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2 activists in flotilla to be released from Israeli detention - UPI.com

Thiago Avila, a member of the Global Sumud Flotilla, arrives to attend a hearing at the Ashkelon Magistrate's Court in Ashkelon, Israel, on May 3. Israel has said he and Saif Abukeshek will be released Saturday. Photo by Abir Sultan/EPA May 9 (UPI) -- Two activists being held in Israel after the co»»»

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Arab News 34m

Liverpool frustrated by Chelsea draw, Man Utd held at Sunderland

LONDON: Liverpool missed the chance to all but secure Champions League action next season after a 1-1 draw against Chelsea, while Manchester United were frustrated in a goalless stalemate at Sunderland on Saturday. Ryan Gravenberch’s sweet strike gave Liverpool the perfect start in the sixth minute»»»

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BBC 1h

Mexican parents criticise ending school year a month early for World Cup

Mexican parents criticise ending school year a month early for World Cup 7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAleks Phillips Getty ImagesMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum appeared to soften the announcement after it provoked widespread criticism Parents in Mexico have criticised a plan»»»

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RT 1h

Trump is punishing Germany for not enough appeasement

Despite what Western mainstream media, think-tanks, and some propagandists with academic titles have been telling us, NATO-EU Europe has never “appeased” Russia. In reality, the NATO-EU European elites, with Germany among the leaders, have certainly appeased the US. Because you don’t end up with th»»»

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Arab News 1h

Bayern claim nervous win despite Kane penalty miss after Champions League exit

WOLFSBURG, Germany: Bayern Munich’s ‌Harry Kane missed a penalty as the Bundesliga champions failed to hit top form but still edged strugglers VfL Wolfsburg 1-0 on Saturday to bounce back after their midweek Champions League semifinal exit to Paris St. Germain. Bayern, who won with a Michael Olize »»»

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Arab News 1h

Man City cut Arsenal’s lead to two points with win over Brentford

MANCHESTER: Manchester City kept the Premier League title race bubbling with a 3-0 win over Brentford on Saturday thanks to second-half goals by Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush as they cut the gap with leaders Arsenal to two points with three games left. City have ‌74 points ‌from 35 »»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Greece deploys satellites to fight wildfires

Four thermal imaging satelites will be used to track wildfires and other extreme heat phenomena compounded by climate change. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California earlier this year. These satellites have been designed to detect and monitor »»»

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Arab News 1h

Canary Islands brace for arrival of hantavirus-hit cruise ship

GRANADILLA DE ABONA, Spain: A cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak is headed for Spain’s Canary Islands, where most of the nearly 150 people on board will be evacuated and flown home after weeks at sea. The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius was expected to reach waters off Tenerife on Sunday, w»»»

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Arab News 1h

Leipzig seal Champions League berth in Bundesliga

BERLIN: RB Leipzig sealed Champions League qualification with a comfortable 2-1 win over St. Pauli on Saturday on a dramatic day in the Bundesliga’s race for Europe. Goals from Xaver Schlager and Willi Orban saw Leipzig secure third place with a game to spare and plunge St. Pauli deeper into the re»»»

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Arab News 2h

Pakistan to access Chinese capital markets through first Panda Bond ‘next week’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan expects to access Chinese capital markets through its first Panda Bond issuance next week, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Saturday, as the country seeks to strengthen external financing amid rising energy import costs linked to the Iran war and disruptions around th»»»

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Arab News 2h

Sevilla strike late to beat Espanyol in relegation tussle

SEVILLE: Akor Adams snatched Sevilla a late 2-1 victory over Espanyol in La Liga on Saturday to boost their hopes of avoiding relegation. The Nigeria forward’s 91st minute strike propelled record seven-time Europa League winners Sevilla provisionally up to 12th, three points clear of the relegation»»»

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Arab News 3h

Pakistan vows to defeat militancy on anniversary of conflict with India

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday marked the first anniversary of last year’s military conflict with India, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif vowing to continue the country’s fight against militancy and respond forcefully to any future aggression. Pakistan officially commemorated the conflict as “Ma»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

Prices of all fuels expected to fall in coming week

Fuel prices in Poland are expected to fall next week due to declining global oil prices and hopes for a ceasefire agreement in the Persian Gulf region, according to analysts at Reflex. Diesel prices are forecast to drop by around PLN 0.30 per liter, falling below PLN 7 again, while gasoline prices »»»

