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Clarence Carter, Singer of Lust-Filled Soul Hits, Dies at 90

In songs like “Slip Away” and “Back Door Santa,” he performed with the fervor of a backwoods preacher and the bawdy humor of a juke joint. Singer-songwriter, and former husband of Candi Staton, was blind from birth and had further hits including Slip Away and Back Door SantaClarence Carter, the US soul singer who had numerous hits including the transatlantic 1970 smash Patches, has died aged 90.His management company confirmed his death to the Guardian, saying he died on Wednesday following complications with pneumonia.

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Iraq’s parliament approves new Ali al-Zaidi government

PM sworn in and 14 ​ministers approved ⁠in new government though parliament fails to reach consensus on several posts. Iraqi lawmakers approved a new government on Thursday led by businessman Ali al-Zaidi, who took office after months of deadlock and mounting US pressure.

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Published 1 week ago • Al Quds Al Arabi - الرئيسية • via alquds.co.uk

توقيع أكبر صفقة تبادل أسرى في اليمن

صنعاء ـ «القدس العربي»: أعلن المبعوث الأممي الخاص لليمن، هانس غروندبرغ، وطرفا الصراع في اليمن ممثلافي الحكومة المعترف بها دوليًا وجماعة «أنصار الله» (الحوثيون) الخميس، التوقيع، في العاصمة الأردنية عمّان، على اتفاق يشمل أكبر صفقة تبادل أسرى ومعتقلين بين الطرفين، عقب جولة مفاوضات استمرت تسعين يومًا. الحكومة اليمنية توقّع في عمّان أكبر صفقة تبادل محتجزين مع الحوثيين تشمل 1728 شخصا من الطرفين، في خطوة تستهدف تخفيف معاناة الأسر والدفع نحو إغلاق أحد أعقد الملفات الإنسانية.

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Published 1 week ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com

Corruption Scandal in Ukraine Expands

A corruption scandal in Ukraine is intensifying, with recent actions taken against Andriy Yermak, the former head of the presidential office, raising questions about its potential implications for President Zelenskyy.

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Published 1 week ago • RFI - Asie-Pacifique • via rfi.fr

Tensions croissantes entre les États-Unis et la Chine sur Taïwan

Xi Jinping a averti que les tensions entre les États-Unis et la Chine pourraient s'intensifier concernant la question de Taïwan, lors d'une rencontre avec Donald Trump à Pékin.

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Russian Strikes in Kyiv Result in Multiple Casualties

Recent Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities, particularly Kyiv, have resulted in significant casualties, marking a continuation of hostilities after a brief ceasefire.

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Corruption Scandal in Ukraine Expands

A corruption scandal in Ukraine is intensifying, with recent actions taken against Andriy Yermak, the former head of the presidential office, raising questions about its potential implications for President Zelenskyy.

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Spectacle de mi-temps de la finale du Mondial 2026

Le spectacle de mi-temps de la finale de la Coupe du Monde 2026 mettra en vedette BTS, Shakira et Madonna, selon une annonce de la FIFA.

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Published 1 week ago • RFI - Europe • via rfi.fr

Démission de Wes Streeting, ministre britannique de la Santé

Wes Streeting, ministre britannique de la Santé, a démissionné, augmentant les incertitudes autour de l'avenir de Keir Starmer au sein du Parti travailliste.

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Risques de chaleurs extrêmes lors de la Coupe du Monde 2026

Une étude récente met en lumière les dangers potentiels de chaleurs extrêmes pour la Coupe du Monde de football 2026, prévue dans moins d'un mois.

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Published 1 week ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com

UK Political Landscape Shifts as Health Secretary Resigns

The resignation of Health Secretary Wes Streeting has intensified the political landscape in the UK, with implications for Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership.

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Published 1 week ago • Deutsche Welle English - World • via dw.com

Mario Draghi Awarded Charlemagne Prize

The Charlemagne Prize honors those who advance European unity.

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Published 1 week ago • DW - Top Stories • via dw.com

UK Health Secretary Resigns Amid Leadership Crisis

UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has resigned, signaling a potential leadership challenge to Prime Minister Keir Starmer from within the Labour Party.

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Saudi PIF Becomes Official Supporter of 2026 World Cup

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has been named an official supporter of the 2026 World Cup, which will be cohosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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Mario Draghi Awarded Charlemagne Prize

Mario Draghi, the former chief of the European Central Bank, has been awarded this year's Charlemagne Prize for his contributions to European unity.

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Célébration de l'équipe iranienne de football à Téhéran

L'équipe nationale iranienne de football a été accueillie par des milliers de supporters à Téhéran, exprimant des slogans hostiles avant son départ pour un stage de préparation.

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Tensions à Jérusalem lors de la marche des drapeaux

Des militants pacifistes israéliens ont pris position pour protéger les Palestiniens lors de la marche annuelle des drapeaux à Jérusalem, marquée par une forte présence policière.

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Published 1 week ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com

Iran War Challenges India's Diplomatic Strategy

India's multi-alignment diplomacy is facing significant challenges amid the ongoing conflict in Iran, as the nation seeks to maintain balanced relations with rival Middle Eastern powers.

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Published 1 week ago • RFI - Une • via rfi.fr

Réactions de Domenech au documentaire Netflix sur l'équipe de France

Raymond Domenech, ancien sélectionneur de l'équipe de France de football, exprime son mécontentement face au documentaire Netflix sur le Mondial-2010 à Knysna.

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Published 1 week ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com

Concerns Grow Over Authoritarianism in Tunisia

Experts warn that Tunisia is increasingly sliding into authoritarianism as the government intensifies its crackdown on dissent.

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Published 1 week ago • Deutsche Welle English - Top • via dw.com

Efforts to Combat Elderly Isolation in Japan

In Japan, initiatives are underway to address the growing issue of elderly individuals facing isolation and the risk of 'lonely deaths.'

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Published 1 week ago • Sky News Arabia - العالم • via skynewsarabia.com

اجتماع ترامب وشي في بكين: قضايا اقتصادية وعلاقات متوترة

يجتمع الرئيس الأمريكي دونالد ترامب مع نظيره الصيني شي جين بينغ في بكين، حيث تتركز المناقشات على قضايا اقتصادية هامة وعلاقات بين القوتين العظميين.

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Israël : Vers des élections législatives anticipées

Israël se prépare à des élections législatives anticipées suite à la décision de la coalition gouvernementale de dissoudre le Parlement.

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Published 1 week ago • Le Monde - International • via lemonde.fr

Attaque nocturne russe sur Kiev

A Kiev, les services d’urgence ukrainiens font état d’au moins trois morts. L'Ukraine a vécu ses dernières 24 heures une attaque d'une ampleur inédite : depuis mercredi 13 mai au matin, la Russie a lancé plus de 1 500 drones et plus d'une cinquantaine de missiles contre le pays.