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Image for Russia says radiation levels are normal after fires near Chornobyl
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Russia says radiation levels are normal after fires near Chornobyl

MOSCOW, May 8 (Reuters) - Russia said on Friday that it was carrying out enhanced radiation monitori...

8th May, 2026

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UK man denies charge of threatening King Charles' brother Andrew

LONDON, May 8 (Reuters) - A British man pleaded not guilty on Friday to using threatening or abusive...

8th May, 2026

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Norway police hold Chinese woman in custody over suspected espionage

OSLO, May 8 (Reuters) - A Chinese woman suspected of complicity in espionage in Norway will be held...

8th May, 2026

Image for Ukraine weighs sending security experts to Baltic states amid drone incidents
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Ukraine weighs sending security experts to Baltic states amid drone incidents

KYIV, May 8 (Reuters) - Ukraine is considering sending experts to help strengthen air security over...

8th May, 2026

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UK's Princess Kate to visit pioneering Italian schools funded by WW2 scrap metal

By Giselda Vagnoni ROME, May 8 (Reuters) - On her trip to northern Italy next week, Britain’s Prince...

8th May, 2026

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Meloni meets Rubio as Iran war strains Italy-US ties

By Crispian Balmer ROME, May 8 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met U.S. Secretary...

8th May, 2026

Image for Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions
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Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions

By Guglielmo Mangiapane and Joshua McElwee POMPEI, Italy, May 8 (Reuters) - Pope Leo asked that God...

8th May, 2026

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German police respond to hostage-taking at bank branch, statement says

FRANKFURT, May 8 (Reuters) - German police on Friday they were responding to a hostage-taking at a s...

8th May, 2026

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Vatican's careful words on Pope-Rubio meeting imply deep Trump tensions

By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, May 8 (Reuters) - A Vatican statement after Pope Leo's meeting with...

8th May, 2026

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EU wants to move fast on Moldova accession talks, Kallas says

CHISINAU, May 8 (Reuters) - European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Friday there was...

8th May, 2026

Image for Indonesian authorities search for 3 hikers missing after Mount Dukono eruption, 17 evacuated
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Indonesian authorities search for 3 hikers missing after Mount Dukono eruption, 17 evacuated

JAKARTA, May 8 (Reuters) - Indonesian authorities are still trying to locate three missing hikers af...

8th May, 2026

Image for David Attenborough turns 100, 'overwhelmed' by birthday wishes
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David Attenborough turns 100, 'overwhelmed' by birthday wishes

By Sarah Young LONDON, May 8 (Reuters) - David Attenborough said he had been "completely overwhelmed...

8th May, 2026