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Saturday, 09 May 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 17:25 CST
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Superbike rider killed in crash during qualifying in Northern Ireland

Rider is 20th fatality at North West 200 but first since 2016, race due to celebrate its centenary in 2029.

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Health officials track dozens who left hantavirus-stricken ship after 1st fatality

Oceanwide Expeditions has revealed that 30 passengers disembarked from its cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak on April 24, on the remote island of St. Helena, nearly two weeks after the first passenger died.

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Why has the US sanctioned Iraq’s deputy oil minister for helping Iran?

The US accuses Ali Maarij al-Bahadly of helping Iran avoid sanctions and export its oil through Iraq.

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Trump calls for ‘incitement’ charges against top Democrat Hakeem Jeffries

US president says House minority leader should be indicted over 'maximum warfare' remarks in relation to election maps.

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WHO confirms five cases of hantavirus linked to cruise ship

Hantaviruses are a group of viruses carried by rodents that can cause severe disease in humans.

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US pushing Israeli de-escalation ahead of new talks: Lebanese official

Talks between Lebanese and Israeli delegations to be held in Washington, DC, next week, the official tells Al Jazeera.

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Lebanon Latest Israeli strikes Beirut despite ‘ceasefire’

Israel has carried out its first airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs since the April 16 US-brokered ceasefire.

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Iran’s president says he has spoken to the country’s Supreme Leader

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says he has met with Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

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The BJP’s Bengal victory exposes the erosion of Indian democracy

The BJP's victory after sweeping electoral roll revision raises profound questions over the integrity of the vote.

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Iran’s President Pezeshkian seeks to quash divided leadership narrative

Tehran emphasises solidarity among top officials as Washington pressures Iran during Strait of Hormuz disputes.

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US judge releases purported Jeffrey Epstein suicide note

Judge does not make claim on authenticity of document, filed in court as part of criminal case of former cell mate.

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Rubio visits Vatican amid escalating tensions between Trump and Pope Leo

Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to Rome in an effort to preserve a crucial relationship between Washington and the Holy See.

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About 40 passengers previously left ship hit by hantavirus at island of St. Helena

The dozens of passengers, including the wife of a Dutch man who died, left the cruise ship during a stop at the British territory, the Dutch foreign ministry said on Thursday.

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What’s ‘Mbappe Out’, and why are fans demanding Real Madrid star’s exit?

An online petition calling for Mbappe's ouster has gone viral and collected 33 million signatures.

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International Olympic Committee recommends ending Belarus restrictions

International Olympic Committee urges sports to let Belarusian athletes compete again without vetting as neutrals.

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