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Russia must assume responsibility for MH17 downing: UN aviation agency
The United Nations aviation agency has said Russia was responsible for the downing of a Malaysian airliner over Ukraine in…
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Drones, gold, and threats: Sudan’s war raises regional tensions
On May 4, Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a barrage of suicide drones at Port Sudan, the army’s…
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Knicks vs Celtics: Tatum injured in Boston’s Game 4 loss in NBA playoffs
Jalen Brunson scored 26 of his 39 points in the second half, and the New York Knicks became the first…
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Campaigners take UK to court over export of F-35 components to Israel
The United Kingdom’s government faces a High Court challenge over the export of F-35 jet components used by Israel. Co-claimants…
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Why did the US and China slash tariffs – and what’s next?
The United States and China reached a deal on Monday to suspend heavy tariffs against each other’s imports for 90…
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Trump offers to join Russia-Ukraine direct peace talks in Istanbul
United States President Donald Trump has offered to join the talks that Russia’s President Vladimir Putin suggested should be held…
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Iran says fourth round of ‘difficult’ nuclear talks with US ends in Oman
A fourth round of indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United States has concluded in the Omani capital, Muscat,…
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Diplomatic spat ignites as Poland accuses Russia of sabotage
Poland has summoned the Russian ambassador and shuttered the country’s consulate in Krakow as it accuses Moscow of “sabotage”. The…
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Qatar and US in talks over offer of luxury plane to use as Air Force One
The United States is discussing an offer from the royal family of Qatar to supply a luxury jumbo jet for…
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Ukraine says Russia fired barrage of drones amid calls for ceasefire
Ukraine has said Russia fired more than 100 drones overnight, despite attempts from Kyiv’s allies to get Moscow to begin…
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