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Wednesday, 06 May 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 15:25 CST
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Colombia tourist jewel plagued by violence

Armed groups’ extortion and turf wars in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada threaten Indigenous communities and tourism boom.

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FIFA chief Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices

Eye-watering prices reflect demand to watch the World Cup in the US, Infantino says, amid criticism from fans.

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US petrol prices 50 percent higher than before war on Iran

The average price of petrol in the United States has reached $4.48 per gallon, according to AAA.

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‘A stress test’: US-Germany rift widens as Iran war drags on

German official says US-Europe relationship is being tested as opposition MP says Berlin is 'not neutral'

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Shopping centre fire kills at least eight people in Iran

Shopping centre fire kills at least eight people in Iran

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Australian women with alleged ISIL ties returning from Syria, minister says

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett says some individuals will be arrested and charged.

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Thunder dominate LeBron James, Lakers to win Game 1

A game-high 27 points by LeBron James were not enough for LA Lakers to upset Oklahoma City in Western Conference semis.

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Skeletons in their clothing: Recovering bodies from the rubble in Gaza

It was one of the deadliest Israeli strikes of the Gaza war, devastating one extended family. A year and a half later, the survivors find their loved ones' remains.

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U.S. stages largest-ever annual military drills in the Philippines

U.S. and allies hold their largest drills yet in the Philippines near Taiwan, showcasing new tactics and alliances to deter China—while Beijing stages its own exercises nearby.

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Syria says it dismantled Hezbollah-linked cell plotting assassinations

Authorities say the cell was planning 'targeted assassinations against high-level government officials'.

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US must not insult IRGC during the World Cup: Iran’s football chief

Mehdi Taj says cohosts US must ensure the Iranian military and IRGC are not 'insulted' during the FIFA World Cup.

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Top tennis players could boycott French Open over prize money: Sabalenka

Women's tennis stars say players 'deserve to be paid more' in prize money at Grand Slam tournaments.

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Iran war day 68: Trump talks about progress in talks; Rubio says war ‘over’

Trump pauses US 'Project Freedom' operation in Strait of Hormuz, citing progress towards Iran agreement.

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Manipur’s ‘unknown’ killers: Three years of India’s bloody ethnic conflict

Violence in the remote state not only endures, but has mutated and deepened though assailants remain officially unnamed.

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Syria’s Suwayda: A new hub for the multibillion-dollar Captagon trade?

Suwayda has emerged as a new Captagon hub in Syria, triggering Jordanian strikes and a regional security crisis.

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