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Israeli Cabinet ministers to vote on whether to intensify fighting in Gaza

Also Sunday, a missile launched by Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen prompted air traffic at Israel's main airport to halt

Pope Francis leaves tough legacy behind, key challenges await successor

When the conclave's cardinals finish casting their ballots under Michelangelo's frescoed ceilings of the Sistine Chapel, the 267th pope will have to decide whether to continue Francis' policies

Visa crackdown leads international students in US to rethink summer travel

International students weighing travel to see family, take a vacation or conduct research are thinking twice because of the Trump administration's crackdown

Japan, China accuse each other of airspace violations near disputed islands

In response to the airspace intrusion, Japan's Self-Defence Force scrambled fighter jets, the Defence Ministry said.

Re-elected Australian PM Albanese says voters chose unity over division

Labour held 78 seats in the previous Parliament, and gaining seats in a second term is rare in Australian politics

Russian drone strikes in Kharkiv injure 47, Zelenskyy seeks support

Meanwhile, Russia's Defence Ministry said its air defences shot down 170 Ukrainian drones overnight. The ministry said eight cruise missiles and three guided missiles were also intercepted

Paris FC promoted to Ligue 1; Join PSG in the French top tier football

For the first time in 35 years, two Paris-based soccer clubs will be playing in France's top division.

South Korea's conservative party names Kim Moon Soo as presidential pick

In a party primary that ended Saturday, Kim won 56.5 per cent of the votes cast, beating his sole competitor, Han Dong-hun, the party said in a televised announcement

PL: De Bruyne not finished yet as he gives Man City crucial win over Wolves

Kevin De Bruyne scored and gave Manchester City a crucial but barely deserved 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers and a lift into third place in the Premier League on Friday.

JD Vance blends diplomacy, dealmaking and family time in global travels

Vance's trips have included a five-day trip to Europe in February, a hastily reorganised trek to Greenland in March and a tour of Italy and India in April

US approves $3.5 bn missile sale to Saudi ahead of Trump's planned visit

The sale, announced early Saturday, likely will be one of several heralded by Trump on his visit to the kingdom

Musk's next challenge? Reviving Tesla as Europe sales plunge 50% in a year

Tesla sales collapsed in April by more than two-thirds from a year earlier in Sweden, the Netherlands and Denmark, according to auto groups and government agencies Friday

US army's 250th anniversary parade to be held on Donald Trump's birthday

Trump has long wanted a military parade, and discussions with the Pentagon about having one in conjunction with the birthday festival began less than two months ago

CIA, other spy agencies set to shrink workforce under Trump admin plan

In response to questions about the reductions, the CIA issued a statement saying CIA Director John Ratcliffe is working to align the agency with Trump's national security priorities

1 killed, many injured as vehicle rams pedestrians in Germany's Stuttgart

Five people were slightly injured and three seriously injured in the accident

Australians vote as high prices, housing shortage dominate election issues

Australia is among the few countries where voting is compulsory, a system that leans toward creating centrist governments

216 deaths reported as US sees deadliest flu season for children in 15 yrs

The flu vaccination rate for US children has plummeted from about 64 per cent five years ago to 49 per cent this season\

CIA releases Mandarin videos urging Chinese officials to spill secrets

America's premier spy agency released two Mandarin-language videos on social media Thursday inviting disgruntled officials to contact the CIA

US labels Haitian gangs as terror groups as experts warn of impact on aid

US Department of State warned that persons, including US citizens, that engage in certain transactions or activities with these entities, or these individuals may expose themselves to sanctions risk

Trump plans door knocks, DNA tests to keep tabs on 450,000 migrant children

Trump officials say the adult sponsors who took in migrant children were not always properly vetted, leaving some at risk for exploitation