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Why Trump can't pardon himself if re-elected

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Biden says Israel has offered to Hamas a three-step road map to an enduring ceasefire

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US President Joe Biden announced on Friday that Israel had proposed a ceasefire in Gaza in return for the release of hostages. He urged Hamas to accept the offer, calling it the most effective way to end the conflict. "It's time for this war to end and for the day after to begin," said Biden, emphasizing the need to conclude the eight-month-long Gaza conflict. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/ltdJUo5 via

Trump lashes out at 'sick' opponents in 'unfair' trial

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Donald Trump lashed out in rambling, angry comments Friday at "sick" opponents and "fascists" after what he called a "very unfair" trial that made him the first former US president to become a convicted felon. "They're coming in from all over the world into our country, and we have a president and a group of fascists that don't want to do anything about it, because they could right now. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/dZVFuPe via

Slovak Prime Minister Fico released from hospital, media says

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Andrew Tate loses appeal to relax judicial restrictions as he awaits human trafficking, rape trial

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Andrew Tate, a social media influencer facing charges in Romania, lost an appeal to relax travel restrictions set by the Bucharest Court of Appeal. Tate had requested that he be able to leave Romania, provided he stay within Europe's ID-check-free Schengen zone, which Romania partially joined in March. He was previously banned from various prominent social media platforms for allegedly expressing misogynistic views and for hate speech. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/VGlQAvj via

World's first wooden satellite built by Japan researchers

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The world's first wooden satellite has been built by Japanese researchers who said their tiny cuboid craft will be blasted off on a SpaceX rocket in September. It will be sent into space on a SpaceX rocket from the Kennedy Space Center in September, bound for the International Space Station (ISS), they said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/CgAWkKd via

De Niro calls Trump supporters 'gangsters' in heated exchange outside court

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Actor Robert De Niro clashed with supporters of former President Trump outside a Manhattan courthouse, calling them gangsters. The incident occurred after a press conference related to Trump's trial for hush money payments. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/dla1Igt via

Robert De Niro calls Trump a 'clown' outside trial in Biden campaign message

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Actor Robert De Niro criticized Donald Trump outside the New York City courtroom where Trump's hush money trial is ongoing. De Niro, a democrat supporting Biden, highlighted Trump's threat to democracy. Referring to Trump's successful 2016 run for president, Academy Award winner De Niro said Trump's candidacy was initially laughed off as a joke. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Z9PLz01 via

EU extends sanctions against Syria until June 2025

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Ukraine says talks on France sending military instructors still ongoing

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Ukraine retracted its statement about French military instructors arriving soon, clarifying ongoing discussions with France and other allies. The defense ministry said it is preparing necessary documents to expedite coordination once a decision is made, aiming to avoid bureaucratic delays. Talks with Paris and others continue to finalize the issue. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/JaKLHzE via

WHO chief refers to Global Traditional Medicine Centre in India in his address to World Health Assembly

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World Health Organisation chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlighted the establishment of the Global Traditional Medicine Centre in India and the hosting of the first global summit on traditional medicine in 2023 during the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva. The Global Centre for Traditional Medicine, supported by an investment of $250 million from India, aims to leverage traditional medicine worldwide through modern science and technology for better health outcomes. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Wg7ebI8 via

Xi Jinping's recipe for total control: An army of eyes and ears

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US 'deeply concerned' over China military drills in Taiwan Strait

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The US urges China to show restraint in military drills near Taiwan. China's war games, named 'Joint Sword - 2024A,' provoked Taiwan. China sees Taiwan as its territory and conducted the exercises after Lai Ching-te's inauguration as Taiwan's president. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/1Hrnbx8 via

Two dead, 33 injured in Russian strike on hardware superstore in Kharkiv

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A Russian airstrike targeted a hardware superstore in Kharkiv, a city in eastern Ukraine, on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to 33 others, according to a report by the Kyiv Independent. The attack, which occurred during daylight hours, was denounced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who emphasized that the target was "obviously civilian." from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/IK8dpMq via

India, US discuss opportunities to strengthen space cooperation

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Defence secretary Lloyd Austin to undergo procedure at Walter Reed, will transfer power to deputy

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The procedure he will undergo on Friday evening is elective and minimally invasive, "is not related to his cancer diagnosis and has had no effect on his excellent cancer prognosis," the press secretary said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/mxDr3ga via

IMF team leaves Pakistan sans bailout agreement

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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his team had assured the IMF mission they would implement all its conditions and expected to ink a staff-level agreement during this visit by the IMF team. The IMF mission, however, stated it would decide on whether or not to give Pakistan a bailout after approval of the country’s budget by parliament. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Twv8VAm via

