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Thursday, May 14, 2026
FIFA Unveils World Cup Final Halftime Show Lineup
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Higher European air fares ‘inevitable’
The International Air Transport Association has warned that higher flight costs will be inevitable for travelers in Europe.
Jet fuel prices have soared since the start of the Iran conflict and there are fears that supplies could run low if disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz continue.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister says India's mediator role would be welcome
President Trump and Xi Jinping conclude bilateral talks in Beijing
President Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, concluded their high stakes bilateral talks in Beijing.
The US President will take part in a state banquet in his honour later on Thursday.
Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
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STARMER BRACED FOR LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE FROM STREETING
It's long been speculated that Wes Streeting could attempt to trigger a leadership contest to unseat Keir Starmer.
It follows disappointing election results for the governing Labour Party, and a series of controversies.
Chief Secretary to the Treasury, James Murray, says his message to colleagues is not to trigger a leadership race.
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General Secretary of the Communication Workers Union Dave Ward says Labour needs to change course.
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French woman with hantavirus on life support in hospital
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President Trump and Xi Jinping conclude bilateral talks in Beijing
President Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, concluded their high stakes bilateral talks in Beijing.
The US President will take part in a state banquet in his honour later on Thursday.
Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
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Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister says India's mediator role would be welcome
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister says he told top Indian officials that Tehran would welcome any diplomatic initiative by New Delhi regarding the West Asia war.
Trump-Xi summit opens with warm words
Donald Trump promised a "fantastic future together" while Xi Jinping urged the two countries to be "partners not rivals".
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Alex Murdaugh double murder conviction of wife and son overturned
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BRICS Foreign Ministers meet in New Delhi amid internal rift
BRICS foreign ministers are arriving in India today ahead of a key meeting later this week - with the grouping facing fresh internal strain.
The Iran conflict is casting a shadow over the bloc - even as New Delhi looks to keep the focus on economic cooperation and Global South priorities.
Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Louisiana to pay nearly five million dollars to family of Black motorist killed in violent arrest
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US military may rename war with Iran "Operation Sledgehammer"
The U.S. military is considering officially renaming the war with Iran “Operation Sledgehammer” according to reporting by NBC News. It cites US officials who say the name change could come if the current ceasefire collapses and President Donald Trump decides to start major combat operations again.
Kate fisher reports
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Alex Murdaugh double murder conviction of wife and son overturned
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Putin to deploy ‘monster missile’ Sarmat ICBM by end of year
President Putin said the successful test of the advanced “Sarmat” intercontinental ballistic missile (designated “Satan II” in NATO’s classification) will strengthen Russia's security for years to come. The Kremlin claimed the nuclear-capable weapon can penetrate any existing and perspective missile defense systems and is more powerful than Western analogues. The announcement came on the eve of US President Trump's visit to China, amid Washington's attempts to broker a peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.
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EU to host Taliban officials for talks
The European Union is planning to meet with Taliban officials in Brussels to discuss the deportation of some Afghan migrants.
The move has been met with strong criticism from human rights groups that argue this will expose them to significant risks.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Radio: Hungary’s New Government Begins Economic Reset
Hungary’s new prime minister, Péter Magyar, has formed his government after defeating Viktor Orbán in April’s election. His administration is promising fiscal reforms, stronger institutions and a reset with the European Union, Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest
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STARMER MEETS STREETING AHEAD OF KING'S SPEECH
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Health Secretary Wes Streeting is holding talks at Downing Street on Wednesday.
It comes as the British government unveils its legislative agenda for the coming parliamentary session via a speech delivered by King Charles.
Keir Starmer faces calls to step aside from dozens of his own MPs after a series of controversies and poor election results last week.
Labour peer Baroness Chapman understands the strength of feeling but says the party has to unite.
EU minister Nick Thomas-Symonds says he believes the government can move beyond recent difficulties.
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Former communities minister Miatta Fahnbulleh has resigned from government urging the Prime Minister to go.
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