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Florida Approves GOP-Favored US House Map Amid Voting Rights Act Rollback

Florida's legislature approved a new congressional map boosting Republican seats amid a Supreme Court rollback of the Voting Rights Act, sparking legal and political challenges.

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A balcony view of rows of seats and desks shaped in a semicircle, with an aisle in the middle, facing a dais.

Trump Considers Troop Cuts in Germany Amid Rising Tensions with NATO Allies

President Trump announced a possible reduction of US troops in Germany amid escalating tensions with NATO allies and stalled Iran negotiations. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized US negotiation tactics, while Trump threatened troop withdrawals, raising concerns across Europe.

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US army vehicles preparing for deployment to Romania from Vilseck, Germany

NSW Opens New Gas Exploration Areas; Bondi Royal Commission Interim Report Due

NSW plans new gas exploration to secure energy; Bondi royal commission interim report due. Housing, drug use, and international relations also in focus.

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Courtney Houssos, the NSW minister for finance and natural resources

Scottish Family Party Prioritizes 'Stable' Marriage Ahead of Election

The Scottish Family Party, led by Richard Lucas, prioritizes promoting stable heterosexual marriage and opposes abortion except in extreme cases ahead of the 7 May Holyrood election.

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BBC A bald man with glasses, wearing a suit jacket and shirt, smiles while standing in front of leafy green trees

Terrorist Incident Declared After Two Jewish Men Stabbed in London

Two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, London, in an attack declared terrorist by police. The suspect was arrested after being Tasered. Officials and community leaders condemned the antisemitic incident and pledged enhanced security measures.

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Reuters A road scene showing members of the media work by a police cordon, in front of police cars and a parked bus, while a British flag flies overhead.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla Honor 9/11 Victims at New York Memorial

King Charles III and Queen Camilla honored 9/11 victims at the New York Memorial, met families and first responders, and supported literacy initiatives during their US state visit.

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Reuters Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive to visit the 9/11 Memorial as part of their state visit to the United States, in New York City

Details on Golders Green Stabbings Declared Terrorist Incident

Two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, London, in an attack declared a terrorist incident. The suspect, a 45-year-old British man born in Somalia, was arrested. The incident follows recent attacks on Jewish properties, prompting strong reactions from community leaders and officials.

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PA Media Police in forensic body suit at scene of stabbing in Golders Green

Experts Doubt DOJ Can Secure Conviction in Comey Seashell Threat Case

James Comey was indicted for allegedly threatening President Trump via a seashell Instagram post. Legal experts doubt the government's case, citing free speech protections and prosecutorial challenges.

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Getty Images James Comey is surrounded by reporters holding phones and mics and cameras as he appears in Congress to testify in 2018.

Mass Stranding Reveals New Insights into Long-Finned Pilot Whales' Feeding Habits

Scientists gained rare insights into long-finned pilot whales' feeding habits after 55 died in a 2023 mass stranding in Scotland, revealing seasonal feeding grounds and social factors contributing to strandings.

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Christina McAvoy/BDMLR/PA Media Several long-finned pilot whales lying on a sandy beach.

Families of Canada Mass Shooting Victims Sue OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman

Seven families of victims from a Canadian mass shooting have sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging negligence for failing to report the shooter's ChatGPT activity flagged before the attack.

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AFP via Getty Images Community members mourn during a candlelight vigil for the victims of Tumbler Ridge Secondary School where a mass shooting took place a day earlier in the small town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, on February 11, 2026. A pile of flowers and candles can be seen at the forefront of the image, while several people look down in the background towards the vigil with sombre expressions.

Hungary's Incoming PM Confirms EU Funds Will Be Released Soon

Hungary's Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar met EU leaders, promising to unlock billions in frozen EU funds by meeting anti-corruption and rule-of-law conditions, aiming to revive Hungary's economy and improve relations with the EU and Ukraine.

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Reuters European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen meets with Hungary's incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar in Brussels, Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Homes Evacuated and 400m Cordon Enforced Over Suspected Ordnance in Plymouth

A 400m police cordon and evacuations are in place in Plymouth's Southway area due to a suspected ordnance. Residents are advised to avoid the area and schools nearby are closed.

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BBC A residential street that has been cordoned off by police. In the foreground, there is a red and white traffic cone with blue and white tape stretched across it, clearly marked with the word “POLICE”. Behind the tape, at least two marked police vehicles are parked on the road, with one facing towards the camera and another further down the street.

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