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Ghana approves law criminalizing LGBTQ promotion activities

Ghana's parliament passed one of the most repressive anti-LGBTQ laws in Africa.

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Trump says he’s making final decision on Iran deal as Tehran slams ‘mixture of truth and lies’

US President Donald Trump on Friday said he would be making a final decision on a potential deal to end the US-Israeli war against Iran ahead of a high-security meeting in the White House Situation Room. US President Donald Trump on Friday said he was now making a "final" decision on whether or not to strike a peace deal with Iran.

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Ex-US Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies in Epstein files probe

Bondi, who was fired in April, defended the release of Epstein records in a closed-door congressional hearing. Former US attorney general Pam Bondi testifies in congressional Epstein probe27 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNardine SaadGetty ImagesFormer US Attorney General Pam Bondi is appearing in front of a congressional panel probing convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Polish president threatens to strip Ukraine’s Zelenskyy of top state honour

Ukrainian leader's move to rename army unit after fighters who killed Poles in WWII causes 'outrage' in Poland. Ukrainian president offends Warsaw with reference to second world war fighters accused of murdering Poles

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What’s Next for Blue Origin After Rocket Explosion

Jeff Bezos was gaining ground on Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Starlink. Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded in a massive fireball while undergoing a test on a launchpad Thursday.

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Romania's political crisis deepens

After Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s government fell in early May, Romania's moderate parties have struggled to chart a new course — opening the door for the far right to gain ground.

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Barcelona sign England winger Anthony Gordon from Newcastle

Gordon netted 17 goals for Newcastle in all competitions this season, including 10 in 12 Champions League games. England winger commits to Spanish giants to 2031Of Newcastle: ‘I’ll be a fan for the rest of my life’Anthony Gordon has signed for Barcelona from Newcastle in a five-year deal believed to be worth £69.3m.Both clubs announced the move on Friday night, with the Spanish giants saying in a statement that the 25-year-old winger will sign for “the next five seasons, until June 30, 2031”.

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US: Judge rules Trump name must be removed from Kennedy Center

PoliticsUnited States of AmericaJudge rules Trump name must be removed from Kennedy CenterJenipher Camino Gonzalez with AP, Reuters05/30/2026May 30, 2026Trump criticized the ruling, saying the judge "should be ashamed of himself," but will hand the venue over to Congress.https://p.dw.com/p/5EYwfImage: Olivier Douliery/abaca/picture allianceAdvertisementA US federal judge ruled on Friday that only Congress can alter the name of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts or make renovations, rebuk... US judge orders Trump's name be removed from Kennedy Center16 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNardine SaadWatch: President Trump's name added to facade of Kennedy CenterA US judge has ordered the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the title of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.The Washington DC venue cannot be renamed without congressional approval, the judge ruled on Friday, also blocking the centre's temporary closure during upcoming proposed renovations.Trump...

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Romania's political crisis deepens

After Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s government fell in early May, Romania's moderate parties have struggled to chart a new course — opening the door for the far right to gain ground.

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ICE agent arrested over shooting of Venezuelan man in US immigration raid

The charges stem from the January 14 shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge. Christian Castro was charged with assault and falsely reporting a crime after video emerged of non-fatal shooting in JanuarySign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA federal immigration officer wanted for shooting a Venezuelan man during the Trump administration’s crackdown in Minnesota was arrested on Friday in Texas, authorities said.Christian Castro, of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, was taken into custody 11 days after Minneapolis prosecutors charged him with...

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Arsenal's Timber fit to start Champions League final

Mikel Arteta says that Dutch defender Jurrien Timber is fit to start the Champions League final after more than two months out with a groin injury. PSG seek to defend the title they won for the first time, while Arsenal hope for first UEFA Champions League trophy lift.

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Israel put on UN sexual violence in warzones blacklist for first time

Israel put on UN sexual violence in warzones blacklist for first time36 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEmir NaderGetty ImagesIsraeli guards were caught on CCTV appearing to sexually abuse a detainee from Gaza at the Sde Teiman detention facility (pictured)Israel has been added to a UN blacklist of countries that commit sexual violence in warzones for the first time.A report by the office of Secretary General António Guterres said the UN had last year verified 31 cases of sexual vi... Organisation cites abuse by security forces, including rape of male detaineesThe UN has added Israel and Russia to a blacklist for sexual violence in conflict, citing abuse by security forces including rape of male detainees.

