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Tuesday, 05 May 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 15:25 CST
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US Secret Service shoots gunman near White House

The suspect has been taken to hospital following the shooting in Washington.

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Macron sings as Armenia’s leader drums in unusual moment at state dinner

French President Emmanuel Macron sang ‘La Boheme’ accompanied by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the drums.

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Russian air attacks kill five at Ukraine’s Naftogaz gas facilities

Three workers and two emergency service rescuers ​killed and 37 others wounded, Naftogaz CEO Serhiy ​Koretskyi says.

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Taiwan has ‘right to engage with the world’ after Eswatini visit

Taiwan has ‘right to engage with the world’ after Eswatini visit

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NBA semifinal series: Timberwolves stun Spurs in Game 1; Knicks beat 76ers

Anthony Edwards returned from injury to score 18 points as the visitors beat San Antonio Spurs 104-102.

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What Iran is saying about attack on UAE

What Iran is saying about attack on UAE

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Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing three civilians in ‘war crime’

The incident is the latest test of a fragile ceasefire agreed between the two countries last month.

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What to know ahead of the Ohio primary election

Several races being closely watched as both parties prepare for the crucial midterm elections in November.

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U.S. tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack

The U.S. military said it fired on Iranian forces and sank six small boats as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. The United Arab Emirates said it had come under attack from Iran.

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As summer approaches, skin diseases spread through Gaza’s refugee camps

Skin conditions have become a serious issue for healthcare workers in Gaza, particularly when temperatures rise.

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In Mauritania, push to phase out private schools divides opinion

Officials say measure will ease systemic discrimination, but private school sector fears education quality is at risk.

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Palestine weekly wrap: Israeli security agencies sound alarm on settlers

Israeli officials warn that violence threatens state, but attacks, land seizures and blockades continue in West Bank.

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No FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast deals signed in India, China

Discussions on the sale of media rights in both countries are ongoing, FIFA says weeks before the World Cup begins.

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Nine workers killed in Colombia coal mine explosion

The national mining ​agency had warned weeks earlier that a buildup of gases at the mine could become dangerous.

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Thiago Ávila’s letter from Israeli prison to his daughter

The Brazilian activist explains to his little girl his motivation to join the Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla.

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