Zack Polanski: 'Eco-populist' eyeing big gains for UK Greens

Zack Polanski, a pugnacious, self-styled "eco-populist" and one-time hypnotherapist, hopes to lead the Green Party to a landmark political breakthrough in British local elections on Thursday.

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What is hantavirus, and can it spread between humans?

So far, one case of the potentially deadly virus has been confirmed, according to the World Health Organization, which stressed that the risk to the public remains low.

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Ethiopia and Sudan accuse each other of attacks

Ethiopia's foreign ministry accused Sudan's army of supporting "mercenaries" with the Tigray People's Liberation Front, who fought a civil war against the federal government from 2020 to 2022.

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Race to find port for hantavirus-stricken cruise ship

So far, two hantavirus cases have been confirmed and there have been five other suspected cases among the 147 people who were on the cruise ship.

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Man United beat Liverpool to secure place in top four

Manchester United secured Champions League football next season as Kobbie Mainoo's strike earned a thrilling 3-2 victory over old rivals Liverpool yesterday

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In Wales, UK Labour Party loses grip on storied heartland

Wales -- the cradle of Britain's revered National Health Service and a former industrial powerhouse -- has been a Labour Party stronghold for well over a century.

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Musk vs OpenAI trial enters second week

Following high-profile testimony from Elon Musk, one of OpenAI's co-founders will testify Monday in the California lawsuit brought by the world's richest man against the creators of ChatGPT.

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India's Modi faces key test as vote count underway

Vote counting in key Indian state elections was underway Monday under tight security, with the focus on West Bengal, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party is hoping for crucial gains.

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Iran warns of ceasefire violation as US plans to escort Hormuz ships

Iran warned on Monday that it would consider any US attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz a breach of the Mideast ceasefire.

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Cape Verde bans passengers from cruise with suspected virus deaths

Passengers aboard a cruise ship on which a suspected outbreak of hantavirus has killed three people will not be allowed to disembark in Cape Verde where it is anchored, authorities said.

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Russia, Ukraine drones kill four, hit oil tankers

Russian drone strikes on Ukraine killed three people across the country, while Ukrainian attacks killed one near Moscow and targeted Russia's lucrative oil facilities.

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Man United boss Carrick relishes 'special' Liverpool rivalry

Michael Carrick believes Manchester United against Liverpool is always a "standout" fixture even though neither club are challenging for the Premier League title this season.

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Sri Lanka arrests 37 Chinese at suspected scam centre: police

Sri Lankan police have arrested 37 Chinese nationals suspected of running a cyberscam centre in the capital Colombo, a spokesman said on Sunday.

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Arsenal peaking at the right time says Arteta

Mikel Arteta warned Manchester City that Arsenal aren't finished yet after the Premier League leaders moved six points clear of their title rivals with a 3-0 win against Fulham on Saturday.

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Coe will be 'tough' on athletes seeking nationality switch

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said he will remain "tough" on the issue of athletes switching nationality after blocking a bid by Kenyans to move to Turkey.

By Afp 2 days ago

PSG fringe team held by Lorient as Bayern Munich return leg looms

PSG warmed up for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich by fielding a second-string line-up and throwing away the lead twice in a 2-2 draw

By Afp 2 days ago

Barcelona on verge of La Liga title defence with win at Osasuna

Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres took Barcelona to the brink of the La Liga title with late goals to earn them a 2-1 win at Osasuna on Saturday.

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Teen F1 leader Antonelli takes Miami Grand Prix pole

Mercedes' championship-leading teenager Kimi Antonelli stormed to pole position on Saturday for the Miami Grand Prix, resisting a late charge by four-time champion Max Verstappen

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Arsenal hit stride to go six points clear, West Ham loss offers Spurs hope

Arsenal stormed six points clear as Bukayo Saka and Viktor Gyokeres put Fulham to the sword, while West Ham's defeat at Brentford offered Tottenham a lifeline

By Afp 2 days ago

Ipswich promoted to the Premier League, Wrexham miss out on play-offs

Ipswich secured an immediate return to the Premier League as they beat QPR 3-0 to hold off the challenge of Millwall as Hollywood-backed Wrexham missed out on the play-offs.

