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Slovakia PM in stable condition after surgery

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico is stable but his condition remains serious after undergoing several hours of surgery. Fico was shot five times in the central town of Handlova after he left a government meeting. The assassination a...

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Putin, Xi reinforce ties amid U.S. pressure to halt tech sales

At their bilateral meeting in Beijing, Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping of China stressed their close relationship through economic and military ties even though trade has come down since its peak in 2023. Some analysts...

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France sends forces to New Caledonia amid deadly riots

A major reinforcement operation is underway to bolster security forces in the French Pacific island territory of New Caledonia. The airlift of police and soldiers follows three nights of protests over electoral reform. Four people have d...

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U.S. House bill requires Biden to send weapons to Israel

The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would force President Joe Biden to send weapons to Israel, seeking to rebuke the Democrat for delaying bomb shipments as he urges Israel to do more to protect civilians ...

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Trump's lawyer accuses Cohen of lying at hush money trial

At the former U.S. president's trial on Thursday, Donald Trump's lawyer accused star witness Michael Cohen of lying about a phone conversation he claimed to have had with Trump about a hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Dani...

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Alleged gunman charged with Slovak PM's attempted murder

Authorities have charged an alleged gunman with the attempted murder of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. Following emergency surgery, Fico's condition is now listed as stable but serious.

France 24

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TikTok banned in New Caledonia amid riots

France has deployed troops to New Caledonia's ports and international airport, banned TikTok and imposed a state of emergency after three nights of clashes that have left four dead and hundreds wounded.

France 24

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Trump, Biden agree to two presidential debates

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have agreed to hold two debates ahead of November's U.S. presidential election. The first will be hosted by CNN on June 27 and the second will be hosted by ABC on September 10.

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U.S. Presidential Election

The 2024 United States presidential election between Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump is set to take place this November.

Israel-Gaza War

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel is 'at war' following a surprise attack from Gaza by Hamas militants.

Ukraine Invasion

Russian forces have invaded Ukraine from land, air and sea with strikes causing widespread damage. Global leaders have condemned the move and imposed sanctions.

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Rise of AI

The release of Open AI's ChatGPT has accelerated the development of artificial intelligence and warnings about its impact on society.

Climate Crisis

Extreme weather events are occurring more frequently amid rising sea-levels and increasing temperatures.

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Mexico: Election campaigns vow to act on gender-based violence

The stage is set for Mexico to possibly elect its first woman president next month. Although the number of women in Mexican politics has steadily risen over the last decade, increased representation has not led to safer conditions for them.

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North Korean leader's sister denies Russia arms deal

Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, again denied arms exchanges with Russia, state media KCNA reported, saying her nation's recently developed and updated weapons systems were not for sale to any other co...

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Rain helps stall wildfire near Canadian oil city

Overnight rain helped firefighters stall a large wildfire near the Canadian oil sands city of Fort McMurray, Alberta, and wet weather was expected to further aid containment efforts, according to local officials.

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Taiwan's new president set to face an angry China

William Lai Ching-te takes office as Taiwan's president, facing a China that calls him a "dangerous separatist" while ramping up military drills, as well as a fractured parliament that's set to make running the democratically-ruled islan...

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Ireland struggles to deal with migrants influx

Ireland is struggling to deal with an influx of migrants. Makeshift camps are being dismantled by authorities, but new tents appear every day on the streets of Dublin. The government is accusing the United Kingdom of driving asylum seeke...

France 24

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Trump lawyers accuse Michael Cohen of lying on the stand

Donald Trump's defence team at the former president's hush-money trial accused star prosecution witness Michael Cohen of lying on the stand regarding a phone call Cohen says he had with Trump about Stormy Daniels.

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Kharkiv offensive: Zelenskyy visits injured Ukrainian soldiers

The mayor of Kharkiv, in northeastern Ukraine, says the city is under missile attack, as Russian forces make territorial gains close by. Ukraine says it's trying to stabilise the frontline in the northeast Kharkiv region, where Moscow ha...

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South Africa urges World Court to stop Israel's Rafah offensive

South Africa urged the U.N.'s top court to order a halt to Israel's offensive on Rafah, saying attacks on the southern Gaza city "must be stopped" to ensure the survival of the Palestinian people.

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Renewed Israeli bombardment grips northern Gaza

The Gaza skies remain turbulent with constant drone surveillance. Israel's heavy bombing continues, especially in northern Gaza. Residents in places like Jabalia face daily assaults, with recent Israeli air strikes causing many casualties.

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'Strictest-ever' asylum policy proposed by new Dutch coalition

The newly agreed Dutch coalition government plans the "strictest-ever" asylum policy, including an opt-out from European Union rules. After six months in the making, the 26-page coalition agreement proposes to “deport people without a va...

France 24

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First Iranian woman to medal at Olympics now represents Bulgaria

Kimia Alizadeh made history by becoming the first Iranian woman to win an Olympic medal back in 2016. After defecting, the taekwondo athlete is aiming for gold at this year's Paris Games under Bulgaria's flag.

Reuters

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China's Xi, Russia's Putin condemn U.S., pledge closer ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have condemned what they cast as increasingly aggressive U.S. behavior and pledged to deepen their countries' already close defense and military ties. Putin's two-day visi...

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France accuses Azerbaijan of interference in New Caledonia riots

France has accused Azerbaijan of "interference" in the politics of its Pacific territory of New Caledonia, which has seen deadly riots in recent days.

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South Africa signs universal health care law

South Africa has moved a step closer to bringing in universal health care. After years of debate and consultation, President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a new law which establishes a fund to provide healthcare for everyone. It could take ...

France 24

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Trump's hush money trial could be nearing final stages

Donald Trump's legal team has said they could finish cross-examining the prosecution's star witness Michael Cohen on Thursday (May 16). If Cohen is in fact the last witness for the prosecution, the defense could begin presenting their ca...

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Many young Americans unenthused with presidential options

In the United States, the presidential election campaign is in full swing. Young voters are often considered difficult to reach. And with both Democrats and Republicans fielding candidates born in the 1940s, the parties are worried about...

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Haitians fight for survival as gang crisis takes over country

Haiti has been in a state of crisis for months, fueled by extreme gang violence and a lack of functioning government. Hunger is spreading as gangs tighten their grip.

CBC News

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The quest to mine precious metals in space

Modern-day electronics depend on a steady supply of precious metals — and some companies think it could soon be cheaper and better for the environment to get them from space.

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Civilians flee Russian offensive in Kharkiv

The United Nations refugee agency says there are now more than three million Ukrainians displaced within their country and more than 5 million refugees abroad. The latest to flee are people coming from the Kharkiv region in the face of a...

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Cholera cases grow at camps in DR Congo

More than 2.5 million people have been forced from their homes in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by a conflict between government forces and M23 rebels. The displaced are living in unsanitary camps in North Kivu's provincial ca...

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