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Donald Trump says US forces have eliminated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS.

Trump says ISIS commander ‘flawlessly eliminated’ by US

Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command ‌of ISIS globally, has reportedly been eliminated by US forces during an operation in Africa.

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Oil prices jumped, stocks tumbled, and bond yields spiked as the markets contended with persistent supply disruptions in the Middle East and the absence of meaningful breakthroughs at the summit in Beijing between President Donald Trump and China’s leader, Xi Jinping.

Oil prices climb on fears of broader energy crunch

Oil prices jumped, stocks tumbled, and bond yields spiked as markets contended with persistent supply disruptions in the Middle East and the absence of meaningful breakthroughs at the summit in Beijing.

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Details have emerged about the disgraced ex-prince’s reclusive life estranged from his family.

Details of Andrew’s ‘pathetic’ life as recluse revealed

Bombshell details have emerged about the isolated life the ‘disowned’ ex-prince now leads.

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US health officials are monitoring reports of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda and providing technical assistance to their governments.

Ebola outbreak declared in Africa as deadly virus kills 65

US health officials are monitoring reports of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda and providing technical assistance to their governments.

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Protesters in Havana have expressed their anger over power cuts that can last up to 22 hours.

Protests erupt in Havana as Cuba cut off from oil supplies

The streets of Cuba's capital Havana have erupted in mass protests, with citizens angry over ongoing power cuts.

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FILE — Harvey Weinstein, the former Hollywood mogul, appears for a hearing in his rape trial in State Supreme Court in Manhattan, on Thursday, March 19, 2026. A judge declared a mistrial on Friday, May 15, after the jury in Weinstein’s rape trial was unable to reach a verdict.

Harvey Weinstein’s third rape trial rocked by jury note

A judge declared a mistrial Friday after the jury in Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial was unable to reach a verdict on the charge that the disgraced Hollywood producer raped an aspiring actress in 2013. 

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US President Donald Trump declared a ceasefire after meeting Israeli and Lebanese representatives.

Israel, Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire despite new strikes

A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by 45 days after another round of talks.

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African authorities are scrambling to contain an ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo. (AP PHOTO)

New Ebola outbreak leaves 65 dead

An Ebola outbreak has struck Democratic Republic of Congo, with 65 deaths recorded, Africa's top public health body says.

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In a groundbreaking ruling, an app founder once backed by JK Rowling must now pay double for discriminating against a transgender user.

Trans woman wins landmark gender case

In a groundbreaking ruling, an app founder once backed by JK Rowling must now pay double for discriminating against a transgender user.

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A large presence of a chemical often used as rat poison was found in the watermelon the family ate before their deaths.

Family dies in India eating rat poison-laced watermelon

A large presence of a chemical often used as rat poison was found in the watermelon the family ate before their deaths.

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Investigators are working to determine the cause of a crash of a small medical plane in New Mexico. (AP PHOTO)

Four dead in horror mountain plane crash

All four people on board have been killed when a small medical plane crashed in a mountain range in New Mexico, with the cause of the crash unknown.

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Aussie travellers have been urged to avoid making their way to Cuba anytime soon, as the Central American island nation begins drifting further into chaos spurred on by the fuel crisis.

‘Deteriorate quickly’: Aussies urged against visiting island

Smartraveller has issued a warning to all Aussies hoping to spend their holidays smoking cigars and driving colourful vintage cars.

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Studies suggest the disease is most contagious when people are carrying a lot of virus, perhaps just as they are starting to feel sick.

Scientists say hantavirus can spread without direct contact

Studies suggest the disease is most contagious when people are carrying a lot of virus, perhaps just as they are starting to feel sick.

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Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates separately carried retaliatory strikes on Iran.

Saudis, UAE broke ranks by launching secret Iran assaults

It is the first known time that the two countries have directly attacked Iran. 

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