May 25, 2025
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Taxi drivers plan to block Paris airports and Roland Garros in protest against government policies

PARIS, May 25 — French taxi drivers are set to escalate their protests next week by blocking access to Paris airports and the French Open in a growing dispute with the government, the country's main taxi federation announced yesterday.‍

May 24, 2025
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Local favorite Leclerc leads Monaco practice as Ferrari makes a strong comeback, while he downplays his own speed ahead of crucial qualifying.

MONTE CARLO, May 24 — Local favorite Charles Leclerc defied his own modest expectations by topping both practice sessions for Ferrari at yesterday’s Monaco Grand Prix opener.

May 24, 2025
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South Africa successfully rescues all 260 miners trapped underground, all found alive.

WESTONARIA (South Africa), May 24 — Rescuers successfully brought all 260 miners to the surface yesterday after they were trapped underground for more than 24 hours at a South African gold mine, the operator announced.

May 24, 2025
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Seoul denies talks with US on troop pullout, affirms strength of alliance

SEOUL, May 23 — South Korea’s defence ministry today dismissed claims of discussions with Washington about withdrawing US troops from the country, following a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report suggesting the US was considering a partial troop relocation.‍

May 23, 2025
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Hamilton warns Ferrari is ‘running out of time’ to turn around their F1 season ahead of Monaco Grand Prix

MONTE CARLO, May 23 — Lewis Hamilton admitted yesterday that Ferrari is running out of time to turn their Formula 1 season around but remains hopeful of a strong performance at the Monaco Grand Prix following a determined fourth-place finish last weekend.‍

May 23, 2025
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‘Everyone’s panicking a bit’: US government strips Harvard of ability to enrol international students, university deems action ‘unlawful’

NEW YORK, May 23 — The Trump administration yesterday revoked Harvard University’s authorization to enroll foreign students—who make up over a quarter of its student body—in a sharp escalation of the president’s conflict with the prestigious institution.‍