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Despite the exiled opposition’s reputation for infighting and ineffectiveness, some activists inside Russia say it still plays an important role.
May 18, 2026
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Aaron Connolly had denied murdering 18-year-old Cameron Reilly on a night out in May 2018.
May 18, 2026
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed that “the criteria that now define Eurovision contestants... are honestly nothing short of outright Satanism.”
May 18, 2026
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Mayor’s attempt to beautify the city with murals of mascot and plum paint jobs criticised as waste of resourcesThe giant purple axolotl peered up at Manuel Martínez from the black…
May 18, 2026
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The single-vehicle incident happened on the L3355 near Mullaghycullen, Drumcong, on Sunday.
May 18, 2026
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With living costs in Italy rapidly on the rise, here’s how residents can save on essentials at major supermarket chains by collecting points, claiming discounts and cashing in on coupons.
May 18, 2026
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The number of people refused entry to the EU and Schengen area has risen dramatically, according to new statistics, while thousands of US, UK and Indian nationals have been found…
May 18, 2026
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Experts said Trump creating a fund for his political allies, to settle a lawsuit he had personally brought against his own government, was unprecedented and concerning.
May 18, 2026
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On June 14th, voters in Switzerland will have their say on two federal initiatives, as well as on a number of issues of regional importance. We have selected the cantonal…
May 18, 2026
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Russia seized billionaire regional lawmaker Konstantin Strukov’s stake in Yuzhuralzoloto Group of Companies and affiliated firms last July on allegations that he had illegally taken control of the company by…
May 18, 2026
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Like many informal settlements, communities that have sprung up on the edges of Ayacucho in the Andes are on the frontline of extreme weather eventsIn December 2009, a late‑afternoon storm…
May 18, 2026
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UPDATE: Treasury, Transport and Energy ministries to meet matatu owners this evening to resolve ongoing crisis, CS Mbadi says.
May 18, 2026
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The last step before a citizenship application can be approved is the personal appearance at a Migration Agency office. The Local's Becky Waterton had her appointment last week – here's…
May 18, 2026
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The Belarusian army said the exercises are “not directed against third countries and do not threaten regional security.”
May 18, 2026
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Officials said the attack took place in the village of Borisovka, located north of the border with eastern Ukraine’s Kharkiv region.
May 18, 2026
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Some see fan-generated election campaign videos as a harbinger of how artificial intelligence could reshape political messaging across the country.
May 18, 2026
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A crusading Mexican mayor who battled cartels like a vigilante hero was assassinated, thrusting his widow into the fight he died leading.
May 18, 2026
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Russia’s Gymnastics Federation welcomed the decision, calling it “an important step toward strengthening the unity of the global gymnastics community and protecting athletes’ interests.”
May 18, 2026
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Sinn Féin councillor Alex Duffy condemned the continued harassment of a family in Strathfoyle, near Derry.
May 18, 2026
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Sanctions experts said they expect the U.S. to either issue a short-term extension or grant specific exemptions to major Asian refineries.
May 18, 2026
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Ulster University announced last month that it is set to make up to 450 staff redundant as it needs to make savings of about £25m.
May 18, 2026
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Police say one person was pronounced dead at the scene following the two-car crash in Omagh on Sunday.
May 18, 2026
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It is the first time television cameras have been given this sort of access and the result is Carl Frampton: On Probation.
May 18, 2026
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It is the first time television cameras have been given this sort of access and the result is Carl Frampton: On Probation.
May 18, 2026
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[Daba Finance] The BRVM equity market closed higher for the week ended May 15, 2026, with headline indices posting gains. The BRVM Composite rose 1.99% to 412.64 points and the…
May 18, 2026
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The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.
May 18, 2026
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Federal authorities say they have disrupted a multi-city terror plot that included an L.A. Jewish center, arresting an Iraqi national with alleged ties to Kata'ib Hizballah.
May 18, 2026
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Jane Pauley hosts our annual look at design. Featured: Tiny homes in your backyard; Louis Vuitton; Adobe house construction; Finland's Marimekko; domino art; Philadelphia food favorites; chandeliers; Longwood Gardens; rare…
May 17, 2026
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The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.
May 17, 2026
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An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.
May 17, 2026
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Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi described the issues as sensitive and weighty and promised to address them publicly at the right moment.
May 17, 2026
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Three men, Two in their 20s and one in his 30s, have died following separate crashes in County Donegal.
May 17, 2026
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Mustafe Denbil runs an agricultural shop and farm in northern Somalia, but three months after he ordered fertilizer and pesticides, the supplies his business needs are still stranded in Dubai
May 17, 2026
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The Trump administration argues the trip was a success, having secured the display of conciliation and partnership the president had sought after years of increasingly dangerous acrimony.
May 17, 2026
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The highway from the Guadalajara city airport to downtown is newly paved and the city's famous roundabout has gotten a $4-million facelift.
May 17, 2026
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Gardaí (Irish police) said they responded after a pedestrian was struck by a car on the N11 Bray Road, Loughlinstown at about 23:50 local time.
May 17, 2026
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