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At least 9 dead as stage collapses at Mexico election rally

By Yussel GONZALEZ MEXICO CITY, May 23, 2024 (AFP) - An election rally in northern Mexico descended into tragedy after…

Tornado leaves five dead in Iowa

WASHINGTON, May 23, 2024 (AFP) - A tornado that ripped through the midwestern US state of Iowa killed five people…

US police probing Matthew Perry’s ketamine death

LOS ANGELES, May 21, 2024 (AFP) - US police said Tuesday they are investigating the ketamine overdose death of "Friends"…

Manila and Washington sign agreement to develop Philippines’ nuclear workforce

MANILA, May 21, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines and the United States agreed Tuesday to train Filipinos how to build…

Global coral bleaching event expanding to new countries: scientists

By Lucie AUBOURG WASHINGTON (AFP) - The massive coral bleaching episode signaled by US authorities last month is expanding and…

Canadian oil city lifts wildfire evacuation orders

MONTREAL, May 18, 2024 (AFP) - Residents forced to flee wildfires threatening a Canadian oil-producing hub were allowed to return…

Death toll from Texas storm rises to 7

HOUSTON, May 18, 2024 (AFP) - The death toll from severe weather that lashed the Texas city of Houston has…

Scheffler shaken, shocked and quivering after arrest and jail

By Jim SLATER LOUISVILLE, United States, May 17, 2024 (AFP) - Top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler, known for his stoic shotmaking…

First crewed flight of Boeing Starliner postponed again

WASHINGTON, May 17, 2024 (AFP) - The first crewed launch of Boeing's Starliner to the International Space Station has been…

‘Dad’s going up in a rocket!’ French businessman set for launch

WASHINGTON, May 18, 2024 (AFP) - He arrived in Texas, tried on his flight suit for the first time, and…

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