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New aerial video reveals huge scale of oil spill off Oman
A potential environmental disaster is unfolding off Oman, where a grounded tanker is leaking sanctioned Russian oil.
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Son of Mexico’s former president AMLO alleges US revoked his visa
The US has not confirmed the revocation which comes amid crackdown on Mexican politicians with alleged ties to cartels.
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Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow $400m ballroom project to proceed
Appeals court previously ruled that Trump administration must seek authorisation from Congress to continue with project.
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Italian police recover stolen paintings worth over $10m
Nine Moldovans are being investigated in connection with the theft of paintings by Cezanne, Renoir and Matisse.
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Woman charged over vandalism of World War II Memorial in Washington, DC
The arrest comes weeks after Trump criticised Jeanine Pirro for dropping charges over damage to the Reflecting Pool.
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Art offers young Gaza survivors solace and escape from war’s devastation
Young survivors of Israel's genocidal war in Gaza find safe spaces to process trauma and rediscover joy.
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Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024.
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CEO pay skyrockets in 2025 amid growing income inequality in the US
Elon Musk earned 2.5 million times more than a Tesla worker's median pay in 2025, despite revenue and sales declines.
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British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies in Tour of Portugal crash aged 19
Organisers said on social media that Tarling died following a 'serious accident' on the stage between Melgaco and Fafe.
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Analysis: Israel’s government can’t disown West Bank settler violence
Rights groups warn settler and state-led violence aim to displace Palestinians and annex land in the occupied West Bank.
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What’s next for far-right Reform UK after Farage’s by-election win?
What’s next for far-right Reform UK after Farage’s by-election win?
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Top French court upholds assisted dying law, rejects teen social media ban
The decisions mark both a victory and a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who had championed both policies.