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Israeli attack kills at least 16 at UNWRA school for the displaced in Gaza, ministry says

Israeli attack kills at least 16 at UNWRA school for the displaced in Gaza, ministry says

Israeli attack kills at least 16 at UNWRA school for the displaced in Gaza, ministry says
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Military leaders of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso rule out returning to the regional block ECOWAS

The coup-hit nations of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have ruled out returning to the West Africa regional bloc whose division could further jeopardize regional efforts to revert coups and curb the violence spreading across the region

Military leaders of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso rule out returning to the regional block ECOWAS
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Saudi crown price keen to develop Iran ties following Pezeshkian's election, state news agency says

Saudi Arabia's king and crown prince congratulated Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as Iran's president, state news agency SPA reported on Saturday.

Saudi crown price keen to develop Iran ties following Pezeshkian's election, state news agency says
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Tornado leaves 5 dead and dozens injured in eastern China

Tornado leaves 5 dead and dozens injured in eastern China

Tornado leaves 5 dead and dozens injured in eastern China
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Russian strikes leave thousands in northern Ukraine without power and water

Russian strikes have left over 100,000 households without power in northern Ukraine and cut off the water supply to the regional capital of Sumy

Russian strikes leave thousands in northern Ukraine without power and water
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Voters in France's overseas territories kick off a pivotal parliamentary election

Voters in France’s overseas territories and living abroad have started casting ballots in parliamentary runoff elections that could hand an unprecedented victory to the nationalist far right

Voters in France's overseas territories kick off a pivotal parliamentary election
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As the Dalai Lama turns 89, exiled Tibetans fear a future without him

In a monastery beneath snow-capped mountains in northern India, the Buddhist monk entrusted with protecting the Dalai Lama and

As the Dalai Lama turns 89, exiled Tibetans fear a future without him
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Hamas clears the way for a possible cease-fire after dropping key demand, officials say

Hamas has given initial approval for a U.S.-backed proposal for a phased cease-fire deal in Gaza, dropping a key demand that Israel give an up-front commitment for a complete end to the war, a Hamas and an Egyptian official said Saturday

Hamas clears the way for a possible cease-fire after dropping key demand, officials say
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Beryl set to strengthen on approach to Texas due to hot ocean temperatures

After hitting Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and downgrading to a tropical storm, Beryl is expected to once again become a hurricane as it hurtles towards southern Texas by Sunday evening

Beryl set to strengthen on approach to Texas due to hot ocean temperatures
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Russia says it won't send wrestlers to the Paris Olympics as neutrals

Russia says that 10 of its wrestlers who were offered spots at the Paris Olympics as neutrals will refuse to compete

Russia says it won't send wrestlers to the Paris Olympics as neutrals
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Almost entire population in Gaza now displaced amid fresh Israeli offensive

Almost entire population in Gaza now displaced amid fresh Israeli offensive

Almost entire population in Gaza now displaced amid fresh Israeli offensive
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Iran's Pezeshkian brings hopes of moderation after routing hardline rival

Iran's president-elect, low-profile moderate Masoud Pezeshkian, carries the hopes of millions of Iranians seeking less restrictions on social freedoms and a more

Iran's Pezeshkian brings hopes of moderation after routing hardline rival
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Nigeria claims it has degraded Islamic extremists. New suicide bombings suggest they remain potent

Recent suicide bombings in northeastern Nigeria have raised questions about the country's claim that it has degraded the Islamic extremists whose insurgency since 2009 has killed more than 35,000 people directly and displaced more than 2 million

Nigeria claims it has degraded Islamic extremists. New suicide bombings suggest they remain potent
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China anchors 'monster ship' in South China Sea, Philippine coast guard says

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Saturday that China's largest coastguard vessel has anchored in Manila's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea, and is meant

China anchors 'monster ship' in South China Sea, Philippine coast guard says
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France's president called a surprise election. The result could diminish his power in world affairs

The second round of the high-stakes legislative election on Sunday will almost certainly impact how much say France's president has in the fields of defense and foreign affairs

France's president called a surprise election. The result could diminish his power in world affairs
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Gaza's biggest soccer stadium is now a shelter for thousands of displaced Palestinians

Thousands of displaced Palestinians in northern Gaza have sought refuge in what was once the territory’s biggest soccer arena

Gaza's biggest soccer stadium is now a shelter for thousands of displaced Palestinians
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Brazil says G20 sherpas to avoid thorny issues at prep meetings

(This June 5 story has been corrected to rectify the agreement that refers to ministerial meetings only, not the summit, and adds paragraph 2 outlining the agreement's purpose) RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters

Brazil says G20 sherpas to avoid thorny issues at prep meetings
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Two more Congo soldiers sentenced to death for fleeing battle

Two more solders have been sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of Congo after they fled battles in conflict-torn North Kivu

Two more Congo soldiers sentenced to death for fleeing battle
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Vatican excommunicates a former ambassador to the US and declares him guilty of schism

The Vatican has excommunicated its former ambassador to the United States after finding him guilty of schism

Vatican excommunicates a former ambassador to the US and declares him guilty of schism
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Israeli delegation left Doha after meeting Qatari mediators over Gaza ceasefire talks -source to Reuters

An Israeli delegation led by spy chief David Barnea left Doha after meeting with Qatari mediators about Gaza ceasefire talks, a source with knowledge of the talks told Reuters on Friday.

Israeli delegation left Doha after meeting Qatari mediators over Gaza ceasefire talks -source to Reuters
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Andrew Tate can leave Romania but must remain in EU before trial, court rules

Andrew Tate can leave Romania but must remain in EU before trial, court rules

Andrew Tate can leave Romania but must remain in EU before trial, court rules
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Hungary’s PM Orban meets Russia’s Putin in a Moscow visit condemned by Ukraine and EU leaders

Hungary’s PM Orban meets Russia’s Putin in a Moscow visit condemned by Ukraine and EU leaders

Hungary’s PM Orban meets Russia’s Putin in a  Moscow visit condemned by Ukraine and EU leaders
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Brazilian industry reps to travel with Lula to Bolivia in bid to obtain cheaper gas

Brazilian industry representatives will travel with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to Bolivia next week, in a bid to obtain natural gas that should

Brazilian industry reps to travel with Lula to Bolivia in bid to obtain cheaper gas
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Hamas says it rejects any statements about foreign forces entering Gaza

Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Friday it rejects any statements and positions that support plans for foreign forces to enter the Gaza Strip under any name or justification.

Hamas says it rejects any statements about foreign forces entering Gaza
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Hamas says it got a 'positive response' from mediators to its cease-fire amendments

A spokesperson for Hamas says the group’s proposed amendments to the most recent U_S_ plan for a cease-fire in Gaza “have been met with a positive response by the mediators.”

Hamas says it got a 'positive response' from mediators to its cease-fire amendments

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