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Argentina's farmers describe 'sea of water' after downpour hits harvest

Argentina’s agricultural heartland has been lashed by heavy rains in recent days, leaving some soy fields underwater with up to 400 millimeters (15.75 inches) of precipitation recorded in certain areas bringing widespread flooding.

May 20, 2025 12:00 pm
 

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UK strikes EU trade and defence reset in 'new era' for relations

Britain agreed the most significant reset of defence and trade ties with the European Union since Brexit on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump’s upending of the global order pushed the two sides to move on from their acrimonious divorce.

May 20, 2025 10:34 am
 

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World Health Organization members vote in favour of global pandemic agreement

Members of the World Health Organization voted emphatically in favour of a potentially groundbreaking global treaty on improving pandemic preparedness at the World Health Assembly on Monday.

May 20, 2025 8:20 am
 

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US Supreme Court lets Trump end deportation protection for Venezuelans

The U.S. Supreme Court let Donald Trump’s administration on Monday strip temporary protected status from Venezuelans living in the United States that had been granted under his predecessor Joe Biden, as the Republican president moves to ramp up deportations as part of his hardline approach to immigration.

May 20, 2025 7:20 am
 

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Netanyahu says Israel will control Gaza as pressure mounts on aid

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday Israel would control the whole of Gaza despite mounting international pressure that pushed it to lift a blockade on aid supplies in the face of warnings of looming famine.

May 20, 2025 6:18 am
 

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Boeing enjoys a good week amid tough times

British mountaineer Kenton Cool has scaled Mount Everest for the 19th time, breaking his own record for the most climbs up the world’s tallest mountain for a non-sherpa.

May 19, 2025 4:30 pm
 

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British mountaineer sets record 19th Everest summit

British mountaineer Kenton Cool has scaled Mount Everest for the 19th time, breaking his own record for the most climbs up the world’s tallest mountain for a non-sherpa.

May 19, 2025 3:20 pm
 

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Apple boosts India's factory hopes - but a US-China deal could derail plans

Just as India showed flickers of progress toward its long-held dream of becoming the world’s factory, Washington and Beijing announced a trade “reset” that could derail Delhi’s ambitions to replace China as the global manufacturing hub.

May 19, 2025 2:22 pm
 

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New buy now, pay later rules aim to protect shoppers

The government has announced new rules aiming to protect shoppers using buy now, pay later services, saying it wants to end the “wild west” of unregulated borrowing.

May 19, 2025 1:24 pm
 

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Pope Leo XIV calls for unity at inaugural mass and meets Zelensky

Pope Leo XIV has called for unity at his inaugural Mass at the Vatican attended by thousands of faithful and world leaders including Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky.

May 19, 2025 12:16 pm
 

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Romania has a new president as elections take place across Europe

It has been a frantic night of politics in Europe, with three elections including one result and two indicative exit polls in the last couple of hours.

May 19, 2025 11:37 am
 

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Mexican Navy tall ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, killing two

A Mexican Navy sailing ship festooned with lights and a giant flag crashed into the landmark Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night, shearing the top of its masts, killing two people and injuring several others, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said.

May 19, 2025 10:54 am

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