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Taiwan condemns China’s ‘groundless’ expulsion of New York Times reporter over Lai interview
TAIPEI, May 31 — Taiwan’s presidential office condemned China today after the New York Times said one of its reporters was expelled from the country following an interview the newspaper […]
Deadly accident, 780 arrests as riotous PSG victory celebrations descend into unrest across France
PARIS, May 31 — French authorities announced 780 people were arrested across the country when celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory over Arsenal were marred by violent clashes, and […]
Tehran says no US deal without securing Iranian rights, declaring it ‘does not trust’ Washington
TEHRAN, May 31 — Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said today that Tehran will not agree to any deal with the United States that fails to secure the rights […]
Four killed, nine injured in New Delhi building collapse; debris traps residents in neighbouring block
NEW DELHI, May 31 — At least four people died and nine others were injured when a five-storey building collapsed in New Delhi’s Mehrauli area, local police confirmed today, reported […]
Illegal mine collapses in China’s Yunnan, killing five just days after deadly Shanxi blast
BEIJING, May 31 — A mine shaft collapse during an illegal mining operation in China’s south-western Yunnan province killed five people and injured one, state media reported, days after the […]
US castigates Europe over defence spending as Nato seeks to reassure Asian partners at Shangri‑La Dialogue
Pentagon chief criticises “moralising” in European capitals Nato official downplays US troop withdrawal from Germany Congressional delegations seek to reassure allies SINGAPORE, May 31 — The United States fired a […]
Drone hits Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant as Russia and Ukraine trade blame, IAEA says
VIENNA, May 31 — A drone hit the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Russian-occupied southern Ukraine, the UN nuclear agency has said, citing local officials. The International Atomic Energy Agency […]
Survivors advise rescuers as risky search begins for last two trapped in Laos cave
VIENTIANE, May 31 — From their shared hospital room, several survivors freed from a semi-submerged cave in Laos after more than a week underground are advising rescuers on how to […]
From parade drill to pandemonium: Horses gallop 14km through Rome after unauthorised fireworks
ROME, May 31 — Fireworks set off without permission by a traffic policeman during a late-night rehearsal for Italy’s Republic Day parade startled dozens of horses, sending them bolting through […]
Ceasefire unobserved: Israel pushes deeper into Lebanon, claims expanded operations protect Galilee communities
JERUSALEM, May 31 — Israel’s military said on Sunday its forces were advancing in Lebanon as part of expanded ground operations to strengthen its military position in the south of […]