Finnish court upholds oil tanker seizure in undersea cables probe

Finland seized Eagle S tanker carrying Russian oil on suspicion that it damaged the Finnish-Estonian Estlink 2 power.

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Maduro government offers reward for location of exiled opposition candidate

Human rights panel calls on Venezuelan government to respect civil liberties as beginning of presidential term nears.

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Photos: More than 70 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

Head of the enclave's police, his deputy and a journalist among those who lost their lives.

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Syria’s Foreign Minister: Rebuilding a nation after al-Assad’s fall

Asaad al-Shaibani discusses Syria’s path to democracy, rebuilding trust, lifting sanctions, and avoiding new conflicts.

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One dead after Tesla truck catches fire outside of Trump hotel in Las Vegas

Authorities say they are investigating the incident, in which seven people sustained minor injuries.

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Fireworks in Hawaii home spark deadly explosion, killing at least three

Both the state governor and mayor of Honolulu pledged to crack down on illegal fireworks in the aftermath of the blast.

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Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera operations in the West Bank

PA accuses network of broadcasting 'inciting material' and 'stirring strife' in the country.

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In India’s east, farmers risk jail to grow lucrative cannabis crop

Cultivation of banned drug brings relative riches to farmers willing to risk conflict with the law.

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Panama commemorates canal handover despite Trump’s call for US control

President José Raúl Mulino offered a moment of silence for the late Jimmy Carter who helped engineer the canal's return.

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Syria de facto leader al-Sharaa meets Christian clerics

Meeting comes as new authorities seek to reassure minorities of their safety in post-Assad Syria.

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Trinidad and Tobago announces state of emergency to combat gang violence

Officials linked the state of emergency to the proliferation of illegal, high-powered firearms in the Caribbean nation.

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India launches its first space docking mission

If successful, India will become the fourth country to achieve the milestone.

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South Korea authorities seek arrest of Yoon over martial law declaration

Joint investigation unit requests arrest warrant for suspended president over brief imposition of martial law.

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Why are US Republicans debating the future of H-1B high-skill work visas?

Visa dispute highlights divide between Trump supporters like tech tycoon Elon Musk and immigration hardliners.

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Former US President Jimmy Carter dies at 100

This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.

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Passenger plane crashes at South Korean airport, killing 120

Most of the 181 people on board are presumably dead, making it one of the worst aviation disasters to hit South Korea.

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Chad votes in first parliamentary election in over a decade: What to know

The Central African nation delayed elections citing financial challenges and the COVID pandemic.

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At least 29 killed in S Korea as plane crashes at Muan airport: Report

The crash occurred as the Jeju Air plane was landing at the Muan International Airport in South Korea.

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Syrian authorities crack down on ‘remnants’ of Bashar al-Assad’s rule

Push comes as Syria's new de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa met Bahraini, Libyan delegations in Damascus.

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Analysis: Why have Pakistan’s ties with the Afghan Taliban turned frigid?

For two decades, they were close allies. Why are relations between Pakistan and the Taliban so tense now?

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Olmo closer to Barcelona exit after registration request rejected

Barcelona midfielder left in limbo with exit looming after Spanish court rejects player's registration.

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