Iceland volcano spews lava for third day
A volcano south of Iceland's capital Reykjavik spewed glowing lava for a third day on Friday (May 31).
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Evangelicals hold massive 'March for Jesus' in Brazil
Thousands of evangelical Brazilians participated in the most recent edition of the March for Jesus in Sao Paulo on Thursday (May 30) and shared their faith on the streets over a two-mile route.
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ANC set to lose majority in South Africa election
The African National Congress appeared poised on Friday to lose a parliamentary majority it has held for 30 years, partial election results indicated, as South African voters punished the former liberation movement after years of national decline. Gabe Singer reports.
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Amid war, Jerusalem gay pride parade a subdued affair
Jerusalem on Thursday (May 30) held its annual gay pride parade under heavy security and with a subdued vibe, given the solemn mood in Israel after months of war.
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Many killed after bus falls into gorge in India
A bus carrying pilgrims fell into a deep gorge in the northern Indian federal territory of Jammu on Thursday (May 30) with many passengers killed or injured, authorities said.
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Guilty as charged? New Yorkers react to Trump verdict
Pro-Trump demonstrators in front of the courthouse on Thursday (May 30) said they were 'very sad’ over Trump being found guilty in his hush money case, while his critics expressed joy that 'justice has been served'.
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Defiant Trump exits court after guilty verdict
After becoming the first U.S. president to be convicted of a crime on Thursday (May 30), Donald Trump left the courthouse in a motorcade and arrived at Trump Tower.
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Trump found guilty on all 34 counts in hush money trial
Donald Trump became the first U.S. president to be convicted of a crime on Thursday when a New York jury found him guilty of falsifying documents to cover up a payment to silence porn star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election. Rachel Faber reports.
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How Red Sea cargo disruptions are driving up carbon emissions
A surge of attacks on ships traveling the waters of the Red Sea is forcing shippers to reroute their vessels, sending them on longer journeys that drive up their carbon dioxide emissions. Emma Jehle explains.
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Donald Trump becomes the first U.S. president to be convicted of a crime
Donald Trump became the first U.S. president to be convicted of a crime on Thursday when a New York jury found him guilty of falsifying documents to cover up a payment to silence a porn star ahead of the 2016 election. He spoke outside the courthouse shortly after the verdict.
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Residents on this Indian island are voting to survive
The residents of Ghoramara Island are fighting to save their homes from disappearing into the sea in the face of rising sea levels and increasingly fierce storms, putting climate change front and center for India's politicians trying to win their vote. Olivia Zollino reports.
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Veteran who survived D-Day relives horror of fateful day
As the world marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied France, 100-year-old D-Day veteran Richard “Dick” Rung recalled his memories of the fateful day many historians refer to as the beginning of the end of World War II.
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Closed Rafah crossing denies wounded children treatment
Ahmed Abu Athab's Aunt Jamila sobbed as she implored the world to get the boy out of Gaza for medical treatment. He was injured by Israeli fire this week and joined the growing list of wounded stuck in the embattled territory without medical aid. Lucy Fielder has more.
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Fire destroys Ramallah market after Israeli army raid
Palestinian Civil Defense teams were trying to control a large fire that broke out at a popular market in Ramallah in the morning hours of Thursday (May 30), after clashes between the Palestinians and Israeli army erupted during a raid on the West Bank city. Acting Mayor of Al-Bireh, Robeen Al-Khatib, told Reuters the fire affected 200 shops and stalls in the city center.
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India's capital sees first heat-related death this year
India's capital, Delhi, has recorded its first heat-related death this year, media reported on Thursday, as India's northwest swelters in record high temperatures. Alice Rizzo has more.
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Kinmen: history and hope on Taiwan's frontline island
Reuters speaks to two locals of Kinmen, Taiwan's frontline island, who are passionate about preserving the island's history of war sites and military history. Life goes on as normal, but amid the backdrop of Beijing's threats, the pair say they are ready to face the possibility of an escalation of conflict. Ryan Chang has more.
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Fourteen Hong Kong democrats guilty in subversion case
Fourteen Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were found guilty and two were acquitted on Thursday in a landmark subversion trial that critics say could deal another blow to the city's rule of law and its reputation as a global financial hub. Sean Hogan has more.
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South Africa election: ANC on course to lose majority
Early results from South Africa's election suggest the ruling African National Congress is set to lose its parliamentary majority for the first time since sweeping to power with Nelson Mandela as its leader at the end of apartheid. David Doyle has more.
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Cyclone Remal triggers heavy rains in northeast India
Heavy rain in the aftermath of Remal, the first major cyclone to hit India this year, flooded northeastern parts of the South Asian country on Wednesday (May 29).
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'It destroyed everything': locals rue Papua landslide
Local resident Frida Yeahkal and community leader Yuri Yapara recount the terrifying moment a deadly landslide struck their village in Papua New Guinea, and describe how the disaster has affected them in the days since.
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'It destroyed everything': locals rue Papua landslide
Local resident Frida Yeahkal and community leader Yuri Yapara recount the terrifying moment a deadly landslide struck their village in Papua New Guinea, and describe how the disaster has affected them in the days since.
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Delhi records all-time high temperature above 127F
Delhi recorded an all-time high temperature of 52.9 degrees Celsius (127.22 Fahrenheit) on Wednesday (May 29) as extreme heat conditions gripped the north and western parts of India, sending people to seek shelter indoors.
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Delhi records all-time high temperature above 127F
Delhi recorded an all-time high temperature of 52.9 degrees Celsius (127.22 Fahrenheit) on Wednesday (May 29) as extreme heat conditions gripped the north and western parts of India, sending people to seek shelter indoors.
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Rivals wrap up campaigns in Mexico presidency race
Mexico's presidential candidates formally ended their campaigns on Wednesday, with most polls showing ruling party hopeful Claudia Sheinbaum on course to become the country's first woman president after Sunday's national vote. Syakir Jasnee reports.
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Israel claims control of Gaza-Egypt border zone
Israeli forces have achieved tactical control over the entire corridor that runs along the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, Israel's chief military spokesperson said on Wednesday. Gabe Singer reports.
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