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Three people have died and several first responders have been rushed to hospital after coming into contact with an ‘unidentified substance’ in New Mexico.

Mystery ‘substance’ leaves three dead, dozens hospitalised

Three people have died and several first responders have been rushed to hospital after coming into contact with an ‘unidentified substance’ in New Mexico.

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A man has been charged after authorities allege he made threats to carry out a mass shooting over the hantavirus outbreak.

Man accused of terror threat over Hantavirus lockdown

A man has been charged after authorities allege he made threats to carry out a mass shooting over the hantavirus outbreak.

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President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after stepping off Air Force One.

Iran weighs offer as Trump says peace talks on ‘borderline’

Iran examines new US proposal to end the Middle East war, as President Donald Trump describes talks as being on the ‘borderline’ between a deal and renewed strikes. 

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Images from the video posted by Israeli minister Ben-Gvir showing detained Gaza flotilla activists being taunted and bound.

Israeli minister sparks outcry over video of bound activists

A video posted by Israel’s national security minister showing activists on their knees with bound hands has attracted worldwide condemnation.

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Rupert Murdoch's younger son is set to boost his influence in America's news and entertainment world.

James Murdoch’s $421 million move with major acquisition

James Murdoch says his company's acquisition of two media outlets reflects a ‘deep commitment to ambitious journalism’.

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Vanessa Trump has revealed she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
A British radio station mistakenly told listeners that King Charles had died.

Radio station mistakenly tells listeners the King is dead

‘We have suspended our normal programmes until further notice as a mark of formal respect following the passing of his Majesty King Charles III.’

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A sinkhole has forced the closure of one of the runways at New York’s LaGuardia airport, prompting cancellations and delays and ongoing emergency repairs.

Cancellations as sinkhole shuts runway at New York airport

Travellers have been warned to prepare for cancellations and delays amid ongoing emergency repairs.

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Donald Trump says he is ready to go in Iran, warning of a ‘nasty’ attack.

‘Ready to go’: Trump’s return to war with Iran

US President Donald Trump says that he is ready to move ‘very quickly’, declaring Iran a defeated nation as he readies to get 1600 oil tankers out of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Raúl Castro has been charged with murder for downing two planes in 1996.
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A digitally-colorized electron microscopic image of the Ebola virus in an undated photo provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has prompted the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency. As of Sunday, May 18, 2026, the CDC said there were reports of more than 330 suspected cases, including nearly 90 deaths in Congo. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention via The New York Times) — NO SALES; EDITORIAL USE ONLY—

Everything you need to know about the Ebola outbreak

An Ebola virus outbreak in Congo and Uganda has caused over 500 suspected cases and more than 130 deaths, the World Health Organization said Tuesday.

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MAFS UK has been embroiled in allegations of rape, with the show withdrawn from Channel 9’s streaming service.

Rape claims challenge belief that MAFS is harmless TV fun

Allegations of rape and sexual assault out of the UK version of MAFS this week has upended the idea that the controversial format is nothing more than guilty pleasure entertainment.

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The Russian and Chinese leaders are set to discuss energy and security as well as their ties.

Xi and Putin meet to reaffirm ties days after Trump visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been welcomed to Beijing by Chinese leader Xi Jinping in a formal ceremony at the Great Hall of the People.

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The 28-year-old had no travel insurance and was left thousands of dollars out of pocket for life-saving emergency surgery.

Tourist left ‘nearly paralysed’ after horror ATV accident

The 28-year-old had no travel insurance and was left thousands of dollars out of pocket for life-saving emergency surgery.

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