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Zelensky says won't play Putin 'games' with short truce
Left-leaning PM Albanese triumphs in Australian election
Left-leaning PM Albanese triumphs in Australian election

Australia's left-leaning Prime Minister Anthony Albanese triumphed Saturday in national elections, crushing his conservative rival in a contest swayed by economic upheaval and US President Donald Trump.

May 03, 2025

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South Africa bowler Rabada serving ban for positive drug test
South Africa bowler Rabada serving ban for positive drug test

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada revealed on Saturday that he was serving a ban from cricket for recreational drug use.

May 03, 2025

Serbian president stable in hospital after cutting short US trip
Serbian president stable in hospital after cutting short US trip

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic was in a stable condition following his admission to a military hospital in Belgrade on Saturday after cutting short a visit to the United States, a doctor said.

May 03, 2025

UN envoy urges Israel to halt Syria attacks 'at once'
UN envoy urges Israel to halt Syria attacks 'at once'

United Nations special envoy Geir Pedersen urged Israel Saturday to halt its attacks on Syria "at once", after it carried out multiple air strikes targeting the Islamist-led authorities following sectarian violence this week.

May 03, 2025

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Singapore ruling party headed for clear victory in test for new PM
Singapore ruling party headed for clear victory in test for new PM

Singapore's ruling party headed for a crushing victory at general elections on Saturday, sample counts showed, with voters giving Prime Minister Lawrence Wong the clear mandate he was seeking.

May 03, 2025

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Cardinals meet ahead of vote for new pope
Cardinals meet ahead of vote for new pope

The cardinals of the Catholic Church held their ninth in a series of near-daily meetings at the Vatican on Saturday ahead of the election of a new pope.

May 03, 2025