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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy confident in bill passing despite opposition from hardline Republicans
Kevin McCarthy speaks about opposition from Republicans over raising the debt limit. EPA
Members of Yemen's Bahai community demonstrate outside of a government building in Sanaa. EPA
US condemns Houthi raid on Yemen’s Bahai community

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Barbara Leaf said that Iraq's growing economic strength has positive implications for the wider Middle East. Reuters
Iraq's economic vitality 'really evident' for the first time, Barbara Leaf says

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Former US vice president Mike Pence speaks during an event hosted by the Polk County Republicans in Des Moines, Iowa, on May 23. Bloomberg
Mike Pence and Chris Christie to join 2024 race, reports say

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General Abdel Fattah Al Burhan visits soldiers in Khartoum on Tuesday, as a ceasefire with the RSF paramilitary fell apart. AFP
Sudan ceasefire crumbles as army chief vows to wipe out rivals

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A sign directs travellers to the start of the '1947 UFO Crash Site Tours' in Roswell, New Mexico. AP
Nasa briefs public on UFO study before releasing final report

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A handout photo released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China shows Tesla CEO Elon Musk (L) shaking hands with China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang during a meeting in Beijing, China. EPA / CHINA'S FOREIGN MINISTRY HANDOUT HANDOUT
Musk discusses development of intelligent connected vehicles with Chinese minister

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Utah Republican Chris Stewart to resign from Congress
The Republican congressman announced he would step down due to his wife's health concerns.
FBI seeking photos and videos to identify suspects in Florida beach shooting
The Memorial Day shooting at the popular Hollywood Oceanfront Boardwalk left nine people wounded.
US judge allows potential damages for distress of Boeing MAX victims
Family members of victims who died on Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 can seek compensation from Boeing for the emotional distress their loved ones experienced before the fatal incident.
US job openings surge in April, upping chances of interest rate increase
Vacancies at US employers unexpectedly surged to the highest level in three months, giving the Federal Reserve more reason to consider raising interest rates again soon.
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Chatham House chief on Ukraine, China and India's rise
Only Washington and Beijing can resolve Ukraine crisis, think tank's new director Bronwen Maddox tells The National

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A Russian soldier fires an anti-tank missile in Ukraine. Western powers are 'ambivalent' about the conflict, said Bronwen Maddox, director of Chatham House think tank in London. AP
Carlos Quieroz has taken over from Felix Sanchez as manager of Qatar as they prepare to host the Asian Cup. EPA
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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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Time for US to change how it talks about Israel, congressman says

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Have researchers found the cause of Alzheimer’s disease?
Research suggests activation of astrocytes, along with the build-up of amyloid proteins, is necessary for the condition to progress

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Research suggests activation of astrocytes, along with the build-up of amyloid proteins, is necessary for Alzheimer's disease to progress. JustStock
Innovative research like that by Dr O'Malley's team at Baylor College offers new potential for cancer treatment. Photo: Steve Gschmeissner / Science
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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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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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