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UK report finds decades-long infected blood scandal was covered up 20 May 2024 - 04:08 pm
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Philippines blames China for loss of giant clams in disputed shoal and urges environmental inquiry 20 May 2024 - 03:56 pm
A journalist takes a photo of a presentation by the Philippine Coast Guard showing alleged Chinese activities in Scarborough Shoal, during a press conference in Manila on May 20, 2024. (Photo by JAM STA ROSA / AFP)
ICC prosecutor seeks Gaza 'war crimes' arrest warrant for Netanyahu 20 May 2024 - 03:34 pm
(Files) Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a special session to vote on a new government at the Knesset in Jerusalem, on June 13, 2021. (Photo by Emmanuel Dunand / AFP)
Iran mourns president Raisi's death in helicopter crash 20 May 2024 - 03:10 pm
A handout picture released by the Iranian presidency shows Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber, with the seat of the late president Ebrahim Raisi (portrait) next to him empty, addressing the country's cabinet in Tehran on May 20, 2024. (Photo by Iranian Presidency / AFP)
Uncertain future for thousands after deadly Brazil floods 20 May 2024 - 02:58 pm
A man navigates a boat through a flooded street in front of the public market in downtown Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil, on May 19, 2024. Photo by Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP
Saudia Group in 'landmark' deal for 105 Airbus planes 20 May 2024 - 02:46 pm
Saleh Eid, Vice President of Fleet Management & Agreements at Saudia Airlines speaks during an interview at the Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh on May 20, 2024. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP)
Two dead in stabbing at central China primary school: state media 20 May 2024 - 02:24 pm
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Australia police arrest 554 in domestic violence crackdown 20 May 2024 - 01:46 pm
This picture taken on May 8, 2024 shows Shazya Singh, domestic and family violence case manager at Lou's Place that provides daytime shelter to women seeking support from domestic violence, pasting messages on a chart at the shelter in Sydney. Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP
South Korea, Britain host AI summit with safety top of agenda 20 May 2024 - 01:21 pm
A man walks along a pavement in Seoul on May 14, 2024. (Photo by ANTHONY WALLACE / AFP)
Spain demands Milei public apology for 'corrupt wife' comment 20 May 2024 - 12:36 pm
Argentina's president Javier Milei gestures as he delivers a speech on stage during the Spanish far-right wing party Vox's rally
Iran's President Raisi declared dead in helicopter crash 20 May 2024 - 12:07 pm
This grab taken from handout video footage released by the Iranian Red Cescent on May 20, 2024 shows rescuers recovering bodies at the site of President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter crash in a fog-shrouded mountainous area of northwest Iran. (Photo by Iranian Red Crescent / AFP)
Iran declares five days of mourning after President Raisi's death 20 May 2024 - 11:46 am
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Iran media says President Raisi died in helicopter crash 20 May 2024 - 08:01 am
(Files) This handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency shows Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi giving the annual address to the nation for Nowruz, the Persian New Year, in Tehran on March 20, 2024. (Photo by Iranian Presidency / AFP)
Iran President Raisi's helicopter found, 'no sign of life' 20 May 2024 - 07:57 am
This frame grab from video released by the Iranian Red Crescent on May 20, 2024, shows members of a search and rescue team in Iran's East Azerbaijan province. (Photo by Handout / Iranian Red Crescent / AFP)
What do we know so far about the mysterious crash of the helicopter carrying Iran's president? 19 May 2024 - 11:32 pm
In this photo provided by Islamic Republic News Agency IRNA on May 19, 2024, shows the helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi taking off at the Iranian border with Azerbaijan after the inauguration of the dam of Qiz Qalasi, in Aras. (Photo by Ali Hamed Haghdoust / IRNA / AFP)
Ship that destroyed Baltimore bridge set to move Monday 19 May 2024 - 07:16 pm
A section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge rests in the water next to the Dali container ship in Baltimore on May 13, 2024 after crews conducted a controlled demolition. Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP
France says will quell New Caledonia riots 'whatever the cost' 19 May 2024 - 07:09 pm
The resident in charge of the independantist roadblock at La Tamoa, holds a Kanak flag in the commune of Paita, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 19, 2024. Photo by Delphine Mayeur / AFP.
Iran presidential helicopter in 'accident', search underway: state media 19 May 2024 - 05:52 pm
A handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency shows Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi during a meeting with his Azeri counterpart ahead of the inauguration ceremony of Qiz Qalasi, the third dam jointly built by Iran and Azerbaijan on the Aras River. Photo by Iranian Presidency / AFP