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Four astronauts leave space station for trip back to Earth
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UN plastic pollution treaty talks floundering
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Death toll from northwest China floods rises to 13
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Greeks count cost of wildfire 'tragedy' near Athens
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Historic Spanish mosque-cathedral reopens after blaze
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Massive French wildfire contained but 'not under control'
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Sesko completes Manchester United's new-look forward line-up
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Manchester United sign forward Benjamin Sesko: club
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Kyiv won't give up land, says Zelensky as US-Russia summit confirmed
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Kyiv won't give up land, says Zelensky as US-Russia confirm summit
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North Korea removing border loudspeakers: Seoul military
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Gunman kills police officer near Atlanta CDC headquarters
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Mexico discounts risk of 'invasion' after Trump order to target cartels
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Nawaz sparks Pakistan to five-wicket ODI win over West Indies
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Lions' Norris hospitalized after scary injury, NFL pre-season game suspended
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Restored Nagasaki bell rings in 80 years since A-bomb
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Putin-Trump summit: what we know so far
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Australia settle on Marsh and Head as T20 openers
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New York declares total war on prolific rat population
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Patriots unveil statue honoring iconic quarterback Tom Brady
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Slot's new-look Liverpool under the spotlight in Community Shield
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Five astronauts leave space station for trip back to Earth
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Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska next Friday
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NBA to open season with blockbuster showdowns: report
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Brazil's Lula vetoes parts of environmental 'devastation bill'
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Trump says Armenia, Azerbaijan commit to end fighting 'forever'
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Toronto champion Shelton to start Cincy against Argentine outsider
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US astronaut Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13, dead at 97
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Trump says to meet Putin next Friday in Alaska
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Fire extinguished, historic mosque-cathedral in southern Spain 'saved'
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Trump demands $1bn from University of California over UCLA protests
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Fire contained, historic mosque-cathedral in southern Spain 'saved'
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US health chief based vaccine cuts on misinformation, researchers say
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US astronaut Jim Lovell, commander of imperiled Apollo 13, dead at 97
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Trump says will meet with Putin 'very shortly'
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Barcelona reinstate Ter Stegen as captain
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Fleetwood leads St. Jude in search of first US PGA Tour title
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Gold futures hit record on US tariff shock; mixed day for stocks
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Trump says Armenia, Azerbaijan committed to end fighting 'forever'
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England's injured Woakes still has Ashes hopes
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US astronaut Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander, dead at 97
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Swiss gold refining sector stung by US tariffs
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New Instagram location sharing feature sparks privacy fears
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Spain's Badosa withdraws from US Open
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Mexico seeks compensation from Adidas in cultural appropriation row
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NBA Celtics sign Mazzulla to coaching contract extension
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Swiss gold refining sector hits US tariff mine
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Ter Stegen responds after Barcelona strips him of captaincy
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Chelsea's Broja joins Burnley on five-year deal
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Bangladesh's influential Islamists promise sharia as they ready for polls
Bangladesh's Islamists are readying to make political gains after being crushed for years by the government that was overthrown in a mass uprising last year, rallying hardline loyalists for eagerly anticipated elections.

Fearing Indian police, Kashmiris scrub 'resistance' tattoos
Thousands in Indian-administered Kashmir with "resistance tattoos" including assault rifles inked to oppose New Delhi's authority have been lining up to scrub them from their bodies, fearing police retribution after a deadly attack on tourists last week.

Australian triple-murder suspect never asked after poisoned guests: husband
An Australian woman accused of murdering three people by dishing up a toxic mushroom-laced beef Wellington never asked after her dying guests' wellbeing, her husband told a court Friday.

'Alarming deterioration' of US press freedom under Trump, says RSF
Media rights group RSF warned Friday about "an alarming deterioration in press freedom" in the United States under President Donald Trump as well as "unprecedented" difficulties for independent journalists around the world.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex crimes trial to begin Monday
Jury selection is set to begin Monday in New York in the blockbuster trial of music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, who dramatically fell from grace following his incarceration on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.

US veteran convicted of quadruple murder executed in Florida
A Gulf War veteran convicted of killing his girlfriend and her three young children was executed by lethal injection in the southern US state of Florida on Thursday.

UK comedian Russell Brand due in court on rape charges
British comedian and actor Russell Brand is due to appear in court in London on Friday charged with rape and other sexual offences.

'Divine dreams' and 38 virgins at Trump prayer event
US President Donald Trump was surrounded by faith leaders calling for him to be given "divine dreams" in an extraordinary event at the White House on Thursday.

McDonald's profits hit by weakness in US market
Fast food giant McDonald's reported a drop in first-quarter profits Thursday as US traffic from low- and medium-income customers diminished amid economic anxiety in the wake of President Donald Trump's trade wars.
Syrian Druze leader slams 'genocidal campaign', Israel issues warning
Syrian Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri on Thursday condemned what he called a "genocidal campaign" against his community after two days of sectarian clashes left 101 people dead.