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Verstappen sees light at the end of tunnel

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said he could "see light at the end of the tunnel" after claiming an impressive second place in qualifying for today's Miami Grand Prix.

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Rubio to visit Vatican, Rome after Trump row

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Rome and the Vatican this week, an Italian government source said Sunday, just weeks after a clash between Donald Trump and Pope Leo.

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Man Utd beat Liverpool to secure Champions League place

Manchester United secured Champions League football next season as Kobbie Mainoo's strike earned a thrilling 3-2 victory over old rivals Liverpool on Sunday.

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The first "bookless bookstore" opens in New York

The pop-up store labeled as a "bookless bookstore" is dedicated to audiobooks.

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Trump says 'not satisfied' with new Iran proposal

US President Donald Trump said Friday he was "not satisfied" with a new Iranian negotiating proposal, as peace talks remain frozen despite a weeks-long ceasefire.

By Afp 3 days ago

DR Congo ex-president Kabila condemns blacklisting by US

Washington's move was "profoundly unjustified, politically motivated and based on unsubstantiated accusations", Kabila said in a statement sent to AFP.

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Trump says US Navy acting like 'pirates' during Iran blockade

Trump's comparison of US naval activity to piracy comes as legal experts raise alarms about Iran's blockade of the vital Strait of Hormuz.

By Afp 3 days ago

Turkey releases arrested May 1 protesters

Police cracked down on Friday's demonstrations, firing tear gas to break them up and arresting hundreds of people.

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'Trump is an idiot': Californians fume over soaring petrol prices

Despite the overwhelming might of the US military, Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a global trade artery used to transport a fifth of the world's oil and gas.

By Afp 3 days ago

The latest developments of the war in the Middle East:

The Pentagon said US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany within the next year.

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Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south

Israel has kept up deadly strikes on Lebanon despite the April 17 ceasefire that sought to halt more than six weeks of war between Israel and Hezbollah.

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Rebels take key military base in Mali's north

Rebels killed Mali's defence minister and took the crucial northern town of Kidal.

By Afp 3 days ago

Tanzania shuts camp housing thousands of Burundi refugees

As of late 2025, there were an estimated 142,000 Burundian refugees housed in two Tanzanian camps -- Nduta and Nyarugusu, according to the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR).

By Afp 3 days ago

Iran military official says renewed war with US 'likely'

The war, launched by the United States and Israel in late February, has been on hold since April 8, with one failed round of peace talks having taken place in Pakistan since then.

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In Vietnam, Japan PM vows more effort to keep Asia 'free and open'

Japan's prime minister Sanae Takaichi has vowed to do more to ensure a "free and open Indo-Pacific."

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Arsenal boss Arteta livid over Eze penalty review in Atletico draw

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta left raging at the decision to overturn a penalty his team had been awarded in their 1-1 Champions League semi-final first leg.

By Afp 4 days ago

Ethiopia heads for one of 'least competitive' elections

Ethiopia holds a general election on June 1, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed all but guaranteed of victory despite multiple armed conflicts and the economic impact of the Middle East war.

By Afp 4 days ago

Sudanese schoolchildren race to make up for years lost to war

Sudanese 13-year-old Afrah wants to become a surgeon, and nothing will stop her, not even the war that has ravaged her country and forced millions of children out of school.

By Afp 4 days ago

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Almost half of French real estate agents enable racism: study

Almost half of French real estate agents enable racism: study

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Mamdani calls on King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor diamond

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called for King Charles to "return" the prized Koh-i-Noor diamond, which the British Empire took from the Indian in 1800s.

By Afp 5 days ago