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US launches Project Freedom to guide ships through Strait of Hormuz
The US launched Project Freedom to steer trapped ships through a southern route in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran warned foreign forces to stay away.
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US denies Iranian claim of missile strike on Navy ship near Hormuz
The US denied an Iranian report that missiles hit a Navy frigate near the Strait of Hormuz on May 4.
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Iran executes 3 men linked to January anti-regime protests
Iran executed 3 men linked to January anti-government protests, according to judiciary media and rights groups.
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Carney says Europe can rebuild world order as leaders warn of tensions
Mark Carney told European leaders in Yerevan that Europe can lead a rebuilt international order as transatlantic tensions deepen.
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Merz says he will keep working with Trump despite Iran tensions
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he will keep working with US President Donald Trump despite disputes over the Iran war and troop cuts in Germany.
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EU to send experts to Armenia to counter Russian interference
The EU will send experts to Armenia to fight Russian propaganda and cyberattacks ahead of the country's June elections.
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Last tenant of Gaudí's Casa Milà describes life in Barcelona landmark
Ana Viladomiu, 70, says she has lived for almost 40 years in Barcelona's Casa Milà, the last tenant in Gaudí's landmark building.
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Mélenchon confirms 2027 French presidential bid
Jean-Luc Mélenchon said he will run for France’s 2027 presidential election, his fourth bid for the office.
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Illegal rave draws 40,000 to French military firing range near Bourges
An illegal “free party” attracting tens of thousands took place yesterday at a military firing range near Bourges, France, despite safety warnings.
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Oil prices steady despite US plan to clear vessels from Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices remained flat as the US launched 'Project Freedom' to clear stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions.
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China to Ban Drone Sales in Beijing Under New Public Safety Rules
China will ban drone sales in Beijing and require permits for flying under new safety regulations starting Friday.
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CCTV footage shows shots fired during White House Correspondents' Dinner
CCTV footage was released showing the moment shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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BBC Journalists Join Canadian Rangers on 5,200 km Arctic Patrol in Extreme Cold
BBC journalists Nadine Yousif and Eloise Alanna joined Canadian military rangers on the final leg of a 5,200 km Arctic patrol covering freezing tundra terrain.
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Shakira Performs Free Concert at Copacabana Beach Draws Millions
Shakira performed a free concert to about two million people at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday night.
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Canada law draws thousands seeking citizenship through ancestry
Canada received 12,430 applications in the first 7 weeks after a new law let descendants prove citizenship through ancestry.
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Ancient tree in Ghana town marks heritage tied to royal ancestor
A giant tree in Apam, Ghana, is said to have been planted in the 13th Century by a royal ancestor of the Akwamu people.
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Study finds possible decline in dragonfly and damselfly species in Western Ghats
A study in India's Western Ghats found 143 dragonfly and damselfly species and said at least 79 previously reported species were not found.
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BBC profiles Icelandic jazz-pop artist Laufey on music and filming ’Mad Woman’ video
BBC interviewed Icelandic jazz-pop musician Laufey Jónsdóttir about her music, genre views, and the ’Mad Woman’ video shoot.
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Cuba condemns new US sanctions as Trump threatens 'taking over'
Cuba condemned new US sanctions and Trump threats on Friday as tensions worsened between Havana and Washington.
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Kenya parliament summons security chiefs after attack on senator
Kenya's parliament summoned top security chiefs after Senator Godfrey Osotsi said hooded youths attacked him in Kisumu.
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Met Gala 2026 opens in New York with 'Costume Art' theme
The Met Gala opened in New York on Monday with a 'Costume Art' theme, about 450 guests and Beyoncé among the co-chairs.
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Ugandan scammers exploit injured dog Russet in online fundraising scams
Scammers in Mityana, Uganda, used a dog named Russet to raise fraudulent donations on social media platforms worldwide.
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Trump says he does not need Congress to keep Iran war going
Donald Trump said he does not need congressional approval to continue the war with Iran as the 60-day war powers clock ran on.
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Secret Service shooting account disputed in Trump press gala case
Authorities are still probing whether a Secret Service officer was shot during an alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a Washington Hilton gala.