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Saturday, 09 May 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 15:25 CST
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Celebrated naturalist David Attenborough marks 100th birthday

Britain’s famed natural historian David Attenborough is celebrating his 100th birthday.

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Costa Rica inaugurates right-wing president Laura Fernandez

Costa Rica inaugurated right-wing president Laura Fernandez on Friday as supporters gathered in the national stadium.

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Organizers of a canceled human rights conference in Zambia say China intervened

Zambia was due to host Rights Con, the world's biggest digital rights gathering, this week -- but abruptly canceled the event. Organizers blame Chinese pressure for the decision.

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Russia's Victory Day celebrations are dampened by ongoing war with Ukraine

World War 2 Victory Day celebrations in Moscow will be muted this year because of fears of drone attacks, as the public tires of the Ukraine war.

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Laura Fernandez sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president

Fernandez enters office with her right-wing party holding an absolute majority in the legislature.

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Venice Biennale: The Art of the Unseen

At this year’s Venice Biennale, the story isn’t just about what’s on display—but what’s missing.

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Could Labour and Conservative party dominance in UK politics be ending?

Britain's prime minister is under pressure to quit after huge losses in local elections.

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Al Jazeera reporter witnesses Israeli strikes on Lebanon

Israel has increased its attacks across southern Lebanon. Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto reports from Tyre.

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Protests in the Canary Islands as virus-stricken ship heads for port

Protesters in Tenerife are voicing opposition to the imminent arrival of a cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak

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Libya’s largest oil refinery halts operations during fighting

Zawiya refinery shut down in 'precautionary measure' as emergency declared following explosions and gunfire nearby.

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Four convicted in US related to killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moise

Prosecutors charge Florida served as central hub in 2021 assassination of Moise, which set off ongoing political crisis.

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Trump announces three-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war

Truce will also include swap of 1,000 prisoners of war from each country, US president says.

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The U.S. fires on Iranian tankers trying to evade its blockade amid a Hormuz standoff

U.S. forces fired on two Iranian oil tankers after exchanging fire with Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz overnight. And the United Arab Emirates reported another Iranian missile and drone attack.

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ASEAN leaders adopt measures to ease economic pain caused by Iran war

The bloc currently imports more than half of its crude oil from the Middle East.

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Olympic water polo resignations cite lack of respect, belittling behaviour

Olympic and European holders in mass resignation, saying Serbia chief has shown a lack of respect for their efforts.

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