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Sunday, 10 May 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 21:25 CST
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Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire. And, Trump eases medical marijuana rules

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for three weeks, President Trump says. And, the Trump administration is easing rules on medical marijuana.

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Thousands of seafarers stranded by ongoing U.S. blockade on Strait of Hormuz

As the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports drags on, thousands of seafarers are stranded on ships, and economic shockwaves ripple around the world.

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Cuba's ambassador to Mexico says U.S. is to blame for island's crisis

Even as the U.S. threatens military action, Cuba's ambassador to Mexico blames Washington for the country's crisis and says Cuba is prepared for confrontation if diplomacy collapses.

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Environmental crisis in Russian city after drone attack on refinery

People in the Russian city of Tuapse are worried about the effects of an oil refinery fire after a Ukrainian attack.

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India denounces ‘hellhole’ remark shared by Trump

India’s Foreign Ministry says comments by US radio host Michael Savage, circulated by Trump, are 'uninformed'.

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Global hunger report warns of rising malnutrition and famine risks

Conflict remains the leading driver of hunger, affecting nearly 150 million people facing acute food shortages.

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Why is there a political deadlock in Lebanon?

The Lebanese government wants Hezbollah to disarm as it aims for a state monopoly on weapons.

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Baby twins attend their father’s funeral after Israeli settler attack

Palestinians gathered in the occupied West Bank to bury a 25-year-old father of twins shot dead by Israeli settlers.

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Cuba's ambassador to Mexico says US is to blame for island's crisis

Even as the U.S. threatens military action, Cuba's ambassador to Mexico blames Washington for the country's crisis and says Cuba is prepared for confrontation if diplomacy collapses.

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Gold is unaffordable so South Asian brides turn to one gram substitutes

Families choose imitation jewellery and gold-plated ornaments as record prices push pure gold out of reach.

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US says Iran can play at 2026 World Cup but bars those with ‘IRGC ties’

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US has not told the Iranian national team that it cannot play.

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The story Tehran wants you to read

A new narrative about Iran’s leadership mistakes continuity for change - and echoes the regime’s own preferred framing.

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Japan builds up its ‘southern shield’ as faith in US security cover falters

Japan is pushing the legal limit of 'defence' as it faces its 'most severe and complex security environment' since 1945.

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UK rights groups slam ‘authoritarian’ conviction of pro-Palestine activists

Ruling against Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham will spawn a 'broader chilling effect', groups such as Amnesty and HRW warn.

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Timberwolves take 2-1 NBA playoff lead over Nuggets, Hawks down Knicks

Elsewhere, Toronto Raptors beat Cleveland Cavaliers, snapping a 12-game playoff losing streak against the Cavs.

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