Indians made up highest number of immigrants to Britain last year

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In 2023, Indian nationals were the largest group to immigrate to the UK for work and study. The data from various sources illustrates the changing trends in immigration patterns, with a notable increase in non-EU arrivals and shifts in visa allocations, particularly in the health and care sector. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/D17MZWV via

Hamas says it is holding Israeli colonel reported killed on October 7

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What recognising Palestinian state by three European countries means

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​​Broadly speaking, recognising a state means declaring that it meets the conditions of statehood under international law. It typically opens a path to setting up diplomatic relations and an embassy there. ​​But the European countries appeared to be mostly concerned with expressing support for Palestinians and sending a message to Israel. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/ytDfOiC via

King Charles wishes to be 'unbothered' by Prince Harry amid Cancer treatment

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King Charles, who is currently undergoing treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer, reportedly wishes to be unbothered, including from his younger son, Prince Harry. ​​The two met briefly when Harry visited London after learning of his father's diagnosis, but they did not meet during the Duke of Sussex's most recent trip to the UK. According to royal commentator Michael Cole, the king's decision not to meet with Harry was based on practicalities. "The king is facing an unspecified cancer. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/rSbpQoz via

Storms have dropped large hail, buckets of rain and tornadoes across the Midwest. And more is coming

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British MPs demand action taken over blatant evasion of sanctions on Russia

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British MPs call for govt action on evasion of Russia sanctions by European companies. UK sees surge in fuel purchases from China, India, and Turkey, sourced from Russian oil. Concerns raised over loophole allowing Russian oil flow into UK. Questions on funding military aid for Ukraine and UK exports to Russia's neighbours. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/4dg8nK1 via

'Technical failure' caused copter crash killing Raisi: State media

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Raisi, 63, and Abdollahian were killed Sunday in a helicopter crash resulting from a "technical failure", Iranian state news media reported. They were travelling from Iran's border with Azerbaijan after inaugurating a dam project when their helicopter went down in a mountainous area near the city of Jolfa. Search and rescue teams scoured a rugged area of dense forest through rain and fog for hours before finding the crash site. There were no survivors. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/KOYlVo5 via

UNSC observes silence for Iran President Ebrahim Raisi, Israel ambassador calls it disgrace

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Members of the UN Security Council, including the United States, observed a minute of silence on Monday in memory of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage who were killed in a helicopter crash. The UN Security Council dedicated a moment of silence in memory of the mass murdering president of Iran, Raisi. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/dF2yw4l via

Israel's war cabinet is in turmoil, but Bibi 'secure'

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Andhra-born Gopi Thotakura makes history, becomes first Indian to go to space as tourist

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Eight dead in two attacks on Mexican municipal candidates

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Two attacks in Chiapas during Mexico's June municipal elections left 8 dead. Candidates survived but one was wounded. Violence escalates in Chiapas against politicians seeking office in June vote. Attacks occurred in Villa Corzo and Mapastepec. Previous ambush in La Concordia killed 6, including mayoral candidate Lucero Lopez. More than two dozen politicians killed since September last year. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/pLWlqa6 via

Russia freezes Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, UniCredit assets

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Ukraine struggles to hold front as Russians advance on cities

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Ukrainian gun commander Oleksandr Kozachenko awaits US ammunition for M777 howitzer amid Russian attacks. Delayed aid package hampers frontline units. President Zelensky warns of Russian offensive, territorial gains in Kharkiv. Calls for air defense support and stabilization in the region. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Jo3fU19 via

Janet Yellen to push G7 to bring forward interest on Russian assets to aid Ukraine

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US treasury secretary Janet Yellen will urge G7 finance officials to advance interest earnings from frozen Russian assets to quickly support Ukraine, according to a senior US treasury official. Ahead of Yellen's May 21-25 trip to Frankfurt and the G7 meeting in Stresa, Italy, the official noted progress toward a consensus on using approximately $300 billion in frozen Russian sovereign assets from the 2022 invasion. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/x27SZAY via

Ukraine braces for heavy battles as Putin says Russia carving out 'buffer zone'

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Ukraine's top commander warns of intense fighting in the Kharkiv region, where Russian forces are advancing to create a buffer zone. President Putin denies plans to capture Kharkiv but justifies the incursion due to alleged Ukrainian shelling of Russian border areas. Ukrainian forces brace for potential assaults in Sumy. Both sides engage in airstrikes and drone attacks. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/ik1UMvL via

US Coast Guard says Texas barge collision may have spilled up to 2,000 gallons of oil

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A barge carrying fuel crashed near Galveston, spilling up to 2,000 gallons of oil, causing a bridge collapse and road closure. The US Coast Guard is investigating the incident, with no impacted wildlife reported. Cleanup efforts have recovered oily water mixture. The tugboat's disconnection is under investigation. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/p8rnlYo via

