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Stop the global housing crisis: World Urban Forum, why it matters?

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Five Italians die in Maldives cave diving tragedy - Rescue teams in the Maldives continued recovery operations after the country's deadliest diving accident killed five Italian divers. 15/05/2026

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Funeral in Jabalia after Israeli strike hits Gaza wake despite ceasefire - Residents of Jabalia bury two Palestinians killed in an Israeli strike on a wake, as Gaza reports nearly 73,000 dead and truce violations persist. 15/05/2026

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North Korea tells military to bolster defences against 'arch enemy'

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Latest news bulletin | May 18th, 2026 – Morning

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Taiwan defends US arms purchases that Trump called 'bargaining chip'

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'Time is of the essence,' Trump says in latest warning to Iran

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World Urban Forum opens in Baku with warning on global housing divide

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Latest news bulletin | May 17th, 2026 – Evening

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Turkic leaders unite towards 'influential geopolitical power centre'

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United Arab Emirates

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Drone strike hits UAE nuclear plant perimeter, fire reported

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Latest news bulletin | May 17th, 2026 – Midday

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Ebola outbreak declared global health emergency

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Latest news bulletin | May 17th, 2026 – Morning

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Watch: Tears and confetti as Bulgaria's Dara lifts Eurovision trophy

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Eurovision final in Vienna overshadowed by protests over Israel's participation

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South Korea: Thousands watch robot monks march through Seoul's historic streets

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London on edge as Tommy Robinson backers and pro-Palestinian marchers rally

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Latest news bulletin | May 16th, 2026 – Evening

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Putin to visit China following Trump's Beijing trip

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Latest news bulletin | May 16th, 2026 – Midday

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Taiwan responds to Trump's independence warning

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IS leader killed in US-Nigeria military operation, Trump says

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Bulgaria wins Eurovision 2026 as public push Israel into second place

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Why experts predict a looming surge in solar panel prices

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One of Ukraine's largest drone attacks kills 3, Russia says

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China unveils a giant rideable robot straight out of sci-fi movie

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Top News Stories Today

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Latest news bulletin | May 16th, 2026 – Morning

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Israel confirms Hamas armed wing chief killed in Gaza strike - The military said Haddad was "among the last senior commanders in Hamas's military wing responsible for planning and carrying out the October 7th massacre." 15/05/2026

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Lebanon–Israel ceasefire extended by 45 days, says US - The US State Department will hold negotiations aimed at reaching a permanent political agreement on the 2 and 3 June. Beforehand, the Pentagon is to bring together military delegations from the countries concerned on 29 May. 15/05/2026

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What is the ancient war theory Xi invoked in his meeting with Trump? Xi Jinping opened his Beijing summit with Trump by asking whether the two powers could avoid the "Thucydides Trap" — then warned that mishandling Taiwan could lead to war. 15/05/2026

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Libya football riots spread to Tripoli as fans torch government HQ - Fans rioted after a disputed referee decision ended a Libyan league match in Tarhunah, with violence spreading to Tripoli where the Government of National Unity's headquarters was set on fire. 15/05/2026

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Bukhara regional forum examines women's role in Asia's future - Regional leaders and UN officials gathered in Bukhara to discuss how investing in women, education and demographic planning could shape long-term development across Asia. 15/05/2026

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Watch: Ukraine and Russia swap 205 prisoners each in major exchange deal - Ukraine and Russia swap 205 prisoners each in the first stage of a planned 1,000-for-1,000 exchange, mediated by the United Arab Emirates. 15/05/2026

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South Korea opens Galaxy Robot Park in Seoul with K-pop, AI shows and family fun - South Korea has opened the Galaxy Robot Park in Seoul, a robot-themed entertainment venue featuring humanoid boxing matches, K-pop dance shows and interactive AI attractions for children and families. 15/05/2026

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Underwhelming summit outcome in China brings Trump back to reality - After raising high expectations ahead of his trip to Beijing, the U.S president leaves with little to show for it, disappointing investors. On key flashpoints such as Iran and Taiwan, China didn't give any ground. 15/05/2026

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Iraq swears in new PM as US presses it to disarm Iran-backed groups - Iraqi parliament approved Ali al-Zaidi's government on Thursday, with the new prime minister vowing a state monopoly on weapons as Washington leans on Baghdad to disarm Iran-backed groups. 15/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 15th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 15/05/2026

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Death toll of large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine rises to 24 - The drone and missile barrage, that mostly targeted Kyiv, marked one of Russia's largest attacks in the past four years. Many EU leaders voiced support for Ukraine. 15/05/2026

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Protests erupt in Havana as Cuba faces severe fuel shortages - Small protests broke out in Havana over worsening shortages of food, power, and fuel, as Cuban authorities blamed US sanctions for the crisis and warned that fuel reserves had run out. 15/05/2026

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North Korea slams UK over sanctions on Songdowon children's camp - Since the war in Ukraine erupted in 2022, 2,318 Ukrainian children remain missing, while 20,570 have been deported or forcibly displaced and 704 killed, according to a Ukrainian government portal. 15/05/2026

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King Charles and Idris Elba share the DJ stage at royal garden party - King Charles III marks 50 years of The King's Trust at Buckingham Palace, celebrating its support for 1.5 million disadvantaged young people worldwide. 15/05/2026

