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Hard right wins local UK election in blow to PM Starmer
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Hard right wins local UK election in blow to PM Starmer

Reform UK, led by anti-immigration hardliner Nigel Farage, won the Runcorn and Helsby by-election in northwest England by just six votes, while making gains elsewhere

Cardinals meet ahead of vote for new pope
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Cardinals meet ahead of vote for new pope

Conservative and progressive voices prepare for papal conclave as cardinals reflect on Francis’s legacy

China denies accessing data after TikTok hit with huge EU fine
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China denies accessing data after TikTok hit with huge EU fine

TikTok says it will appeal the EU's second-largest data privacy fine over cross-border data transfers

India and UK look to clinch trade deal in new London meeting
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India and UK look to clinch trade deal in new London meeting

Tariff cuts on whisky and autos finalized as the UK and India edge closer to a long-awaited free trade pact

Russell Brand faces rape and assault charges in London court
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Russell Brand in UK court for rape

The actor and comedian has said he was a fool when younger but never a rapist

Pakistan seeks Trump’s intervention to defuse escalating tensions with India
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Pakistan seeks Trump’s intervention to defuse escalating tensions with India

Pakistan’s envoy to the US affirms that Islamabad seeks peace for economic growth but won’t compromise on its principles if forced into conflict

Over 72,000 migrants dead, disappeared globally since 2014: UN
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Over 72,000 migrants dead, disappeared globally since 2014: UN

IOM chief calls the numbers a tragic reminder that people risk their lives when conflict, poverty, and lack of options leave them with no safe alternatives at home

Grandpa Gang on trial for Kim Kardashian Jewelry Heist
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Kim Kardashian trial for Paris jewel heist begins

The reality TV star was robbed at gunpoint in Paris in 2016

Rubio tells Russian counterpart time to end 'senseless war': US
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Rubio tells Russian counterpart time to end 'senseless war': US

Rubio warned the US could shift focus to other priorities if peace efforts between Russia and Ukraine stall

Power outage hits large parts of Spain and Portugal
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Power outage hits large parts of Spain and Portugal

The outage disrupted transport, left hospitals powerless, and trapped people in metros and elevators, with officials not ruling out a cyber-attack

Putin announces 3-day ceasefire in May to mark 80 years since WW2 victory
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Putin announces 3-day ceasefire in May to mark 80 years since WW2 victory

The ceasefire will run from the start of May 8 to the end of May 10, with all military actions suspended during this period

Conclave to elect new pope starts on May 7, Vatican says
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Conclave to elect new pope starts on May 7, Vatican says

Some 135 cardinals, all under the age of 80 and from across the world, are eligible to take part in the conclave

India says signs deal with France for 26 Rafale fighter jets
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India says signs deal with France for 26 Rafale fighter jets

The jets will join the 36 French-made Rafale fighters already acquired by India

Cardinals set to pick conclave date to elect new pope
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Cardinals set to pick conclave date to elect new pope

Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin seen as a favourite to succeed Pope Francis

All eyes turn to conclave after Pope Francis' funeral
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All eyes turn to conclave after Pope Francis' funeral

Alongside world leaders and reigning monarchs, an estimated 400,000 people turned out on Saturday for the Argentine pontiff's funeral at the Vatican and burial in Rome

Trump and Zelenskiyy meet one-on-one in Vatican basilica to seek Ukraine peace
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Trump and Zelenskiyy meet one-on-one in Vatican basilica to seek Ukraine peace

White House spokesperson described the meeting as 'very productive' and focused on achieving peace and a ceasefire

Putin ready for Ukraine talks 'without preconditions': Kremlin
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Putin ready for Ukraine talks 'without preconditions': Kremlin

Kremlin says Putin is ready for Ukraine talks; Trump questions his willingness to end war

French police hunt suspected killer of Muslim worshipper inside mosque
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French police hunt suspected killer of Muslim worshipper inside mosque

Officials privy to the matter says motive remained unclear, but security footage showed the suspect hurling abuse at the religion

Trump, Zelensky had ‘very productive’ meeting at Pope’s funeral: White House
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Trump, Zelensky had ‘very productive’ meeting at Pope’s funeral: White House

Trump mingled with world leaders at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, but his meeting with Zelensky drew the most attention as he seeks a peace deal with Russia