Friday, 8 May 2026

Trump and Lula's private Oval Office meeting signals lingering strain - and effort to avoid tension

The US and Brazilian presidents did not appear together publicly, but traded compliments after their talks.

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Thursday, 7 May 2026

DR Congo president hints at extending his term and delaying polls

"If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept," Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.

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Wednesday, 6 May 2026

Watch: Passengers evacuated from virus-hit cruise ship off Cape Verde

The Dutch foreign ministry confirmed that a British, German and Dutch national had now been taken from the virus-hit ship.

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China calls for Strait to be reopened 'as soon as possible' in Iran talks

Wang Yi is holding talks with Iran's foreign minister Aragchi who is on his first trip to China since the war began.

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Tuesday, 5 May 2026

Rescuers among three dead after yacht sinks off Australian coast

Volunteer rescuers aged 78 and 62 died after their boat rolled during "treacherous" conditions.

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Rapper Kid Cudi removes British star M.I.A. from tour

British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper Kid Cudi.

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Monday, 4 May 2026

Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks

There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.

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Trump and Lula's private Oval Office meeting signals lingering strain - and effort to avoid tension

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