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U.S. military completes work on pier to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza
Read MoreThe U.S. military has finished work on a pier to create a new gateway for ships to deliver humanitarian to Gaza. It’s expected to be operational soon.The U.S. military has finished work on a pier to create a new gateway for ships to deliver humanitarian to Gaza. It’s expected to be operational soon.
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Solomon Islands: A Change More in Style than Substance
Read More LONDON, May 16 (IPS) – There’s change at the top in Solomon Islands – but civil society will be watching closely to see whether that means a government that’s grown hostile will start doing things differently. Jeremiah Manele is the new prime minister, emerging from negotiations that followed April’s general election. He’s part…
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Watch live: Outside Trump Tower as hush money trial resumes Michael Cohen cross-examination
Read More Warning: This livestream has not been independently fact-checked and may contain misinformation. Warning: This livestream has not been independently fact-checked and may contain misinformation.
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No Covid FLiRT variants detected in Russia – watchdog
Read More The latest iteration of the virus could become the dominant strain across the world, Rospotrebnadzor has said The new FLiRT variant of Covid-19, which has been increasingly spreading around the world, has not yet been detected in Russia, the country’s consumer health watchdog, Rospotrebnadzor, reported on Wednesday. The new variant, named KP.2 and…
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Is Russia’s assault on northeastern Ukraine already losing steam?
Read MoreExperts say Ukraine’s defence and Russia’s manpower woes will limit the advance, but fears persist.Experts say Ukraine’s defence and Russia’s manpower woes will limit the advance, but fears persist.
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Mosque attack in northern Nigeria leaves 8 people dead. Police say the motive was a family dispute
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Michael Cohen to be cross-examined by Trump’s lawyers in hush-money trial – live
Read More The entire hush-money trial is likely to succeed or fail on whether jurors believe Michael Cohen’s testimony Michael Cohen to take stand again for cross-examination in Trump trial Michael Cohen, testifying on Monday, talked about how controlling media narratives about Donald Trump was among his key duties: he described helping catch and kill…
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‘Kidnapped’ Algerian man rescued after 26 years from neighbour’s cellar
Read More Neighbour, 61, arrested on suspicion of kidnapping Omran as a teenager Neighbour, 61, arrested on suspicion of kidnapping Omran as a teenager
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US completes Gaza pier as delivery of critical aid to commence ‘in days’
Read More Hundreds of tonnes of food, shelter kits and other supplies has arrived in Cyprus, which will be screened before being loaded onto ships Hundreds of tonnes of food, shelter kits and other supplies has arrived in Cyprus, which will be screened before being loaded onto ships
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The US a Direct Partner in the Israeli War
Read More SEATTLE, Washington, May 16 (IPS) – A major mistake we often commit in our analysis of the US political discourse on the Gaza war is that we assume that the US and Israel behave as if they are two political entities with separate agendas and sets of priorities. Read the full story, “The…
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US Senators Threaten Criminal Court — & Advises Israel to Nuke Gaza
Read More UNITED NATIONS, May 16 (IPS) – As the ancient Greek saying goes: those whom the Gods wish to destroy, they first drive them mad. Perhaps destruction is too far-fetched here, but madness is closer home—in Washington DC With the 7-month-old Israeli-Gaza conflict showing no positive signs of a permanent solution, there is a…
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Suspect charged with attempted murder of Slovak PM Fico
Read MoreRobert Fico’s condition is still “very serious” after he was shot several times on Wednesday.Robert Fico’s condition is still “very serious” after he was shot several times on Wednesday.
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Putin and Xi announce plans to strengthen military ties in Beijing
Read More Russian leader praises ‘comradely’ talks with Chinese president ahead of concert to mark 75 years of ‘friendship’ • Russia, China and Ukraine – latest updates Russia and China have announced they will deepen their already close military ties, as Vladimir Putin met Xi Jinping in Beijing on his first foreign trip since being…
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How India is racing against time to save the endangered red panda
Read More101 East reveals how India is fighting to conserve its population of one of the world’s rarest animals.101 East reveals how India is fighting to conserve its population of one of the world’s rarest animals.
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France sends troops to overseas territory to quell unrest (VIDEOS)
Read More Several days of riots in New Caledonia come after Paris proposed changes to the local voting system France has deployed troops to its Pacific Ocean territory of New Caledonia after four people were killed in violent unrest that erupted on Monday sparked by a new constitutional reform. French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced…
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Germany’s parliament lifts immunity for prosecution of a far-right lawmaker
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US completes installation of floating pier to deliver aid to Gaza
Read More Aid agencies poised to receive supplies and distribute to region where it says humanitarian situation remains critical The US military has said the installation of a floating pier for the delivery of humanitarian aid off Gaza has been completed, with officials poised to begin ferrying supplies into the enclave where much of the…
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Japan’s economy shrinks faster than expected; geopolitics and global elections threaten financial stability, warns ECB – business live
Read More Japan’s economy contracts in Q1, leaving UK as fastest-growing G7 member, while ECB warns policy uncertainty is high A group of business leaders have warned Rishi Sunak that the government’s migration policies risk weakening the UK university sector, the Financial Times reports, undermining a key reason for companies to invest in the country.…
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Its weakness on Gaza may cost UK Labour a majority in the next election
Read MoreThe voters will not ignore the party’s inability to strongly condemn the suffering inflicted on Palestinians in Gaza.The voters will not ignore the party’s inability to strongly condemn the suffering inflicted on Palestinians in Gaza.
