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Tunisia’s Olympic swimming champ Ahmed Hafnaoui likely to miss Paris 2024
Read MoreThe 400-metre freestyle gold medallist from 2021 has been suffering from an injury that could keep him out of the Games.The 400-metre freestyle gold medallist from 2021 has been suffering from an injury that could keep him out of the Games.
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RFK Jr says a worm ate part of his brain and then died inside his head
Read More Anti-vaccine activist RFK Jr said he also suffered mercury poisoning from eating too much fish: ‘I loved tuna fish sandwiches. I ate them all the time’ Anti-vaccine activist RFK Jr said he also suffered mercury poisoning from eating too much fish: ‘I loved tuna fish sandwiches. I ate them all the time’
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Amid Record Displaced Persons, Migrant Remittances Spike—New IOM Report
Read More BULAWAYO, May 08 (IPS) – While there have been a record number of displaced people worldwide, according to a new report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), migrant remittances are promoting human development. Read the full story, “Amid Record Displaced Persons, Migrant Remittances Spike—New IOM Report”, on globalissues.org → BULAWAYO, May 08…
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Hong Kong Bans Pro-Democracy Protest Anthem, Saying It Has Been Used as a ‘Weapon’
Read More Hong Kong’s government will be able to outlaw the famous protest anthem “Glory to Hong Kong” after a court of appeal overturned a ruling last year that permitted its use. Judges on Wednesday said that the song had been used as a “weapon,” making it dangerous to authorities if played in public settings.…
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Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke defects to Labour citing border security
Read More MP for Dover criticises ‘Rishi Sunak’s tired and chaotic government’ and failure ‘to keep our borders secure’ UK politics live – latest updates The Conservative MP for Dover has defected to Labour saying her former party has become “a byword for incompetence and division”. Natalie Elphicke became the second Tory MP to switch…
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Boeing cargo plane forced to land at Istanbul without front landing gear
Read More Incident involving Boeing 767 jet operated by FedEx comes amid intense scrutiny of troubled planemaker A Boeing cargo plane has been forced to land at Istanbul airport without its front landing gear, in the latest setback for the embattled planemaker. Nobody was hurt in the incident, in a flight operated by the delivery…
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Scores killed and thousands displaced by Brazil’s floods
Read MoreFlooding in south Brazil has submerged one of its biggest cities, killed dozens of people and displaced thousands.Flooding in south Brazil has submerged one of its biggest cities, killed dozens of people and displaced thousands.
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Boy Scouts to adopt new ‘inclusive’ name
Read More With a history spanning over 100 years, the Texas-based organization has decided to rebrand itself as Scouting America The iconic Boy Scouts of America (BSA) youth organization, which has for decades taught young people basic survival and life skills, announced on Tuesday that it will officially be changing its name to Scouting America…
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Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX says it will be able to repay creditors full $11bn
Read More CEO confirms once company has sold off remaining assets it will have more than amount required The bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has said it will be able to repay creditors the full $11bn (£8.8bn) it owes, as the boom-bust cycle repeats itself with a sharp increase in bitcoin prices. John Ray III, who…
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Canadian man shot dead in Egypt among rising tensions
Read More The interior ministry confirmed the shooting The interior ministry confirmed the shooting
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DC police shut down pro-Palestine campus protest
Read MoreStudents have been inside an encampment for almost two weeks amid pro-Palestinian protestsStudents have been inside an encampment for almost two weeks amid pro-Palestinian protests
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EU airline ‘happy’ to deport illegal migrants – Politico
Read More Ryanair is reportedly prepared to assist European governments in dealing with the migrant influx The low-cost carrier Ryanair is ready to help European governments deport illegal migrants, CEO Michael O’Leary told reporters on Tuesday, as quoted by Politico. O’Leary was speaking at a press conference near Brussels Airport, the outlet said, where he…
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Judge calls Trump out for ‘cursing audibly’ during Stormy Daniels testimony
Read More Judge says former president also shaking his head as Ms Daniels was on the stand Judge says former president also shaking his head as Ms Daniels was on the stand
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French leader deprived of ‘Russian cake’ – media
Read More The distinctive dessert was reportedly replaced with a less politically-tied alternative at Emmanuel Macron’s dinner with his Chinese counterpart A last-minute change at French President Emmanuel Macron’s dinner with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping caught media attention on Tuesday: the favorite dessert of many a French leader was suddenly dropped from the menu, seemingly…
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India arrests four for duping young men into fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Read MoreArrests come two months after investigators conducted raids across 13 locations in India and detained several people.Arrests come two months after investigators conducted raids across 13 locations in India and detained several people.
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Israel launches Rafah offensive as UN warns of ‘a human catastrophe’ | First Thing
Read More The US paused shipment of 3,500 bombs over fears they would fuel killing in Rafah, it has emerged. Plus, Ukraine says it foiled Zelenskiy assassination plot Good morning. Israel has launched a major military offensive in Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost city, where 1.4 million Palestinian civilians are sheltering – seizing control of a key…
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Ukraine hit by ‘massive’ attack on energy grid
Read MoreThe attacks come as Ukraine marks a major national holiday celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany.The attacks come as Ukraine marks a major national holiday celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany.
