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China Seeks an Advantage With Both Trump and Iran as War Evolves
ByEdward Wong May 3, 2026May 4, 2026

With President Trump’s visit to Beijing looming, China is pushing Iran to negotiate even as its companies export material that could be used by Iran’s military.

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Three dead in suspected hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 3, 2026

Three of six passengers ill from a suspected rodent-transmitted virus have died, and one is in intensive care, WHO says.

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French left-wing’s Melenchon says he will run for president in 2027
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 3, 2026

Melenchon says he will make fourth bid for presidency with President Macron term-limited and Le Pen facing ban.

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Real Madrid stays alive in La Liga title race with victory at Espanyol
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 3, 2026

Two goals by Vinicius Jr allowed Madrid to remain in title contention with Barcelona ahead of El Clasico next Sunday.

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Iran lawmaker says Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre‑war state
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 3, 2026

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will never return to the status quo that existed before the US-Israel war on Tehran.

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Trump says US will ‘help free up’ ships stuck in Hormuz Strait
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 3, 2026

US president says any interference with operation, which will start on Monday, will 'have to be dealt with forcefully'.

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Is Mali’s military government losing control?
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 3, 2026

A coalition of armed groups and rebels challenges the military government's authority.

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Kimi Antonelli wins Miami GP to extend F1 title lead
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 3, 2026

Nineteen-year-old becomes the first driver in F1 history to convert his first three pole positions into race victories.

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World Press Freedom Day marked in Gaza as journalist death toll rises
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 3, 2026

Palestinian journalists in Gaza marked World Press Freedom Day by honouring colleagues killed and targeted by Israel.

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Is Israel expanding into Gaza despite ceasefire?
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 3, 2026

Redi Tlhabi speaks to Ray Adams Row Farr from Forensic Architecture about Israel’s expansion into Gaza post-ceasefire.

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