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Alexis Caraco

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Watch: Key moments from Trump’s first day in Beijing

China welcomed US President Donald Trump to Beijing on Thursday for a closely watched summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as the two powers sought to stabilise relations strained by trade disputes, tensions over Taiwan and the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

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Russia strikes Kharkiv residential district as drone attacks escalate

A major Russian drone offensive struck Kharkiv’s Novobavarskyi district and other cities, injuring civilians and destroying homes despite Ukraine’s strong air defence.

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Pope Leo XIV swears in 28 new Swiss Guards in Vatican ceremony

Twenty-eight new recruits were formally sworn into the Swiss Guards at Vatican City on Wednesday during a ceremony presided over by Pope Leo XIV.

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Local elections across UK test Starmer as Reform UK eyes major gains

UK voters began casting ballots on Thursday, 7 May, in local and devolved elections seen as the biggest political test yet for Prime Minister Keir Starmer since Labour’s landslide victory in July 2024.

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At Beirut shoreline camp, volunteer barber brings dignity with free haircuts

Lebanon’s displaced families are finding small moments of relief in Beirut. A volunteer barber is helping restore dignity after weeks of conflict.

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Israeli airstrike kills 4 and injures 33 in southern Lebanon despite fragile ceasefire

Israeli airstrike hits house in Saksakieh despite ceasefire, killing four and injuring 33, as raids in southern Lebanon stoke fears of renewed escalation.

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Eight killed in Iran shopping centre fire as probe targets builder

Eight people died and 36 were injured after a huge fire engulfed a shopping centre near tehran, prompting a criminal investigation.

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Cape Verde: three evacuated from MV Hondius over suspected hantavirus

Netherlands authorities have coordinated the medical evacuation of three people from the MV Hondius, including one Dutch passenger and two crew members, a Dutch and a British national. The patients, suspected of having a hantavirus infection, are being transferred to specialised hospitals.

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Italy: Femen and Pussy Riot protest Russia’s return to Venice Biennale

The 2026 Venice Biennale opened press previews on Wednesday with protests outside the Russian pavilion, marking Moscow’s return since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

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Mexico marks 164 years since Battle of Puebla with historic reenactment

Mexico marked the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Puebla on Tuesday 5 May 2026, with hundreds of participants recreating the 1862 clash in Mexico City.

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Russian guided bomb attacks kill at least 26 civilians across Ukraine

Ukraine said at least 26 people were killed in Russian strikes on Tuesday 5 May 2026, with the heaviest losses in Zaporizhzhia and Kramatorsk.

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West Bank and part of Gaza vote in first municipal elections since war

Municipal elections in the West Bank and central Gaza mark the first vote since the Gaza war, with Fatah-linked lists dominant and Hamas absent from the race.

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Italy tests R1 robotic museum guide in Turin’s historic Palazzo Madama

Italy is trialling the R1 robot guide at Turin’s Palazzo Madama to ease crowding and improve access, explaining centuries-old artworks to visitors.

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Prince Harry visits Kyiv to back Ukraine and spotlight mine clearance

Ukraine welcomed Prince Harry to Kyiv on Thursday 23 April 2026 for a two day visit that remained unannounced until his arrival.

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Ukraine’s Chernobyl ‘liquidators’ return 40 years after disaster

Ukraine marked the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster in April 2026 as former clean-up workers returned to the site.

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Ukraine: Russian strike on Odesa kills 2, hits hospitals and schools overnight

Ukraine said Russian forces struck the Black Sea port city of Odesa overnight on 23 to 24 April 2026, killing at least two people and injuring more than a dozen.

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20,000 teddy bears in Washington highlight abducted Ukrainian children

A sea of 20,000 teddy bears on the US National Mall highlights Ukrainian children abducted since 2021, urging action as the war’s toll on families grows.

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Armenia marks 111th anniversary of 1915 massacres in Yerevan

Armenia marked the 111th anniversary of the 1915 massacres on 23 and 24 April 2026 with marches and ceremonies in Yerevan, drawing thousands of participants.

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Argentina: Buenos Aires mixes faith and techno in tribute to Pope Francis

Argentina marked one year since Pope Francis’s death on Friday 18 April 2026 with a large open air tribute in Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires. A DJ priest led the tribute, mixing electronic music with messages of peace. The gathering drew large crowds.

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China hosts humanoid robots in Beijing half marathon

China has tested humanoid robots in a real race setting in Beijing. The event highlights advances in endurance, balance and AI behaviour. Engineers see it as a step towards wider use.

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