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Next week's European elections in the U.K. could be a $100M farce thanks to Brexit

It's an election the U.K. doesn't want and might not even need.

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U.S. warns airliners flying in Persian Gulf amid Iran tensions

Concerns about a possible conflict have flared since the White House ordered warships and bombers to the region to counter an alleged, unexplained threat from Iran.

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Restaurant accidentally serves $5,700 bottle of Bordeaux

The bottle of Château Le Pin came from one of only 500 cases that were produced.

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Climate-conscious voters entrust E.U. ballots to their grandchildren

"The voice of young people needs to be heard."

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In first for Asia, Taiwan approves same-sex marriage

Taiwan's Constitutional Court in May 2017 said the constitution allows same-sex marriages and gave parliament two years to adjust laws accordingly.

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Euroviews. How 'Big Bang Theory' outlived the critics and haters — and got the last laugh ǀ View

You don't have to love "The Big Bang Theory," or even like it, to acknowledge the show's accomplishments after 12 seasons and millions of fans.

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Ex-Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke dies at age 89

Hawke was Australia's longest-serving Labor Party prime minister and his charisma and powers of persuasion earned him near-folk hero status among many Australians.

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China arrests 2 Canadians accused of espionage

The pair were first detained in December last year in apparent retaliation for Canada's arrest of a Huawei executive on behalf of the United States.

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Prince Harry wins damages over aerial pictures of his private home

Harry's lawyer said a news agency chartered a helicopter in January to take photos and film the private home of Harry and his wife, Meghan.

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Iran threat disputed by foreign officials

"There's been no increased threat from Iranian backed forces in Iraq and Syria," said British Maj. Gen. Chris Ghika.

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Venezuelan government, opposition enter talks to end crisis

Envoys are headed to Norway, but progress is expected to be slow.

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Scientology cruise ship passengers cleared of measles risk, the church says

"All passengers and crew (100%) of the Freewinds have been fully cleared of any possible risk of being infected by the measles or infecting others," the Church of Scientology said.

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College students robbed at gunpoint while visiting preschool in South Africa

The 19 students, professor and staff member from the University of Florida were robbed of their laptops, cellphones, cameras, passports and bags.

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Millennials create own political parties as 373 million Europeans prepare to vote

The European Parliament makes laws that impact the daily lives of around 508 million people in 28 countries.

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Ship sabotage mystery raises fears of accidental conflict with Iran

The Trump administration is "playing with fire, and all it takes is for one thing to go wrong because the Middle East is a tinderbox," one expert said.

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Massive 7.5 earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea

"A tsunami threat exists for parts of the Pacific located close to the earthquake," the U.S. Geological Survey warned.

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Rescued U.S. hostage was due to be given to al Qaeda-linked group

Officials have not given any specific information about who kidnapped the four foreign nationals in the first place.

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3 found dead in Germany from crossbow wounds to hearts, neck

Police say there are so far no signs anyone else was involved in the slayings, nor of defensive wounds. Wills from two of them were found on a bed.

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North Korea accuses U.S. of 'daylight robbery,' demands return of seized ship

Pyongyang is banned from exporting coal under U.N. sanctions toughened in 2017 to punish increasingly powerful weapons tests that year.

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The ghosts of Russia's dying villages are brought to life

Around 20,000 communities are now entirely abandoned, according to official figures. And 36,000 others have fewer than 10 residents each.