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Ukraine’s allies condemn Russia over missile attack in Sumy
A Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, which killed 34 people – including two children – and injured 117 others, has been strongly condemned by Kyiv’s Western allies. Two ballistic missiles struck the city centre mid-morning on Sunday, exploding near the state university and congress centre, leaving bloodied bodies scattered in the…
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Torrential rain sweeps across Spanish Canary Island
Hundreds of homes and roads on Lanzarote have been flooded, after torrential rainfall swept across the Canary Island on Saturday. Lanzarote’s government declared a state of emergency overnight after 6cm (2.4 inches) of rain poured down on the popular holiday destination in just two hours. No injuries have been reported by the Spanish authorities –…
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Teen killed parents as part of Trump assassination plot, says FBI
A high school student from Wisconsin killed his parents as part of a larger plot to assassinate US President Donald Trump, the FBI has said. Nikita Casap, 17, has been charged with the killing of his mother, Tatiana Casap, 35, and his stepfather Donald Mayer, 51, who were found dead at their home on 28…
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BBC visits scene of destruction in Sumy after Russian attack
At least 34 people have been killed and 117 injured in a Russian attack on the city of Sumy, according to Ukrainian authorities. Two ballistic missiles struck the city, with the second causing the most casualties when it exploded over a street, officials said. Ukrainian authorities told the BBC that 20 buildings were damaged, including…
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China urges US to ‘completely cancel’ import taxes
Watch: Is the US heading into a recession? Three warning signs to watch Chinese officials are calling on US President Donald Trump to “completely cancel” his so-callled reciprocal tariffs, as a trade war between the world’s two biggest economies grinds on. This week, Trump announced a 90-day pause for a host of global tariffs he…
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Trump in excellent cognitive and physical health, says White House doctor
US President Donald Trump is in “excellent cognitive and physical health”, says his White House physician. In the first annual physical of his second presidential term at a Washington DC-area hospital, Trump was also found to have scarring “on the right ear from a gunshot wound”, after an assassination attempt last July. “President Trump remains…
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Coup leader Oligui Nguema wins poll by huge margin
Paul Njie BBC News, Libreville AFP Gen Brice Oligui Nguema has been handed a seven-year mandate by an electorate relieved that the Bongo era is now past Gabon’s military leader Gen Brice Oligui Nguema – who in 2023 led a coup that ended a 60-year dynasty – has won Saturday’s presidential election with more than…
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Stars mingle in audience as Lady Gaga wows festival
Guy Lambert Entertainment reporter Getty Images Popstars snuck into the audience at Coachella to watch each other perform this weekend – as Lady Gaga wowed festivalgoers with a dramatic main stage set. Fans swarmed to catch the Poker Face singer perform songs from her new album Mayhem, delivering a visual spectacle by opening her set…
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Peruvian president avoids impeachment over ‘Rolexgate’ scandal
A congressional committee in Peru has dismissed an investigation into President Dina Boluarte over allegations she accepted Rolex watches as bribes. The decision by the subcommittee means Boluarte – whose approval ratings are in single digits – is shielded from impeachment proceedings while in power. However, she could still potentially face charges when she leaves…
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At least 32 people killed in Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city
At least 32 people have been killed and 84 injured, including 10 children, after a Russian attack on the centre of Sumy, according to Ukrainian authorities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the “terrible strike by Russian ballistic missiles” hit an “ordinary city street, ordinary life” adding that, without strong pressure, “Russia will continue to drag…