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Lebanon seeks 'real ceasefire' at Pentagon talks with Israel

The increase in Israeli violence on Lebanon is widely believed to be an attempt to exert further pressure on Beirut ahead of Friday's talks at the Pentagon. Officials from Israel and Lebanon are set to meet for security talks in Washington DC after Israel launched hundreds of airstrikes on Lebanon this week.

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Anti-Israel protest interrupts Ireland-Qatar football friendly

The stunt was intended to pressure the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) to cancel its two upcoming UEFA Nations League games against Israel. Ireland’s football match against Qatar was stalled by pro-Palestinian protests as pressure builds on upcoming games against Israel.

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Global stocks rise and oil price slips amid hopes of US-Iran peace deal - business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsItaly’s economy grew more than first estimated at the start of the year, according to its national statistics office.Italian GDP rose 0.3% in the first three months of the year, instead of an initial estimate of 0.2%.The detail shows that the pick-up in growth was led by households’ demand, with growth in households’ consumption picking up to 0.5% quarter-to-quarter, from 0.1% in Q4 last year.Otherwise on the domestic front, government sp... Optimism for a resolution to the conflict and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz was checked after the United States said it had carried out strikes on missile launch sites in Iran.

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Kenya court blocks US plan for Ebola quarantine facility

The US proposal to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya has been met with a fierce backlash from medical workers in the East African country, where no cases have been confirmed. A facility built by the U.S.

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Bondi to face closed-door questioning from House committee over Epstein files – US politics

Lawmakers to have fresh chance to dig for information on Trump’s administration’s handling of issue by grilling former attorney-generalSign up for the Breaking News US emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Former attorney-general Pam Bondi is testifying before the US House oversight and reform committee, a long-awaited appearance that brings fresh scrutiny of the administration’s release of the Epstein files.A jury in Spokane, Washington found an Afghanistan War veteran and two oth... 34||h=1&&(this.target=t[0]),t.length>=2&&(this.opts=t[1]);var n,r=this.opts||{},i=this.target;if("string"==typeof i?n=i:"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof y?n=i.url:window.URL&&"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof URL&&(n=i.href),o(this,n),"data"!==this.params.protocol){var s=(""+(i&&i instanceof y&&i.method||r.method||"GET")).toUpperCase();this.params.method=s,this.txSize=m(r.body)||0}}),u.on("fetch-done",function(t,e){if(this.endTime=a.now(),this.params||(this.params={}),"data"===this.params.protoco...

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Trump: the boy who cried ‘peace’ in the Middle East | Politics Weekly America

On Saturday, Donald Trump said talks with Tehran were going well and an agreement to end the war was ‘largely negotiated’.

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Blue origin rocket explodes during launch pad test

🇺🇸 🚀 Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a test on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Thursday. Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a test on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Thursday, marking another setback for Jeff Bezos’s space company.

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CMAT shares 'deep sadness' over body-shaming abuse after Radio 1 Big Weekend set

CMAT shares 'deep sadness' over body-shaming abuse after Radio 1 Big Weekend set26 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNaomi de SouzaBBC Newsbeat Getty ImagesCMAT performed right before Olivia Dean at Radio 1's Big Weekend festival in SunderlandSinger-songwriter CMAT has shared her "deep sadness" about body-shaming abuse she received after her performance at Radio 1's Big Weekend.The Irish musician says she has experienced a "difficult" few days after performing at the music festival i... The Irish singer-songwriter says her rise has been increasingly ‘tarnished by the fact that I would be allowed to enjoy it so much more if I was thin’The Irish singer-songwriter CMAT has responded to ongoing abuse she has received about her body and her weight following an appearance last week at BBC’s Radio 1 Big Weekend.The musician, whose real name is Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, wrote on Instagram on Thursday that she had felt “compelled to wade in and speak for myself” after learning of the a...

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Court in Kenya Suspends Plans for U.S. Ebola Quarantine Unit

The order came after U.S. A court in Kenya has suspended a U.S.

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What makes a 'vanity project'? A history of building for power

As Donald Trump proposes costly redesigns for Washington D.C., the questions arise: When do grand projects serve the public — and when do they serve the leader?

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Wembanyama and Spurs force game seven against Thunder in NBA playoffs

San Antonio rout Oklahoma City 118-91 to keep alive their hopes of reaching the NBA Finals, where New York Knicks await. Spurs rout Thunder 118-91 in Game 6Wembanyama posts 28 points and 10 reboundsWest finals to be decided Saturday in OKCVictor Wembanyama scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, lifting the San Antonio Spurs to a 118-91 home win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals.The teams will play one last time in Game 7 on Saturday in Oklahoma City, with the winner advancing to face the New York Knicks in the NBA finals.

