Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80
London police prepare for a busy day with two big rallies planned and a soccer final
Israel says it killed the leader of Hamas’ military wing, one of the architects of Oct. 7 attacks
Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump's trip to Beijing
Head of Harvard's $57 billion endowment, plans to retire, WSJ reports
Hearts one point away from becoming Scottish champion and ending 41-year rule by Celtic and Rangers
Spain's Eurovision boycott over Israeli participation leaves contest fans torn
The NBA's MVP will be announced Sunday. Gilgeous-Alexander, Wembanyama or Jokic the finalists
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Israel says it killed most senior Hamas military leader in Gaza strike
Israel says it killed most senior Hamas military leader in Gaza strike
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Soros' Open Society Foundations commit $30M to groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate
Open Society Foundations, the family philanthropy founded by hedge fund billionaire George Soros, is putting $30 million toward groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate
May 13, 2026
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Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump's end game
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration’s end game for the Iran war, the rising cost of the conflict and its impact on diminishing U.S. weapons stockpiles
May 12, 2026
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Iran’s ‘garbage’ peace offering is proof it thinks it has won the war
Iran’s ‘garbage’ peace offering is proof it thinks it has won the war
May 12, 2026
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Trump says Iran ceasefire on 'life support' after rejecting Tehran's response
President Donald Trump said on Monday that the ceasefire with Iran was "on life support," after dismissing Tehran's response to a U.S. peace proposal as
May 11, 2026
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Moscow marks Victory Day with a scaled down Red Square parade under tight security
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed confidence in a victory in Ukraine during a military parade in Moscow marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II
May 09, 2026
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Israeli strike kills seven in south Lebanon, Lebanese health ministry says
An Israeli strike on the southern Lebanese town of Saksakiyeh killed at least seven people, including a child, and wounded 15 on Saturday, Lebanon's health ministry said.
May 10, 2026
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Israeli drone strikes near Beirut kill 4 and southern airstrikes kill at least 13
Three Israeli drone strikes on vehicles south of Beirut have killed four people
May 09, 2026
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Russia holds scaled-down Victory Day parade as temporary ceasefire in Ukraine war takes effect
Russia holds scaled-down Victory Day parade as temporary ceasefire in Ukraine war takes effect
May 09, 2026
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy confirms US announcement of ceasefire, prisoner exchange
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday confirmed a three-day ceasefire had been arranged with Russia as part of U.S. efforts to negotiate an end to the more than four-year
May 09, 2026
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Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day. Kyiv says it'll cease fire two days earlier
Russia's Defense Ministry has declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Victory Day, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II
May 05, 2026
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Zelenskiy says Russian war commemoration ceasefire shows 'strange logic'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that Russia's proclamation of a limited ceasefire for its World War Two commemorations exposed the "strange and inappropriate
May 07, 2026
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US fires on Iranian oil tanker as Trump pressures Tehran for deal to end war
The U.S. military fired on an Iranian oil tanker as President Donald Trump sought to pressure Tehran into reaching a deal to end the war
May 06, 2026
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Russia snubs Ukraine’s unilateral ceasefire and fires dozens of drones
Russia has fired dozens of drones at Ukraine, ignoring a unilateral ceasefire announced by Kyiv
May 06, 2026
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China's top envoy meets with Iran's in Beijing as Trump pauses US effort in the Strait
President Donald Trump says he is pausing the U.S. effort to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz to allow time for a deal to end the Iran war, but that the American forces’ blockade of Iranian ports would remain in place
May 05, 2026
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The Latest: Trump says he has paused effort to guide vessels from the Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump says he has paused the U.S. effort to guide stranded commercial vessels from the Strait of Hormuz to finalize a deal with Iran to end the war
May 05, 2026
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Rubio says US has achieved objectives of Iran operation
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May 06, 2026
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Trump says Iran "should wave the white flag of surrender"
President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed Iran's military capability and said Tehran "should wave the white flag of
May 05, 2026
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Melkite Catholic bishops express concern over Israeli demolitions in southern Lebanon
A branch of the Catholic church has expressed concern over reports that Israel is demolishing civilian and religious buildings in southern Lebanon
May 04, 2026
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Putin, Zelenskiy proclaim rival ceasefires around Russia's Victory day commemorations
President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a two-day ceasefire in the conflict with Ukraine on May 8-9 to mark Russia’s World War Two victory, but Ukrainian President
May 04, 2026
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Lebanon's most senior Shi'ite politician says no to negotiations with Israel until war stops
Lebanon's parliament speaker, who is the most senior Shi'ite politician and a close ally of Hezbollah, said on Monday there could be no negotiations with Israel without a
May 04, 2026
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Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced “Project Freedom” to help ships leave the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday
May 03, 2026
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Hezbollah pays steep price in battle to reverse its fortunes
Hezbollah has paid a heavy price for going to war with Israel on March 2: Israel has occupied a chunk of southern Lebanon,
May 03, 2026
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The Latest: Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's new peace plan
President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end the war
May 01, 2026