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May 18, 2025
Gaza [Palestine], May 18: An Israeli airstrike killed at least 24 Palestinians in a tent encampment housing displaced families in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, local health authorities said on Sunday, as mediators hosted a new round of talks between Israel and Hamas.
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Washington [US], May 18: Severe storms have claimed the lives of at least 21 people in the US states of Missouri and Kentucky, authorities there...
Trump to call Putin and Zelensky as Russia kills 9 bus riders in Ukraine
Kiev [Ukraine] / Washington [US], May 18: US President Donald Trump said he will speak with his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts, Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr...
Lufthansa jet flown by autopilot after pilot faints in cockpit
Madrid [Spain], May 18: A Lufthansa flight was flown by autopilot when the copilot, alone in the cockpit as the pilot had stepped away to...
Two helicopters crash in south-western Finland; several people killed
Helsinki [Finland], May 18: Several people were killed on Saturday when two helicopters crashed in Eura in south-western Finland, the police said.
Iran's leaders slam Trump for 'disgraceful' remarks during Middle East tour
Tehran [Iran], May 18: Iran's political and military leaders are pointing the finger back at Donald Trump after the United States president sharpened his rhetoric...
Hamas says new Gaza truce talks under way as Israel expands ground assault
Gaza [Palestine], May 18: Israel and Hamas have confirmed a new round of Gaza truce talks is under way in Qatar as the Israeli military...
Ex-FBI head probed for alleged threat to Trump on Instagram
Washington [US], May 18: US authorities are investigating former FBI director, James Comey, for an Instagram post that officials say contained an alleged threat against...
Over 230 firefighters battle large fire at German scrap metal yard
Berlin [Germany], May 18: More than 230 firefighters were battling a large fire at a scrap metal yard near Oldenburg in north-western Germany on Saturday,...
More than 150 delegations registered for Pope Leo XIV's inauguration
Rome [Italy], May 18: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has registered to attend the official inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican, along with more...
Taiwan shuts down last nuclear reactor
Taipei [Taiwan], May 18: Taiwan on Saturday began to shut down its last active nuclear reactor, officially marking its departure from atomic power.
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