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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 […]
Australia to receive only used US nuclear submarines under streamlined Aukus deal
SINGAPORE, May 31 — Australia will only receive used nuclear-powered submarines from the United States as part of an agreement to “streamline” the Aukus deal, with the move branded on […]
Trump touts nuclear guarantee from Iran, but Tehran counters with demand for US$12b in assets
WASHINGTON, May 31 — US President Donald Trump said he had secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged, he had sent a tougher […]
Trump says he’s the GOAT, bigger than Elvis, ready to headline America’s 250th after ‘third‑rate artists’ flee
WASHINGTON, May 31 — US President Donald Trump called Saturday for the cancellation of upcoming concerts celebrating America’s 250th anniversary after several musical acts backed out, saying they should be […]
Hondius resumes voyages after hantavirus deaths, Rotterdam inspectors say ship disinfected and safe
THE HAGUE, May 31 — A cruise ship which sparked a global health alert over a deadly outbreak of hantavirus was on Saturday cleared to put to sea again after […]