Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure
Magic, Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney are finalizing deal to make him their head coach, AP source says
What’s wrong with how US and Uganda plan to stop Ebola spreading
Blue Origin rocket exploded on launchpad, throwing the future of NASA’s Artemis program into question
Fed officials mull raising rates to curb growing inflation risk
Giants' Abdul Carter felt the need to call out Jaxson Dart to show he is against Donald Trump
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US Democrats say Bondi refuses to answer Trump questions in Epstein probe
Former U.S.
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Russian Oreshnik missile fired in January was nine years old, Ukrainian experts say
A Russian Oreshnik missile fired at Ukraine in January appears to have been made nine years ago and contains only Russian and Belarusian components, Ukrainian
May 29, 2026
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Private credit roundup: paper losses deepen at lenders
A Reuters analysis of first-quarter regulatory filings by private credit lenders showed paper losses deepened, underscoring market concerns this year over the sector's
May 29, 2026
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Oil prices fall 2% as market awaits possible US-Iran ceasefire deal
Oil futures fell more than 2% on Friday and were on track for their steepest weekly decline since early April after reports that the U.S. and Iran had reached agreement on
May 29, 2026
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Canada might be able to double exports to China, Chinese foreign minister says during rare visit
China's Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi said on Friday that Canada could surpass its goal of increasing exports to China by 50% by 2030 during a meeting with Canada's
May 29, 2026
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Meta tool to track employee mouse clicks on collision course with EU privacy rules
Meta Platforms' plan to collect detailed records of U.S. employees’ computer usage for training its AI models is more extensive
May 29, 2026
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Trump administration wants to raise N American auto content to 82%, with half from US
The Trump administration wants to increase the level of regional content in North American-
May 29, 2026
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Trump meeting with aides to make 'final determination' on moving forward with Iran deal
U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s holding a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisers as he looks to make a “final determination” on moving forward with a deal to extend the Iran ceasefire
May 29, 2026
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Putin says Russia has the means to destroy anyone who attacks its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad
Russia has all the means necessary at its disposal to destroy anyone who attempts to attack the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
May 29, 2026
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Dallas chief says firefighters were preparing to evacuate residents when apartment building exploded
The Dallas fire chief says firefighters were preparing to evacuate residents due to a reported gas leak when an apartment building exploded, killing at least three people and injuring five more
May 29, 2026
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Altar-ed plans: US midfielder gets 1-day leave from World Cup training for his own wedding
American midfielder Brenden Aaronson had a good excuse to miss the U.S. World Cup team’s training session Friday
May 29, 2026
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Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as the two sides start military talks at the Pentagon
Israeli troops have entered a southern Lebanese village, pushing deeper into the country amid ongoing conflict
May 29, 2026
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Rescuers evacuate the first of 5 villagers found trapped in a cave in Laos; 2 still missing
Rescue divers in Laos have safely evacuated the first of five villagers trapped in a cave for over a week due to floodwaters
May 29, 2026
Africa|Health|World
Kenya court suspends US plan for Ebola quarantine facility for Americans
A court in Kenya has suspended a U.S. plan to establish a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to a rare Ebola virus in northeastern Congo
May 29, 2026
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Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is assessing damage to its Florida launch pad after a rocket exploded during a test firing
May 29, 2026
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Russian official warns Europe to brace for more drone incidents after Romania episode
Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chair of Russia's powerful Security Council, warned European leaders on Friday that drones would continue to stray into their countries and prevent
May 29, 2026
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China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew returns to Earth
China's Shenzhou-21 crew of three astronauts returned to Earth on Friday after nearly seven months in space and were in good health, state media reported.
May 29, 2026
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Romania says Russian drone hit apartment block, NATO vows to defend alliance territory
NATO accused Moscow on Friday of reckless behaviour and pledged to "defend every inch of Allied territory"
May 29, 2026
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Wall St edges higher at open with Mideast deal updates in focus
Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Friday, after closing at record highs the previous session, with markets awaiting details on reports that the U.S. and Iran had reached a
May 29, 2026
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U.S. equity funds draw weekly inflows as tech rally lifts sentiment
U.S. equity funds drew inflows in the week to May 27 as a rally in AI-linked technology stocks lifted sentiment, though concerns surrounding the U.S.-Iran peace negotiations kept
May 29, 2026
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GM-LG battery company delays return of laid-off workers to Ohio plant
A battery plant partly owned by General Motors is delaying the return of hundreds of workers in northeast Ohio amid continued weak demand for electric cars.
