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Why Trump decided to back Iraq’s prime minister-designate, Ali al-Zaidi
Support from Washington is conditional on clear progress in curbing pro-Iran militia activity.
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Trump needs Xi much more than Xi needs Trump
As the Iran war reshapes global power dynamics, Beijing enters the Trump-Xi summit with more leverage over Washington.
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Could South Africa’s Ramaphosa be impeached over ‘cash-in-sofa’ scandal?
South African president came to power on anticorruption mandate – and could go now for stuffing cash in furniture.
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Japan suspends Australian rugby coach Jones for verbally abusing officials
Eddie Jones suspended for four games over ‘verbal abuse’ of officials during Australian tour.
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TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Wednesday info, plus Bike Everywhere Day
6:06 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Wednesday, May 13, 2026. BIKE EVERYWHERE DAY It’s the annual observance of what used…
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Motorcycle hit-and-run on I-405 investigated as vehicular assault; major delays expected
Troopers are investigating a hit-and-run crash on southbound Interstate 405 in Renton involving a motorcycle and car as vehicular assault.
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Video: Putin hails test launch of ‘world’s most powerful missile’
Russia has test-fired a new weapon that President Putin has described as the world’s ‘most powerful’ missile.
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Gang violence displaces hundreds in Haiti’s capital
People in Cite Soleil neighbourhood of Port-au-Prince protest as gang violence shuts hospitals and displaces hundreds.
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Israel bulldozes Palestinian shops to make way for settlement-linked road
Israel bulldozes Palestinian shops to make way for settlement-linked road
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UN urges independent probes into deadly Nigeria, Chad air attacks
UN rights chief ‘shocked’ by reports that Nigerian and Chadian forces killed over 100 civilians and seeks inquiries.
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