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Five divers killed in Maldives scuba diving tragedy named – including TV star - The group had set off on a diving expedition on Thursday morning to explore the Vaavu Atoll.

Daily Express - 1 minute ago

Germany's Merz Doesn't Want His Children Going to the US

Newsweek - 1 minute ago

Exclusive - 2 senators call on FAA to study impact of reduced flight attendant staffing - Sens. Tammy Duckworth​ of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation. 5H ago

CBS News - 2 minutes ago

North America's busiest commuter rail system faces possible shutdown

International The News - 3 minutes ago

Trump discusses Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai's human rights case with Xi Jinping

Fox News - 4 minutes ago

Inside China's race to dominate humanoid robotics industry

NBC News - 5 minutes ago

Top US commander dismisses reports of civilian deaths in Iran

Irish Times - 7 minutes ago

Democrats test a new red state strategy: Back independents over their own nominees

Los Angeles Times - 7 minutes ago

Xi to visit US on Sepember 24 at Trump's invitation, China says

Times of India - 8 minutes ago

Utah woman raised in polygamous 'cult' says women were treated like 'second-class citizens'

New York Post - 8 minutes ago

Czech police find stolen skull of medieval saint encased in concrete

Guardian UK - 8 minutes ago

Authorities search waters in the Maldives for bodies of Italians who died in cave dive accident

CTV News - 9 minutes ago

Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but no deals confirmed - There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no trade breakthroughs after the two-day visit. 9 mins ago - Business

BBC News - 9 minutes ago

Trump says sculpture garden honoring prominent Americans is planned for park along Potomac River

Toronto Star - 9 minutes ago

New Hampshire lawmakers split over firearms on university campuses

International The News - 12 minutes ago

EPL: Great signing - Gallas tells Arsenal who to sign as Zubimendi's replacement

Daily Post Nigeria - 13 minutes ago

Elon Musk's Son 'Lil X' Becomes Online Sensation In China; Steals Spotlight From Trump-Xi Summit

Times of India - 17 minutes ago

Gov't building set ablaze and several injured in Libya football violence

Aljazeera - 17 minutes ago

Alex Newhook's hot streak pushes him to new heights. But he's not the only Newhook making noise.

CTV News - 17 minutes ago

Tricky election test for Andy Burnham before he can challenge British PM Keir Starmer

The Straits Times - 18 minutes ago

India SC refuses bail for actor Darshan - 2 - m read

Gulf News - 19 minutes ago

I have right to endorse my successor – Gov Sule

Daily Post Nigeria - 20 minutes ago

US-China summit exposes Trump's limits on Iran war, Taiwan

Deutsche Welle - 20 minutes ago

Lusail International Circuit launches premium hospitality packages for Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2026

Peninsula Qatar - 20 minutes ago

Trump Says He's Losing Patience With Iran Over Lack of Progress on Deal

Epoch Times - 23 minutes ago

Brazil police target former Rio governor and Refit owner in tax probe

International The News - 24 minutes ago

FBI offers $200,000 reward to catch ex-Air Force specialist wanted on espionage charges in Iran

Los Angeles Times - 25 minutes ago

World News - 24 dead after Russian attack on Kyiv, Ukraine - May 15 (UPI) -- At least 24 people are dead after Russia attacked Kyiv, Ukraine, with hundreds of missiles and drones. Ukraine responded by attacking Russia.

