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US launches new strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and boats
The US said it launched new strikes on southern Iran, targeting Iranian missile sites and boats attempting to place mines.
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China executes man for murdering prominent gaming tycoon
Chinese authorities have executed a man for murdering his associate, billionaire gaming tycoon Lin Qi.
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Netanyahu vows to ‘increase the blows’ against Hezbollah as Israel intensifies strikes in Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signalled a major escalation in the conflict with Hezbollah on Monday night, vowing to intensify military operations against the Lebanese militant group despite a fragile,…
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US strikes Iranian missile sites and boats near Strait of Hormuz amid peace talks
The United States military launched targeted airstrikes on southern Iran near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. The strikes hit missile launch pads and naval vessels that American officials alleged…
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Africa must build strong systems to achieve sporting success — Herbert Mensah
President of Rugby Africa and Chairman of World Rugby’s Regions, Herbert Mensah, has called on African nations to strengthen governance, infrastructure, and youth development systems if the continent is to…
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US hits Iran with new strikes, despite ceasefire
US forces attacked missile sites in southern Iran and boats trying to lay mines on Monday, US Central Command said, imperiling a fragile ceasefire and casting new doubt…
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Rubio says Strait of Hormuz has to be open ‘one way or the other’
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz has to be open, "one way or the other", when referring to U.S strikes on Iran…
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Ebola: Act now, WHO tells DR Congo’s neighbours
States neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo are at great danger from Ebola and should act immediately to counter the deadly virus, the head of the World Health Organisation said…
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South Africa steps up action as anti-migrant tensions escalate
South Africa’s government said on Monday that it is stepping up action against illegal migrants, calling on citizens not to take the law into their own hands, as protests against…
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Pope apologises for Vatican’s role in justifying slavery
Pope Leo XIV on Monday issued an unprecedented apology for the Vatican’s role in justifying slavery and said the delay in condemning the practice was “a wound in Christian memory”.…
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Pope Leo says AI must be ‘disarmed’ in first major teaching
Pope Leo has presented the first major teaching document of his papacy, warning that artificial intelligence needs to be "disarmed".
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The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
Custard apple seemed to be a good fit. A knobbly fruit the size of a large avocado, its creamy, sweet flesh tastes a bit like custard - hence the name.
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Portable charger problems on flights ‘on the rise’, watchdog warns
Power banks are causing a growing number of serious issues on flights worldwide, the UK's aviation regulator has warned as it encouraged passengers to check the rules.
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Indian billionaires buy foreign companies as growth slows at home
In late April, India's Sun Pharmaceuticals agreed to pay $11.75bn (£8.59bn) to acquire New York-listed women's health and biosimilars firm Organon & Co.
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Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave
Russia has threatened to launch a fresh wave of "systematic strikes" against Kyiv, days after carrying out one of its largest attacks on the Ukrainian capital since the start of…
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Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal
Oil prices have fallen sharply on hopes of a deal that could bring an end to the US-Israel war with Iran.
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Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda ‘will get worse before it gets better,’ WHO chief warns
The head of the WHO warned on Monday that a rapidly growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda "will get worse before it gets better."
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White House gunman had previous run-ins with Secret Service, court documents show
The suspect who fired shots outside the White House, striking a bystander before the Secret Service shot and killed him, had previous run-ins with authorities there, court documents show.
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Scotland World Cup Squad: How the full 26-man squad list chosen by Steve Clarke are performing ahead of the tournament
Here’s how each member of Scotland’s 26-man squad have performed in the weeks leading up the World Cup.
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Cambodia’s former opposition leader receives royal pardon for 27-year sentence
Cambodia's former opposition leader Kem Sokha, who was serving a 27-year sentence for treason, has been pardoned, the country's former prime minister said.
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Three killed in Uganda after crashing into elephant
At least three people have died after a vehicle collided with an elephant in a national park in Uganda, officials have said.
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Abrupt changes to US green card process trigger widespread confusion and anxiety
A sweeping administrative overhaul of the United States green card application process has plunged the American legal immigration system into profound uncertainty. Days after the Trump administration announced that most…
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Clashes as Venezuelan prisoners protest over alleged mistreatment
Violent clashes have erupted between inmates and security personnel at a prison in the Venezuelan state of Barinas.
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Indian billionaires buy foreign companies as growth slows at home
In late April, India's Sun Pharmaceuticals agreed to pay $11.75bn (£8.59bn) to acquire New York-listed women's health and biosimilars firm Organon & Co.
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At least 19 people taken to hospital after ‘strong smell’ reported at Tokyo mall
At least 19 people have been taken to hospital after a strong smell was reported at a shopping complex in Tokyo, according to media reports.
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Starmer ‘appalled’ by case of boys spared jail after raping teenage girls
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has described a case in which three teenage boys were spared custodial sentences over the rape of two girls as "appalling".
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Africa reminded to unite amid global challenges
Namibia on Monday joined the rest of the continent and the global African family in commemorating Africa Day, with renewed calls for unity, self-reliance and collective action in addressing the…
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Deal with US not imminent, Iran says
Iran says some progress has been reached in talks with the US, but a deal "is not imminent".
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Anger grows after China’s deadliest coal mining disaster in years
Anger is growing over alleged safety violations in the wake of China's worst mining disaster in more than 15 years.
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First Hong Kong astronaut launches into space onboard Chinese mission
A Hong Kong astronaut has been launched into space for the first time, aboard China's Shenzhou-23 spacecraft.
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EasyJet flight diverts to Rome over power bank in luggage
A UK-bound EasyJet flight was diverted to Rome after a power bank was found to be charging in a passenger's luggage, it has been revealed.
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Surf photographer attacked in water by ‘shark or sea lion’
The finals day of the World Surf League's New Zealand Pro event was paused after a photographer was attacked in the water by a sea creature that organisers believe was…
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Russian President Putin to Pay State Visit to Kazakhstan This Week
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ALMATY – Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to Kazakhstan from May 27 to…
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Scotland warned they must not rely on talisman as ‘big impact’ player told he can light up the World Cup
Former Scotland international names player who can make major World Cup impact for Steve Clarke.
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Rubio says US will find ‘another way’ if Iran talks fail
The United States will either have a good agreement with Iran or deal with the country “another way,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday, as Washington…
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Africa Day 2026: Has the continent achieved true liberation?
When African leaders gathered in Addis Ababa on 25 May 1963 to found the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), the occasion became a symbol of continental liberation that many still…