Weinstein lawyer says accuser sought payday from complaint
Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's lawyer claimed Thursday that one of his accusers had only made allegations of sexual assault to prosecutors so she could sue the wealthy Hollywood lynchpin.

Police arrest more than 400 in Istanbul May Day showdown
Police arrested more than 400 people in Istanbul on Thursday, officials said, amidst a massive show of force to prevent May Day demonstrations in Turkey's biggest city.
Druze leader slams 'genocidal campaign' against community in Syria
Syrian Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri on Thursday condemned what he called a "genocidal campaign" against his community after two days of deadly sectarian clashes left 101 people dead.

US veteran convicted of quadruple murder to be executed in Florida
A Gulf War veteran convicted of killing his girlfriend and her three young children is to be executed by lethal injection in the southern US state of Florida on Thursday.

Syria Druze leader condemns 'genocidal campaign' against community
Syrian Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri on Thursday condemned what he described as a "genocidal campaign" against his community, following two days of deadly sectarian clashes that left 73 people dead.

Microsoft raises Xbox prices globally, following Sony
Microsoft announced Thursday that it will increase Xbox console prices worldwide, citing "market conditions" just days after Sony made a similar move with its PlayStation 5.

Trans women barred from women's football by English, Scottish FAs
Transgender women will no longer be able to play in women's football from June 1, England's governing Football Association announced Thursday.

UK counter-terrorism unit probes rappers Kneecap but music stars back band
British counter-terrorism police Thursday launched an investigation into online videos of Irish rappers Kneecap after the band denied supporting Hamas and Hezbollah or inciting violence against UK politicians.

Syria's Druze take up arms to defend their town against Islamists
Syrian estate agent Fahd Haidar shuttered his business and got out his rifle to defend his hometown of Jaramana when it came under attack this week by Islamists loyal to the new government.

Australian mushroom meal victim 'hunched' in pain, court hears
The husband of an Australian woman accused of triple murder with a toxic mushroom-laced beef Wellington told a court Thursday his father was "hunched" in pain before he died.

US judge says Apple defied order in App Store case
A US judge on Wednesday accused Apple of defying an order to loosen its grip on the App Store payment system to the point that criminal charges could be warranted.

Israel's Netanyahu warns wildfires could reach Jerusalem
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Wednesday that rapidly spreading wildfires near Jerusalem could reach the city, as he declared the situation a "national emergency".

Polaris Renewable Energy Announces Q1 2025 Results
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 1, 2025 / Polaris Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:PIF) ("Polaris Renewable Energy" or the "Company"), is pleased to report its financial and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. This earnings release should be read in conjunction with the Company's condensed consolidated interim financial statements and management's discussion and analysis, which are available on the Company's website at www.PolarisREI.com and have been posted on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. The dollar figures below are denominated in US Dollars unless noted otherwise.

Syria reports Israeli strikes as clashes with Druze spread
Syria said Israel launched new strikes near Damascus on Wednesday, after sectarian clashes left nearly 40 dead in two days and Israel warned against attacks targeting the Druze minority.

Despite war's end, Afghanistan remains deep in crisis: UN relief chief
Climate change, women's rights, displacement, poverty: Afghanistan remains a priority as it faces overlapping crises, the UN's relief chief Tom Fletcher told AFP on Wednesday, deploring "brutal" aid budget cuts.

South Africa sets up inquiry into slow apartheid justice
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Wednesday a judicial inquiry into claims of deliberate delays in prosecuting apartheid-era crimes three decades after the end of white-minority rule.

Sweden arrests teen after triple killing
Swedish police have arrested a teen suspect after three youths aged from 15 to 20 were killed in a shooting at a hair salon, authorities said Wednesday, amid rising concern over gang violence in the Scandinavian nation.

Cardinals lay groundwork for conclave, hope for quick vote
A week before the conclave to choose a new pope opens, preparatory talks intensified Wednesday as cardinals sounded out potential candidates -- with many hoping the election will be quick.

Israel says strikes Syria to shield Druze as clashes spread
Israel struck Syria on Wednesday in what it called a "warning" against attacks on the Druze minority, in a military intervention that came as sectarian clashes spread near Damascus, killing 13 people.

US official tells UN top court 'serious concerns' over UNRWA impartiality
A US official on Wednesday told the International Court of Justice there were "serious concerns" about the impartiality of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA.

Pakistan says India planning strike as tensions soar over Kashmir
Pakistan said on Wednesday it had "credible intelligence" that India was planning an imminent military strike and vowed to retaliate, as worries of spiralling conflict grew over a deadly attack in Kashmir.

Australian triple-murder suspect allegedly cooked 'special' mushroom meal
An Australian woman promised a "special meal" for her in-laws before dishing up a beef Wellington laced with death cap mushrooms that killed three of them, jurors heard Wednesday.