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Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue despite extension of the 'ceasefire'

May 17, 2026

Beirut [Lebanon], May 17: Israel launched another series of air strikes on southern Lebanon, a day after the two countries agreed to extend a ceasefire deal for a further 45 days following talks in Washington - although this ceasefire has never been observed in practice.
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Eight killed, 35 injured as train hits bus in Bangkok

May 17, 2026

Bangkok [Thailand], May 17: At least eight people have been killed, and dozens injured, after a freight train crashed into a public bus in Thailand's capital. Flames engulfed the bus and nearby vehicles near an airport rail link station in the centre of Bangkok, Saturday afternoon.

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Putin to visit China from May 19 after Trump's trip

May 17, 2026

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King Charles 'greatly shocked' by death at Royal Windsor Horse Show

May 17, 2026

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Tens of thousands march in London in far-right, pro-Palestine protests

May 17, 2026

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Ukraine receives hundreds of fallen soldiers' remains from Russia

May 17, 2026

Moscow [Russia] / Kiev [Ukraine], May 17: Ukraine has again received hundreds of soldiers' bodies back from Russia, officials in Kiev said on Saturday. The remains of 528 fallen, who...
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Infant dies of hypothermia after migrant boat rescue operation off Lampedusa

May 17, 2026

Rome [Italy], May 17: An infant has died of severe exposure to cold temperatures following the rescue of dozens of migrants aboard a stricken boat near the Italian Mediterranean island...
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Latvia president taps opposition politician to form government

May 17, 2026

Riga [Latvia], May 17: Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics on Saturday tasked opposition politician Andris Kulbergs with forming a new government, two days after Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned.
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Car ploughs into crowd in northern Italy's Modena, injuring eight people

May 17, 2026
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13 cases of rare Ebola variant confirmed in DRC

May 17, 2026
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Man dies after apparent shark attack on Australian coast

May 17, 2026
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Maldives diver dies searching underwater cave for Italian scuba-diving victims

May 17, 2026
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Gunmen on motorcycles kidnap dozens of school pupils in Nigeria's Borno State

May 17, 2026
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US plans to indict Cuba's Raul Castro, US DOJ official says

May 16, 2026
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Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire by 45 days as Washington talks conclude

May 16, 2026
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Trump leaves Beijing with few wins but warm words for Xi

May 16, 2026
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Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case

May 16, 2026
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African public health agency announces new Ebola outbreak in Congo

May 16, 2026
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Trump, Xi discuss Strait of Hormuz as Chinese vessels transit waterway

May 16, 2026
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Trump administration offers $100mn in aid to Cuba in exchange for reform

May 16, 2026
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Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN rapporteur Albanese

May 16, 2026
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Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina resigns after drone incidents

May 16, 2026
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Rescuers pull dead from rubble of Kiev flats after Russian strikes

May 16, 2026
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Trump and Xi set for second day of talks after Taiwan warning

May 15, 2026
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OpenAI explores legal options against Apple, source says

May 15, 2026
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Skilled migrants fill key roles in Australian farming sector

May 15, 2026