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Fresh rains pound Brazil's flood-hit south as evacuations double
The skies opened once again Friday in southern Brazil, offering little respite for those whose homes have been swallowed by floodwaters, while the number of people forced to evacuate doubled in 24 hours.In the past 24 hours, the number of people forced to flee their homes almost doubled to around 411,000 people, according to civil defense figures.
3-min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
Rudy Giuliani suspended by New York radio station over 2020 election lies
WABC owner says Trump ally received warnings not to discuss ‘election fallacies’ and that refusal to do so ‘left me no option’
5-min read - NewsThe Independent
Robbery mastermind behind Pc Sharon Beshenivsky’s murder jailed for life
Officer was shot dead after interrupting a raid on a travel agents in Bradford
3-min read - PoliticsThe Independent
Melania’s office walks back plans for Barron Trump to be delegate at Republican convention
Barron Trump will no longer serve as an at-large delegate due to prior commitments, according to former first lady
2-min read - NewsAFP
UN votes symbolically in favor of Palestinian membership
The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Friday to grant the Palestinians additional rights in the global body and backed their drive for full membership, which is blocked by the United States.The resolution gives the Palestinians "additional rights and privileges" starting in the next session of the General Assembly, in September.
3-min read - NewsThe Telegraph
Police officer shot in the leg with a crossbow
A police officer has been shot in the leg with a crossbow after reports of a stabbing in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, Thames Valley Police said.
1-min read - LifestyleLiverpool Echo
Pub quiz: Test your general knowledge with 20 challenging questions - May 10
Your knowledge will need to be well-rounded to achieve top marks
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