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Fury vs Usyk: British boxing great ready for ‘fight of the ages’ in Riyadh
Read MoreTyson Fury says ‘nothing compares’ with his upcoming unifying fight against Oleksandr Usyk.Tyson Fury says ‘nothing compares’ with his upcoming unifying fight against Oleksandr Usyk.
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Peter Dutton promises to slash permanent migration by 25% in short term in populist budget reply
Read More Opposition leader also calls for crime crackdown while offering support for cost-of-living measures Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Peter Dutton has promised to cut permanent migration by one quarter in the short term in a populist budget…
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More than she let on: Melania’s influence on Donald Trump during his biggest scandals is being revealed
Read More Former first lady has beene more instrumental to her husband’s political operations than has previously been understood – at least, if Michael Cohen is to be believed Former first lady has beene more instrumental to her husband’s political operations than has previously been understood – at least, if Michael Cohen is to be…
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Labour will only win election by appealing to Tory voters, says shadow minister ahead of Starmer speech – UK politics live
Read More Pat McFadden says appealing to Tory voters is ‘the difference between losing and winning’ Good morning. Westminster is still waiting for the formal announcement about the date of the general election, but voters will have noticed that the campaign is already well underway and today we are getting a landmark moment; the formal…
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Slovakia PM Robert Fico in ‘very serious’ condition after being shot
Read MoreDeputy PM Kalinak says Fico is stable post-surgery after being shot five times in an attempted assassination.Deputy PM Kalinak says Fico is stable post-surgery after being shot five times in an attempted assassination.
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Slovakia’s Robert Fico stable but still in serious condition, hospital says, after assassination attempt – Europe live
Read More Hospital director says Slovakia PM has stabilised but remains in a critical condition after he was shot several times on Wednesday Slovakia’s security council is set to meet this morning to discuss further action following the shock shooting that has been described by officials as the darkest day in the country’s modern history.…
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Israel-Gaza war live: US completes floating pier to deliver aid to Gaza
Read More US officials insist American troops will not step foot in Gaza despite building the pier Fraught with logistical, weather and security challenges, delivering aid via the maritime route and floating pier is designed to bolster the amount of aid getting into the Gaza Strip, AP reports Crucially, however, it is not considered a…
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Xi welcomes Putin to China with full military honours in Beijing
Read More Vladimir Putin was welcomed to China by its leader Xi Jinping in a ceremony on Thursday, 16 May, as he began his first foreign trip since being re-elected. Vladimir Putin was welcomed to China by its leader Xi Jinping in a ceremony on Thursday, 16 May, as he began his first foreign trip…
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90% of Russia-China transactions are in national currencies – Putin
Read More The decision to switch mostly to rubles and yuan was “timely” and has led to a strong boost in trade, the president says The vast majority of transactions between Russia and China are now carried out in national currencies, bypassing the US dollar, President Vladimir Putin has said. Speaking at a meeting with…
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Five Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza ‘by tank fire’
Read MoreThe reported friendly-fire incident in Jabalia is one of the deadliest since the war began.The reported friendly-fire incident in Jabalia is one of the deadliest since the war began.
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University of Melbourne cancels classes as pro-Palestinian activists defy orders to disband encampments
Read More Protesters spend night in tents inside Arts West building at Parkville campus Protesters spend night in tents inside Arts West building at Parkville campus
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Man told he is not British after 42 years in UK
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NBA playoffs: Celtics fight past Cavs to enter finals, Mavs beat Thunder
Read MoreBoston complete a 4-1 series win over Cleveland with a 113-98 win before Dallas beat Oklahoma City 104-92.Boston complete a 4-1 series win over Cleveland with a 113-98 win before Dallas beat Oklahoma City 104-92.
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5/15: CBS Evening News
Read MoreBiden and Trump agree to 2 presidential debates; Man becomes first person with Down syndrome to complete 6 top marathonsBiden and Trump agree to 2 presidential debates; Man becomes first person with Down syndrome to complete 6 top marathons
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Kashmir breaks with election boycotts, protests Indian policies – by voting
Read MoreFor years, Kashmiris boycotted Indian elections. But the end of the region’s special status has changed that equation.For years, Kashmiris boycotted Indian elections. But the end of the region’s special status has changed that equation.
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Vincent Namatjira says ‘people don’t have to like my paintings’ after Gina Rinehart demands portrait be removed
Read More Billionaire wants painting of her removed from National Gallery of Australia but Archibald-winning artist says he hopes people think about what he is trying to say Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Archibald-winning artist Vincent Namatjira has responded…