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Xi gives Trump private tour of secret garden in Beijing - Chinese President Xi Jinping accompanies US counterpart Donald Trump on a walk through the gardens of Zhongnanhai, a central leadership compound next to Beijing's Forbidden City. 15/05/2026

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US seeks to indict Cuba's ex-president Raúl Castro, media report - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has renewed an offer of €85 million in aid on the condition that the assistance be distributed by the Catholic Church, bypassing the government. 15/05/2026

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Israel and Lebanon meet for third round of direct talks in Washington - Israel and Lebanon will meet for a second day in Washington to continue its third round of direct talks, as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues. 15/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 15th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 15/05/2026

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Iran eyes fees on Hormuz internet cables as new lever against the West - IRGC-linked media have called on Tehran to impose fees on submarine cables through the Strait of Hormuz and monitor global data traffic, citing claimed sovereignty over the waterway. 15/05/2026

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Inside Gaza's hunger crisis as aid falters and funding dries up - Community kitchens serving basic foodstuffs like lentils once a week are the last food source for hundreds of thousands in Gaza, as aid flows have dropped by 37% and only 10% of funding has been secured, Euronews learns on the ground in the Strip. 15/05/2026

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Trump and Xi wrap up summit claiming progress in stabilising ties - The two leaders met on Friday at final talks of the superpower summit, which the US president said "settled a lot of different problems". Xi described Trump's visit as a "milestone visit". 15/05/2026

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Erdoğan visits Astana as Turkey and Central Asia deepen ties - Turkey and Kazakhstan signed a friendship and strategic partnership declaration in Astana, targeting €13 billion in trade. 14/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 14th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 14/05/2026

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"Super Mario" celebrated for defending the euro and European unity - Former European Central Bank president Mario Draghi received the 2026 Charlemagne Prize on Thursday, 14 May, in Aachen, Germany, in recognition of his contributions to European unity and his leadership during the eurozone debt crisis of the 2010s. 14/05/2026

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Iran's World Cup team feted with public farewell amid US visa fears - Iran's football team was given a state send-off in Tehran on Wednesday with Hezbollah flags and anti-US chants from those gathered, as players and officials await US visas for their World Cup group games. 14/05/2026

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Peace activists rally to protect Palestinians during Jerusalem flag march - Israeli peace activists gathered in Jerusalem on Thursday to support Palestinian residents ahead of the annual Jerusalem Day flag march, an event often marked by nationalist tensions and heavy security. 14/05/2026

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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

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Iran national team heads toward 2026 World Cup amid 'death to America' chants in Tehran - Supporters gathered in Tehran to send off Iran's national football team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, chanting slogans including "Death to America" and "Death to Israel." 14/05/2026

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Elon Musk brings son X Æ A-Xii to high-level business meeting with China's premier - Top US business leaders including Elon Musk, Tim Cook and Jensen Huang met Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Thursday during high-level China-US business talks held alongside President Trump's visit, with Musk seen arriving alongside his son X Æ A-Xii. 14/05/2026

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Ship taken near UAE coast headed for Iranian waters, UK agency says - A ship has been taken near the UAE coast and is headed for Iranian waters, the UK's UKMTO said, in the latest vessel seizure around the Strait of Hormuz. 14/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 14th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 14/05/2026

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Seoul court orders North Korean leader to compensate Korean War POWs - Thursday's ruling was the third time former South Korean POWs have won damages against Kim and North Korea, according to local reports, although none has yet succeeded in collecting compensation. 14/05/2026

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UAE denies Netanyahu office's claim of secret wartime visit - The UAE denied Netanyahu's office's claim of a secret wartime visit, as Tehran threatened those "colluding with Israel". 14/05/2026

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Rubio says Cuba's leaders must go as US dangles €85 million in aid - Cuba lost the source for around half its fuel needs when US forces snatched Venezuela's president in a stunning January raid, with his successor complying with US pressure not to aid the island. 14/05/2026

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Ukraine: Russian drone and missile barrage slams Kyiv, killing at least one - Ukraine's capital Kyiv was struck by a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack early on Thursday, leaving at least one person dead and 31 injured, according to local officials. 14/05/2026

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Watch: Key moments from Trump's first day in Beijing - China welcomed US President Donald Trump to Beijing on Thursday for a closely watched summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as the two powers sought to stabilise relations strained by trade disputes, tensions over Taiwan and the ongoing conflict involving Iran. 14/05/2026

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Latest news bulletin | May 14th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 14/05/2026

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Russian attack on Kyiv continues overnight, killing at least five - The drone and missile attack comes hours after a rare daytime attack on the Ukrainian capital, which had killed at least six people. 14/05/2026

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China's progress compatible with making America great again, says Xi - The two leaders attended a banquet following a behind closed doors meeting in which they discussed trade, the Iran war and Taiwan. 14/05/2026

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250,000 pilgrims gather at Fatima shrine in Portugal for annual candlelight Mass - Hundreds of thousands of Catholic pilgrims gathered at Portugal's Fatima shrine for the annual Mass of the Blessing of the Candles honouring the Virgin Mary. 13/05/2026

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Trump arrives in Bejing for summit with Xi - The US president said he will be talking to his Chinese counterpart about trade "more than anything else." 13/05/2026

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Princess Catherine visits Italy on first overseas trip since cancer diagnosis - Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales visited the Italian city of Reggio Emilia during her first official overseas trip since announcing her cancer remission. 13/05/2026

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