China rejects US proposal for defense chiefs to meet in Singapore this week

China has rejected a United States proposal for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to meet with his Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu at the Shangri-La Dialogue Security Forum in Singapore this week, according to a Pentagon statement.
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May 29, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news

Russia launched an unusual daytime attack against Kyiv Monday, just hours after Ukraine claimed it intercepted a barrage of strikes on the capital and other parts of the country overnight. Kyiv military officials said the daytime raid shows Moscow has "changed its tactics" from night attacks to target civilians.
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Nigeria's Bola Tinubu sworn in as new president

Nigeria President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been sworn into office in the capital Abuja, despite a legal challenge to his election from the country's opposition.
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Phil Hartman: 25 years after the actor's tragic death, his work still resonates

Twenty-five years after Phil Hartman's tragic death, his memorable comedic work still brings joy to audiences.
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Pope Francis returns to work after suffering fever

Pope Francis returned to work on Saturday morning after being struck down by a fever which interrupted his regular schedule and sparked renewed concerns for his health.
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At least 10 South Carolina students hospitalized after a school bus crashed into tanker truck, officials say

Multiple students were hospitalized Thursday afternoon after a school bus collided with a tanker truck in Lexington County, South Carolina, officials said.
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Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia's defense minister called the cross-border raid in the country's Belgorod region a "terrorist act," warning that Russia will respond "extremely harshly" to any further attempts. Follow here for live updates.
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