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French troops try to restore order in crisis-hit New Caledonia 18 May 2024 - 09:16 am
A street blocked by debris and burnt out items is seen following overnight unrest in the Magenta district of Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia, on May 18, 2024. (Photo by Delphine Mayeur / AFP)
First aid enters Gaza via US-built pier 18 May 2024 - 12:08 am
Palestinians walk past a jetty in Gaza City with a view of navy vessels off the coast as part of a humanitarian
Slovakia's prime minister underwent another operation; remains in serious condition 17 May 2024 - 11:13 pm
This picture shows a building of F. D. Roosevelt University Hospital in Banska Bystrica, where Prime minister Robert Fico is undergoing operation after receiving multiple shots from a 71 year old gunman in the nearby Handlova as he was greeting visitors during their external government meeting on May 15, 2024. (Photo by AFP)
Three Palestinians killed, many injured in new Israeli bombardment on parts of Gaza Strip 17 May 2024 - 10:36 pm
Palestinian children gather empty ammunition containers in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on May 16, 2024. (Photo by AFP)
Putin rejects Macron call for Ukraine ceasefire during Olympics 17 May 2024 - 08:17 pm
In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of a Russia-China trade expo in the northeastern city of Harbin on May 17, 2024. (Photo by Mikhail Metzel / POOL / AFP)
EU warns Microsoft to give Bing AI risk data or face fines 17 May 2024 - 07:28 pm
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Council of Europe adopts first international treaty on AI 17 May 2024 - 05:24 pm
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South Africa ends deadly building collapse rescue 17 May 2024 - 03:56 pm
Officials are seen at the scene of a collapsed building in George on May 7, 2024. Photo by Willie van Tonder / AFP
Slovak police search home of PM shooting suspect: reports 17 May 2024 - 03:16 pm
Picture taken on May 17, 2024 shows the hospital in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia where Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is being treated after he was shot
At Thailand dive expo, fears for coral's future 17 May 2024 - 02:31 pm
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Arab League: Establishment phase, decades of joint action 17 May 2024 - 10:34 am
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US urges Chad to be inclusive after junta chief wins vote 17 May 2024 - 12:19 am
File: Chad's transitional president and presidential election candidate Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno acknowledges the crowd at the Place des Nations during final presidential election campaign rally in N'Djamena on May 4, 2024. (Photo by Issouf Sanogo / AFP)
South Sudan government and rebel groups sign 'commitment' for peace in ongoing peace talks in Kenya 16 May 2024 - 10:11 pm
File photo: South Sudan's President Salva Kiir
Gaza death toll rises to 35,272; wounded 79,205 16 May 2024 - 09:02 pm
Displaced Palestinians walk around a puddle in front of destroyed buildings and tents in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on May 16, 2024. (Photo by AFP)
Slovak PM 'able to speak' after shooting, suspected gunman charged 16 May 2024 - 06:23 pm
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33rd Arab Summit begins in Manama 16 May 2024 - 04:44 pm
This handout picture from the official Bahrain News Agency (BNA) shows Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa (C) posing with Arab leaders in Manama on May 16, 2024 ahead of the 33rd Arab League Summit. (Photo by BNA (Bahrain News Agency)
Philippine civilian boat convoy turns back from sail to China-held reef 16 May 2024 - 04:43 pm
Philippine Coast Guard personnel aboard BRP Bagacay observe a China Coast Guard ship during the distribution of fuel and food to fishers by the civilian-led mission Atin Ito (This Is Ours) Coalition, in the disputed South China Sea on May 16, 2024. Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP
Seoul court dismisses doctors' bid to halt S Korea reforms 16 May 2024 - 03:50 pm
Medical workers walk across a pedestrian crossing outside a hospital in Seoul on March 11, 2024. Photo by Anthony WALLACE / AFP