International news from Sunday, May 18th, 2025
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Israel declares start of Gaza ground operations, no progress seen in talks
The Israeli military said on Sunday it had begun "extensive ground operations" in northern and southern Gaza, stepping up a new campaign where Palestinian health authorities said Israeli strikes killed at least 130 people overnight.
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Fire in India's Hyderabad kills at least 17 people
At least 17 people died when a fire broke out due to a short circuit in a building in the Indian city of Hyderabad on Sunday, officials said.
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Pope Leo urges unity, vows not to be 'autocrat'
Pope Leo XIV formally began his reign on Sunday by calling for unity, vowing to preserve the Catholic Church's heritage and not rule like "an autocrat".
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2 dead after Mexican Navy tall ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge
A Mexican Navy sailing ship festooned with lights and a giant flag crashed into the landmark Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night, shearing the top of its masts, killing two people and injuring 17 others, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said.
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UAE confirms launch partner for far side moon missionThe UAE’s mission to explore the far side of the Moon has taken a major step forward.
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More than 6,000 Dubai taxis added to Bolt platformGetting a taxi in Dubai just got easier, with thousands more now available to book digitally.
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Bakery supplies reach Gaza as part of 'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3'A UAE aid convoy has delivered essential supplies to restart bakeries in the Gaza Strip as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 campaign to tackle worsening famine and humanitarian crisis.
