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'Our borders are not open' insists US Homeland Security

US Homeland Security insists "our borders are not open", as new immigration rules come into force that many migrants think will make it harder for them to obtain asylum.

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Title 42 rules to end in US allowing resumption of asylum claims

The Title 42 regulations freezing asylum applications to the United States are to end, prompting predictions there will be a surge in people hoping to enter the country at the Mexican border.

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Fears of chaos on US border when emergency asylum laws are replaced

US President Joe Biden admits there could be chaos on the US border with Mexico when emergency asylum laws known as Title 42 are replaced by new migrant legislation on Thursday night.

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Fact-check: Has 1 in 5 Americans lost a family member to gun violenc?

A majority of Americans say they have a family member who has experienced gun violence, such as witnessing a shooting, being threatened by a person with a gun, or being shot, according to a new survey.

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For your reappraisal: Violent Femmes - 'Hallowed Ground'

In this weekly series, our journalists share their appreciation for an undervalued album that deserves more love. This week: Violent Femmes' 'Hallowed Ground'.

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WATCH: Migrant families embrace loved ones after years of Separation

In an emotional scene, some 150 migrant families living in the United States meet with their families along the Mexican border after years of separation.

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Eight dead after SUV hits crowd near Texas migrant shelter

At least eight people have died after a car drove into a crowd near a migrant shelter in Texas.

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UK coronation weekend culminates with star-studded concert

A day after a gilded coronation ceremony watched by millions, King Charles III and Queen Camilla let others take the centre stage Sunday as they took in a star-studded concert at Windsor Castle.

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New York cyclists gather for 'Blessing of the bicycles'

The event is a unique gathering in its 25th year meant to pray for the safety of bicyclists on the streets while also commemorating those who lost their lives on the road.

Russia

Russia blames Ukraine for car bomb attack on pro-Kremlin writer

Russia has blamed Ukraine for the car bomb attack on the pro-Kremlin writer Sakhar Prilepin, calling it a "terrorist attack".

USA

Eight killed in shooting at Texas shopping centre

The shooting, the latest eruption of what has been an unprecedented pace of mass killings in the US, sent hundreds fleeing in panic.

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US court releases video of Donald Trump's rape trial deposition

A video deposition by former US President Donald Trump in his civil rape trial currently underway in New York was released to the public by the court on Friday.

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Biden and Harris meet with Big Tech CEOs to address AI threats

The Biden administration spoke to Google, Microsoft, and others at the White House to address key concerns around artificial intelligence (AI).

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Hollywood TV and movie writers go on strike for fair pay

Over 11,000 television and movie writers have gone on strike following the breakdown of pay negotiations between their union, the Writers Guild of America, and various major Hollywood studios.

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Met Gala stars pay tribute to Karl Lagerfeld

A-listers took to the red carpet on Monday, 1 May, at the Met gala in New York to pay tribute to the late, legendary fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld

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Lifers in the notorious US prison "Angola" stage annual rodeo

At the sprawling Louisiana prison, inmates clad in black and white stripes go toe-to-toe with horses and bulls at a unique rodeo now in its 57th year.

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Watch: South Korea's President sings "American Pie"

From discussing nuclear war to belting out a beloved hit: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's White House visit ended on a high note when he sang Don McLean's "American Pie" to great applause.

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President Biden issues stark warning to North Korea on nuclear threat

"A nuclear attack by North Korea against the United States or its allies and partners is unacceptable, and will result in the end of whatever regime were to take such an action," Biden said during an afternoon Rose Garden news conference with South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol.

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Backlash and disinformation: Bud Light's collab with trans actress

Bud Lights' collaboration with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney has spurred false claims on social media.

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U2 announce immersive 'Sphere' experience for Las Vegas residency

The 'U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere' shows will start on 29 September 2023 in the world’s most technologically advanced venue: The MSG Sphere in Las Vegas.

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