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Romanian PM ousted in no-confidence vote

May 5, 2026 - 23:05
Ilie Bolojan lost the vote after the largest party in his coalition joined the far-right opposition to depose him.
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Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says

May 5, 2026 - 22:17
Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died.
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Zelensky condemns Russian 'utter cynicism' as it strikes ahead of truce

May 5, 2026 - 21:15
Russia demanded a ceasefire on 8 and 9 May but Ukraine said it would pause the fighting sooner, meaning any violations would be pinned on Moscow.
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Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all-out war

May 5, 2026 - 20:38
The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.
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Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all-out war

May 5, 2026 - 20:38
The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.
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Two killed and many injured after car driven into crowd in German city of Leipzig

May 5, 2026 - 19:56
A 33-year-old German citizen was detained following the incident, the authorities say.
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Rapper Kid Cudi removes British star M.I.A. from tour

May 5, 2026 - 19:51
British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper Kid Cudi.
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Nine coal miners die in gas explosion in Colombia

May 5, 2026 - 19:09
The explosion is the latest accident in the locality of Sutatausa, the site of another deadly mine disaster in 2023.
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Nine coal miners die in gas explosion in Colombia

May 5, 2026 - 19:09
The explosion is the latest accident in the locality of Sutatausa, the site of another deadly mine disaster in 2023.
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A 'fun' superstar stuns rivals and reshapes politics in an Indian state

May 5, 2026 - 16:32
Film star Vijay has defied naysayers to almost sweep Tamil Nadu polls, marking a break in the political order.
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A 'fun' superstar stuns rivals and reshapes politics in an Indian state

May 5, 2026 - 16:32
Film star Vijay has defied naysayers to almost sweep Tamil Nadu polls, marking a break in the political order.
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Do viruses spread more easily on cruise ships?

May 5, 2026 - 15:38
The BBC explains what experts have to say about the infection risks associated with cruise ships.
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Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people

May 5, 2026 - 15:06
A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.
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Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people

May 5, 2026 - 15:06
A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.
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Moment Indonesian river overflows from heavy rain

May 5, 2026 - 14:32
A glamping facility was destroyed by the raging torrent in Bogor, West Java on 4 May.
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Popular Australian author pleads guilty over child exploitation material

May 5, 2026 - 14:28
The Jasper Jones and Runt author was arrested in January during a police raid at his Perth home.
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Deadly China plane crash was caused by fuel cut-off, says report

May 5, 2026 - 13:25
The Boeing 737 plane crashed into a Chinese hillside in 2022, killing all 132 people on board.
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The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala

May 5, 2026 - 13:05
The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.
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Rescuers among three dead after yacht sinks off Australian coast

May 5, 2026 - 11:40
Volunteer rescuers aged 78 and 62 died after their boat rolled during "treacherous" conditions.
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Rescuers among three dead after yacht sinks off Australian coast

May 5, 2026 - 11:40
Volunteer rescuers aged 78 and 62 died after their boat rolled during "treacherous" conditions.
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