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Disinformation campaigns circulating false narratives about French military casualties in Odesa are contradicted by the Ministry of Armed Forces, which clarifies the deaths occurred during training in Angers.

Over 80 MPs have called for resignation following local election losses, but Starmer uses King’s Speech to outline plans for EU ties and nationalisation.

As temperatures soar past 45 degrees Celsius, tens of thousands of workers in Gujarat endure harsh conditions to produce three-quarters of India’s salt, facing inadequate shelter and limited water supplies amid forecasts of intensified heatwaves.

The release of records from the FBI, NASA, and State Department has triggered widespread conspiracy theories, with observers questioning the administration’s motives.

Patrice Motsepe confirms Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania hosting deal and backs Infantino’s re-election bid

Speaking at the Africa Forward Summit, Achille Mbembe challenged deficit-based narratives, calling for a policy framework built on what the continent already possesses.

The discovery, announced by NHK News Japan, marks a significant milestone in astronomical observation, though specific technical details regarding the instrumentation remain undisclosed.

Gironde prefecture implements precautionary disembarkation ban while medical tests are conducted; operator cancels shore excursions and offers refunds.

Broadcaster confirms text commentary and team news stream ahead of the clash between Manchester City and Crystal Palace.

New York Times reports that 70 per cent of Iran’s mobile launchers and pre-war stockpile remain operational, with access restored to most sites along the Strait of Hormuz.

Gunshots were fired at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday, prompting a security breach and causing people to run for cover. The incident follows statements by Senator Ronald dela Rosa, a key figure in former President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war, who claimed his handover to the International Criminal Court was imminent.

The election of Debretsion Gebremichael as Tigray president has dissolved the federal interim administration, prompting concerns of a broader conflict involving Eritrea and its access to the Assab port.

Cyril Ramaphosa has announced he will not step down as Parliament prepares to restart Section 89 proceedings, setting the stage for a complex political and legal battle within the government of national unity.

The state’s highest court has vacated the 2023 murder convictions of the disgraced lawyer, finding that Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill denied him a fair trial by an impartial jury.

President Donald Trump’s arrival in the Chinese capital marks the beginning of high-level negotiations with President Xi Jinping, with key geopolitical and economic issues set to dominate the agenda.

The RS-28 Sarmat is set to replace Soviet-era Voyevoda missiles by year-end, amidst ongoing conflict in Ukraine and new US defence spending estimates.

The publication details winners from the inaugural 1930 edition through to the 2022 final, providing context for the upcoming expanded tournament.

Prosecutors urge judges to convict former president on all counts, including corruption and illegal campaign financing, reversing lower court acquittals.

The Ambition arrived in Bordeaux on 13 May 2026 with passengers prevented from disembarking due to a suspected stomach flu outbreak, prompting a lockdown that has resulted in one death and approximately 50 symptomatic cases.

The UK Foreign Office and UK Health Security Agency are managing a low-risk public health situation on the British Overseas Territory after a woman with contact to an infected individual arrives from the virus-hit cruise ship.

President rejects findings as hearsay and seeks judicial review, though analysts say coalition arithmetic protects his tenure.

Head coach accepts disciplinary action and issues apology as salary is reduced amid six-week ban covering key international fixtures.

President Donald Trump has arrived in the Chinese capital for a two-day summit with President Xi Jinping, marking the first visit by a US leader since 2017. Amidst discussions on artificial intelligence and regional security, the resumption of soybean purchases remains a critical, albeit uncertain, pillar of the renewed bilateral relationship.

Political uncertainty looms over the UK government as King Charles III delivers the State Opening of Parliament, highlighting national security challenges while Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s position hangs in the balance.

Donald Trump was greeted by Vice-President Han Zheng as he lands in the capital, ahead of high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping on the Iran war, semiconductor competition and Taiwan.

Tensions escalate inside the legislative complex as police and marines attempt to arrest the lawmaker facing charges of crimes against humanity linked to the Duterte drug crackdown.

A confrontation involving an activist and Iran’s former crown prince has been reported, occurring against a backdrop of collapsed ceasefires and ongoing military strain in the region.

Uncertainty surrounds the cause of the shooting and potential casualties as the former police chief seeks protective custody amid International Criminal Court warrants linked to the Duterte drug war.

International advocacy group warns France is now fifth-largest global hub for online child sexual abuse content, trailing Bulgaria, the United States, the Netherlands and Romania.

State-run oil distributors face daily losses of $105 million as commercial LPG prices surge 48%, prompting opposition criticism over the timing of the appeal.

The rescheduled summit, delayed by recent attacks on Iran, brings a delegation of major US business leaders to the Great Hall of the People as both nations seek to stabilise relations and manage strategic rivalries.

Japan Football Association official states Kaoru Mitoma will not be fit for tournament start ahead of squad announcement on 15 May.

With the April 8 ceasefire on “life support” and ammunition stockpiles depleted, the US president faces a choice between military escalation and political concession.

Two reporters from Adhadhu have been imprisoned for breaching a gag order concerning allegations against President Mohamed Muizzu, sparking international condemnation and accusations of democratic backsliding.

A two-day summit with President Xi Jinping will address Iran, tariffs, and Taiwan, with experts suggesting the current balance of power favours the Chinese delegation.

Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Iceland boycott the contest to protest Israel’s participation, while ten countries qualify for the final.

Elite climbers have removed a major ice obstruction on Mount Everest, but nearly 1,000 mountaineers are expected to attempt the summit in the coming weeks, raising fears of dangerous bottlenecks on the world’s highest peak.

Local authorities in France have barred passengers from leaving the UK-operated cruise ship Ambition following reports of gastrointestinal illness affecting dozens of individuals onboard.

The Liberal Democratic Party has cleared a legislative proposal to prohibit, in principle, appeals by the prosecution against retrial decisions, marking a significant shift in Japan’s criminal justice framework.

Medical infrastructure collapses in the capital as Doctors Without Borders and Centre Hospitalier de Fontaine suspend operations, while UN-backed security mission begins tentative deployment.

Al Jazeera reports that Israeli authorities have bulldozed Palestinian-owned shops to facilitate the construction of a road connected to a settlement.

The Ambassador Cruise Line vessel, carrying primarily British and Irish passengers, was detained in the western port after approximately 50 individuals exhibited symptoms of the highly contagious gastroenteritis.

The heavy intercontinental ballistic missile system is set for combat readiness by December, a move that adds to strategic tensions as Moscow signals a shift in its military posture.