Arab News 1m

9 missing after Washington paper mill tank implosion and officials say there’s no hope of survivors

WASHINGTON: Crews were set to resume searching Wednesday for nine workers at a Washington paper mill where a tank imploded, releasing a highly destructive chemical mixture called “white liquor” and causing at least one confirmed death. Authorities said there was no hope of finding more survivors of»»»

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Gulf News 1m

Pilgrims perform four key rituals of Hajj, marking peak of sacred journey

More than 1.7 million pilgrims on Wednesday began performing four key Hajj rituals, including the symbolic stoning of the devil at Jamarat, shaving or trimming hair, animal sacrifice, Tawaf Al Ifadah and Sai between Safa and Marwah, on the third day of the annual pilgrimage. Pilgrims who spent the »»»

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UPI 11m

Biden sues to prevent release of conversations with ghostwriter - UPI.com

Former President Joe Biden has sued the Department of Justice to prevent the release of private recordings of his discussions with his ghostwriter. File Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI | License Photo May 27 (UPI) -- Former President Joe Biden filed suit against the Department of Justice Tuesday to block »»»

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Arab News 13m

Scorching heat, faster courts test players at French Open

PARIS: Sweltering conditions during the opening week ‌of this year’s French Open have added a fresh challenge, with players including Iga Swiatek and Elina Svitolina saying success will hinge on who adapts best over the course of the tournament. Like much of Western Europe, France is experiencing h»»»

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Arab News 13m

Trump’s Board of Peace criticizes reports on Gaza reconstruction fund

LONDON: Donald Trump’s Board of Peace on Wednesday hit back at news reports saying its main fund for reconstruction efforts in Gaza is empty. The Financial Times reported that the board’s financial fund, which was set up last year by the World Bank and endorsed by the UN, had not received any money»»»

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Al Awsat 17m

Israel Tests Nabatieh Defenses, Seeks to Isolate the City in South Lebanon

The Israeli army made on Wednesday further incursions around the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh beyond the Israeli-declared "yellow line” while increasing airstrikes up to 20 kilometers from the border and forcing the full evacuation of towns around the city. The advance followed Israeli threat»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 19m

Regional Development Minister: Stopping Illegal Construction near Varna Is Municipality's Responsibility

Stopping the illegal construction in the Baba Alino area near Varna, on the Black Sea, carried out by the Ukrainian corporation KYB, falls within the powers of the municipality, Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov said on Wednesday. Shishkov, Agriculture and Food Minister P»»»

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The Peninsula 22m

Swiatek, Svitolina cruise into French Open third round

Paris, France: Four-time champion Iga Swiatek and Elina Svitolina both eased into the French Open third round with straight-sets wins on Wednesday, ahead of Novak Djokovic's match against Valentin Royer. Swiatek, looking to regain the title she last won in 2024, saw off battling Czech youngster Sar»»»

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Tanjug 24m

Kecmanovic loses to Borges in Roland Garros second round

PARIS - Serbian tennis player Miomir Kecmanovic lost 3-6, 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 to Portuguese Nuno Borges in the Roland Garros second round on Wednesday. World number 48 Kecmanovic took the first set but Borges - placed 51st in the ATP rankings - made a great comeback, winning three sets in a row to qualif»»»

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Arab News 25m

UK’s ex-PM Blair calls on Labour to focus on policy, not personality

LONDON: Tony Blair, who led Labour to victory in three UK elections, called on the party on Tuesday to shun the temptation to move left or reverse Brexit to shore up its fortunes, and to concentrate on policy rather than personality. As Labour gears up for a possible leadership contest, Blair, the »»»

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TAP 28m

President Saied, Algerias Tebboune exchange Eid al-Adha greetings by phone

Tunis, May 27, 2026 (TAP) - President of the Republic Kais Saied held a phone call on Wednesday afternoon with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, during which the two leaders exchanged greetings on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, according to a...»»»

