About 1,000 animal welfare activists who tried to gain entry Saturday to a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin were turned back by police who fired rubber bullets and pepper spray into the crowd and arrested the group’s leader.

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Humanoid robot breaks half marathon world record in Beijing

The humans were left far behind as smartphone maker Honor’s humanoid robot shattered the men’s world record in China.

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Australia and Japan sign contracts for $7bn warships deal

Defence deal is the latest example of deepening ties between Canberra and Tokyo amid shared concerns over China’s rise.

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Former Little Mix star's car stolen from Brentwood driveway

Jesy Nelson offers a £10,000 reward for the recovery of her car, which had medical equipment inside.

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Another attempted arson attack on a London synagogue reported

A synagogue was hit by an arson attack overnight, a Jewish community body said.

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Half Man: Richard Gadd on his follow-up to Baby Reindeer

Gadd's new six-part drama explores the breakdown of the "unshakable" bond between two young Glaswegian men.

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CNN Explains | CNN

CNN Explains delivers clear, visually rich and deeply reported videos that break down complex topics, spanning global events to everyday questions, so viewers can understand the world with confidence.

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Videos appear to show d4vd’s attorney and police at his home on day of arrest | CNN

Neighbor videos appear to show singer d4vd’s attorney and police outside the singer’s home on the day of his arrest. He was arrested Thursday on suspicion of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was found months ago in the trunk of his aban…

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Why was a plane too heavy for take-off at Southend Airport?

The weather, length of runway and number of passengers can all impact a plane's ability to fly.

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UK Ministers Back Starmer as Calls Grow for PM to Resign

UK cabinet ministers emerged to back Keir Starmer as calls for the prime minister to resign over the Peter Mandelson affair grow.

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How well do you know the GCC?

Can you get a perfect score of 100? Drop a pin where you think each location is, and see how close you get.

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Suspicious beeping forces flight to divert | CNN

A United Airlines flight from Chicago to New York was forced to divert because of a suspicious beeping.

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Iran, US still ‘far’ from breakthrough amid Strait of Hormuz impasse

Tehran is ‘fully prepared’ for the US to resume hostilities at any moment, says Iran’s parliament speaker Ghalibaf.

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Crypto Hack Worth $290 Million Triggers DeFi Contagion Shock

Hackers exploited a cross-chain bridge on Saturday, draining nearly $300 million from a key piece of decentralized finance infrastructure and setting off a ripple effect across multiple crypto platforms.

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Hormuz at Standstill, Denting US-Iran Peace Deal Hopes

Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz was at a near standstill early Sunday after Iran reversed its decision to reopen the waterway and fired on vessels attempting to pass, warning it would block transits as long as the US blockade of Iranian ports remained.

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IEA Head Pitches Iraq-Turkey Pipeline to Bypass Hormuz: Hürriyet

International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol proposed building a new oil pipeline linking Iraq’s Basra oil fields and Turkey’s Mediterranean oil terminal in Ceyhan to shift the balance away from the Strait of Hormuz, according to Turkish newspap…

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Cash shortages grip Yemen despite currency stabilisation

Cash-strapped Yemenis face rising frustration as exchange firms limit currency conversion amid ongoing liquidity crisis.

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Bulgarians head to polls to elect parliament for eighth time in 5 years

Bulgarians vote to elect a new parliament, after mass protests brought down the previous government in December.

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Foreign secretary concerned ministers not told of Mandelson vetting fears sooner

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to resign over the scandal and will address MPs on Monday.

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These North Korean brothers spent 10 years planning their escape. Months after reaching freedom, everything changed

Two brothers spent a decade plotting their escape from North Korea – an audacious plan conceived by their late father, whose ashes they carried as they crept toward a boat moored in the shadows. There were guards nearby, and no second chances.

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Viktor Orbán built a ‘propaganda machine.’ Hungary’s next leader must dismantle it

As many in Hungary celebrated the defeat of Viktor Orbán last weekend, others, who have consumed little but state media for the past decade, felt crippling fear.

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Bulgaria Votes With Russia Sympathizer in Lead: What to Watch

Bulgaria will hold its eighth general election since 2021 on Sunday, with former President Rumen Radev aiming to finally end years of political gridlock.

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New World Sells All Flats on Offer at Rebuilt Luxury Project

New World Development Co. sold out all the flats in the first phase of its Pavilia Farm III residential project in Hong Kong, according to the developer.

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Australia’s Victoria State Extends Public Transport Benefits

Travel on all public transport in the Australian state of Victoria will be free in May and then half price for the remainder of this year as the government ramps up help for consumers battling high fuel costs.

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North Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea off its east coast

Multiple ballistic missiles fired from eastern Sinpo area in seventh such test this year.

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Chernobyl's last wedding: The couple who married as a nuclear disaster unfolded

Serhiy and Iryna married 40 years ago, unaware a nuclear reactor had exploded less than 3 miles away.

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Was Harry and Meghan's Australia trip a success?

The Sussexes' four-day tour of Australia appears to have fallen flat with some.

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'Croatia, but cheaper': The quirky holiday spots on trend for 2026

Montenegro and Albania are among the places rising in popularity for Britons seeking a holiday away from tourist traps.

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A War in the Persian Gulf Is Plunging Pakistan Into Darkness

Electricity has become a luxury for Mohammad Rizwan.

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Iran war live: Tehran says no date set for US talks, Hormuz Strait closed

IRGC says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US stops blockading Iranian ports.

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UK’s Reeves to Hold Meeting With Bankers Wednesday, Sky Reports

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will meet executives from the largest UK banks on Wednesday as the ongoing Iran crisis weighs on Britain’s economy, Sky News reported.

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Scams have grown more sophisticated, but people are fighting back

Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

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North Korea Tests Unidentified Ballistic Missile, Yonhap Says

North Korea launched an unidentified ballistic missile eastward, Yonhap news agency reported, citing the South Korean military.

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Israel says established a ‘yellow line’ in Lebanon, as it has in Gaza

It is the first time Israel has referred to such a ‘yellow line’ in Lebanon, after using a similar measure in Gaza.

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Mamdani and Obama meet face-to-face in New York City

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with former President Barack Obama on Saturday at a childcare center in the Bronx.

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Sudanese refugees trapped between borders and bureaucracy in Morocco

A growing number of Sudanese refugees are arriving into Morocco after fleeing war, but find themselves stuck.

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Trump accelerates research on psychedelic treatments and asks, ‘Can I have some?’

President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an executive order aimed at encouraging expanded research into ibogaine and other psychedelic drugs, part of a broader push to explore emerging mental health treatments.

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A US citizen said she was illegally held by ICE. Surveillance video, the DHS and a million-dollar lawsuit say otherwise

A US citizen said she detained by ICE for nearly two days. Now she’s named in million-dollar lawsuit by a sheriff who says those claims were false.

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