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Safe pathways key to reducing risk for migrants
Restricting migration does not stop people from moving. It often pushes them into more dangerous routes.
World News in Brief: Gulf tensions rise, Gaza health needs ‘staggering’, skills gap threat
The UN has expressed deep concern over escalating security incidents in the Gulf, warning that recent attacks risk undermining efforts to maintain regional stability.
Two killed and many injured after car driven into crowd in German city of Leipzig
A 33-year-old German citizen was detained following the incident, the authorities say.
Rapper Kid Cudi removes British star M.I.A. from tour
British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper Kid Cudi.
Nine coal miners die in gas explosion in Colombia
The explosion is the latest accident in the locality of Sutatausa, the site of another deadly mine disaster in 2023.
Middle East truce in doubt as US and Iran fight for control of Strait of Hormuz – Daily Mirror – Sri Lanka
Middle East truce in doubt as US and Iran fight for control of Strait of Hormuz Daily Mirror – Sri Lanka
A 'fun' superstar stuns rivals and reshapes politics in an Indian state
Film star Vijay has defied naysayers to almost sweep Tamil Nadu polls, marking a break in the political order.
Dubai and Middle East flight disruption: the latest updates as Iran launches new attacks on UAE – Condé Nast Traveller Middle East
Dubai and Middle East flight disruption: the latest updates as Iran launches new attacks on UAE Condé Nast Traveller Middle East
UAE Reports Missiles and Drone Threats; Trump Says U.S. Will Guide Ships in Strait of Hormuz – The New York Times
UAE Reports Missiles and Drone Threats; Trump Says U.S. Will Guide Ships in Strait of Hormuz The New York Times
Do viruses spread more easily on cruise ships?
The BBC explains what experts have to say about the infection risks associated with cruise ships.
Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people
A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.
Moment Indonesian river overflows from heavy rain
A glamping facility was destroyed by the raging torrent in Bogor, West Java on 4 May.
UAE Says Attacked Again By Iranian Missiles And Drones – Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
UAE Says Attacked Again By Iranian Missiles And Drones Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Popular Australian author pleads guilty over child exploitation material
The Jasper Jones and Runt author was arrested in January during a police raid at his Perth home.
Deadly China plane crash was caused by fuel cut-off, says report
The Boeing 737 plane crashed into a Chinese hillside in 2022, killing all 132 people on board.
The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala
The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.
Rescuers among three dead after yacht sinks off Australian coast
Volunteer rescuers aged 78 and 62 died after their boat rolled during "treacherous" conditions.
Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.
S&P 500 falls from record high on Middle East worries – Reuters
S&P 500 falls from record high on Middle East worries Reuters
Wall Street drops from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle East – ABC30 Fresno
Wall Street drops from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle East ABC30 Fresno