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Louisiana Republicans pass new electoral map that guts majority-Black district

The GOP-friendly map approved by state lawmakers now goes to Republican governor who is expected to sign itSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailLouisiana Republicans approved a new congressional map on Friday which would eliminate a majority-Black congressional district that was at the center of a landmark supreme court ruling gutting section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.The new map reconfigures the state’s sixth congressional district, now represented by Cleo Fields, a Black Democrat.... A Supreme Court court ruling last month rejected the state’s previous congressional map as an illegal racial gerrymander and set off a redistricting race across the South.

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Iran war: US to lift naval blockade of ports, Trump says

US President Donald Trump also said he is going to make a "final determination" on a deal with Iran during a meeting in the White House Situation Room. Both the US and Iran seem to have reached an agreement, with Trump saying Hormuz blockade to be lifted.

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Jeffrey Donaldson’s letter to alleged victim had ‘nothing to do’ with abuse claims, trial hears

Former DUP leader’s barrister said woman was mistaken in linking letter to his alleged sex offencesJeffrey Donaldson told a woman who has accused him of sexual assault that he regretted inflicting “hurt, pain and distress”, but his comments were not related to the allegations, a court has heard.A lawyer for the former MP and Democratic Unionist party leader told Newry crown court on Friday that Donaldson’s letter to the alleged victim had “nothing to do” with her accusations of sexual abuse and... Donaldson letter to sex abuse accuser had 'nothing to do with allegations', court hears39 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJulian O'NeillCrime and justice correspondent, BBC News NIPAA letter written by Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to a woman who has accused him of sex abuse had nothing to do with her allegations against him, Newry Crown Court has heard.The claim was made by Kieran Vaughan KC, the former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader's lawyer.Vaughan has been continuing to cross-e...

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EU unblocks €16 billion in Hungary assistance as Magyar promises reforms

Reforms under new Prime Minister Peter Magyar will enable the EU to free up billions in frozen assistance for Budapest.

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Netherlands allows Kanye West to perform despite protests

US rapper Kanye West will be allowed to perform in the Netherlands despite Dutch lawmakers and Jewish activists seeking to ban him from the EU country over multiple antisemitic scandals.

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EU unblocks €16 billion in Hungary assistance as Magyar promises reforms

Reforms under new Prime Minister Peter Magyar will enable the EU to free up billions in frozen assistance for Budapest.

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Five Miners Are Rescued After Week Trapped in Flooded Laos Cave

Rescuers pumped water from the flooded cave, enabling four miners to crawl out. Seven people who entered the cave last week were trapped inside by flash flooding that blocked their way.

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Iran war live: Trump due to make ‘final determination’ on deal with Tehran

Israel pushes deeper into Lebanon just days after Israel's prime minister ordered 70 percent of Gaza to be occupied. US President Donald Trump said yesterday he would soon decide on a proposed deal to extend the ceasefire with Iran, though the two countries still appeared to differ on significant issues that have be...

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Eight students arrested in deadly Kenyan school dorm fire

Kenyan police have arrested eight students on suspicion of arson after a deadly fire ripped through a girls’ school. The fire broke out at the Utumishi Girls Academy Senior School in Gilgil, killing 16 people and wounding 79 others.

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How Bad Are President Trump’s Approval Ratings?

Our chief political analyst, Nate Cohn, looks at President Trump’s sinking approval ratings. A new poll shows it sitting at 34 percent.

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US federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation fund’

The nearly $1.8bn fund stemmed from a recent IRS settlement with Donald Trump over his leaked tax records. Order by district judge in Virginia temporarily pauses all operations

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Ethiopia election 2026: Tigray excluded and on edge

As Ethiopia is heading to the polls, the Tigray region won't be participating in the vote for the second time, with tensions simmering on.