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Sunday, 10 May 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 15:25 CST
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Timeline: The highs and lows of the US-UK ‘special relationship’

Tensions between the allies punctuate King Charles's US visit, designed to strengthen the UK-US partnership.

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US press gala shooting suspect charged with attempting to kill Trump

Prosecutor says Cole Tomas Allen 'attempted to assassinate the president of the United States' in Saturday attack.

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Iran's flurry of diplomacy continues in Russia, as Trump reviews Iran's latest proposal

Iran's foreign minister arrived in Russia on Monday, after a whirlwind weekend of diplomacy, seeking to gain political leverage and foreign backing as peace talks with the U.S. remain on hold.

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Ceasefire at risk as Pakistan and Afghanistan report cross-border attacks

The strikes were the first since the two agreed to halt the violence at peace talks last month.

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Gunmen kidnap 23 children from Nigerian orphanage

Mass kidnappings are a common way for gangs and armed groups to make quick money in Nigeria.

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Melania Trump blasts Kimmel, calls on ABC to ‘take stand’ against comedian

'Kimmel should be immediately fired,' Donald Trump says amid backlash over joke likening first lady to expectant widow.

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Analysis: Bennett-Lapid alliance attempt to unseat Israel’s Netanyahu

Bennett and Lapid join forces again in a renewed bid for power that will, analysts warn, mean little for Palestinians.

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Suspected pirates steer cargo vessel towards Somalia

Hijacking reported as maritime traffic is diverted towards Africa while Strait of Hormuz is essentially closed.

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Will the Iran war push millions back into poverty?

US-Israel war on Iran drives up fuel and food costs, putting 32.5 million people at risk of poverty worldwide.

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What does the US dinner shooting mean for Trump?

At a dinner for White House correspondents, gunshots spark chaos, scrutiny, and fresh questions over Trump’s security.

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DR Congo to establish US-backed paramilitary guard for mines

US hopes to secure access to critical minerals as DRC struggles with rebel groups for control of areas with reserves.

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Canada’s Carney announces a sovereign wealth fund

The prime minister says the federal government will put up money alongside private investors to fund major projects.

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Iran offers Hormuz deal without nuclear talks, as it seeks broader buy-in

Tehran widens diplomacy to regional and global players while indirect US talks remain uncertain.

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Germany’s Merz says US has no strategy in Iran war

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US has no clear exit strategy with their war on Iran.

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Timeline: How Mali went from democracy beacon to instability

Mali has been reeling from one political or security crisis to another since 2012.

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