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Texas school shooting
'It was the wrong decision' not to breach Uvalde classroom, Texas official says
Police in Uvalde are facing growing fury over their slow response to primary school shooting that killed 21 people
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'It's time to die,' Texas gunman said as he entered classroom, survivor recalls

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An image that illustrates this article NRA convention gathers in Texas days after Uvalde shootingStory gallery icon
NRA convention gathers in Texas days after Uvalde shooting

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Husband of teacher killed in Texas shooting dies of heart attack

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An image that illustrates this article Antony Blinken stresses need for Israel to complete investigation of Abu Akleh killing
Antony Blinken stresses need for Israel to complete investigation of Abu Akleh killing

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An image that illustrates this article Hate-filled Depp v Heard trial now in the hands of jurorsStory gallery icon
Hate-filled Depp v Heard trial now in the hands of jurors

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An image that illustrates this article Pentagon orders more Stingers to supply Ukraine
Pentagon orders more Stingers to supply Ukraine

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WEEKEND EDITION
Lion burgers and zebra fillets: the lab-grown meat menu
Lion burgers and zebra fillets: the lab-grown meat menu
Escape to victory: the Afghan women loving football again after fleeing the Taliban
Escape to victory: the Afghan women loving football again after fleeing the Taliban
Motor of the week: a BMW SUV that's truly electric
Motor of the week: a BMW SUV that's truly electric
Video: what was on the menu for the Pyramid builders?
Video: what was on the menu for the Pyramid builders?
Weekend Essay: My daughter Malala and the power of girls' education
Weekend Essay: My daughter Malala and the power of girls' education
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How to speak to children about school shootings
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Today's best photos: from Turkish fighter jets to Egyptian fishermen at work
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'Goodfellas' actor Ray Liotta dies aged 67
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, pays respects to Texas school shooting victims
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Watch: Key moments from the Johnny Depp v Amber Heard trial
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AlUla and other global landmarks celebrate return of 'Stranger Things'
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Top guns Benzema and Salah set sights on Champions League glory
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BTS to meet Joe Biden at the White House to discuss anti-Asian hate crimes
UKRAINE CRISIS
US NEWS
White House says no decision made on student loan forgiveness
Report said Biden administration was to forgive $10,000 in student debt depending on income

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An image that illustrates this article US Republicans block bill to battle domestic terrorism
US Republicans block bill to battle domestic terrorism

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An image that illustrates this article Norse launches budget Gatwick to New York flights
Norse launches budget Gatwick to New York flights

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US legislators blast regulators over baby formula crisis

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BUSINESS
Top global LNG importer Korea Gas to transition fully to hydrogen
The state-run gas distributor plans to invest in hydrogen production in Australia and the Middle East

Road to Net Zero

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An image that illustrates this article Bitcoin suffers eighth straight weekly loss as investors turn bearish on cryptos
Bitcoin suffers eighth straight weekly loss as investors turn bearish on cryptos

Cryptocurrencies

An image that illustrates this article Countries must avoid developing 'abandoned croplands' that could be cutting carbon
Countries must avoid developing 'abandoned croplands' that could be cutting carbon

Road to Net Zero

An image that illustrates this article Oil prices extend rally as EU considers Russian oil ban
Oil prices extend rally as EU considers Russian oil ban

Energy

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Lebanon to lead hostage mediation between US and Syria, spy chief says
Maj General Abbas Ibrahim tells 'The National' there is a window of opportunity to release journalist Austin Tice

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An image that illustrates this article Iran nuclear deal is unrelated to IRGC terrorist designation, top US official saysStory video icon
Iran nuclear deal is unrelated to IRGC terrorist designation, top US official says

US

An image that illustrates this article Celebrating the strength of Middle Eastern stand-upStory video icon
Celebrating the strength of Middle Eastern stand-up

Weekend

An image that illustrates this article Military-shy Sweden 'must join Nato or risk stabbing Finland in the back'
Military-shy Sweden 'must join Nato or risk stabbing Finland in the back'

Europe

CORONAVIRUS
Coronavirus: UAE records 430 new cases
Another 385 people recovered during the 24-hour reporting period

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Japan to reopen to foreign tourists from June 10, but there's a catch

Covid-19 Travel

An image that illustrates this article Boris Johnson and senior officials blamed for Partygate failures in official report
Boris Johnson and senior officials blamed for Partygate failures in official report

UK

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Covid-19 vaccine for children aged six months could be available this summer

Coronavirus

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