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Ukrainian officials say a Russian drone hit a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel near the Chornobyl nuclear plant.
The pontiff waved at those gathered from his popemobile as he arrived at the Plaza de Cibeles.
The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks.
Alla Bakina, Director of the Bank of Russia’s National Payment System Department, highlighted that most private banks in Russia are ready to provide digital ruble services on September 1.
Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.
After eight presidents in 10 years, many voters are looking for stability so the next president can focus on tackling crime and inequality.
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The seven-month-old boy's shrouded body was wrapped in a Palestinian flag and carried by his father to the graveyard.
The US defence secretary was speaking in Normandy, 82 years after allied forces launched their operation to liberate Nazi-occupied north-western Europe.
On the first day of his official seven-day tour of Spain, the Pope praises the country's "active commitment to peace and solidarity among peoples".
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Krishnan is reportedly starting a new institution to continue shaping Trump's AI policy.
More than 80 countries are now seeking to reduce their dependence on the US dollar, a movement gaining unprecedented momentum under the impetus of the BRICS.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea on June 8-9, 2026, at Kim Jong Un’s invitation. This marks Xi’s first trip to Pyongyang since 2019 and his first overseas journey this year.
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The Israeli military is investigating the incident in south Lebanon, where it is fighting Hezbollah.
The regional governor urges residents to remain indoors for the first time since the beginning of the war.
Friday was not a normal down day. The S&P 500 fell 1.65% wiping out $1.14 trillion and the Nasdaq dropped 2.60% erasing $1.11 trillion. Gold crashed 3.38% losing $1 trillion and Silver also fell 6.9%.
The man was spearfishing off Michaelmas Island with his family, according to local reports.
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 as authorities continue searching for Arthur Lee Cofield, an escaped federal inmate tied to an $11 million Charles Schwab fraud scheme.
The US military says it struck Iranian drones and radar sites. Tehran responds by targeting US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
The ban came as a second infected calf was identified in Texas, and the US state declaring a state of disaster over the outbreak.
The feasting phenomenon run by Le Canon Français has become a hot political issue.
A committee of MPs has been formed to look at the case against Cyril Ramaphosa, but he may survive a vote.
Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third term despite falling domestic support.
The Israeli military says Friday's "incident is under review", expressing "deep sorrow for any harm caused".
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The Nasdaq saw its biggest daily fall since early 2025.
SpaceX won’t get easy access to billions of dollars from passive investors.