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Katar bestreitet Festnahme von drei iranischen Piloten

Katar bestreitet, drei iranische Piloten festgehalten zu haben, die angeblich im März sein Luftraum verletzten, wie das katarische Auswärtige Amt mitteilte. Iran behauptet, die Piloten seien lebend gefangen genommen worden.

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Politik & Recht

BBC will Zeugen aus Trump-Familie anhören

Die BBC will Donald Trumps Kinder und Schwiegersohn als Zeugen in dem Verleumdungsprozess anhören.

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Arte

Cinco heridos en tiroteo en universidad de Virginia; sospechosos aún en libertad

Cinco personas resultaron heridas en un tiroteo cerca de los dormitorios de la Universidad Estatal de Virginia, con uno en estado crítico y múltiples sospechosos aún en libertad, informaron las autoridades locales.

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Política de EE.UU.

Primarias demócratas 2028: Nuevo calendario con 6 estados

El Comité Nacional Demócrata aprobó cambios en el calendario de primarias de 2028, según Al Jazeera.

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US Politics

Democrats Finalise Major Shakeup to 2028 Primary Calendar

The Democratic National Committee has finalised a major shakeup to the 2028 presidential primary calendar, according to an Al Jazeera report.

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Conflicts & Security

Hawaii Braces for Potential First Direct Hit by Hurricane in 34 Years

Hawaii is preparing for its first potential direct hit from a hurricane in 34 years as Category One Storm Lala churns off its coast, according to the BBC.

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Art

Five Shot at Virginia State University, Multiple Suspects at Large

Five people were shot outside dormitories at Virginia State University early Saturday, with one in critical condition and multiple suspects still at large, according to local police.

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Asia Pacific

Indonesia Earthquake: Rescuers Search for Survivors After 7.7 Magnitude Quake

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province, killing at least 47 people and damaging hundreds of homes and public facilities, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB).

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Policy & Law

BBC Seeks Subpoenas for Trump Children in Defamation Case

The BBC is seeking to subpoena Donald Trump’s children and son-in-law to defend against the president’s defamation lawsuit over a documentary on the January 6 insurrection, according to court filings.

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Middle East

Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after jets downed

Qatar denied holding three Iranian pilots it said violated its airspace in March, according to the Qatari foreign ministry. Iran has claimed the airmen were captured alive after their jets were shot down.

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Middle East

Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities say

Eleven people were killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, including journalist Amal Khalil, authorities said. The attacks have sparked calls for international accountability.

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Europa

Ukraine attackiert russisches Starlink-Netz – Moskau fragt Ankara und Washington

Ukraine hat mit Langstreckenangriffen ein russisches Raketenzentrum und Flughafen getroffen, die an einem Starlink-ähnlichen Satelliteninternetnetz beteiligt sind, wie Präsident Volodymyr Zelenskyy berichtete. Moskau fragt Washington und Ankara nach einem möglichen Waffenlieferung an Kiew.

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Europe

Ukraine Hits Russian Starlink-Style Network, Moscow Seeks Answers on Arms

Ukraine has launched long-range strikes against a Russian rocket center and airfield involved in a Starlink-style satellite internet network, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Moscow is also seeking clarification from Washington and Ankara about a potential U.S. arms package held by Turkiye.

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Art

Five Injured, One Critically, in Shooting at Virginia State University

A shooting near dorms at Virginia State University left five people injured, one critically, according to ABC7 Chicago and NBC News.

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Asia Pacífico

Corea del Sur propone conversaciones para terminar oficialmente la guerra con el norte

Corea del Sur propuso conversaciones para terminar oficialmente la guerra con Corea del Norte, según BBC. La oferta surge tras el undécimo lanzamiento de misil sospechoso de este año por parte del norte.

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