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WorldLondon sees rival marches on immigration and pro-Palestinian causes as police mount major operation
London, United Kingdom. Tens of thousands of people marched through central London on Saturday in two separate protests, one against high levels of immigration and another in support of Palestinians. Police deployed 4,000 officers…
WorldIsrael says Hamas military wing chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad killed in Gaza air strike
Gaza, Palestinian territories. Israel’s military said on Saturday it killed Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the chief of Hamas’ military…
WorldTrain collision sparks fire that engulfs bus in Bangkok, killing at least eight
Bangkok, Thailand. At least eight people were killed and 25 others injured after a train collision triggered a…
WorldZelenskiy says Russia seeks to draw Belarus deeper into war and considers attacks from Belarus
Kyiv, Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia was seeking to draw Belarus deeper into its war in Ukraine…
WorldDemocrats target GOP support for Trump’s proposed $400 million White House ballroom ahead of November elections
Washington, United States. Democrats seeking to win control of Congress in November are highlighting Republicans’ support for President…
WorldIran says it will unveil soon a Strait of Hormuz traffic management mechanism
Tehran, Iran. Iran has prepared a mechanism to manage traffic through the Strait of Hormuz along a designated…
WorldMontreal strippers plan Grand Prix weekend strike seeking employee rights
Montreal, Canada. Strippers in Montreal are planning a strike for the weekend of the Canadian Grand Prix, aiming…
WorldTrump says Xi agreed Tehran must reopen Strait of Hormuz as China offers no indication of action
Beijing, China. U.S. President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping had agreed Tehran must reopen the Strait…
WorldTrump’s hardline diplomacy with Iran faces impasse as energy shock and domestic pressure mount
Washington, United States. U.S. President Donald Trump’s coercive diplomatic approach toward Iran has failed to produce a breakthrough…
WorldPutin to visit China on May 19-20 for talks with Xi
Beijing, China. Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China on May 19-20, the Kremlin said on Saturday. Putin…
WorldMan dies after shark attack near Rottnest Island, second fatal incident in Australia this year
Perth, Australia. A man attacked by a shark off Western Australia’s coast on Saturday died of his injuries,…