Cases on rise by 53% in Mexico
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Four journalists among 15 killed in Israeli strike on hospital, Gaza officials say
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US will review 55 million visa holders for potential violations
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Texas police hunt convict ‘mistakenly’ freed from jail
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Trump touts peace deal after leaving Alaska without ceasefire pact
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Gaza talks to focus on releasing all hostages in one go, Netanyahu hints
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Trump’s sweeping new tariffs take effect against dozens of countries
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Police officer removes alligator from pool with bare hands
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Zelensky demands sanctions after Russia strikes kill 33 in Kyiv
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has called for stronger international sanctions on Russia after a deadly attack on Kyiv killed at least 31 people. Zelensky said