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Biden and McCarthy reach tentative US debt ceiling deal
Treasury Department warned on Friday it might run out of money
US President Joe Biden and congressional Republican Kevin McCarthy held a 90-minute phone call on Saturday to discuss the deal. AFP
People wait to vote at a polling station in Ankara on Sunday. AP
Turkish voters return to the polls in presidential run-off

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Smoke rises above buildings in Sudan's capital Khartoum on Saturday, five days into a one-week ceasefire. AFP
Saudi Arabia and US call for Sudan ceasefire extension

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A firefighter works at a tobacco factory in Kyiv that was damaged in a Russian drone attack. Reuters
Kyiv hit by 'largest barrage of drones since war began'

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Turkish actress Merve Dizdar after winning the best actress prize. AFP
Turkey's Merve Dizdar wins best actress at Cannes

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A total lunar eclipse is seen behind a California State flag, in El Monte. AP
California permanently designates April as Arab-American Heritage Month

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Research has been carried out globally on the mysterious post-Covid disease, though it is still unknown why some people get long Covid while others do not. Bloomberg
Long Covid affects 10% of people infected with Omicron variant, study finds

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Relief for US motorists as petrol prices ease before summer driving season
A national group estimates that the Memorial Day holiday weekend will be the third busiest for road travel since 2000.
Student sues for right to wear Mexican and American flag sash at high school graduation
The case is the latest dispute in the US about what kind of cultural attire is allowed at commencement ceremonies.
US airlines gear up for 'Super Bowl' of travel season
Carriers hope to meet demand for the busiest and most profitable time of the year and avoid the chaos of the last two summers.
Forecasters predict near-normal Atlantic hurricane season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts 12 to 17 named storms, of which five to nine are expected to become hurricanes between June 1 and November 30.
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Queiroz: Qatar enter 'new era' in bid to retain Asian Cup
New coach tells 'The National' team's focus is now on winning another Asian Cup

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Carlos Quieroz has taken over from Felix Sanchez as manager of Qatar as they prepare to host the Asian Cup. EPA
Belal Muhammad, right, knees Brazil's Gilbert Burns during the first round of a welterweight bout at the UFC 288 mixed martial arts event Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Newark, N. J. Muhammad won the fight. (AP Photo / Frank Franklin II)
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Belal Muhammad: I deserve UFC title shot in Abu Dhabi
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Time for US to change how it talks about Israel, congressman says

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Herve Renard left his position as Saudi Arabia manager in March after overseeing a huge period of progress, including a victory over Argentina at the 2022 World Cup. AFP
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Saudi Arabia convinced potential new manager can continue progress
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Long Covid affects 10% of people infected with Omicron variant, study finds
Extensive US study finds 12 distinguishing symptoms to identify long Covid

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Research has been carried out globally on the mysterious post-Covid disease, though it is still unknown why some people get long Covid while others do not. Bloomberg
Health experts fear it it is only a matter of time before a new illness sweeps the world. AFP
Could Disease X be the source of the next pandemic?

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Gert-Jan Oskam has regained the ability to stand and walk naturally, using technology developed by researchers in Switzerland. EPFL/PA
Paralysed man walks again after brain implant

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Regular physical activity can potentially enhance your pain tolerance. PA
Pain relief may be as simple as physical activity, study finds

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