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A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin exploded on a Florida launchpad on Thursday night.
No one was hurt in the incident, which was setback for Blue Origin's planned launch of satellites to compete with SpaceX's Starlink network.
Ira Spitzer has more
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Two people have been injured in eastern Romania after a Russian drone struck an apartment building.
The European Union says that Moscow has crossed another line and has vowed to step up pressure on the Kremlin.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Hungary’s new prime minister is in Brussels Friday for high-stakes talks with the European Commission. Péter Magyar is pushing to unlock billions of euros in frozen EU funds, a key promise after his election victory last month. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest
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The Justice Department has opened an investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the writer who successfully sued President Trump for sexual abuse and defamation.
The probe centers on whether Carroll lied under oath about who was paying her legal bills.
Ira Spitzer has more
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The European Union is set to deploy more extensive trade defenses as it looks to protect key industries from Chinese imports.
European Commissioners are convening on Friday to discuss the risks posed by China’s trade policies.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Asian markets are down on Thursday amid mixed signals from the ongoing Iran-US negotiations.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell over 1 per cent in early afternoon trade, while South Korea’s Kospi plunged more than 2.8 per cent.
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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Iran’s state TV says Tehran has obtained a draft of an unofficial framework for a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. to end the war. But the White House has dismissed the report as a complete fabrication and during a cabinet meeting President Trump expressed indifference to the political pressure caused by the unpopularity of the conflict.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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The Trump administration is reportedly planning to send any American citizens exposed to the Ebola virus to Kenya.
The approach would be in contrast to previous outbreaks when past administrations have brought citizens back to the US for monitoring and treatment.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Prosecutors and the Public Counsel for Victims are pushing for former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte to stand trial this year.
He faces three charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court relating to his war on drugs campaign.
Europe correspondent William Denselow reports.
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The US space agency NASA has unveiled plans for a permanent base on the moon, with the first missions set to launch later this year.
The announcement comes just days after China sent three astronauts into orbit as part of its own push to reach the lunar surface by 2030.
Ira Spitzer has more.
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The extent of President Trump’s influence over his party will be tested again on Tuesday during the most expensive primary runoff in recent history. In Texas, Republicans are choosing between incumbent four term Senator John Cornyn or his Trump-favoured challenger, state attorney general, Ken Paxton.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Local authorities say several people have been killed after a school bus collided with a train in central Belgium.
According to local media nine people were on board the minibus including seven minors that were attending a school for special needs children.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Political pressure is rising in Hungary as Prime Minister Péter Magyar says his government may move to remove President Tamás Sulyok. The comments add to tensions after April’s election. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.
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Iran’s top negotiators have arrived in the Gulf state of Qatar for further talks on the emerging peace agreement with the United States, even as it remains unclear how much progress has been made.
US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran were progressing well while demanding that Middle East countries sign the Abraham Accords after a deal is reached.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Pope Leo is unveiling a manifesto on Monday laying out the Catholic Church’s position on artificial intelligence.
The Pontiff has warned over the ethical risks posed by the unchecked usage of this technology.
Europe correspondent William Denselow reports.
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More than a dozen people are still missing after a building under construction in the Philippines collapsed.
The death toll from the incident has risen to three.
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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US President Donald Trump says an agreement with Iran has been largely negotiated, after spending Saturday at the White House in calls with leaders from across the Middle East and with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The announcement, posted on the president's Truth Social account, comes as Washington reviews Iran's latest proposal to end the war — though President Trump has told the website Axios the chances of a final deal stand at fifty-fifty.
Simon Marks reports from Washington.
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President Trump's announcement focused on the proposed reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while an air of mystery surrounded the White House's weekend activities.
Simon Marks reports from Washington.
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President Trump has given few details of the proposed agreement, leaving major questions about the scope of any deal and Israel's role in it.
Simon Marks has more from Washington.
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A record 45 million Americans are expected to travel for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, with the vast majority heading to their destinations by car.
The holiday comes with gas prices at their highest levels since 2022, due to the conflict with Iran, which has disrupted global oil supplies.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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