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Could the Iran war derail Donald Trump’s legacy?
President Trump is looking to reframe the Iran war ahead of the 2026 midterm elections in November.
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Explosive-laden drone found at German airport hosting Ukrainian fleet
German authorities are investigating how a drone packed with explosives reached Leipzig/Halle Airport.
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How Gambian women are restoring the mangroves protecting Banjul
Trees provide a living for the women, who plant and care for them, and shield the island capital from erosion, flooding.
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Lightning strike kills Thai footballer during match
Footage shows the moment a lightning strike hit a football player in southern Thailand, during a semi-final match.
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Colombia minister warns of ‘terrorism’ threat at presidential inauguration
Presidents of Argentina, Paraguay, Chile and Ecuador, along with Spain’s King Felipe VI, are expected to attend.
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Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream
24-year-old TikToker Cesar Gastelum, was shot dead while livestreaming with friends outside a fast-food restaurant.
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FAA says Trump’s Marine One briefly flew too close to passenger jet
Air traffic controllers had failed to pause commercial flights during Marine One’s departure, sources say.
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Mexican influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream
Cesar Gastelum was killed as he sat in a car park with two others in Culiacan, the capital of Sinaloa state.
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Iran war live: Tehran, Oman close in on Hormuz deal; Houthis attack tankers
Iran, Oman agree on shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, as Houthis attack Saudi tankers and Israel bombs Lebanon.
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Mamdani praises El-Sayed’s victory, rejects ‘mini Mamdani’ trope
New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani congratulated Abdul El-Sayed on winning Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary.
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Nigeria announces rescue of 308 kidnapped citizens
Kidnapping for ransom by armed groups and bandits has become a major crisis in Nigeria.
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FIFA pledges to defend Infantino after World Cup rights plan collapses
Infantino has faced leadership crisis as UEFA, AFC and Concacaf threaten drastic actions over commercial rights plan.