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Arab News 3h

Liverpool will be a ‘different team’ next season, says Slot

LIVERPOOL: Liverpool manager Arne Slot is confident he can win back the support of fans by turning around the Reds’ fortunes next season. A 1-1 draw at home to struggling Chelsea on Saturday was met by a chorus of boos at full-time, while Slot’s decision to replace teengaer Rio Ngumoha also brought»»»

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Middle East Observer 3h

Key Expansion Projects in Metallurgy and Automotive Sectors Under Review

Eng. Mohamed Shimi, Egypt’s Minister of the Public Business Sector, convened a comprehensive meeting with executives from the Holding Company for Metallurgical Industries. The session, aimed to evaluate the current status of ongoing projects, focusing on the expansion strategies of Egypt Aluminum a»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Filipino crew on MV Hondius still in quarantine: health official

Manila: Thirty-eight Filipino crew members aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius were still in quarantine and showed no signs of hantavirus infection, the Philippines' Department of Health said on Saturday. The department is waiting for guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) on the next step»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Brahimi fires hat-trick as Al Gharafa thump Al Sadd to retain Amir Cup title 

Doha: Yacine Brahimi starred with a brilliant hat-trick as Al Gharafa outclassed Al Sadd 4-1 to retain the prestigious Amir Cup title in front of 37,823 spectators at Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday. Pedro Martins’ Al Gharafa first frustrated Al Sadd with a disciplined defensive display b»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Strait of Hormuz crisis: US naval blockade on Iran fully enforced as 58 ships redirected

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed that its naval blockade against Iran remains fully in force, with ongoing maritime operations targeting commercial shipping linked to Iranian ports. According to CENTCOM, US forces have redirected 58 commercial vessels since April 13, preven»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 4h

Prices of all fules expected to fall in coming week

Fuel prices in Poland are expected to fall next week due to declining global oil prices and hopes for a ceasefire agreement in the Persian Gulf region, according to analysts at Reflex. Diesel prices are forecast to drop by around PLN 0.30 per liter, falling below PLN 7 again, while gasoline prices »»»

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Arab News 4h

Real Madrid’s Arbeloa asks to ‘turn the page’ after fight between Valverde and Tchouaméni

BARCELONA: Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa has defended players Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni, saying their apologies for having scuffled were enough to settle the incident that led the club to fine both of them a whopping 500,000 euros ($590,000). “My players recognized their mistake,»»»

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Arab News 4h

Syrian girl, 12, and her father killed in south Lebanon by 3 Israeli missiles

BEIRUT: A 12-year-old Syrian girl succumbed to her injuries shortly after her father died in south Lebanon on Saturday after an Israeli drone targeted them with three consecutive missiles. The two were reported to have been on a motorcycle in Al-Nabatieh region when an Israeli drone chased them and»»»

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Arab News 4h

Child deaths mount as Bangladesh grapples with ‘unprecedented’ measles outbreak

DHAKA: More than 350 Bangladeshi children are suspected to have died from measles in fewer than two months, health authorities said on Saturday, as the country battles its deadliest measles outbreak in recent history. Since March 15 doctors have struggled to contain a surge in infections, with over»»»

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Arab News 4h

Pakistan sees highest initial public offerings in over two decades, finance adviser says

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has recorded its highest number of initial public offerings in more than two decades this year, a senior finance ministry adviser said on Saturday, pointing to rising investor participation and company registrations as signs of improving business confidence in the country. Pakis»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Israeli Drone Strikes Near Beirut Kill 4 and Southern Airstrikes Kill at Least 13

Three Israeli drone strikes on vehicles just south of Beirut on Saturday killed four people while a series of airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 13, state media and the Health Ministry said. The three drone strikes south of Beirut marked another escalation since a ceasefire between Isra»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Bill to Curb Agricultural Produce Prices to Be Submitted Monday, Agriculture Minister Says

A bill aimed at curbing the prices of agricultural produce will be submitted to the National Assembly’s registry office on Monday by Progressive Bulgaria MP Yavor Gechev, Agriculture and Food Minister Plamen Abrovski said on Saturday. Abrovski was among the official guests at the Strawberry Festiva»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 5h