Texas governor pardons ex-Army sergeant convicted of killing Black Lives Matter protester

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, a former US Army sergeant convicted of murder for shooting armed demonstrator Garrett Foster during 2020 protests, as recommended by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. Travis County DA Jose Garza criticizes the decision, citing the 'Stand Your Ground' law and pressure from Tucker Carlson. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/vMaqzrg via

'Is he bathing in blood?': Netizens see red after Charles' portrait unveiled

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Orcas sink another boat near Iberia, worrying sailors before summer

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France declares state of emergency in New Caledonia after deadly riots

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France declared a state of emergency in New Caledonia due to deadly riots stemming from protests against electoral reform. The unrest erupted over a bill allowing long-term French residents to vote in provincial elections, sparking fears of diluting indigenous Kanak community influence. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal condemned the violence and vowed to restore order. The riots led to casualties and heightened security measures, including a curfew in the capital. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/d34tIku via

Report recommends UK does not scrap graduate visa route

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UK government's immigration advisers published an independent rapid review of the graduate visa route on Tuesday, recommending that the visa, which allows international students to work or look for work in the UK for two years after graduation, not be scrapped. This came after a separate report had called for the route to be axed to bring down net migration figures. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/IhvL67K via

Kharkiv region becomes new frontline in Ukraine conflict

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Vovchansk faces intense battles with Russian army, mirroring Bakhmut and Avdiivka's fate. Kharkiv governor's concerns deepen as Moscow advances. President Zelenskyy updates on Ukrainian forces' struggles. Belgorod crisis escalates with casualties and evacuations. The town, whose pre-war population of 17,000 had dwindled to just 2,500 before Russia renewed its ground assault last week, has emerged as focus point as pitched battles engulf the Kharkiv and Donetsk regions. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/MPE7GTh via

Melinda French Gates steps down from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

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Melinda French Gates declared her departure from the philanthropic powerhouse she co-founded with her former spouse, Microsoft's co-creator Bill Gates. Her resignation, set to take effect on June 7, will render Bill Gates the sole chair of one of the globe's most impactful and robust non-governmental entities. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/wNhg1DF via

Clashes in POK over wheat, power prices; 1 cop dead, 100+ hurt

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A police officer lost his life and over 100 individuals sustained injuries during violent protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The clashes were between security forces and protesters demonstrating against the high costs of wheat flour and electricity. The disputed region witnessed clashes between police and activists of a rights movement amid a strike. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/89NWuMh via

First 'extreme' solar storm in 20 yrs brings auroras, disrupts Starlink sats

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Earth was hit by stronger solar storms, causing amazing celestial light displays and posing risks to satellites and power grids. Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) from the Sun led to an extreme geomagnetic storm, affecting satellite services like Starlink. The events, which were the most powerful in twenty years, created auroras in northern Europe and Australasia. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/4akLUlr via

Locks of Beethoven's hair offer new clues to mystery of his deafness

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Russia attacks Ukraine's northeast in new ground offensive

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Zelenskyy, addressing the press in Kyiv, saying, "Russia launched a new wave of counter-offensive actions in this area. Ukraine met them there with our troops, brigades, and artillery ... Now there is a fierce battle underway." Civilians have been urged to evacuate, and heavy fighting has been reported as Ukraine's military rushes reinforcements to defend the region, which has largely been under Ukrainian control since September 2022. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/C0oRKzp via

Bus plunges off bridge in Russia's St Petersburg city, killing 7 people

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A bus accident in St Petersburg killed seven when it plunged into the Moika River. The driver, overworked, faced a criminal investigation. The incident highlighted safety concerns in the city's bus services. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/wHL3tYD via

PIO Miss Teen USA quits 2 days after Miss USA steps down: 'Don't align with org'

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy fires bodyguard chief after assassination plot foiled

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Israelis ready to fight with their fingernails, Netanyahu says in veiled Biden rebuff

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3,500 Israel-bound bombs halted over Rafah use concerns, says US

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Biden withheld 1,800 2,000-pound bombs and 1,700 500-pound bombs that he feared could be dropped on Rafah, where more than a million displaced Gazans have taken refuge, the officials said. The administration is reviewing whether to hold back future transfers, including guidance kits that convert so-called dumb bombs into precision-guided munitions. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/wQBfWIl via

Biden says US won't supply weapons for Israel to attack Rafah, in warning to ally

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President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he would not supply offensive weapons that Israel could use to launch an all-out assault on Rafah — the last major Hamas stronghold in Gaza over concern for the well-being of the more than 1 million civilians sheltering there. Biden, in an interview with CNN, said the US was still committed to Israel's defense and would supply Iron Dome rocket interceptors and other defensive arms, but that if Israel goes into Rafah, “we’re not going to supply the weapons and artillery shells used.” from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/bqV78yU via