Breaking world news, foreign affairs, and international politics from correspondents around the globe.
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The UK's bank holiday weekend starts with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds, disrupting travel and outdoor events. Check hourly forecasts for updates.
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Discarded fridges pile up in waste centres across England and Wales due to a national shortage of specialist processors and heatwave-related breakdowns.
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Somali piracy escalates as regional conflicts divert naval resources, threatening global trade. Analysts warn of growing threats to shipping in vital maritime corridors.
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The U.S. has struck a deal with Venezuela to control 65 billion barrels of oil reserves, a move Trump claims will lower gas prices and bolster energy security, though details remain scarce.
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England faces a potential water shortfall of five billion litres daily by 2055 due to climate change, overconsumption, and low prices. Solutions include behavioral changes, mandatory water meters, and pricing reforms.
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Iceland holds a closely contested referendum on restarting EU accession talks after a 13-year pause. The vote focuses on sovereignty and fishing industry concerns.
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A former landlady of Omar al-Bayoumi, linked to two 9/11 hijackers, speaks publicly for the first time about her suspicions of his ties to Saudi intelligence.
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President Trump claims a new U.S.-Venezuela oil agreement could grant America access to 65 billion barrels of reserves, with potential $100B investment and lower gas prices.
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Victorian government cancels $134,000 statue of former premier Daniel Andrews after public backlash, with Liberal opposition vowing to block it if elected.
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Cambodia claims to have eradicated online scam operations, but rights groups and experts question the verifiability of the government's assertions.
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A US judge rejected Donald Trump's third attempt to transfer his felony hush-money conviction from state to federal court, ruling his claims lacked legal merit.
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The US Department of Justice revises statements to clarify that Chinese hackers targeted but did not successfully breach multiple agencies, including the Senate and Federal Reserve.
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