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Russia successfully test launches new Soyuz-5 rocket from Kazakhstan, space agency says

Russia's space agency, Roscosmos, has test launched its new Soyuz-5 rocket from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The rocket lifted off successfully and is...

Reuters · 01 May, 01:30 PM Read more →

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Iran vows ‘long, painful’ response if US renews attacks

Iran has restated its claim to the Strait of Hormuz, complicating US plans to reopen the waterway. The strait remains closed, choking off 20 percent of the worl...

Al Jazeera · 01 May, 01:02 PM Read more →

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Police fire at stolen car after checkpoint breach in West Bank

Reuters · 01 May, 11:58 AM Read more →

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German tax cut on petrol and diesel eases prices at the pump

Reuters · 01 May, 11:53 AM Read more →

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On May Day, Gaza’s workers find whatever source of income they can

Reuters · 01 May, 11:51 AM Read more →

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Why is piracy rising off Somalia again — and is the Iran war responsible?

Piracy off the coast of Somalia has raised concerns with analysts fearing a replay of past incidents. The area was once the world's most notorious hot spot for ...

Al Jazeera · 01 May, 11:40 AM Read more →

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Online posts promote 'natural' skincare product despite Malaysian government's mercury warning

Reuters · 01 May, 11:33 AM Read more →

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Brazil's Congress approves plan to drastically cut Bolsonaro's jail term

Last year ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in jail for plotting a coup after losing an election.

BBC News · 01 May, 11:28 AM Read more →

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Survey: Fewer young people in Germany worried about climate change

Climate change has become less important to young people in Germany, with around four in 10 saying it is very important to them, compared to around six in 10 in...

Reuters · 01 May, 11:23 AM Read more →

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Timberwolves eliminate Nuggets as Knicks demolish Hawks in NBA playoffs

The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Denver Nuggets in a 110-98 win, completing a 4-2 series upset. Nikola Jokic top-scored for Denver with 28 points, but ...

Al Jazeera · 01 May, 11:20 AM Read more →

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Iran war: What’s happening on day 63 as Trump signals possible attacks

Iran's air defences were activated in Tehran to counter small aircraft and drones. The country is accustomed to harsher conditions due to years of pressure and ...

Al Jazeera · 01 May, 11:07 AM Read more →

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Trump backs FIFA letting Iran play at World Cup in US

FIFA has announced that Iran will compete in the World Cup and matches will remain in the US. US President Donald Trump has expressed support for this decision,...

Al Jazeera · 01 May, 10:52 AM Read more →

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Right-wing violence in Germany hits highest level since 2016

German police reported the highest number of right-wing motivated violent offences in 2025 since 2016, with a total of 1,598 such offences. This figure is part ...

Reuters · 01 May, 10:38 AM Read more →

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British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'

Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year.

BBC News · 01 May, 10:34 AM Read more →

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Detained Myanmar ex-leader Suu Kyi to meet legal team this weekend

Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi has been transferred to house arrest in the capital Naypyidaw by the military-backed government. Her legal team plan...

Reuters · 01 May, 09:50 AM Read more →

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New Banksy sculpture appears to show politician blinded by his own flag

A new Banksy sculpture has been installed in Waterloo Place, London. The artwork depicts a man stepping off a stone base with his face obscured by a flag. The i...

Al Jazeera · 01 May, 09:38 AM Read more →

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Aung San Suu Kyi: The Myanmar democracy icon detained for years

Aung San Suu Kyi, a former Myanmar leader, has been moved to house arrest after being held in detention since a military coup. She was arrested on the day the a...

Reuters · 01 May, 09:35 AM Read more →

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Indonesia to cut ride-hailing companies' maximum commission taken from drivers to 8%

Indonesia will reduce the maximum commission ride-hailing companies can take from drivers to 8% from 20%. This change is based on a presidential regulation sign...

Reuters · 01 May, 09:15 AM Read more →

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Brazil Congress overturns Lula veto on Bolsonaro sentence reduction

Brazil's Congress has overturned a veto by President Lula da Silva on a bill that could shorten former president Jair Bolsonaro's prison sentence. The bill, whi...

Reuters · 01 May, 09:08 AM Read more →

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Oscar goes missing after Academy Award winner is blocked from taking it on flight

The airline said it regrets the situation and was doing an urgent "comprehensive internal search" for the award.

BBC News · 01 May, 08:32 AM Read more →

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Condemnation and protests against Israel’s raid of Gaza aid flotilla

Israel has intercepted Gaza-bound aid boats in international waters and detained hundreds onboard, including Al Jazeera journalists. World leaders, rights group...

Al Jazeera · 01 May, 08:01 AM Read more →

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Israel condemned for seizure of Gaza-bound aid flotilla

Countries such as Germany, Italy, and Spain have condemned Israel's seizure of an international flotilla carrying aid for the Gaza Strip in international waters...

Reuters · 01 May, 07:24 AM Read more →

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TotalEnergies keeps fuel price cap in France during Middle East crisis

TotalEnergies has extended fuel price caps at its petrol stations in France due to the Middle East crisis. Petrol will be capped at €1.99 per litre and diesel a...

Reuters · 01 May, 06:53 AM Read more →

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German warships due in Norway for multinational drill

Several German warships are due to arrive in the northern Norwegian port of Harstad for a multinational exercise aimed at strengthening cooperation. Around 2,50...

Reuters · 01 May, 05:38 AM Read more →

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China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation

China is scrapping tariffs for all African countries except Eswatini, which maintains ties with Taiwan. This policy, which covers 53 countries, will be in place...

BBC News · 01 May, 05:32 AM Read more →

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Iran war live: Tehran says US ports siege ‘intolerable’; Trump mulls action

Israeli attacks on Lebanon killed at least 2,586 people and wounded more than 8,000 since March 2, local media report.

Al Jazeera · 01 May, 05:30 AM Read more →

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Venice Biennale jury resigns days before start of exhibition

The jury of the Venice Biennale has resigned due to growing tensions over Russia's return to the event. The jury cited its previous decision not to consider cou...

Reuters · 01 May, 05:14 AM Read more →