UPI - 27 minutes ago

Trump and Xi toast each other at Beijing banquet - Donald Trump and Xi Jinping toasted each other during a state banquet in Beijing attended by executives including Elon Musk, Tim Cook and Jensen Huang following high-level China-US talks, where Trump also invited Xi to visit the White House in September. 14/05/2026

Euronews - 27 minutes ago

Denmark checks if dead whale is Germany's recently rescued Timmy

CTV News - 28 minutes ago

Germany warns Russia preparing military challenge to West by 2029

Daily Sabah - 29 minutes ago

Forest officer, fleeing suspect drown in well in uncompleted building

Daily Post Nigeria - 30 minutes ago

UK's most wanted fugitive flashes thumbs-up during dramatic Benidorm arrest

Times of India - 30 minutes ago

Italy opens its own investigation into divers' deaths in Maldives as 'very bad' weather halts recovery

New York Post - 31 minutes ago

Navy details how it will realize 'Golden Fleet' initiative, including nuclear-powered battleship

Stars and Stripes - 32 minutes ago

Trump and Xi's China Summit: Different Goals, Different Wins

Newsweek - 32 minutes ago

Hungary's new PM symbolically removes fences erected around Orbán's former offices

Toronto Star - 33 minutes ago

FBI Offers $200,000 Reward to Catch Former US Air Force Specialist in Iran Spying Case

Epoch Times - 34 minutes ago

For Trump in China, a tonal shift yields few results

Los Angeles Times - 37 minutes ago

Ukraine and Russia swap hundreds of prisoners, strike on Kyiv apartment block kills 24

NBC News - 37 minutes ago

Former deputy police chief warns of burnout, pressure in Turkish force amid rising suicides

Turkish Minute - 37 minutes ago

India deepens defence, energy ties with UAE during PM Modi visit

Channel NewsAsia - 38 minutes ago

Trump suggests deadly Russian strike on Kyiv could set back peace efforts

The Straits Times - 39 minutes ago

Iran war energy shock drives interest in ethanol and other biofuels across hard-hit Asia

New York Daily News - 40 minutes ago

US Border Patrol chief Michael Banks resigns amid Trump immigration shakeup

International The News - 41 minutes ago

Photos of the aftermath of a Russian missile attack on a Kyiv apartment building

Bay to Bay News - 41 minutes ago

APC primaries: Contestants signal intention to step down for female aspirant in AMAC/Bwari

Daily Post Nigeria - 41 minutes ago

Ukraine 'entirely justified' to plan strikes against Russian energy and military targets after Kyiv attacks, Zelenskyy says – Europe live

Guardian UK - 41 minutes ago

Araghchi: Iran doubts US 'seriousness' about talks amid nuclear deadlock

Aljazeera - 41 minutes ago

Trump e Xi a Pechino: immagini e parole a effetto, pochi accordi

AsiaNews.it - 42 minutes ago

Eurovision is almost here! But how much do you know about Europe's biggest pop spectacular? -- Are you the ultimate Eurovision superfan? Take our quiz to find out

BBC News - 42 minutes ago

Stolen skull of medieval saint hidden in concrete, say Czech police

The Straits Times - 47 minutes ago

Xi to pay state visit to U.S. in autumn this year

Peninsula Qatar - 47 minutes ago

Iran's Top Diplomat Says A Lack Of Trust Is Impeding Talks To End War With The U.S.

Huffington Post - 49 minutes ago

Historical reckoning: The push for the US to acknowledge the Nakba

Aljazeera - 52 minutes ago

CBC Investigates - Canadian, U.S. fascist fight clubs joining forces south of the border, CBC investigation finds - Christian Paas-Lang - News - Canada - | 7 hours ago

CBC News - 53 minutes ago

Everything you need to know about taking a teenager to BottleRock Napa Valley from someone who has done it

The Mercury News - 54 minutes ago

UAE, Iran and the Abraham Accords 2.0 -- The Explainer -- Israel's agreements with some Arab neighbours are being reconsidered in the light of the Iran war -- Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK -- Published

The Week - 55 minutes ago

Bandits kill two, injure several in Kano village attack

Daily Post Nigeria - 57 minutes ago

Supreme Court voting rights ruling fuels a new push to defend Black representation

Los Angeles Times - 58 minutes ago

Vassy Kapelos: From acceptance to shared humanity, what I learned from the Artemis II astronauts

CTV News - 58 minutes ago

Taiwan's message to China after Trump-Xi meet: US arms sales safe, Washington ties to deepen

