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Five skiers found dead near Swiss Resort
The skiers, who were found at different elevations amid avalanche debris near the Swiss-Italian border, had been reported missing a day earlier.
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King Charles visits Canada in show of support amid tensions with Trump
The royal couple is scheduled to meet with PM Carney during their time in the capital, Ottawa.
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Israeli airstrike on Gaza school kills 13
The strike took place at dawn, according to the agency’s statement on Telegram.
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DR Congo targets US minerals agreement by end of June
The deal is expected to include U.S. support in addressing an ongoing rebellion in eastern Congo, which Kinshasa says is backed by Rwanda.
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Bus crash during varsity trip kills 10 in Colombia
Preliminary investigations indicate the driver lost control while transporting 26 passengers from Tolima to Quindio.
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Mexican gov't confirms death of key cartel member with $1 million bounty
Figueroa Benítez, also known as "El Perris," was a high-priority target due to his significant role in the cartel.
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Museveni critic barred from boarding Germany-bound flight in Nairobi
Nyanzi revealed that the German Immigration Liaison Officer (ILO) in Nairobi had blocked her from boarding her flight.
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Court refuses to rule on Besigye bail despite legal limit
The Ugandan constitution says that any person held for more than 180 days without the start of a trial must be released on bail.
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International cybercrime operation disables over 300 servers
Operation Endgame is set to continue with further actions planned and will share updates through its official website.
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Twelve wounded in knife assault at Hamburg train station, Germany
Among the victims, three are in critical condition while another three have sustained serious injuries.
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Netanyahu accuses France, Britain, and Canada of supporting Hamas
Netanyahu’s remarks come as part of Israel’s effort to counter growing international criticism over the devastating conflict in Gaza.
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Human Rights chief slams South Sudan for detentions without due process
Civilian-populated areas, including a medical facility operated by Doctors Without Borders (MSF), were hit.
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Italy’s top court backs birth certificate rights for same-sex mothers
The Constitutional Court described the failure to do so as discriminatory and said it violated the rights of the child.
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Plane crashes into homes near San Diego airport, killing several
The Cessna 550 aircraft, which had taken off from Kansas and was approaching Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, slammed into the Murphy Canyon neighborhood around 3:45 am
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Besigye lawyers walk out after Court proceeds without Karua
Besigye, who is facing treason charges alongside Hajj Lutale and UPDF Captain Denis Oola
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Ship footage captures sound of Titan sub imploding
Titan imploded about 90 minutes into a descent to see the wreck of the Titanic in June 2023, killing all five people on board.
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Kabila faces treason trial after Congo Senate lifts his immunity
Kabila, who ruled between 2001 and 2019, did not attend the session to respond to the charges.
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US revokes Harvard’s right to enroll foreign students
Trump, who has openly criticized Harvard in recent months, previously warned that the school would be blocked from admitting international students.
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Nike to hike prices amid tariff concerns and market shifts
The price adjustments will affect specific footwear, apparel, and equipment lines, though the company attributes the changes to routine seasonal planning.
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Algeria joins BRICS-led New Development Bank to boost global role
The announcement was made by the bank’s director Dilma Rousseff, who said Algeria’s membership would boost the institution’s role on the global financial stage.
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South Sudan’s Kiir elevates Bol Mel amid tensions over succession
Bol Mel’s promotion comes during a period of political uncertainty and growing speculation about who will succeed Kiir, who is 73.
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Israeli officials shot dead after event at Washington museum
According to local media, the victims—a man and a woman—were leaving an event at the museum when they were shot at close range.
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US judge warns deportation to South Sudan may breach court order
The deportations are part of wider efforts by the Trump administration to carry out mass removals of undocumented migrants.
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Trump confronts South Africa's Ramaphosa in Oval Office
Trump showed a video depicting hate speech and alleged genocide against white farmers.
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Former Ukrainian official shot dead outside school in Madrid
The gunman fled into a nearby wooded park after firing several shots at Portnov, according to Spanish media.
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Boniface Mwangi still held by immigration, Tanzanian lawyer says
The President of the Tanganyika Law Society, Boniface Mwabukusi, confirmed that the two are no longer in police custody but remain under the control of the Tanzanian Immigration Department.
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UNICEF warns of declining child well-being in wake of COVID-19
Findings from the report show that many young learners are struggling to catch up, with noticeable declines in core subjects such as reading and mathematics.
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Severe thunderstorms claim three lives in Southeastern France
Local officials reported that the couple died in the coastal town of Le Lavandou, while another fatality occurred in Vidauban.
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Pemba Airport expansion begins with Sh516 billion boost
Deputy Minister for Works, Communications and Transport, Nadir Abdulatif, told Parliament on Tuesday that construction began in November 2024.
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Aid trucks enter Gaza, but no supplies distributed, says UN
Global experts have warned of an approaching famine in the territory.