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UK police charge man over stabbing of two Jewish men in London
British officials have raised the national terrorism threat to its second-highest level.
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'Decimate' means much more today than it did in ancient Rome
Today, most people know the word as a synonym for "destroy." But fewer realize its origins — or that it's come to mean something strikingly different than it once did.
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The U.S. once had a monopoly on rare earths. How it lost to China
Planet Money tells the story of how the U.S. lost to China on rare earths.
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Myanmar attempts to rehabilitate image with Suu Kyi move
State television in Myanmar says detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been transferred from prison to house arrest, more than five years after the military coup that removed her from power.
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Iran vows ‘long, painful’ response if US renews attacks
Diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict have hit an impasse, with a ceasefire in place since April 8.
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Russia hammers targets across Ukraine overnight
Attacks on towns on the Black Sea and in central Ukraine kill one, injure several.
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What do Ukraine’s robot soldiers mean for the future of warfare?
Remote-controlled weapons have been used for some time, but AI is now on the cusp of making battlefield decisions.
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On May Day, Gaza’s workers find whatever source of income they can
Gaza's economic collapse leaves workers in perilous jobs, with unemployment soaring amid ongoing devastation.
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Why is piracy rising off Somalia again — and is the Iran war responsible?
At least four vessels have been hijacked in the past week or two, raising fears of a piracy resurgence.
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Man charged with attempted murder after stabbings of Jewish men in London
A 45-year-old man was charged with attempted murder in the stabbings of two Jewish men in London, the latest in a string of attacks that have sparked fear and anger in Britain's Jewish community.
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Hegseth faces questions about Iran in first congressional appearance since war began
Making his first appearance before Congress since the Trump administration went to war against Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced withering questioning from skeptical Democrats.
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Timberwolves eliminate Nuggets as Knicks demolish Hawks in NBA playoffs
Meanwhile, Celtics-76ers playoff heads for decisive game seven after Philadelphia beat Boston 106-93.
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Iran war: What’s happening on day 63 as Trump signals possible attacks
Iran’s president calls the US siege 'intolerable' as Donald Trump says war may resume.
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Trump backs FIFA letting Iran play at World Cup in US
After months of campaigns and questions, FIFA says Iran will compete in the World Cup and matches will remain in the US.
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The Venice Biennale jury resigns amid tensions over awards ban, Russian participation
The international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned Thursday amid tensions over Russia's participation and the panel's decision to bar prizes for countries accused of crimes against humanity.