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Indonesia volcano eruption kills three hikers on Mount Dukono

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Iraq announces huge oil find near Saudi border as Hormuz crisis bites

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Who is coming to Putin's Victory Day parade — and who is not?

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Brown bears rescued from harsh captivity conditions in Armenia

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Portuguese man's body found inside crocodile in South Africa

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Vigils held across Australia after death of 5-year-old girl

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Iranians risk arrest at Iraq border to escape Tehran's internet ban

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Bejewelled skeletons on display in German monastery fascinate visitors

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IS-linked Australian women charged with slavery and terrorism offences after return from Syria

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Universities in Qatar fete graduation week despite regional crisis

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Aerial footage shows widespread tornado damage across Mississippi

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Live position of the hantavirus ship en route to the Canary Islands

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Péter Magyar's first cabinet crisis: the brother-in-law who had to go

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UAE reports missile attack as Iran war ceasefire is challenged

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UK to summon Chinese ambassador over dissident spy convictions

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Tenerife locals 'concerned but calm' as hantavirus-hit cruise ship approaches

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US underlines 'strong' Vatican ties after Rubio meets pope

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Global shocks will slow down economic growth in Africa, IMF warns

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Who pays more tax? See where you fall in Europe's income tax divide

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Where in Europe is tap water the most and least safe?

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After 20 rounds of sanctions, the EU sees cracks in Russia's economy

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White House calls out Star Wars actor Mark Hamill for dead Trump image

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Video shows United Airlines plane striking truck in New Jersey, injuring driver

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Russia strikes Kharkiv residential district as drone attacks escalate

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Pope Leo XIV swears in 28 new Swiss Guards in Vatican ceremony

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Iran's president meets new ayatollah amid persistent health questions - As speculation grows over the possibility of an agreement between Iran and the US, Pezeshkian said he had met with the new Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who is still to appear in public following his appointment. 07/05/2026

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Iranians at home torn between hope for regime change and war fears - People in Iran who spoke to Euronews said they were torn between hope for regime change and fear of devastation, while reflecting on US-Israeli strikes, rising hardship and fading support for war. 07/05/2026

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Senior Hezbollah commander killed by Israel in Beirut suburbs - Beirut and its southern suburbs had been spared Israeli attacks since 8 April, when massive Israeli strikes across the country killed more than 350 people. 07/05/2026

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Local elections across UK test Starmer as Reform UK eyes major gains - UK voters began casting ballots on Thursday, 7 May, in local and devolved elections seen as the biggest political test yet for Prime Minister Keir Starmer since Labour's landslide victory in July 2024. 07/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 7th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 07/05/2026

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IDF investigating after soldier seen desecrating Virgin Mary statue - The Israeli military said on Thursday it "respects freedom of religion and worship, as well as holy sites and religious symbols of all religions and communities." 07/05/2026

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North Korea says not bound by nuclear non-proliferation treaty - North Korea has insisted that it will not give up its nuclear arsenal, describing its path as "irreversible" and vowing to strengthen its capabilities. 07/05/2026

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At Beirut shoreline camp, volunteer barber brings dignity with free haircuts - Lebanon's displaced families are finding small moments of relief in Beirut. A volunteer barber is helping restore dignity after weeks of conflict. 07/05/2026

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Israeli airstrike kills 4 and injures 33 in southern Lebanon despite fragile ceasefire - Israeli airstrike hits house in Saksakieh despite ceasefire, killing four and injuring 33, as raids in southern Lebanon stoke fears of renewed escalation. 07/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 7th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 07/05/2026

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Iran reviewing US peace deal proposal as Trump ramps up pressure - A fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran has largely held since 8 April but in-person talks between the two countries hosted by Pakistan last month failed to reach an agreement. 07/05/2026

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Ukraine 'will respond in kind' Zelenskyy says ahead of Moscow parade - Ukraine will decide its course of action towards Russia's Victory Day parade "depending on the situation tonight and tomorrow", Zelenskyy said, sending a warning to Moscow that Kyiv will "will respond in kind" to Russian attacks. 06/05/2026

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Eight killed in Iran shopping centre fire as probe targets builder - Eight people died and 36 were injured after a huge fire engulfed a shopping centre near tehran, prompting a criminal investigation. 06/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 6th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 06/05/2026

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Outspoken CNN founder Ted Turner dies at age 87 - Ted Turner was considered a pioneer in the news business, which he transformed after the launch of CNN in 1980. 06/05/2026

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Cape Verde: three evacuated from MV Hondius over suspected hantavirus - Netherlands authorities have coordinated the medical evacuation of three people from the MV Hondius, including one Dutch passenger and two crew members, a Dutch and a British national. The patients, suspected of having a hantavirus infection, are being transferred to specialised hospitals. 06/05/2026

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Italy: Femen and Pussy Riot protest Russia's return to Venice Biennale - The 2026 Venice Biennale opened press previews on Wednesday with protests outside the Russian pavilion, marking Moscow's return since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. 06/05/2026

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Fire at commercial complex near Tehran kills 11 and injures dozens - Iranian media reported on Wednesday that a fire at a shopping centre near the capital left 11 people dead and dozens of others injured. The prosecutor's office has called for an investigation into the incident to identify possible culprits, state-run media reported. 06/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 6th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 06/05/2026