Trump gives EU until 4 July, threatens higher duties on European cars

US President Donald Trump announced that he is giving the European Union until July 4 to implement the terms of a trade agreement reached with the United States in July 2025. If the EU fails to comply, Washington may sharply increase tariffs on European goods, including raising car tariffs from the»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 5h

Rating Agencies: Poland’s debt reliability assessment remains unchanged

Despite Poland’s very high fiscal deficit, S&P, the world’s largest credit rating agency, maintained the country’s A- sovereign rating and stable outlook. While other agencies have recently warned about rising fiscal risks, S&P cited Poland’s strong economic growth and resilience to external shocks»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Liverpool limp towards Champions League with Chelsea draw

Liverpool: Liverpool missed the chance to all but secure Champions League football next season after a 1-1 draw against a wounded Chelsea on Saturday. The Blues had lost six consecutive Premier League games to fall out of contention for a top-five finish. Ryan Gravenberch's sweet strike gave Liverp»»»

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Ya Libnan 5h

Israel launches strikes on south Lebanon after warning residents to evacuate – Ya Libnan

Share: This photograph taken from the southern Lebanese area of Nabatieh shows smoke rising from the site of an Israeli strike that targeted the village of Mayfadoun on May 9, 2026. © Abbas Fakih, AFP The Israeli military launched strikes across southern Lebanon on Saturday after issuing evacuation»»»

Al Awsat 6h

WHO Chief Tells Tenerife People that Risk from Hantavirus-hit Ship 'Low'

The WHO chief told the people of Tenerife Saturday that the risk to them from an arriving cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak was "low". "I need you to hear me clearly: this is not another Covid," World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus wrote in an open l»»»

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Arab News 6h

EU official urges increased humanitarian access in south Lebanon

BEIRUT: European Union crisis management chief Hadja Lahbib on Saturday urged increased humanitarian access in south Lebanon, where Israel has kept up strikes and Hezbollah has been launching attacks despite a ceasefire. “Humanitarian aid is ready, but too often it cannot reach those who need it mo»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

'Ghost of the Forest' Returns to Kenya as Conservationists Reintroduce Rare Antelope into the Wild

The mountain bongo has become the ghost of the forest, hard to spot amid the dense shrubs due to its ability to camouflage. A critically endangered species, the animal is being slowly reintroduced into the wild by conservationists to increase the number of the rare antelope that are indigenous to K»»»

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Gulf News 6h

WHO chief says hantavirus ‘not another COVID’ as Tenerife risk remains low

The WHO chief told the people of Tenerife Saturday that the risk to them from an arriving cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak was "low". "I need you to hear me clearly: this is not another Covid," World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus wrote in an open l»»»

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Arab News 7h

European states to send planes to evacuate citizens from hantavirus-hit cruise ship

MADRID: Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland, and the Netherlands will send planes to evacuate their citizens aboard the Tenerife-bound cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, Spain’s interior minister said in Madrid on Saturday. The European Union is sending two further planes for remaining »»»

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Al Awsat 7h

EU Official Urges Increased Humanitarian Access in South Lebanon

European Union crisis management chief Hadja Lahbib on Saturday urged increased humanitarian access in south Lebanon, where Israel has kept up strikes and Hezbollah has been launching attacks despite a ceasefire. "Humanitarian aid is ready, but too often it cannot reach those who need it most," Lah»»»

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Arab News 7h

Pakistan seeks two spot LNG cargoes as Iran war keeps Qatari supplies uncertain

KARACHI: The government on Saturday invited bids from international suppliers for two spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes to meet the country’s energy requirements, as contracted supplies from Qatar remain uncertain amid continued disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The move »»»

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Gulf News 7h

Tamil Nadu CM oath ceremony: TVK gets VCK backing, Governor skips Vijay meet

Chennai: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) moved closer to forming a coalition government in Tamil Nadu on Saturday after receiving support from two Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) MLAs. VCK president Thol. Thirumavalavan formally handed over a letter of support to TVK General Secretary (Election»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Geagea: Negotiations Must Deliver Lasting Stability on Border, Not Temporary Calm

The leader of the Lebanese Forces, Samir Geagea, said Lebanon “is facing an extremely complex dilemma, to the extent that merely observing developments is no longer enough to resolve it, because the root of the problem remains unresolved without effective treatment.” In an interview with Asharq Al-»»»

