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- Deadly Russian drone attacks on Ukraine resume after ceasefire expires 13/05/2026Six people have been killed after Zelensky warned of "more waves" of Russian strikes through Wednesday.
- Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and orders new trial 13/05/2026The court has ordered a new trial over the June 2021 killings of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh.
- Philippine Senate in lockdown after gunshots fired 13/05/2026Police commandos entered the building where a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court had sought refuge.
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- Woman isolating on British island in South Pacific after hantavirus contact 13/05/2026The woman who was on a virus-hit ship shows "no signs of illness", the government of Pitcairn Islands, a British Overseas Territory, says.
- Epstein abused me while under house arrest, survivor tells US lawmakers 13/05/2026Roza was among several victims who gave testimony to Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday.
- Dozens of dogs rescued and suspect arrested in Uganda after BBC investigation 13/05/2026A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.