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Nepal tightens Everest rules to improve safety and limit climbers
Government acts after deaths and debris tarnish Everest's global image
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Soviet-era spacecraft to plunge back to earth this weekend
Scientists are tracking the craft closely to ensure public safety remains the top priority.
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Putin hopes nuclear weapons ‘will not be required’ in Ukraine
Putin’s remarks come amid stalled peace efforts and increasing battlefield tension
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WWII Spitfire plane crash lands in Kent field ahead of VE Day events
A WWII Spitfire crash-landed in a Kent field after losing power, hours before VE Day events; no injuries reported.
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New Zealand airport takes down hobbit themed eagle sculpture after 11 years aloft
Sculptures that inspired countless selfies leave behind a legacy of wonder and imagination.
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Messaging app used by Trump adviser Mike Waltz reportedly hacked
According to 404 Media, Waltz use of Telemessage raises concerns over security of communications within Trump admin
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TikTok deadline may be extended beyond June 19, says Trump
Current deadline stems from Congress law requiring TikTok to cease US operations unless ByteDance divest
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Santa Ono, University of Michigan president, leaves role amid controversies
University of Michigan President Santa Ono will leave this summer to become the next University of Florida president.
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Israeli cabinet approves expansion of Gaza offensive
Aid mechanism revised to reduce diversion by Hamas, officials say.
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Pope Francis's popemobile transformed into mobile clinic for Gaza children
Initiative of repurposing mobile with emergency equipment is now being carried out with support from Caritas Sweden
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Trump orders reopening of Alcatraz prison to house violent offenders
He directs Federal Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice, FBI, and Homeland Security to oversee the reconstruction
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Trump targets Hollywood, imposes 100% tariff on foreign-made films
Trump labels runaway film production “national security threat”, says it is undermining Hollywood, US messaging
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Three children among 16 killed in Israeli strikes
Flights to Israel halted after Houthi missile lands near airport
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'I don't know if I must uphold US Constitution as president'
Trump says not seriously considering running for a third White House term
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Brazil police foil Lady Gaga gig bomb plot
Police carried out raids across Rio de Janeiro state as well as in the states of Sao Paulo
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Three dead, 60 hurt in China boats capsize
Rescue workers were searching for 14 people reported missing.
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Xi, Putin set to hold talks on 'strategic ties'
"They are truly strategic in nature, profound," Putin said of relations with Beijing.
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Iran unveils new ballistic missile with 1,200 km range
The new missile was shown after Tehran and Washington held Oman-mediated talks on Iran's nuclear programme
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Trump claims credit for 'good parts' of economy
Says bad can be blamed on Joe Biden, who 'did a terrible job'
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Trump criticised for posting AI image of himself as pope ahead of conclave
AI pope image sparks backlash; NY Catholic bishops call it offensive and condemn Trump’s post ahead of conclave
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UK arrests seven Iranians over suspected national security threats
Tehran denies UK plot links, summoned ambassador in March, and accused UK of hosting "terrorist" groups
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Small plane crashes in California, leaving two dead
Single-engine plane crashes into homes in Simi valley, Ventura county, firefighters report incident Saturday afternoon
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GCC calls for Pakistan-India dialogue, warns against rising Islamophobia
GCC stresses the importance of peaceful conflict resolution in accordance with international law and the UN Charter.
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Iran arrests two over deadly port blast that killed 57, injured 1,000
The April 26 blast at Shahid Rajaee port killed 57 and injured over 1,000, officials said after revising the toll
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Three dead, 60 hospitalised as tourist boats capsize in China
Around 70 people fell into river as two tourist boats capsized in Qianxi city, Guizhou, according to Xinhua agency
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Yemen’s Houthis launch missile at Israel’s Ben Gurion airport
Israel's air defence system failed to intercept the missile, causing significant disruption at Ben Gurion Airport.
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Cardinals hold closed-door meeting ahead of papal election
Global Catholic attention turns to Rome ahead of secret papal vote on Wednesday.
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Who is Greg Abel, the next man in charge of Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway legacy?
Berkshire’s board expected to approve Abel’s appointment by unanimous vote later this year.
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Qatar rejects Netanyahu’s 'inflammatory' Gaza comments, defends mediation role
Netanyahu alleges Qatar of "playing both sides" in Gaza truce negotiations
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Mexico rejects Trump’s push to send US troops across border
Trump suggested to Sheinbaum for US forces take leading role in addressing Mexican drug cartels
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Fascinating facts about silverback gorillas you should know
Despite their size, gorillas are gentle, intelligent, and deeply connected to family life.
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Warren Buffett to step down as Berkshire-Hathaway CEO after 60 years
Billionaire announces transition during Berkshire’s shareholder meeting in Omaha, names VC Greg Abel as his successor
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Federal appeals court halts VOA reinstatement, leaves 1,000 staff return in limbo
Move follows Trumps executive order aiming at dismantling USAGM, six other federally funded international broadcasters
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Trump’s cowboy capitalism and 'anti-Nixon Shock'
The US president’s economic strategy is torching wallets at home, while weaponising the dollar
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Pakistan to seek UNSC meeting when 'appropriate'
Envoy slams post-Pahalgam aggression, urges action against precedent of water wars
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Australia's Albanese claims election victory
Labor wins surprise landslide, returns with a thumping majority
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Israeli strike hits Khan Yunis refugee camp, killing 11 including infants
Eight victims from one family, including a boy, girl (both aged one), and a one-month-old baby, were identified
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Yemen PM Ahmed bin Mubarak steps down amid political deadlock
Yemen’s war rages on as Houthis hold key areas after seizing Sanaa in 2014 and ousting the government to Aden
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Pilgrims from Europe arrive in Saudi Arabia on horseback to perform Hajj
The group, comprising three Spanish nationals and one Moroccan citizen, was warmly received by Saudi officials
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Ex-Bangladeshi general urges China alliance to seize India’s northeast if Pakistan is attacked
l ALM Fazlur Rahman’s post urging occupation of India’s northeast if it strikes Pakistan sparks concern
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India bans imports from Pakistan as tensions spike
Ban adds strain to already frayed India-Pakistan ties
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Trump faces criticism for sharing AI-generated depicting him as pope
Critics label Trump's AI-generated pope image as disrespectful.
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Singapore votes in key election as ruling party seeks extending 66-year hold
PAP which governed Singapore since independence in 1965, is widely expected to maintain parliamentary majority
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Man who injected snake venom for 18 years helps create breakthrough antivenom
New drug could change treatment access in high-risk regions.