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Zelenskyy says Western aid to Ukraine too slow

Western allies are taking too long to make key decisions on military support for Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Reuters in an exclusive interview in Kyiv. Zelenskyy also said he was pushing Western partners to get more direc...

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I.C.C. prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli, Hamas leaders

The International Criminal Court prosecutor said he has requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his defense chief Yoav Gallant and three Hamas leaders over alleged war crimes.

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Julian Assange wins right to appeal U.S. extradition

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was given permission to appeal against his extradition to the United States on espionage charges. Assange argued at London's High Court he might not be able to rely on his right to free speech at a trial ...

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I.C.C. prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Netanyahu

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court on Monday (May 20) applied for arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and top Hamas leaders. Karim Khan said he was seeking warrants against Netanyahu and Isra...

France 24

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Iran's president Raisi killed in helicopter crash

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and all other passengers were killed in a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain and icy weather, officials and state media said, after search teams located the w...

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U.S. envoy visits Israel as troops push deeper into Gaza

Israeli planes and tanks pounded areas across the Gaza Strip, residents said, as White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid U.S. calls for a more focused military campaign.

Reuters

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Key ally of Netanyahu threatens to quit over Gaza

A prominent member of Israel's war cabinet, Benny Gantz, has threatened to quit if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doesn't outline a post-war plan for Gaza by early next month. There's also pressure from protesters who are calling on t...

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Man City know ‘it’s win or Arsenal will be champions’

Sunday is the final day of the Premier League season, with both Manchester City and Arsenal in contention to win the title. A victory against visitors West Ham will guarantee a fourth championship in a row for City.

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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.

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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.

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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Iran 'moving forward' after president killed in helicopter crash

World leaders expressed sorrow and condolences to the Iranian people after President Ebrahim Rais was killed when his helicopter crashed in poor weather in mountains near the Azerbaijan border. The country's acting president said Iran wa...

Reuters

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South Africa's top court strikes Zuma from ballot

South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma is barred from running for parliament in this month's election, the country's top court has ruled. The constitutional court ruled that Zuma's 15-month jail sentence for contempt of court in 2021...

France 24

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Olympic committee in bid to boost sales of Paralympic Games tickets

May 20 marks 100 days to go until the start of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, where 4,400 athletes from all over the world will be taking part. It also marks the start of a new advertising campaign released by the Olympic committee in ...

France 24

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William Lai Ching-te sworn in as Taiwan's new president

Taiwan's new leader has been sworn in. President Lai Ching-te has promised to continue the policies of his predecessor Tsai Ing-Wen. Lai Ching-te's term is also expected to be a continuation of the frosty relationship with Beijing, which...

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Voting continues in fifth phase of India's elections

India's six-week-long general election has entered its final stages. The fifth phase of voting has been held across six states and two federally administered regions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ruling BJP are seeking a third te...

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Mexico presidential candidates hold third debate

Mexico's leading presidential candidates have faced off in a final debate ahead of general elections. The stage is set for the country's first female president. The front-runners are both women - former mayor Claudia Sheinbaum and main o...

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Michael Cohen admits to stealing from Trump's company

Former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial is heading into the final stretch. On day 19, the prosecutor's rested their case after Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen finished testifying. During his testimony, Cohen admitted to stea...

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Iran's President Raisi killed in helicopter crash

The helicopter crash that killed Iran’s president and foreign minister has sent shock waves around the region. President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, and others have been found dead after an hour...

France 24

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Albanian lesbians marry unofficially in loving protest

On the roof of the mayor's office in Albania's capital Tirana, lesbians Alba Ahmetaj and Edlira Mara held an unofficial wedding ceremony, a symbolic move they hope will promote LGBT+ rights in the conservative Balkan country.

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Sen. Menendez’s bribery trial resumes

Prosecutors are trying to prove that Senator Bob Menendez helped his friend Wael Hana score a deal with the Egyptian government.

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Saudi crown prince delays trip to Japan

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman postponed a planned four-day trip to Japan due to concerns over the king's health, Japan's top government spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi said. King Salman Bin Abdulaziz is being treated for lu...

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Trump's hush money trial nearing its end

Former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial has resumed with the cross-examination of Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen. The judge told lawyers to be ready for closing arguments as soon as Tuesday.

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Differences between Biden, Trump on health care policy

Health care is one of the most important issues for voters. Here's a look at the stark differences between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on health care policy.

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Deadly strike hits Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza

Heavy Israeli bombardments and street battles have been reported in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, where the Palestinian civil defence agency said a strike early Sunday (May 19) killed 31 people.

France 24

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U.S. non-profit helping those impacted by Brazil floods

The historic flooding in parts of Brazil has significantly worsened. The devastating situation affects tens of thousands of Brazilian American residents in New York and New Jersey, prompting an overwhelming response from local communitie...

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South Africa's Zuma barred from standing in election

South Africa's constitutional court on Monday (May 20) ruled that former president Jacob Zuma is not eligible to run in this month's election, in which he has been campaigning for a rival party to the ruling African National Congress.

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Ladakh votes in fifth phase of India's elections

India's six-week long general election is entering its final stages with the fifth phase of voting being held. Among the regions going to the polls is Ladakh, which shares a border with China and Pakistan. It's seen months of protests ca...

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Thailand activist laid to rest after death in detention

Mourners are saying goodbye to Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom, a Thai free-speech activist who died in detention, held on charges of insulting the monarchy. Her death, following a prolonged hunger strike, has sparked calls for reform.

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Several dead after Russian strikes on village in Kharkiv region

Ukraine's Kharkiv city and its surrounding villages have been hit by a series of aerial strikes as Russian forces push into the region.

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What's next for Iran after President Raisi's death?

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was declared dead after rescue teams found his crashed helicopter in a fog-shrouded western mountain, near the Azerbaijan border.

France 24

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Mexico voters call on candidates to curb violence

In Mexico, security experts say criminal groups are looking to the presidential election next month, as an opportunity to seize more power and influence. The main question, is whether the next head of state, will manage to curb violence ...

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Violent protests rage in France’s New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron has called a meeting of his defence and security council to discuss the unrest in New Caledonia. Indigenous Kanak islanders have refused to abandon their roadblocks. But French forces have made some progr...

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Taiwan's new president sworn in amid China tensions

Newly sworn-in Taiwan President Lai Ching-te asked China to stop its military and political threats, saying in his inauguration speech that peace is the only choice and that Beijing had to respect the choice of the Taiwanese people.

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DR Congo army says it stopped coup attempt

The leader of an attempted coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been killed and some 50 people including three American citizens arrested, a spokesman for the Central African country's army told Reuters.

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