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Guatemala's president denies report of US deal on anti-drug trafficking strikes

34||h=1&&(this.target=t[0]),t.length>=2&&(this.opts=t[1]);var n,r=this.opts||{},i=this.target;if("string"==typeof i?n=i:"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof y?n=i.url:window.URL&&"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof URL&&(n=i.href),o(this,n),"data"!==this.params.protocol){var s=(""+(i&&i instanceof y&&i.method||r.method||"GET")).toUpperCase();this.params.method=s,this.txSize=m(r.body)||0}}),u.on("fetch-done",function(t,e){if(this.endTime=a.now(),this.params||(this.params={}),"data"===this.params.protoco... President Bernardo Arevalo’s government says it requested security cooperation but did not approve US attacks.

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Civilians in Lebanon hit hardest as Israel targets Hezbollah

As Israel expands military operations in Lebanon and Hezbollah digs in, peace hopes for the upcoming direct talks between Israel and Lebanon in Washington are fading.

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Canadian man expected to plead guilty to selling lethal substances

A Canadian man accused of selling lethal substances online to people who took them to end their own lives is expected to plead guilty to 14 counts of counseling or aiding suicide A Canadian man accused of selling lethal substances online to people who took them to end their own lives is expected to plead guilty to 14 counts of counseling or aiding suicide

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Russian Drone Hits Romanian Apartment Building, Officials Say

NATO condemned “Russia’s recklessness” and confirmed that it was in touch with the Romanian authorities. Russian drone crashes into apartment building in Romania17 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChris GrahamReutersEmergency services work at the scene of a drone crash in RomaniaA Russian drone hit an apartment building in Romania, the country's defence ministry said early on Friday, causing a fire and injuring two people.

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At least three dead after fire destroys Dallas apartment complex

A large fire destroyed an apartment complex in Dallas after crews responded to reports of a gas leak. A damaged gas line led to a five-alarm fire in the Oak Cliff neighborhood.

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Are consumers ready for humanoid robots?

Should we be worried about the future? the Humanoids Summit in Tokyo gathers leading companies, builders, and investors from around the world for live humanoid demonstrations and talks on commercialization, mass production, and safety.

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KPMG Australia’s CEO resigns after whistleblower claims

Big Four firm says its investigations into allegations of data misuse lacked rigour Yates says ‘we have let ourselves down’ when dealing with allegations of client information being misusedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastKPMG’s Australian chief, Andrew Yates, will step down immediately, after taking responsibility for the consultancy firm’s failure to properly respond to whistleblower allegations around the misuse of client information.The firm’s chief executive made the announcement on Friday morn...

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Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during test

A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin exploded during a test at the Florida launch pad Thursday night. The incident is the latest setback for Jeff Bezos’s space venture as it seeks to narrow the gap with Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

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Live updates: Shrey Parikh wins Scripps National Spelling Bee after a spell-off — Quick Post

Additional content for the story Parikh, 14, beats Ishaan Gupta in spell-offFavorite gets 32 words right in tiebreakerShrey Parikh felt the pressure of arriving at the Scripps National Spelling Bee as a favorite, but his confidence showed every time he got a word he knew.

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Romania: Russian drone hits apartment building

🇷🇴 🇷🇺 🇺🇦 A #Russian drone launched at #Ukraine struck an apartment building in #Romania early Friday. NATO on Friday condemned 'Russia's recklessness' after a drone launched as part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania.

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Netanyahu says he has directed IDF to increase control of Gaza to 70%

Netanyahu says he has directed IDF to increase control of Gaza to 70% 13 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleTabby WilsonReutersIsrael's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaking in April this yearIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that he directed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to increase control of Gaza to 70%. Israel’s military continues to conduct strikes and seize territory despite a cease-fire with Hamas.

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After New Push by the Bolsonaros, U.S. Labels Brazilian Gangs as Terrorist Groups

Following through on threats, the Trump administration has designated Brazil’s two largest drug gangs as terrorist groups. Trump administration has used crime and drug trafficking to push for greater US military influence across Latin America.

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Italy restores lucky testicles on bull mosaic worn down by tourists

Italy restores lucky testicles on bull mosaic worn down by tourists 35 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleYang TianPier Marco Tacca via Getty ImagesA famous bull mosaic in one of Italy's grand arcades is getting some much-needed care after being worn down by tourists honouring a tradition involving its delicate body parts.As the legend goes, tourists in Milan who grind their heels on the bull's testicles and spin in place three times are guaranteed good fortune and are destined to ret... The artwork in a 19th-century shopping arcade has been damaged by visitors honouring an unusual traditionA floor mosaic of an anatomically detailed bull in one of Milan’s grand arcades is getting a sensitive makeover after being worn down by thousands of passersby honouring an unusual tradition.Legend has it that grinding your heel on the bull’s testicles at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II guarantees you will return to the city.