Al Manar 33m

Hezbollah Offers Condolences and Congratulations on Martyrdom of Al-Qassam Commander Mohammad Aoudeh: Statement - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Offers Condolences and Congratulations on Martyrdom of Al-Qassam Commander Mohammad Aoudeh: Statement 27-05-2026 19:11 PM Hezboll»»»

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UPI 35m

Cuban general’s daughter arrested by ICE entered U.S. on tourist visa - UPI.com

Agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained Alina Rosales Aguirreurreta, daughter of historic Cuban general Ulises Rosales del Toro, in South Florida after she entered the country in 2023 on a tourist visa. File Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo May 27 (UPI) -- Agents with»»»

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UPI 35m

Bolivia enacts law allowing military deployment in streets amid crisis - UPI.com

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday enacted a law restoring the executive branch's authority to deploy the military in the streets. File Photo by Luis Gandarillas/EPA May 27 (UPI) -- Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz on Wednesday enacted a law restoring the executive branch's authority to depl»»»

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Gulf News 36m

UAE to expect fair skies, rising temperatures on Thursday

The National Centre of Meteorology has forecast generally fair weather across the UAE for tomorrow, with a noticeable rise in temperatures. Low clouds are expected to form over the eastern coast during the morning hours. Humid conditions will return by the night and into Friday morning across sever»»»

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Al Awsat 41m

Gaza Marks Third Eid Asking: What Joy Remains?

For the third year in a row, Gaza residents marked Eid al-Adha with the same bitter question, “In what state have you returned, Eid?” Joy was again absent from the Gaza Strip, replaced by fear over the security situation, assassinations, and Israeli escalation, as fighter jets flew heavily overhead»»»

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Novinite 42m

PM Radev From Paris: Bulgaria Must Secure Citizens’ Welfare Before More Aid to Ukraine

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has called for a major change in Europe’s approach to the war in Ukraine, arguing that Bulgaria must prioritize the security and living standards of its own citizens before committing additional financial support to Kyiv. Speaking during an official visit to Par»»»

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UPI 47m

Minneapolis police chief Brian O'Hara resigns amid probe - UPI.com

A protester confronts Minneapolis police after groups from competing protests confronted each other in downtown Minneapolis on January 17. Brian O'Hara, chief of the MPD, resigned Tuesday. File Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo May 27 (UPI) -- The chief of the Minneapolis Police Department,»»»

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Arab News 49m

Hotels can refuse to serve tap water, Italy’s top court rules

MILAN: Italian ‌hotels can refuse to serve their guests tap water, Italy’s highest court ruled in response to a tourist’s complaint against a luxury hotel in a ski resort in the Dolomites. The tourist sued the five-star Hotel Sassongher in Corvara, where she stayed for the 2020 New Year holidays, a»»»

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Arab News 49m

Dutch delight for Depay and Timber

AMSTERDAM: The Netherlands’ top scorer Memphis ‌Depay and Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber were both included on Wednesday in the country’s squad for next month’s World Cup despite concerns over their fitness. The 32-year-old Depay, whose 55 goals are the most for the Dutch, has been struggling with»»»

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Arab News 49m

Former heavyweight champion Fury announces August return in Dublin

LONDON: Tyson Fury has said he plans to return to the ring in Dublin on August 1 — one week after fellow former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua makes his comeback. The pair are heading for a long-awaited ‘Battle of Britain’, probably in November, although it appears that both boxers will »»»

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Arab News 49m

Germany urge players to avoid political statements at World Cup

BERLIN: Germany sporting director Rudi Voeller on Wednesday urged members of the World Cup squad to avoid making political statements during this summer’s tournament. Speaking from Germany’s pre-World Cup camp in northern Bavaria, Voeller said players were not under a gag order but encouraged them »»»

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Gulf News 49m

Saudi Arabia urges Hajj pilgrims not to share shaving tools, highlights health safety guidelines

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health has urged Hajj pilgrims to avoid sharing shaving tools during the ritual of hair removal after completing pilgrimage rites, warning of potential health risks and infections transmitted through personal items. The ministry called on pilgrims to follow preventive hea»»»

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Tanjug 60m

Joksimovic: Serbia-US cooperation can contribute to energy security

BELGRADE - Serbia's Assistant Minister of Mining and Energy for international cooperation and European integration Jovana Joksimovic met on Wednesday in Belgrade with a delegation of experts and advisers from the US Congress who are visiting Serbia under the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

BP's Ousted Chairman: 'I Won't Let a False Narrative Go Undisputed'

Albert Manifold on Wednesday hit out after being sacked as chairman of British energy giant BP, saying that he would "not allow a false narrative to go unchallenged.” "I dispute entirely the characterization of my conduct," he said in an emailed statement to the Financial Times and other financial »»»

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