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Iran frees prominent rights lawyer Sotoudeh on bail, reports say

Iran has released on bail prominent human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, who was arrested in early April in a crackdown during the conflict with the United States and Israel,

Iran frees prominent rights lawyer Sotoudeh on bail, reports say
Business|Economy|Environment|World

China's fishing fleet raises concerns off Argentina

On a balmy January night, an Argentine coast guard ship’s radio picked up garbled Mandarin broadcast from nearby boats. 

China's fishing fleet raises concerns off Argentina
Health|Sports|World

US midfielder Cardoso set to miss the World Cup because of ankle surgery

United States midfielder Johnny Cardoso is set to miss the World Cup because of a right ankle injury that requires surgery

US midfielder Cardoso set to miss the World Cup because of ankle surgery
Business|Crime|Election|Political|World

Haiti too insecure for August presidential vote, PM says

Haiti's security is not at a level needed to hold elections this August, Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime said in an interview broadcast on

Haiti too insecure for August presidential vote, PM says
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil prices settle higher after Trump says Iran ceasefire "on life support"

Oil prices settled almost 3% higher on Monday after U.S.

Oil prices settle higher after Trump says Iran ceasefire "on life support"
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How Kansas City became a surprise World Cup hotspot

In its storied history, Kansas City has attracted traders and mobsters, jazz legends and barbecue pitmasters, and

How Kansas City became a surprise World Cup hotspot
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Tulsa Race Massacre reparations is soul-redeeming work for the US, Oklahoma civil rights lawyer says

Civil rights attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons learned about the Tulsa Race Massacre during college

Tulsa Race Massacre reparations is soul-redeeming work for the US, Oklahoma civil rights lawyer says
Economy|Political|World

Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's proposal to end the war

U.S. President Donald Trump says that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end war between the countries

Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's proposal to end the war
Business|Economy|Sports|World

Exorbitantly expensive tickets for early World Cup games still on general sale

Tickets for most of the World Cup group games remain on general sale with just over a month to go until the tournament kicks off on June 11

Exorbitantly expensive tickets for early World Cup games still on general sale
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Repsol is in no rush to list upstream unit in US, CEO says

Spain's Repsol is in no rush to list its oil and gas production unit in the United States, Chief Executive Josu Jon Imaz

Repsol is in no rush to list upstream unit in US, CEO says
Education|Environment|Opinion

What Trump’s post as a Jesus-like figure tells us about political messianism

Democracy cannot thrive, or even survive, when its leaders see themselves as godlike and divide citizens into believers and heretics, a scholar writes.

What Trump’s post as a Jesus-like figure tells us about political messianism
Crime|Political|World

Pope Leo condemns capital punishment amid US execution push

Pope Leo condemned capital punishment for a second day running on Friday, calling for its abolition in the United States just as President Donald Trump's

Pope Leo condemns capital punishment amid US execution push
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Jack Thornell, AP photographer who captured assassination attempt on James Meredith, dies at 86

Jack Thornell, the Associated Press photographer whose picture from an assassination attempt on James Meredith in 1966 won a Pulitzer Prize, has died at age 86

Jack Thornell, AP photographer who captured assassination attempt on James Meredith, dies at 86
Crime|Europe|World

Ukraine, Russia swap 193 prisoners of war each in US, UAE-facilitated exchange

Ukraine and Russia conducted a prisoner of war swap on Friday, sending back 193 captured personnel each in an exchange both sides said was facilitated by the United

Ukraine, Russia swap 193 prisoners of war each in US, UAE-facilitated exchange
Europe|Political|World

What to know about the Falkland Islands as US considers reassessing position

The United States could seek to punish Britain for its lack of support on the Iran war by reviewing its position on London's claim to the Falkland Islands

What to know about the Falkland Islands as US considers reassessing position
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Trump says he’s considering buying Spirit Airlines ‘at the right price.’ It might still be a bad deal

Trump says he’s considering buying Spirit Airlines ‘at the right price.’ It might still be a bad deal

Trump says he’s considering buying Spirit Airlines ‘at the right price.’ It might still be a bad deal
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Crude oil futures jump on reports of air attacks, Iran power struggle

Crude oil futures spiked $5 a barrel on Thursday after reports that air defenses were engaging targets over Tehran and of a power struggle between Iran's

Crude oil futures jump on reports of air attacks, Iran power struggle
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US criticizes China's pressure on African countries to block Taiwan president's trip

The United States is concerned that several African countries revoked overflight clearances for Taiwan's president at China's behest, the State

US criticizes China's pressure on African countries to block Taiwan president's trip
Europe|Political|Science|World

NATO criticises Russian and Chinese nuclear stances, urges cooperation with US

NATO criticised Russian and Chinese nuclear arms policies on Tuesday and urged both countries to work with the United States to establish greater

NATO criticises Russian and Chinese nuclear stances, urges cooperation with US
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Green light, red light

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Stop-go, stop-go.

Green light, red light
Americas|Europe|Political|Travel|World

King Charles to pay state visit to US as UK seeks to mollify Trump

King Charles will make a state visit to the United States in late April, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday, a high-profile trip that the British

King Charles to pay state visit to US as UK seeks to mollify Trump
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Monzo to close US business to focus on UK and Europe

British mobile bank Monzo said on Tuesday it is exiting the United States, describing the move as a strategic decision to focus on expanding in the UK and Europe.

Monzo to close US business to focus on UK and Europe
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says Iran has asked for a ceasefire, US wants to see Hormuz open first

Iran has asked the United States for a ceasefire, President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Wednesday, adding Washington would consider this once the Strait

Trump says Iran has asked for a ceasefire, US wants to see Hormuz open first
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Russia will ask US and Israel to cease fire while it evacuates staff from Iranian nuclear plant, RIA reports

Russia will ask the United States and Israel to ensure a ceasefire while it evacuates more Russian staff from the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran, RIA news agency

Russia will ask US and Israel to cease fire while it  evacuates staff from Iranian nuclear plant, RIA reports