May 29, 2026
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US judge temporarily blocks Trump's $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund
A U.S. judge on Friday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from setting up a nearly $1.8 billion fund
May 29, 2026
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Wall St extends rally on tech strength; Mideast deal stays in focus
Major Wall Street indexes extended their record run on Friday and were headed for weekly and monthly gains as Dell results drove tech shares
May 29, 2026
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UN places Israel and Russia on sexual violence blacklist
The United Nations on Friday added Israel and Russia to a U.N. blacklist of countries suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict
May 29, 2026
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US travel group warns closing Newark airport to international travel could cost $8 billion annually
A group representing the U.S. travel industry said Friday that removing immigration officials from Newark airport would cause "immediate and lasting
May 29, 2026
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Israeli push to take more of Gaza raises alarm as Hamas warns against escalation
Hamas said on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's declaration that his country would
May 29, 2026
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3 astronauts from China return to Earth after nearly 7 months in space, a record for a Chinese crew
Three Chinese astronauts have returned to Earth after spending seven months in space
May 29, 2026
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Eight students are suspected of arson after a deadly fire at a girls school in Kenya
Authorities in Kenya say eight female students have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire destroyed a dormitory at a boarding school, killing 16 children and injuring dozens of others
May 29, 2026
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European Union unlocks billions in funding for Hungary after rapid reforms by new leader Magyar
Officials say the European Union will unlock 16.4 billion euros or around $19 billion in funds for Hungary after recently elected Prime Minister Péter Magyar enacted rapid reforms
May 29, 2026
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In China, AMD CEO Lisa Su is understated while Nvidia's Huang is more razzmatazz
When AMD CEO Lisa Su
May 29, 2026
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Canadian accused of selling lethal chemical online pleads guilty to aiding suicide
A Canadian man accused of selling a legal but potentially deadly chemical online to 14 people who took their own lives pleaded guilty on
May 29, 2026
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Backlash over Trump's $1.776 billion fund tests Blanche's bid for US attorney general
Todd Blanche has moved quickly as acting U.S. attorney general to please the man whose face now adorns the exterior of the Justice Department’s
May 29, 2026
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In California redistricting, pro-MAGA town likely to get a gay, liberal congressman
Huntington Beach, the right-leaning California city that banned the Pride flag from City Hall and elected a city council of MAGA
May 29, 2026
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German inflation eases in May, even as core inflation rises
German inflation slowed in May due to lower energy prices, and while core inflation accelerated, analysts said that was likely not evidence that cost
May 29, 2026
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Former head of China's 'kung fu' temple sentenced to 24 years, state media reports
The former abbot of a Chinese temple famed as the birthplace of kung fu has been sentenced to 24 years in prison and fined 3.5 million yuan ($517,000) for crimes including
May 29, 2026
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Top euro zone countries see Iran inflation fallout broaden in May
Inflation in the euro zone's four largest economies hovered above the European Central Bank's 2% target for a third straight month in May, preliminary data showed on
May 29, 2026
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TSX futures rise as US-Iran deal boosts sentiment ahead of GDP data release
Futures tracking Canada's blue-chip stocks rose on Friday as a deal to extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire renewed hopes for an end to the Middle East conflict, while investors also
May 29, 2026
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Spain's Sanchez running out of road as corruption probes stack up
Eight years after ousting a corruption-mired, centre-right government on the promise of cleaning up politics,
May 29, 2026
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Wall Street follows global stocks higher, crude prices ease on potential US-Iran truce extension
The S&P 500 followed world shares higher and crude prices retreated on Friday as investors neared the end of a holiday-shortened week with renewed hopes of
May 29, 2026
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US consulate builder in Milan hit by court action over abuse allegations
Prosecutors have placed the Italian branch of U.S. construction giant Caddell Construction under investigation over alleged worker exploitation at the site
May 29, 2026
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Dollar set for second weekly loss amid U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal
The dollar fell against other major currencies on Friday and was on track for its second consecutive week of losses after the U.S. and Iran reportedly
May 29, 2026
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Record-breaking heat and dry spring leave parts of England without water
Thousands of households in southeast England were left without water or facing low pressure during a record-breaking heatwave
May 29, 2026
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Brazil's economy rebounds in early 2026, clouding rate cut outlook
Brazil's economy rebounded in the first three months of 2026, supported by household consumption and stronger investment, against a backdrop of a tight
May 29, 2026
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Rising exports lower US goods trade deficit in April
The U.S. trade deficit in goods contracted more than expected in April as a surge in exports blunted rising imports, but economists cautioned the trend
May 29, 2026
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Rescuers pull first trapped person from flooded Laos cave
A team of specialist divers said they pulled one man from a flooded cave in central Laos on Friday, as four more people remained trapped with two others still missing.
May 29, 2026
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Zelenskiy could be stripped of top Polish honour, Poland's president says
Poland's president said on Friday he wanted a state body to discuss stripping Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Poland's top honour,
May 29, 2026
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Global equity funds draw weekly inflows as AI rally boosts sentiment
Global investors returned to equity funds in the week to May 27 after a week of outflows, as a rally in AI-linked stocks revived demand, though caution over U.S.-Iran peace
May 29, 2026
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Canada enters surprise technical recession amid tariff uncertainty
Canada's economy posted a surprise contraction in the first quarter versus the year before, making it two straight quarters of annualized decline - which
May 29, 2026
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Bessent argues US was 'asleep' on economic security, Trump policies waking it up
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