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California firefighters make progress against first large fire of the year
The western US state has struggled to cope with wildfires that have grown in size and destructiveness.
US fines airlines $2.5m for delaying COVID-19 refunds to travellers
Civil penalties are for significant delays in providing nearly $1bn in refunds owed to passengers.
US rapper Macklemore defends Palestinian rights at German concert
US rapper Macklemore invoked the memory of the Holocaust on-stage in Germany in a defence of Palestinian rights.
NYSE glitch sparks volatility in Berkshire Hathaway and dozens of stocks
Trading in at least 60 stocks was halted due to volatility including in Berkshire Hathaway shares which plunged 99.97%.
Iran parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf announces presidential bid
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is among presidential hopefuls seeking approval to run for the June 28 snap elections.
Real Madrid sign France’s Kylian Mbappe on free transfer after PSG exit
Mbappe joins the Spanish and European football champions as a free agent a month after terminating his PSG contract.
Nigel Farage announces UK election candidacy in surprise U-turn
Farage, who previously said he would not stand in the election, says he will lead the anti-immigration Reform UK party.
Hunter Biden trial on criminal gun charges begins in Delaware
US President Joe Biden's son Hunter has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from purchase and possession of a gun.
Nigeria’s power grid shut down, airlines disrupted as unions strike
Nigeria loses electricity, airports close as unions demand more than 1,500% rise in minimum wage amid record inflation.
South Africa elections: ‘Tintswalo’ sends a message to the ANC
Voters told the ruling party it can no longer rely on its revolutionary credentials and past accomplishments.