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May 18, 2025
Portugal headed for another minority government after general election
Former US president Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate cancer
Israel to allow limited amount of aid into Gaza to avoid ‘starvation crisis’
Pro-Europe mayor triumphs in crucial vote which could decide country’s path
Mayor and historian are front runners in Poland’s presidential election
Pro-western mayor Dan takes early lead in presidential election runoff
Polls close in crucial presidential run-off election in Romania
Investigation opened into why ship collided with famous bridge leaving two dead
At least 13 dead as suicide bomber targets army recruits waiting at camp
Israel’s military announces start of ‘extensive’ new ground operations in Gaza
German police search for man who attacked and injured several people outside bar
Pope Leo XIV vows to work for unity during inaugural Mass in St Peter’s Square
Portugal holds third general election in three years
Pope Leo XIV formally opens his pontificate with Mass in St Peter’s Square
Russia launches one of the biggest drone attacks on Ukraine since war began
Poles vote for a new president as security concerns loom large
New York City mayor says two people died after ship hit Brooklyn Bridge
Indian space agency’s satellite mission fails due to technical issue
FBI investigating California fertility clinic explosion as an act of terrorism
New York City mayor says 19 people injured as ship strikes Brooklyn Bridge
May 17, 2025
One person dead after explosion damages fertility clinic in California
Severe weather kills at least 27 people in US Midwest and South
Israel launches major Gaza offensive as talks continue on possible ceasefire
Thousands evacuate after heavy rainfall causes flooding in Argentina
Iran will not succumb to threats during US nuclear talks, says president
Trump plans call with Putin after Russian drone hits bus in Ukraine
Hiker survived for weeks in wilderness by foraging and drinking melted snow
Israel launches military operation in Gaza to pressure Hamas to release hostages
Arab leaders promise to work on Gaza reconstruction and press for ceasefire
Palm tree falls on pedestrian at Cannes Film Festival
Severe weather leaves nine dead in Kentucky
Nine killed after Russian drone strike in north-eastern Ukraine, officials say
Blair Witch Project star at centre of woodland dispute
Russian drone strike in north-eastern Ukraine kills nine, officials say
Arab League summit begins in Baghdad with Gaza at top of agenda
Police investigate disappearance of Melania Trump’s statue in Slovenia
Ten escape from New Orleans jail through hole in cell wall
At least five dead after tornado and severe storms batter St Louis, mayor says
May 16, 2025
Supreme Court rejects bid to use 18th century law to deport Venezuelans
Cassie told Combs ‘I’m not a rag doll’ after hotel attack, trial hears
Police investigate disappearance of Melania Trump statue in her native Slovenia
Salman Rushdie attacker jailed for 25 years for attempted murder
ICC chief prosecutor to step down during probe into sexual misconduct claims
Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia end after less than two hours – officials
Cassie returns to witness stand in Sean Combs trial amid concern about pregnancy
Ukrainian official accuses Russia of making unacceptable demands at peace talks
Israeli strikes kill at least 93 in Gaza as Trump wraps up Middle East visit
US cable giants Charter and Cox pursue 34.5 billion dollar merger
Japan retrieves body of one of two service members whose training plane crashed
Trump says Iran has proposal from US on its rapidly advancing nuclear programme
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