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Arab News 8h

Saudi metal band Dune rises from the underground

RIYADH: On a warm night in Riyadh, the sound of distorted guitars cuts through the air, pulling in a crowd that knows every riff by heart. For longtime fans of Saudi Arabia’s underground metal scene, the return of Dune feels less like a comeback and more like a continuation of a story that never re»»»

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Albanian Daily News 8h

Rama Says Albania’s EU Negotiations Could Extend Into 2028

Edi Rama said Albania’s negotiations for membership in the European Union could continue until mid-2028, despite 2027 being set as the shared target for concluding the process. Speaking during the opening event of Europe Week marking May 9 celebrations in Tirana, Rama described 2030 as the broader »»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Canary Islands brace for arrival of hantavirus-hit cruise ship

Granadilla de Abona, Spain: A cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak is headed for Spain's Canary Islands, where most of the nearly 150 people on board will be evacuated and flown home after weeks at sea. The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius is expected to reach waters off Tenerife at dawn, with»»»

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Gulf News 8h

No deal, no passage: ‘Dual blockade’ deadlock rocks global shipping, diplomacy

As US-Iran talks continue to stall and regional tensions intensify, uncertainty surrounding Iran’s political and economic future deepens. Recent diplomatic efforts have some progress, but both sides remain divided over key security and strategic issues, while clashes and pressure campaigns continue»»»

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Al Manar 9h

Watch How Hezbollah Fighters Hunt Down Israeli Soldiers

Hezbollah Military Media released a new video on Saturday offering a rare look at how its fighters track and target Israeli troops along the Lebanon border, underscoring growing concerns over the group’s expanding drone capabilities. The one-minute footage, dated Friday, May 5, opens with an FPV (f»»»

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RT 9h

Iranian tankers reach ports via Pakistan despite Trump blockade claims

Three Iranian oil tankers have bypassed what US President Donald Trump has called a naval “wall of steel” in the Strait of Hormuz and reached Iranian ports through Pakistani waters over the past two days, Tehran’s IRNA state news agency reported on Friday, citing maritime tracking data. Washington »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9h

Parade and Folk Dances Mark Veliko Tarnovo's Giro d’Italia Welcome Day

A parade and folk dance performances opened the day on which Veliko Tarnovo is set to welcome riders from the Giro d'Italia. The procession featured musicians from the Junior Band at Emiliyan Stanev Secondary School and local folklore ensembles, who marched through the main streets of the old capit»»»

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Libya Herald 10h

Zawia armed clashes ended - Zawia Refinery’s Aviation Kerosene Tank 501 ruptured

Libya’s Brega Oil Marketing Company, a subsidiary of the state National Oil Corporation (NOC), announced yesterday that following the armed clashes that erupted in the early hours of yesterday morning in the vicinity of the Zawiya Oil Refinery, and the surrounding area, the Aviation Kerosene Tank 5»»»

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Al Awsat 10h

Israel Carries Out Air Strikes in South Lebanon after Evacuation Warning

Lebanese state media reported Israeli strikes on the country's south on Saturday after Israel's army issued an evacuation warning to several villages, as well as in other areas despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah. "In light of the terrorist Hezbollah's violation of the ceasefire agreement, the IDF i»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 10h

Bulgarian Food Safety Agency Eliminates Four Sheep Pox Outbreaks in Plovdiv Region

The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) has eliminated four outbreaks of sheep and goat pox in the southern region of Plovdiv, and the affected farms have been disinfected, the Agency reported here on Saturday. The infection dates back to the summer of last year but had not been eradicated until no»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

'No home left' for Gazans stranded in West Bank since Oct 7

Louis Baudoin-Laarman Nablus, Palestinian Territories: Under the bleachers of a West Bank stadium, a dozen men from Gaza live in a former changing room, blocked from returning home by the war that erupted more than two and a half years ago. Among those stranded is Sameer Abu Salah, 54, who had been»»»

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Al Awsat 10h

China Energy Imports Drop in April Amid Iran War as Fuel Exports Hit Decade Low

China's oil imports fell to the lowest level in almost four years in April as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz choked off supplies to the world's largest oil importer. Crude oil imports fell 20% in April to 38.5 million metric tons compared to a year earlier, hitting their lowest level since Jul»»»

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