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Lebanon Warns Israeli Strikes Put Heritage Sites in ‘Serious Danger’
Lebanon’s culture minister Ghassan Salame warned Friday, May 29, 2026, that ongoing Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon are placing the country’s heritage sites in “serious danger”, with bombs falling very close to the UNESCO World…
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Israel, Russia Added to UN Blacklist on Sexual Violence in Conflicts
The United Nations on May 29, 2026, added Israel and Russia to a UN blacklist of countries suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict zones, marking the first time either nation’s armed or security forces…
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France Warns Strong Storms Could End Deadly Heatwave
France’s weather service Meteo-France warned on May 30, 2026, that strong storms could mark the end of a record-breaking heatwave that has been blamed for a number of deaths across northern Europe. The heatwave produced…
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Iran Preparing ‘Grand’ Funeral for Slain Supreme Leader: State TV
Iranian authorities are laying the groundwork for a “grand” funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, official media reported Friday, following a lengthy postponement caused by the Islamic Republic’s war with the United States…
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Putin Pressures Armenia to Hold EU Referendum ‘As Soon As Possible’
President Vladimir Putin and three Russian-allied leaders called on Armenia to hold a referendum on EU membership “as soon as possible” on Friday, May 29, 2026, escalating pressure on Yerevan over its deepening ties with…
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Trump ‘In Excellent Health’ but Should Lose Weight: Presidential Physician
US President Donald Trump remains in “excellent health” and is “fully fit to carry out all duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State,” according to a three-page memo released by the White House on…
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UK Government Launches Guidance to Help Shoppers Avoid Counterfeit Fashion Online
The UK government has introduced new guidance to help consumers shop second-hand fashion online safely, responding to a sharp rise in counterfeit goods circulating across resale platforms. Published by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO), the…
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Italy Asks EU for More Border Controls Amid Ebola Outbreak
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has formally asked European Union leaders for stricter border controls and enhanced health coordination in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. In…
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Iran Says FIFA Promised Players Will Get World Cup Visas
Iran’s sports minister has said FIFA has promised the country’s men’s football team will receive visas to play in the United States at the 2026 World Cup, despite ongoing regional tensions and war in the…
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Heat Dome Over Europe Scorches UK, France, Spain
A stubborn heat dome has settled over much of Western Europe, sending temperatures surging to levels more typical of July or August and threatening monthly records across the UK, France and Spain. The high-pressure system…






