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Eric Swalwell abuse claims investigated by Manhattan district attorney

The high-profile Democrat, a leading contender in California's governor race, has firmly denied the accusations.

Nasa’s Artemis crew welcomed back to Planet Earth in Houston

The four astronauts who flew in Nasa's Artemis II mission around the Moon have been welcomed back to Planet Earth at an event in...

Germany’s AfD party adopts ‘radical’ manifesto ahead of polls

The far-right party is riding high in the opinion polls in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt.

Knifeman calling himself ‘Lucifer’ slashes three at NYC’s Grand Central

Police fatally shot the assailant after he ignored at least 20 demands to drop the weapon, said NYPD.

Coachella 2026: Festival kicks off with Sabrina Carpenter and surprise guests

The festival in California was also forced to cancel a set by DJ Anyma on Friday because of strong winds.

Nigeria insurgency: Nearly 400 sentenced for links to Boko Haram or Islamic State West Africa Province

Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.

Fuel protests: Irish police push back fuel protesters at oil refinery

Demonstrations due to high prices caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran are affecting traffic on several roads.

Still in shock, Beirut tries to heal after deadly Israeli attacks

Lebanon experienced one of the deadliest days in its recent history, as widespread Israeli air strikes brought horror and destruction to the country on...

Djibouti elections: Ismail Omar Guelleh wins with 97.8% of the vote

Ismail Omar Guelleh, 78, has extended his already 27-year rule in a poll boycotted by the main opposition candidates.

Japanese PM Takaichi meets British rock band Deep Purple

Hard rock enthusiast Sanae Takaichi beamed as she met the rockers in her Tokyo office.

Statue of baseball player Ichiro Suzuki broken as it is unveiled in Seattle

The mishap occurred as a tarp was pulled off a bronze figure immortalising Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki.

Artemis II splashdown: Astronauts home safely after journey around Moon

The astronauts - Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen - were carefully extracted from the capsule and...

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