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Trump orders rebuilding and reopening of notorious Alcatraz prison in US
Now an important tourist site, the California federal penitentiary has been shut for more than six decades.
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Australia’s Albanese says he had ‘warm’ call with Trump after election win
Australian prime minister says he discussed tariffs and AUKUS security partnership in call with US president.
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Video: Yemen’s Houthis vow to impose a ‘full aerial blockade’ on Israel
Yemen's Houthi rebels vow to keep firing missiles at Ben Gurion airport to impose a ‘full aerial blockade’ on Israel.
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Storm kills 10 in China as tourist boats capsize
Noting string of fatal incidents, President Xi Jinping calls for stronger safety measures for tourism and public events.
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Skype shuts down on May 5: Ever wondered why it was called Skype?
Skype, once a leading video-calling platform, is set to shut down on May 5. How well do you know its history?
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Hield, Warriors win Game 7 against Rockets to advance in NBA playoffs
Buddy Hield's 33 points allowed Golden State to knock out Houston, while Indiana upset Cleveland in series opener.
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Piastri beats Norris at F1 Miami GP to extend championship lead
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri won his fourth race of 2025, beating teammate Lando Norris in an action-packed Miami GP.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,166
These are the key events on day 1,166 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Who are the main contenders to be the next pope?
Francis-era reforms that saw a diverse group of cardinals join the mix make his successor nearly impossible to call.
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Trump says Mexico’s Sheinbaum refused US troop offer out of fear of cartels
US president makes claim after Mexican leader says her country's sovereignty 'not for sale.'
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Trump says he will put 100% tariff on all foreign films
US president claims that Hollywood is undergoing a 'very fast death' despite raking in $30bn in revenues in 2024.
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Brazil police arrest two suspects over Lady Gaga gig bomb plot
Police believe attackers targeted LGBTQ fans attending American star’s free concert on Rio’s Copacabana Beach.
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Starving under Israel’s siege – what is next for the people of Gaza?
Dozens of people are already dead from starvation as Israel bars trucks with food and aid.
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Putin expresses ‘hope’ that nuclear weapons will not be needed in Ukraine
Comments aired ahead of Putin’s three-day ceasefire; Zelenskyy says he does ‘not believe’ Russia will stick to pledge.
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UK police arrest seven Iranians over alleged threats to national security
Country on high alert since MI5 warning last year about ‘potentially lethal’ Iran-backed activities.
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NGO in talks with Malta to repair Gaza-bound aid ship ‘attacked by Israel’
Ship hit by two drones near Malta on Friday; NGO blames Israel for attack.
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Rapid US transformation: Is Trump succeeding?
Republican and Democratic strategists assess Trump’s policy priorities from immigration to the economy.
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Israel calling up tens of thousands of reservists to expand war on Gaza
Move comes despite global outrage over humanitarian blockade and calls to reach lasting ceasefire.
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Trump says ‘I don’t know’ when asked if he should uphold the Constitution
US president makes comments in interview with NBC's Meet the Press after being asked about deportation of immigrants.
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Brazil’s ex-President Bolsonaro discharged after three weeks in hospital
Jair Bolsonaro, who lost his re-election bid in 2022, had major abdominal surgery last month.
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