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Mali attacks live: Gunfire heard near Bamako airport and in several cities
Unrest reported in several locations around the country.
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King's 'high stakes' visit with Trump will be toughest test yet of his reign
The state visit to the US looks fraught with difficulty - but could be key to rescuing the special relationship.
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Gunmen stage simultaneous attacks in and outside Mali capital, army says
Militants staged attacks in Mali’s capital Bamako and in several locations in the interior of the country on Saturday morning, the Mali army said, in an apparently coordinated assault involving multiple groups.
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I moved 1,500 miles to be with my deported husband
The spouses of illegal immigrants facing deportation must choose between separation or moving to a new country.
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Mali army says armed groups launch nationwide attacks; gunfire near airport
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Inside the high-risk decision to testify in your own defense
Defense attorneys generally recommend against taking the stand, wary of subjecting a defendant to a rigorous cross-examination. But there are exceptions.
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Charting the Global Economy: Euro Area Business Activity Sags
Business activity in the euro area contracted for the first time since 2024 on a pronounced weakening in the services sector as war in the Middle East suppressed demand.
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Two young children die in Wolverhampton house fire
Two other children and a woman were already out of the house before emergency services arrived.
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Overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine kill five, injure 30
Russia launched more than 600 drones and 47 missiles as it targeted eight regions in Dnipro, authorities say.
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Polls open in Gaza area in first municipal election in 20 years
Gaza officials say Deir el-Balah vote is a ‘pilot’, while occupied West Bank also goes to first polls since 2023 war.
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Understanding the Most Viral Chart in Artificial Intelligence
Another chart that goes up and to the right.
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London’s Housebuilding Crisis Weighs on Labour’s Election Pitch
“If I am elected mayor, my single biggest priority will be to build thousands more homes every year,” Sadiq Khan wrote in his 2016 election manifesto to run the UK capital.
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Nissan Is Betting on ‘China Speed’ to Get Back on Its Feet
Nissan Motor Co. is counting on China to reverse its fortunes after headwinds in the US and Japan left the carmaker searching for a way to regain its footing.
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West Bank scepticism as Palestinians doubt local elections will change much
Frustration with the Palestinian Authority and Israeli occupation fuel voter apathy in local West Bank elections.
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What are your chances of being audited now that the IRS is using AI? Jury is still out
Just looking at the raw numbers, less than 1% of filers have been audited by the IRS in recent tax years. Based on the latest data available, for example, in tax year 2021 the IRS pursued a mere 0.3% of filers overall.
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Your SUV Habit Is Killing Off My Favorite Car — the Station Wagon
For motoring enthusiasts like me, station wagons are a near perfect package, combining spaciousness with sleek looks, exciting driving dynamics and decent fuel efficiency. Unfortunately my love of no-nonsense wagons (or estates as they’re called in the UK, Ko…
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Merz’s Big Year of Economic Renewal in Germany Is Going Awry
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s bid for a meaningful rebound in 2026 is getting harder to deliver by the week, despite the huge stimulus flowing into Europe’s biggest economy.
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Wie der Iran-Krieg das “Wachstumsjahr”-Versprechen von Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz torpediert
Das Versprechen von Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz, 2026 einen deutlichen Wirtschaftsaufschwung herbeizuführen, wird von Woche zu Woche schwerer einzulösen. Und das, obwohl Europas größte Volkswirtschaft von massiven Konjunkturimpulsen profitiert.
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Capture of ships by US, Iran violates international law, shipping body says
US and Iran should immediately release crews of captured vessels, says International Chamber of Shipping director.
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Iran’s Araghchi Arrives in Pakistan With US Talks Still in Limbo
Iran’s top diplomat landed in Pakistan ahead of the arrival of US envoys, but prospects remain slim for direct negotiations to end the eight-week war that’s roiling the global economy.
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Starmer’s Rivals Need Everything to Go Wrong for Him All at Once
Keir Starmer’s rivals in Britain’s governing Labour Party have long had a motive for deposing their unpopular prime minister. The next few weeks may grant them the opportunity.
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Glacier blocks route to Everest summit | CNN
Hundreds of climbers including sherpas have gathered at the Everest base camp as a massive serac, or a block of glacial ice, is hindering the route to the summit. Alpinists are in limbo as they wait for it to collapse and clear the way.
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PBOC Warns of Finance ‘Involution,’ Reaffirms Risk Control Focus
China’s central bank and foreign‑exchange regulator reiterated the need to curb excessive — or “involution‑style” — competition within the country’s finance industry, framing it as a governance and discipline concern.
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Meet the men leading the anti-looksmaxxing trends online
Influencers promoting looksmaxxing and narrow male beauty standards are being called out by a new wave of men on social media.
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Iran war: What’s happening on day 57 as US envoys head to Pakistan?
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan, as Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad.
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Falklands veteran hopes King can get Trump to 'back down'
Simon Weston says reports the US is reviewing the UK's claim to the territory makes his sacrifice feel "irrelevant".
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Newspaper headlines: 'Falklands tell Trump to back off' and 'Harry does a Diana'
Many of the papers lead on a leaked Pentagon memo, which suggests the US could back Argentine sovereignty of the Falklands.
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OpenAI’s Sam Altman apologises over failure to report Canadian mass shooter
Tech firm suspended mass shooter’s ChatGPT account before attacks, but did not inform law enforcement.
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Court overturns subway bomber’s conviction for giving ISIS ‘material support,’ raising questions about terrorism prosecutions
A federal appeals court reversed a terrorism-related conviction for the 2017 New York City subway bomber in a decision that could have wide-reaching impacts for the prosecutions of accused terrorists.
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Kamonnan Thiamphanit: Man charged with murder after extradition from UAE
Kamonnan Thiamphanit, 27, who was also known as Angela, was stabbed in Westminster in 2024.
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Europe's Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain
On Friday morning, souring relations between Europe and the United States reared its Medusa-like head again, writes the BBC's Europe editor.
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Everest flood warning neglected for years, Nepal officials tell BBC
The flood warning system at Imja glacial lake has not been maintained since 2016, fearful locals tell BBC.
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Iran war live: Tehran’s FM in Islamabad; US says envoys to travel for talks
Israeli air strikes, tank shelling in Gaza killed at least 12 Palestinians, including six police officers.
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I'm A Celebrity crowns 'jungle legend' after eventful all-star series
Adam Thomas, Craig Charles, Mo Farah and Harry Redknapp were in the final of I'm A Celebrity... South Africa.
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Move over, K-pop? The hottest new Asian group could be from Indonesia
A new girl group from Asia has social media turning its head. But this time, they’re not from South Korea – they’re from Indonesia.
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One of two missing University of South Florida doctoral students found dead and a roommate has been named a suspect
A University of South Florida doctoral student was found dead Friday on a Tampa Bay bridge and his roommate was arrested, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Exclusive: Swalwell accuser cooperating with Manhattan DA investigation
A former staffer who accused former Rep. Eric Swalwell of raping her is now cooperating with an investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.
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Reality check: Israeli ambitions confront US dictates in Iran and Lebanon
Ceasefires with Iran and Lebanon appear imposed by the US rather than negotiated by Israel, much to latter’s unease.
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Epstein victims say they were trafficked to other men, raising doubts about investigations | CNN
Kyung Lah reports on how there is little clarity on how investigators pursued the leads from Epstein victims who alleged sexual abuse by other men.
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The ancient mountain kingdom where fantasy comes to life
Relatively few international visitors come to Northern Ireland to explore the Mourne Mountains — but as fantasy worlds they’ve been inspiring imaginations globally for more than 75 years.
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