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The Eurovision Song Contest kicked off with pop and protests
Read More Performers representing countries across Europe and beyond took the stage in the first of two Eurovision semifinals in the Swedish city of Malmo, against a backdrop of both parties and protests. (Image credit: Martin Meissner) Performers representing countries across Europe and beyond took the stage in the first of two Eurovision semifinals in…
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German party disciplines regional MP over visit to Moscow
Read More The AfD in Hamburg intends to kick out a lawmaker who recently served as an election observer in Russia A Siberian-born German politician is being punished by her party for allegedly deceiving fellow members about her intention to serve as an election observer in Russia. Olga Petersen, who is a member of the…
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Robert Jenrick follows Braverman in criticising PM after local election results – UK politics live
Read More Former minister is launching bid to push Sunak to right on immigration policy Robert Jenrick, the former immigration minister (and potential future leadership candidate), has been giving interviews this morning to promote his new report on immigration. (See 9.42am.) In an interview with LBC, he said the Conservative party needed to show more…
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US paused weapons shipment to Israel amid concern over Rafah, senior US official says
Read More Official says final decision has not been made on shipment of thousands of bombs, which was halted amid review of the transfer of weapons Middle East crisis – live updates See all our Middle East coverage The Biden administration paused the supply of thousands of large bombs to Israel last week in opposition…
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Berlin senator attacked amid wave of assaults on German politicians – Europe live
Read More Franziska Giffey was injured when a man struck her from behind with a heavy object in a local library In a lengthy thread on social media, Franziska Giffey, a Berlin senator who was struck with a heavy object, said that she will continue her work but is concerned that people who are active…
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Kim Kardashian’s two-word response as she is interrupted by Palestine protester during festival speech
Read More Kim Kardashian was interrupted by a protester calling for a free Palestine during her talk at a business festival in Hamburg on Tuesday afternoon (7 May). Kim Kardashian was interrupted by a protester calling for a free Palestine during her talk at a business festival in Hamburg on Tuesday afternoon (7 May).
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April Was the 11th Consecutive Month of Record-Breaking Heat
Read More April was the Earth’s 11th consecutive month of record-breaking heat, with warmer weather already sweeping across Asia and a hotter-than-usual summer expected in Europe. The European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service said last month’s temperatures globally were 1.58°C (2.8°F) above historical averages and marked the hottest April on record. The past 12 months…
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Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukrainian power networks hit in overnight attack
Read More Russia has hit critical energy infrastructure in Stryi district and a power generation facility in Chervonohrad district Ukraine says it has foiled a Russian plot to assassinate its president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, and other senior officials, using a network of agents who were recruited by Vladimir Putin’s domestic spy agency. The SBU state security…
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Donald Trump discusses ‘revealing day’ after Stormy Daniels testimony
Read More Donald Trump discussed “a very revealing day” as he left court on Tuesday 7 May. Donald Trump discussed “a very revealing day” as he left court on Tuesday 7 May.
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John Steenhuisen: The DA leader vowing to ‘rescue’ South Africa in the 2024 election
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Watch live as rescue efforts continue after building collapse in South Africa
Read More Watch live as rescue efforts continue after six people were killed and dozens left trapped when a building under construction collapsed in South Africa. Watch live as rescue efforts continue after six people were killed and dozens left trapped when a building under construction collapsed in South Africa.
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Train strikes halt most services in west of England, Midlands and routes to Scotland and Wales – business live
Read More Aslef drivers have embarked on a three-day strike over pay and conditions Boohoo has cut more than 1,000 jobs and dived into debt after losses soared and sales slumped 13% amid heavy competition from Chinese online seller Shein and the revival of the high street after the pandemic lockdowns. The online fashion specialist,…
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Japan’s Toyota posts record profit as bet on hybrids pays dividends
Read MoreJapanese car giant says net profit reached 4.94 trillion yen ($31.9bn) in the year to March.Japanese car giant says net profit reached 4.94 trillion yen ($31.9bn) in the year to March.
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Sydney council’s ban on same-sex parenting books in local libraries causes uproar
Read More Cumberland city council says ban prompted by parents’ complaints Cumberland city council says ban prompted by parents’ complaints
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North Macedonian elections set to test EU ambitions
Read MorePredicted victory for nationalist VMRO-DPMNE may stir tensions with EU neighbours Greece and Bulgaria.Predicted victory for nationalist VMRO-DPMNE may stir tensions with EU neighbours Greece and Bulgaria.
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Russia launches wide attack on Ukrainian energy facilties
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US delays report on Israel war crimes probe – Politico
Read More The State Department had been expected to reveal its assessment to Congress on Wednesday The administration of US President Joe Biden is postponing a report on whether Israel has committed war crimes in Gaza, Politico said on Tuesday, citing anonymous lawmakers. For several months, the State Department has been investigating if Israel has…
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US paused bomb shipment to Israel over concerns of Rafah assault, official reveals
Read More Israel has not ‘fully addressed’ concerns of humanitarian needs of civilians in Rafah, official claims Israel has not ‘fully addressed’ concerns of humanitarian needs of civilians in Rafah, official claims