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UN demands Israel 'immediately' release Gaza aid flotilla activists - The flotilla's vessels set sail from France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking Israel's blockade of Gaza and delivering humanitarian aid to the war-ravaged Palestinian territory. 06/05/2026

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Iran says passage through Strait of Hormuz will be ensured - Earlier on Wednesday, Trump said the US would pause its mission to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz barely two days after it began doing so, citing a desire to reach a peace deal. 06/05/2026

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North Korea drops mention to unification with South from constitution - China has long been the country's main economic backer, though Pyongyang has drawn closer to Moscow since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. 06/05/2026

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Mexico marks 164 years since Battle of Puebla with historic reenactment - Mexico marked the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Puebla on Tuesday 5 May 2026, with hundreds of participants recreating the 1862 clash in Mexico City. 06/05/2026

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Russian guided bomb attacks kill at least 26 civilians across Ukraine - Ukraine said at least 26 people were killed in Russian strikes on Tuesday 5 May 2026, with the heaviest losses in Zaporizhzhia and Kramatorsk. 06/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 6th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 06/05/2026

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Top Trump advisers urge China to assist in reopening Strait of Hormuz - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have both expressed a need for China to leverage its tight relations with Tehran to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz for "their own interests". 06/05/2026

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Trump says the pontiff's words help Iran, make world 'less safe' In an interview with US media outlets, Trump said Pope Leo XIV's words are helping Iran and making the world "less safe", slamming him for his stance which Trump perceives to mean indifference about Tehran acquiring nuclear weapons. 06/05/2026

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Gulf braces itself for potential escalation with Iran - The Gulf is bracing itself for what could be a major escalation in the Iran war. Attacks against the UAE took place on Monday, the first since the ceasefire was announced in April. 05/05/2026

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Russia strikes Ukraine as Zelenskyy denounces Moscow's 'cynicism' On Monday, Moscow announced a ceasefire during its World War II victory celebrations over 9 May, while Kyiv has said it will halt fire over 6 May. 05/05/2026

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Kallas visits Baku to advance 'strategic partnership' with Azerbaijan - The EU's High Representative Kaja Kallas met Azerbaijan's leadership in Baku for talks to advance what she called "our strategic interest" in connectivity between the EU, the South Caucasus and Central Asia, and to contribute to the regional peace process. 05/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 5th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 5th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 05/05/2026

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Russian soldiers rehearse Victory Day parade amid fears of Ukrainian attacks - Russian troops marched through central Moscow during a rehearsal for the upcoming Victory Day parade, which will take place without heavy military equipment. 05/05/2026

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Trump urges Iran to 'do the smart thing' and reach a peace deal - Meanwhile, Iran warned the US against any further escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, after a spate of attacks risked reigniting the war. 05/05/2026

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Macron touts Armenia's turning point, stealing the show at EPC summit - French President Emmanuel Macron's visit marked a visible shift for Armenia as he proclaimed "a Europe which goes from Iceland to the Caucasus" while being greeted with adulation — strolling avenues to La Marseillaise, singing Aznavour and receiving a medal to boot. 05/05/2026

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Saydnaya residents demand links to notorious Syrian prison must end - Residents of Saidnaya reject linking the town to a nearby military prison, saying the label damages its identity as a city that is home to miracles and a sacred shrine and obscures its actual history of peaceful coexistence. 05/05/2026

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Nine killed in central Colombia mine explosion caused by gas buildup - Mining accidents are common in central Colombia, where dozens of small operators run coal and emerald mines. 05/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 5th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 5th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 05/05/2026

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Orthodox Jews celebrate Lag BaOmer holiday in Jerusalem - Crowds gather around bonfires in Jerusalem to celebrate the Orthodox Jewish holiday of Lag BaOmer. 05/05/2026

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Italy's PM Meloni visits Baku to reinforce key energy links - During her visit to Baku, the Italian premier said she wanted Azerbaijan to strengthen its role as an energy hub between Europe and Asia, with Italy serving as "the privileged gateway to the European market." 05/05/2026

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Iran threatens European military bases amid Hormuz escalation - Iran attacked ships in Hormuz and struck the UAE again as hardliners threatened that European bases could become legitimate targets. Tehran also issued its own Strait of Hormuz navigation map, warning US Navy ships and oil tankers from crossing. 05/05/2026

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Stars including Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Serena Williams walk Met Gala red carpet - Celebrities arrived at the 2026 Met Gala in New York, showcasing elaborate outfits under this year's "Fashion is Art" dress code. 05/05/2026

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Mourners lay flowers and candles in Leipzig after deadly car rampage - People gather in Leipzig to lay flowers and light candles near the site where a car ploughed into a crowd in the historic centre, killing two people and injuring several others. 05/05/2026

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Macron sings Aznavour song as Armenian PM Pashinyan plays drums at official dinner - French President Emmanuel Macron performed Charles Aznavour's "La Bohème" during an official dinner in Armenia, accompanied by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on drums. 05/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 5th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 5th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 05/05/2026

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