Trump says 'Project Freedom' to be paused 'for a short period of time' The operation guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz will be halted because progress has been made toward reaching a deal with Iran, the US president says. 13 mins ago - World

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Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says -- Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died.

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Romanian PM ousted in no-confidence vote -- Ilie Bolojan lost the vote after the largest party in his coalition joined the far-right opposition to depose him.

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Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people -- A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.

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Russian attacks kill more than 20 ahead of rival ceasefires proposed by Kyiv and Moscow -- Kyiv said it would begin a truce on 6 May and then "act symmetrically" after Moscow declared a pause for its Victory Day parade.

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Nine coal miners die in gas explosion in Colombia -- The explosion is the latest accident in the locality of Sutatausa, the site of another deadly mine disaster in 2023.

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Two killed and many injured after car driven into crowd in German city of Leipzig -- A 33-year-old German citizen was detained following the incident, the authorities say.

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A 'fun' superstar stuns rivals and reshapes politics in an Indian state -- Film star Vijay has defied naysayers to almost sweep Tamil Nadu polls, marking a break in the political order.

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Popular Australian author pleads guilty over child exploitation material -- The Jasper Jones and Runt author was arrested in January during a police raid at his Perth home.

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Rescuers among three dead after yacht sinks off Australian coast -- Volunteer rescuers aged 78 and 62 died after their boat rolled during "treacherous" conditions.

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Deadly China plane crash was caused by fuel cut-off, says report -- The Boeing 737 plane crashed into a Chinese hillside in 2022, killing all 132 people on board.

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Rapper Kid Cudi removes British star M.I.A. from tour -- British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper Kid Cudi.

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The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala -- The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

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India's fiercest female politician faces a fight for survival -- Mamata Banerjee loses West Bengal state, throwing her party - and political future - into doubt.

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Finding soldier Tom: Solving family mystery of WW2 Soviet prisoner of war -- He was saved by a Jersey family after escaping a Nazi labour camp, but after the war he disappeared in the Soviet Union.

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Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff -- Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.

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Kenya battles to stop the 'goons and guns' as fears of political violence grow -- More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.

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Do viruses spread more easily on cruise ships? -- The BBC explains what experts have to say about the infection risks associated with cruise ships.

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Moment Indonesian river overflows from heavy rain -- A glamping facility was destroyed by the raging torrent in Bogor, West Java on 4 May.

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Watch: Moment United Airlines flight strikes vehicle during landing -- Flight 169 from Venice, Italy, landed safely at Newark Airport with no reported injuries among the 231 passengers and crew. The lorry driver sustained minor injuries.

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Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concert -- Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.

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Dressed for succession: What Kim Ju Ae's outfits tell us about North Korea -- Kim Ju Ae's evolving fashion is one of the signs that she is being groomed as North Korea's next leader.

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How did Heidi Klum become a living Met Gala sculpture? -- Prosthetic make-up designer Mike Marino reveals how he created the supermodel's show-stopping costume for the annual event in New York.

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Man charged with attempted Trump assassination indicted for assaulting Secret Service officer -- Cole Tomas Allen is now facing charges from a grand jury indictment, which supersedes his previous charges.

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'Nothing will bring back my son': How 10 minutes of bombing by Israel shattered lives in Lebanon -- The bombs started falling at 14:15 in the afternoon - bringing chaos and destruction across the country.

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Watch: Hundreds of beagles rescued from breeding facility being rehomed -- About 1,500 dogs are being released from a Wisconsin commercial breeder and prepared for adoption after protests from activists.

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What to know about Louise Arbour, Canada's next governor general -- The former war crimes prosecutor has been named by Prime Minister Mark Carney to be the Monarch's, currently King Charles III, representative in Canada.

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Headscarf with a beret: Muslim designers showcase floral dresses and boxy streetwear in Paris -- Some young attendees say the event demonstrated a more inclusive French culture taking shape.

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