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Canada

G7 finance ministers speak out against US trade tariffs

Canada's finance minister says tariffs will hurt citizens in US and in Canada.

Slovenia

Anti-immigration party set to gain most votes in Slovenia

Janez Janša, has seen an increase in support since hundreds of thousands of migrants crossed Slovenia to Western Europe two years ago.

Economy

Italy celebrates Republic Day

The 72nd anniversary of the referendum which abolished the monarchy in Italy also marks the end of three months of political instability

USA

Plane makes emergency landing on California street

Surveillance cameras captured video of a small plane landing in a residential area of Orange County as it approached the nearby airport

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Egypt

Sisi has been sworn in for 2nd term as Egyptian president

Sisi is sworn in as Egyptian president after winning more than 97 percent of votes in the controversial March election.

Economy

Stock markets react to Italy governement

Economist are watching developments in Italy carefully as the new government takes shape.

USA

Obamas sign deal with Netlix

Netflix says working with Barack and Michelle Obama will give the former president and first lady a greater voice outside of the traditional public speaking.

Sport

Spain names its World Cup squad

Spains 23-man World Cup squad has been announced with some surprises.

Cinema

"Hotel Artemis" premieres in Los Angeles

Jodie Foster describes her latest role as a nurse in "Hotel Artemis" as a "complete transformation."

Israel

Paraguay moves embassy to Jerusalem

Paraguay is now the third country to move its embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv after the US and Guatamala relocated last week.

Ireland

Record profits for Ryanair

Irish-based Ryanair says post-tax profits rose to €1.45bn for the year 2017-2018.

Sport

Warriors take 2-1 lead over Rockets

A 41-point blowout of the Houston Rockets in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals ending in a 126-85 victory gives Warriors a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference finals.

World News

Palestinian President Abbas taken to hospital

President Abbas was urged to seek further treatment following an earlier infection which failed to heal.

Venezuela

Venezuela votes for its next president

In an election that some have called a "coronation" of a dictator, Venezuelans are seeking to end the economic crisis facing the country.

United Kingdom

Royal wedding: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle marry

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have become the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after exchanging vows at the historic St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.

Venezuela

Venezuelan hardship unlikely to affect presidential election

Nicolas Maduro, has been unable to manage a crisis which, for ordinary citizens, has led to shortages food and medicine. But he is likely to be returned as president.

Hungary

Thousands protest at Hungary government

About 100 demonstrators formed a chain front of the parliament building to oppose the rule of Orbán Viktor and his party Fidesz.

USA

Trump Iran decision expected on Tuesday

US President Donald Trump has tweeted that he will announce his decision on whether to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal on Tuesday.

Italy

Italy president seeks 'neutral' government

Italy’s president Sergio Mattarella has urged politicians to try and break the country's political deadlock by forming a 'neutral' government that could rule until the end of the year.

Iraq

Hope remains high ahead of Iraq election

There's considerable focus on the Iraqi city of Mosul ahead of elections on Saturday. The city was destroyed during a long battle with so-called Islamic State.

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