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French scientist behind abortion pill dies aged 98

May 31, 2025 - 05:25
Etienne-Emile Baulieu created the pill to give women a safe alternative to surgical abortion.
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In Oval Office farewell, Trump says Elon Musk is 'not really leaving'

May 31, 2025 - 05:25
Musk's time in government ended with a colourful Oval Office meeting at Trump's side.
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In Oval Office farewell, Trump says Elon Musk is 'not really leaving'

May 31, 2025 - 05:25
Musk's time in government ended with a colourful Oval Office meeting at Trump's side.
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MASH actress Loretta Swit dies at age 87

May 31, 2025 - 04:56
Swit won awards for her role as "Hot Lips" Houlihan, a nurse based at hospital during the Korean War.
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Watch: A black eye and a gold key - Musk's last day at Doge

May 31, 2025 - 04:52
The tech mogul, whose time as a special government employee has ended, attributed the bruise to rough-housing with his five-year-old son.
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French scientist behind abortion pill dies aged 98

May 31, 2025 - 04:13
Etienne-Emile Baulieu created the pill to give women a safe alternative to surgical abortion.
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Macron warns the West could lose credibility over Ukraine and Gaza wars

May 31, 2025 - 03:27
The French president spoke at the Shangri-la Dialogue, a high-level Asia defence summit in Singapore.
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Ukraine accuses Russia of undermining next round of peace talks

May 31, 2025 - 02:12
Russia says it is sending its negotiators to Turkey for a second round of ceasefire talks on 2 June.
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Last hospital in North Gaza governorate evacuated after Israeli order

May 31, 2025 - 01:08
Al-Awda, the last functioning hospital in the North Gaza governorate, is out of service after the Israeli military ordered its evacuation.
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Taylor Swift buys back her master recordings

May 31, 2025 - 01:00
The singer announces that she owns the masters to her first six albums, for the first time ever.
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Taylor Swift buys back her master recordings

May 31, 2025 - 01:00
The singer announces that she owns the masters to her first six albums, for the first time ever.
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Floods kill at least 110 people after heavy rain in Nigeria

May 31, 2025 - 00:59
Torrential rains in the central town of Mokwa led to the deadly floods, authorities say.
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Supreme Court allows Trump to revoke legal status for 500,000 migrants

May 31, 2025 - 00:35
The ruling means 530,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela are at risk of being deported.
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Supreme Court allows Trump to revoke legal status for 500,000 migrants

May 31, 2025 - 00:35
The ruling means 530,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela are at risk of being deported.
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Floods kill at least 110 people after heavy rain in Nigeria

May 30, 2025 - 22:27
Torrential rains in the central town of Mokwa led to the deadly floods, authorities say.
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Ukraine awaiting Russia peace proposal ahead of Istanbul talks

May 30, 2025 - 21:49
Russia says it is sending its negotiating team to Istanbul for a second round of talks.
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New Banksy mystery location revealed

May 30, 2025 - 19:32
The new piece of street art depicts the shadow of a lighthouse emerging out of a bollard.
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New Banksy mystery location revealed

May 30, 2025 - 19:32
The new piece of street art depicts the shadow of a lighthouse emerging out of a bollard.
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Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and assault

May 30, 2025 - 19:26
The broadcaster appears at a plea hearing after being accused of five charges relating to four women.
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China trade talks have stalled, US treasury secretary says

May 30, 2025 - 19:13
The US treasury secretary says Trump and Xi Jinping may need to get directly involved in talks.
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