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Lebanon says two paramedics among 13 killed in Israeli strikes

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 20:00
Lebanon's health ministry says the paramedics were carrying out a rescue mission in Nabatieh in response to an earlier attack that killed one person.

Dali ship operator charged over deadly Baltimore bridge collapse

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 18:03
Six construction workers were killed and several vehicles plunged into the river after the cargo ship crashed into the bridge.

No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 17:55
The situation could still change and there might be more confirmed cases, warns the head of the World Health Organization.

Lebanon says two paramedics among 10 killed in Israeli strikes

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 17:17
Lebanon's health ministry says the paramedics were carrying out a rescue mission in Nabatieh in response to an earlier attack that killed one person.

Hamas 'weaponised' sexual violence in 7 October attacks, Israeli investigation says

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 16:58
The most comprehensive report of its kind details harrowing cases of sexual attacks which it says were systematic.

Hamas 'weaponised' sexual violence in 7 October attacks, Israeli investigation says

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 16:58
The most comprehensive report of its kind details harrowing cases of sexual attacks which it says were systematic.

South Africa's top court bars repeat asylum applications

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 16:38
The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a "victory" against the "abuse" of the refugee system.

South Africa's top court bars repeat asylum applications

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 16:38
The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a "victory" against the "abuse" of the refugee system.

Zelensky's ex-chief of staff in court as Ukraine corruption probe escalates

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 16:19
Andriy Yermak was named by Ukraine's two anti-corruption agencies as a suspect in a money-laundering scheme.

Zelensky's ex-chief of staff in court as Ukraine corruption probe escalates

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 16:19
Andriy Yermak was named by Ukraine's two anti-corruption agencies as a suspect in a money-laundering scheme.

Dali ship operator charged over deadly Baltimore bridge collapse

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 15:56
Six construction workers were killed and several vehicles plunged into the river after the cargo ship crashed into the bridge.

Uganda's president sworn in for record seventh term

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 14:58
Yoweri Museveni, 81, won disputed elections in January to extend his 40-year rule.

eBay rejects $55.5bn offer from GameStop

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 14:07
The online auction giant said it doubted how the video game retailer would finance its offer.

eBay rejects $55.5bn offer from GameStop

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 14:07
The online auction giant said it doubted how the video game retailer would finance its offer.

US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Iran war

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 13:32
The key measure of US inflation rises its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the impact of the Iran war.

Uganda's president sworn in for record seventh term

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 11:33
Yoweri Museveni, 81, won disputed elections in January to extend his 40-year rule.

France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 11:13
In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France's thinking.

EU needs to delay social media access for children - von der Leyen

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 11:00
She told an EU summit that an expert panel was due to come up with steps on how to protect minors online by July.

EU needs to delay social media access for children - von der Leyen

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 11:00
She told an EU summit that an expert panel was due to come up with steps on how to protect minors online by July.

Mexico cancels plans to end school year early for World Cup

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 10:52
Parents were angry at a proposal to end classes on 5 June instead of 15 July due to the tournament and expected extreme heat.

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