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At least 56 killed, 595 wounded in Sudan fighting, doctor group says

The clashes capped months of heightened tensions between the armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces group.
Smoke billows above residential buildings in Khartoum
Smoke billows above residential buildings in Khartoum

Japanese prime minister uninjured after explosion during campaign stop

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is uninjured after an explosion from an apparent smoke bomb during a campaign stop. The prime minister was evacuated just before the explosion, and the suspect was arrested. NBC News’ Josh Lederman has the story.
Japanese prime minister uninjured after explosion during campaign stop
Japanese prime minister uninjured after explosion during campaign stop

Leaked documents reveal new details about Chinese spy balloon, report says

The revelations continue after the leak of highly-classified documents, including new information about the Chinese spy balloon shot down earlier this year, according to a new report from the Washington Post. NBC News’ Ken Dilanian has the details on why the United States government for months didn’t know state secrets had been posted online.
Leaked documents reveal new details about Chinese spy balloon, report says
Leaked documents reveal new details about Chinese spy balloon, report says
2d ago

Grand National delayed as protesters disrupt one of the U.K.'s largest horse races

The horses were taken back from the parade ring after a announcers told racegoers of the delay.
Members of the police forces remove a protester before the start of a Grand National horse race
Members of the police forces remove a protester before the start of a Grand National horse race
2d ago

Macron signs strongly contested pension bill into French law

The proclamation of the new law, which has sparked months of mass protest, came after France's constitutional council approved the pension-age increase from 62 to 64 on Friday.
Emmanuel Macron is on a two-day visit to the Netherlands, the first state visit by a French President for 23 years, to highlight a new dynamic between Paris and The Hague after Brexit, when the Netherlands lost its strongest ally in Europe.
Emmanuel Macron is on a two-day visit to the Netherlands, the first state visit by a French President for 23 years, to highlight a new dynamic between Paris and The Hague after Brexit, when the Netherlands lost its strongest ally in Europe.
2d ago

'I hadn’t finished my book,': Spanish athlete emerges into daylight after 500 days in cave

Beatriz Flamini celebrated two birthdays underground, and emerged with no knowledge of the Ukraine war, and the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Image: SPAIN-SPORTS-HEALTH
Image: SPAIN-SPORTS-HEALTH
2d ago

Japanese prime minister evacuated after explosion at port he was visiting

Video of the incident showed smoke filling the air as police wrestled a suspect to the ground and screaming bystanders scrambled to get away from the scene.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks to media at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 14, 2023.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks to media at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 14, 2023.
3d ago

Victory for Macron as France's constitutional council approves higher pension age

The move is likely to enrage unions and other opponents of the pension plan.
Demonstrations against the French Government's Pension Law ahead of a final decision on the law by French lawmakers on April 14, 2023 in Paris.
Demonstrations against the French Government's Pension Law ahead of a final decision on the law by French lawmakers on April 14, 2023 in Paris.
3d ago

China's Xi and Brazil's Lula meet in Beijing to boost ties

Lula was greeted with full military honors, including a 21-gun salute, at the Great Hall of the People adjacent to Tiananmen Square in the heart of the Chinese capital.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attend a welcome ceremony in Beijing on April 14, 2023.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attend a welcome ceremony in Beijing on April 14, 2023.
3d ago

China sanctions U.S. Congress member for Taiwan visit

Rep. Michael McCaul's visit to Taiwan earlier this month came shortly after a sensitive meeting between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen that drew China’s ire.
Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, walks up the House steps of the Capitol on April 28, 2022.
Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, walks up the House steps of the Capitol on April 28, 2022.

France’s Constitution Council to decide on pension bill amid protests

France’s Constitutional Council is set to deliver its verdict on a controversial pension reform proposal that has sparked weeks of nationwide protests. NBC News’ Ali Arouzi reports from Paris.
France’s Constitution Council to decide on pension bill amid protests
France’s Constitution Council to decide on pension bill amid protests

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