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NBA playoffs: Minnesota Timberwolves knock out Denver Nuggets in Game 7

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 08:05
Timberwolves came back from 20 points down to win the series 4-3 against MVP Nicola Jokic's Nuggets.

First image of helicopter crash site as Iran President Raisi confirmed dead

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 07:39
First images of the crash site in Iran's East Azerbaijan province show burned-out wreckage of president's helicopter.

UK court to rule on Julian Assange extradition appeal: What could happen?

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 07:01
If the High Court agrees to the extradition, only Europe's human rights court could block Assange's transfer to the US.

Iran’s president killed in helicopter crash

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 06:58
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian have been killed in a helicopter crash.

Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s president, dies in helicopter crash aged 63

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 05:53
Iranian president was travelling in the country's East Azerbaijan province when it came down in a forested area.

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi confirmed dead in helicopter crash

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 05:26
The helicopter, which was also carrying Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, went down in poor weather.

‘Why should we vote?’ India’s jute workers blame politicians for woes

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 05:03
Jute, a major Indian export, is in a crisis. The vote of millions of industry workers in Bengal state is up for grabs.

William Lai Ching-te takes oath to become Taiwan’s new president

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 03:26
Lai takes over as leader as Beijing aggressively asserts its claim over the self-governed island of 23 million people.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 816

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 02:59
As the war enters its 816th day, these are the main developments.

Who is Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi?

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 02:09
Raisi - a hardline and religiously conservative politician - has deep connections in the judiciary and religious elite.

‘Troublemaker’ William Lai Ching-te to take oath as Taiwan’s new president

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 00:31
Lai's election victory gave the DPP an unprecedented third term, but his room for manoeuvre is likely to be limited.

‘Bring Julian home’: the Australian campaign to free Assange

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 00:24
Assange's supporters say what Wikileaks revealed about power and access to information is as relevant today as ever.

What we know about Iranian President Raisi’s helicopter crash

Sun, 05/19/2024 - 22:04
A helicopter carrying Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and the foreign minister has crashed in a remote area north Iran.

French forces clear New Caledonia roadblocks as official vows to end unrest

Sun, 05/19/2024 - 21:44
Dozens of barricades dismantled along key road linking airport to capital Noumea, French officials say.

Israeli army steps up attacks across Gaza as top US official visits Israel

Sun, 05/19/2024 - 20:40
Air and ground attacks kill dozens across besieged enclave as US adviser Jake Sullivan holds talks with Israeli leaders.

Man City clinch historic fourth Premier League title despite Arsenal win

Sun, 05/19/2024 - 19:25
City beat West Ham United 3-1 at home to secure their eighth title ahead of Arsenal, who beat Everton 2-1.

Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kharkiv region kill at least 11 people

Sun, 05/19/2024 - 19:09
Dozens of people also wounded, Ukrainian officials say, as Moscow continues offensive in Ukraine's northeast.

President Raisi’s helicopter crashes in Iran: What we know so far

Sun, 05/19/2024 - 18:17
A helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and FM crashed while travelling back from East Azerbaijan province.

Slovakia: PM Fico’s life no longer in danger after shooting, minister says

Sun, 05/19/2024 - 16:53
Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in serious condition and requires intensive care, Slovak officials say.

Verstappen resists Norris fightback to claim dramatic F1 victory at Imola

Sun, 05/19/2024 - 16:42
Red Bull's Max Verstappen holds off last-start winner Lando Norris of McLaren to extend his championship lead.

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