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Armenians vote with peace efforts and Russia in focus

YEREVAN – Armenians voted on Sunday in a parliamentary election seen as a test of the government’s efforts to forge a peace deal after a crushing military defeat by Azerbaijan three years ago.

#Armenia #Russia

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Zelensky criticises ‘vile’ Chornobyl drone strike ahead of London talks

KYIV – Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in the UK ahead of talks in Downing Street later on European support for Ukraine with Sir Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

#VolodymyrZelensky #London

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Insecurity and instability drive voters in Peru’s tight presidential race

LIMA – “If you don’t meet our demands, we will kill your drivers.

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Delays to defence plan undermine UK credibility, MPs say

LONDON – Delays in publishing a report laying out government defence spending have undermined the UK’s credibility with its allies, a parliamentary committee that scrutinises public spending says.

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South Korean president orders probe into local election ballot shortages

SEOUL – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called on Sunday for a thorough investigation into a ballot shortage that disrupted recent local elections, saying prosecutors and police would be involved.

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Huge crowds throng Madrid streets for Pope’s open-air Mass

MADRID – More than a million people lined the streets of Madrid on Sunday as Pope Leo XIV celebrated an open-air Mass in the Spanish capital, organisers said.

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Tonys cap record Broadway season with no clear favourites in key races

NEW YORK – Sunday’s Tony Awards cap a record Broadway season, with no clear frontrunner among the leading nominees and a mix of star-driven shows and new works signaling sustained momentum for the New York theater industry.

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Tribute paid to singer Munawar Sultana

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s renowned singer Munawar Sultana was remembered on her 31st death anniversary, as tributes from fans and artists were paid to her remarkable contribution to music and cultural heritage.

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Shania Twain makes unexpected change to her live shows

ONTARIO – Shania Twain is switching things up in her music career, recently kicking off one of her smallest shows in decades.

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Zverev ends Grand Slam drought with historic French Open triumph

PARIS – Alexander Zverev finally achieved his long-awaited Grand Slam breakthrough on Sunday, defeating Italy’s Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1 in a gripping French Open final to claim the first major title of his career.

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