Times of India - 58 minutes ago

Libya football riots spread to Tripoli as fans torch government HQ

Euronews - 59 minutes ago

Thorny issues set aside as Trump and Xi reach rosy consensus

Irish Times - 59 minutes ago

Iran's top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US

Toronto Star - 1 hour ago

Turkey paid city hospital operators nearly 5 times cancer-control budget in 4 months

Turkish Minute - 1 hour ago

Akron Borough Council declares emergency to fix culvert on Miller Road

Lancaster Online - 1 hour ago

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan discuss industrial cooperation

Peninsula Qatar - 1 hour ago

High profile resignations, a prime minister on the edge and a populist party on the up. What is going on in UK politics?

Deutsche Welle - 1 hour ago

Saudi's Tawakkalna offers Hajj services in 19 languages -- m read

Gulf News - 1 hour ago

U.S. set to drop criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, sources say

The Globe and Mail - 1 hour ago

1,700 cruise ship passengers quarantined in France over suspected gastro outbreak

International The News - 1 hour ago

Palestinians in Gaza mark anniversary of 1948 mass expulsion and say today's catastrophe is worse

Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago

West Hempfield couple's animal neglect, child endangerment charges move to county court

Lancaster Online - 1 hour ago

Xi Jinping's 'LAST WARNING' On Iran & Hormuz To Trump Before China Departure; 'Do Not Shun...'

Times of India - 1 hour ago

Trump leaves Beijing with few wins, but warm words for Xi

CBC News - 1 hour ago

Chemical odour hits Ijebu Ode schools, over 90 students affected

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

Full list of Israel's ceasefire violations in Gaza, seven months on

Middle East Eye - 1 hour ago

New Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded

NBC News - 1 hour ago

Stars, stripes, and missiles: What America's arsenal says about the wars to come

Russia Today - 1 hour ago

Canada Rethinks Selling Its Crown Jewel Pipeline

OilPrice.com - 1 hour ago

Pressure mounts on embattled UK PM Keir Starmer as rivals circle

Aljazeera - 1 hour ago

Indians growing anxious as Modi asks them to cut on fuel

Deutsche Welle - 1 hour ago

5 dead in 160-foot Maldives scuba dive — worst diving accident nation has ever seen

New York Post - 1 hour ago

Adamawa Police Command inaugurate Violent Crime Response Unit

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

Khamenei says Iran's resistance has strengthened nation and created unity amid conflict

International The News - 1 hour ago

'Unluckiest lucky man alive' struck by lightning while fishing

CTV News - 1 hour ago

Every Rocket Fired in Iran Is Money Stolen From the American People

The Nation - 1 hour ago

Texas puts man to death for 2004 murder in state's 600th execution

UPI - 1 hour ago

US Sells 30-Year Bonds at 5 Percent Yield for First Time Since 2007

Epoch Times - 1 hour ago

Authorities search waters in the Maldives for bodies of Italians who died in cave dive accident

Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago

CIA chief meets Cuban officials to deliver message: Trump wants 'fundamental changes'

CBC News - 1 hour ago

Funeral in Jabalia after Israeli strike hits Gaza wake despite ceasefire

Euronews - 1 hour ago

How a growing El Ni o will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific -- The last time an El Ni o pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.

CBS News - 1 hour ago

Indian PM urges 'open and safe' Hormuz at start of UAE-Europe tour

Peninsula Qatar - 1 hour ago

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists storm school, abduct pupils

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

Authorities search waters in the Maldives for bodies of Italians who died in cave dive accident

Toronto Star - 1 hour ago

Iran ready for war or negotiations: Araghchi

Mehr News Agency - 1 hour ago

Practitioners and Supporters in 58 Countries Express Gratitude to Founder of Falun Gong on World Falun Dafa Day

Epoch Times - 1 hour ago

Trump's China trip an attempt to 'save face' – analyst to RT

Russia Today - 1 hour ago