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Activist aid ship hit by drones on way to Gaza

A ship bound for Gaza carrying humanitarian aid and activists was bombed by drones in international waters off Malta early on Friday, its organisers said, alleging that Israel was to blame.

May 3, 2025 2:39 pm
 

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US State Dept approves $3.5 billion missile sale to Saudi Arabia

The U.S. State Department approved a possible foreign military sale to Saudi Arabia of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related support for $3.5 billion, the Pentagon said in a statement on Friday.

May 3, 2025 1:26 pm
 

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Prince Harry 'devastated' after losing legal fight with UK government over police protection

Prince Harry on Friday said he was “devastated” to lose his appeal over his security in Britain after stepping down from royal duties, telling the BBC he would “struggle to forgive” the decision and could not safely bring his family to Britain.

May 3, 2025 12:34 pm
 

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US military creates new military zone

The U.S. military has created a second military zone along the border with Mexico, adding an area in Texas where troops can temporarily detain migrants or trespassers after another such area was designated in New Mexico last month.

May 3, 2025 11:07 am
 

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Chile cancels tsunami alert after quake triggered evacuations

Chilean authorities canceled evacuation orders in the far south and Antarctica after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of southern Chile Friday morning, prompting evacuations in the region due to tsunami threats.

May 3, 2025 10:31 am
 

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Singapore votes in test of ruling party's monopoly

Singaporeans were voting in an election on Saturday almost certain to perpetuate the unbroken rule of the People’s Action Party, in a test of public approval for the new prime minister as the city-state braces for economic turbulence from a global trade war.

May 3, 2025 9:35 am
 

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Trump proposes $163 billion cut to US budget that slashes domestic spending

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration proposed a $163 billion cut to the federal budget that would sharply reduce spending on education, housing and medical research next year, while increasing outlays for defense and border security.

May 3, 2025 8:26 am
 

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Democrats push for US human rights review in El Salvador

Several U.S. Democratic senators introduced a resolution to potentially compel a State Department review of human rights issues in El Salvador.

May 2, 2025 12:46 pm
 

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Jordanian sentenced to six years in US prison

A Jordanian national in Orlando, Florida, was sentenced to six years in U.S. federal prison for threats against and attacks on businesses over their perceived support for Israel, the U.S. Justice Department said.

May 2, 2025 11:02 am
 

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Brazilian ex-President Collor faces house arrest for bribery

The Brazilian Supreme Court has authorized former Brazilian President Fernando Collor de Mello to serve house arrest after being sentenced to almost 9 years in prison on corruption and money laundering charges, according to a court order seen by Reuters.

May 2, 2025 10:26 am
 

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New CIA videos aim to lure Chinese officials

The CIA rolled out two Chinese-language videos aimed at enticing officials in China to leak secrets to the U.S.

May 2, 2025 9:39 am
 

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US says minerals deal will strengthen Trump in talks with Russia

Kyiv and Washington on Thursday hailed a deal giving the United States preferential access to new Ukrainian minerals as a milestone which a top U.S. official said would allow President Donald Trump to negotiate with Russia on a stronger basis.

May 2, 2025 6:06 am

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