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Victim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea deal

May 19, 2026 - 19:58
Nadia Marcinko is relatively unknown but may soon be called before US legislators.
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Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices

May 19, 2026 - 19:46
In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.
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Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices

May 19, 2026 - 19:46
In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.
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Two bodies of missing Italians recovered from inside Maldives cave

May 19, 2026 - 19:04
The two were among four divers located in the furthest chamber in the cave and their bodies were recovered by specialist divers.
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Jackson Pollock painting sells for record $181m at auction

May 19, 2026 - 18:59
The Abstract Expressionist's Number 7A, 1948 painting is now his most expensive artwork ever sold at auction.
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Ebola may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns

May 19, 2026 - 18:33
Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.
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Two dead in Spain shooting, with babies reportedly among injured

May 19, 2026 - 16:17
Police say a 25-year-old man is suspected of killing his parents and injuring four others in southern Spain.
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Two dead in Spain shooting, with babies reportedly among injured

May 19, 2026 - 16:17
Police say a 25-year-old man is suspected of killing his parents and injuring four others in southern Spain.
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Starbucks Korea sacks CEO over controversial 'Tank Day' promotion

May 19, 2026 - 13:23
Starbucks withdrew the campaign for its drink tumblers after many said it referenced a bloody crackdown.
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Tasmanian government apologises over stolen body parts scandal

May 19, 2026 - 13:19
An investigation found that 177 human specimens from dozens of bodies were secretly kept by a museum.
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Three killed in suspected hate crime at San Diego mosque

May 19, 2026 - 09:54
A note left by one of the teenage suspects contains general "hate rhetoric", investigators say.
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What really holds China and Russia together

May 19, 2026 - 08:06
The relationship endures despite a power imbalance, with both sides recognising that it is too important to fail.
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What really holds China and Russia together

May 19, 2026 - 08:06
The relationship endures despite a power imbalance, with both sides recognising that it is too important to fail.
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Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states

May 19, 2026 - 07:30
The US president says he is holding off on an attack planned for Tuesday as "serious negotiations are now taking place".
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Trump told Taiwan not to 'go independent' - but does it want to?

May 19, 2026 - 07:29
Taiwan independence is the reddest of red lines for China, which claims the island as its own.
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'FedEx says your parcel has drugs': The scam that trapped an Indian comedian

May 19, 2026 - 07:03
Ankita Shrivastav is among millions of Indians who fall prey to cybercrimes every year.
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The Republican who stood up to Trump is hoping for a big win against president

May 19, 2026 - 06:39
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, who has crossed Trump on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters.
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Trump v Massie: Could president's Republican nemesis survive $20m attack to oust him?

May 19, 2026 - 06:39
The Kentucky congressman, who has crossed the president on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters on Tuesday.
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Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices

May 19, 2026 - 06:09
In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.
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Trump administration unveils $1.7bn fund to compensate his allies as he drops tax lawsuit

May 19, 2026 - 04:53
The settlement will go towards individuals who allege they were subjected to unfair investigations.
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