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UN declares famine in Gaza, first ever in Middle East
AFP - 11m ago
The United Nations on Friday officially declared a famine in Gaza, the first time it has done so in the Middle East, …
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Russia rejects Zelensky meeting as diplomatic tension simmers
AFP - 30m ago
Russia Friday ruled out an immediate meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, as diplomatic tension escalated with the Ukrainian …
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UN declares famine in Gaza, Israel rejects 'lie'
AFP - 1h ago
The United Nations officially declared a famine in Gaza on Friday, blaming "systematic obstruction" of aid by Israel …
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US Fed chair leaves door open to rate cut as Trump steps up pressure
AFP - 1h ago
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell left the door open to cutting interest rates in a keenly watched speech Friday, …
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US Fed chair leaves door open to rate cut, facing down Trump pressure
AFP - 26m ago
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell left the door open to cutting interest rates in a keenly watched speech Friday, …
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Funny old world: the week's offbeat news
AFP - 2h ago
From a bear cooling down in an ice cream parlour to Japanese staff who took quality control too far. Your weekly roundup …
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NATO chief calls for 'robust security guarantees' on Ukraine visit
AFP - 2h ago
The head of NATO on Friday called for "robust" security guarantees for Ukraine to ensure Russia upholds any potential …
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UN declares famine in Gaza
AFP - 2h ago
The United Nations officially declared a famine in Gaza on Friday, blaming "systematic obstruction of aid" by Israel, …
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UN declares famine in Gaza as Israel threatens to raze city
AFP - 1h ago
The United Nations officially declared a famine in Gaza on Friday, blaming "systematic obstruction of aid" by Israel, …
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UN declares famine in Gaza, blames Israel
AFP - 1h ago
The United Nations officially declared a famine in Gaza on Friday, blaming "systematic obstruction of aid" by Israel, …
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Under a drone canopy, Ukraine army medics rely on robots and luck
AFP - 7h ago
When Magician, a Ukrainian serviceman, was remotely steering a robot hauling a wounded soldier away from the front line …
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Israel vows to destroy Gaza City if Hamas doesn't disarm, free hostages
AFP - 3h ago
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz vowed Friday to destroy Gaza City if Hamas did not agree to disarm, release all …
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Bumpy skies: How climate change increases air turbulence
AFP - 9h ago
The seatbelt sign pings on, trays rattle, drinks slosh in their glasses.
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Japan city proposes two-hour daily smartphone limit
AFP - 8h ago
A Japanese city will urge all smartphone users to limit screen time to two hours a day outside work or school under a …
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North Korea's Kim decorates troops who fought for Russia against Ukraine
AFP - 11h ago
New images released by North Korean state media on Friday showed leader Kim Jong Un kneeling before portraits of …
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A rise in the mountains as Vuelta a Espana cranks up the climbing
AFP - 9h ago
Dane Jonas Vingegaard is the man to beat at cycling's final Grand Tour of the season when the Vuelta a Espana rolls out …
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Two separate guerilla attacks kill 18 in Colombia
AFP - 12h ago
Two separate attacks blamed on dissident guerilla groups killed 18 people and wounded dozens in Colombia on Thursday, …
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Texas, California race to redraw electoral maps ahead of US midterms
AFP - 12h ago
Republican-controlled Texas and Democrat-run California forged ahead Thursday with creating new congressional maps, in a …
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Marseille plunged into crisis with season just getting started
AFP - 10h ago
A crisis is never far away at Marseille but the speed at which things have unravelled for the French giants at the start …
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Zelensky says Russia trying to 'wriggle out' of peace talks
AFP - 4h ago
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow on Thursday of shirking a meeting between him and Russian …
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$346 mn US-Nigeria arms deal sets rights groups on edge
AFP - 13h ago
Rights groups are questioning a multimillion-dollar arms sale by the United States to Nigeria as security forces in the …
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Got the scoop: Bear takes over California ice cream shop
AFP - 9h ago
A curious bear on the hunt for something sweet found itself behind the counter of a California ice cream shop over the …
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Chile, Argentina football fans trade blame over stadium violence
AFP - 3h ago
Argentine and Chilean football fans traded blame on Thursday after a pitched battle in a Buenos Aires stadium involving …
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Palestinian camps in Lebanon begin disarming
AFP - 6h ago
Some armed Palestinian groups in Lebanese refugee camps began handing over their weapons to the authorities on Thursday …
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Canada measles cases pass 4,500, highest count in Americas
AFP - 4h ago
Canada's measles case count has passed 4,500, with the western province of Alberta -- which has about five million …
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Palace's Eze on verge of Arsenal move as he misses European tie
AFP - 2h ago
Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze appeared to be moving closer to a transfer to Arsenal worth a reported £60 million ($81 …
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Five dead as 'thunderous' bomb attack hits Colombian city
Aug 21 2025
Colombian authorities said five people were killed and dozens more injured when a truck bomb tore through a busy street …
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EU gets 15% US tariff for cars, but fails to get wine reprieve
Aug 21 2025
The US and EU released details of a trade deal Thursday that foresees lower car tariffs but no relief for Europe's wine …
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First security guarantees, then Putin summit, Zelensky says
Aug 21 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he could meet with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, but only after his …
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Israel PM orders talks to free 'all our hostages' as army pounds Gaza City
Aug 21 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that he had ordered immediate negotiations aimed at freeing all …
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Israel pounds Gaza City as military takes first moves in offensive
Aug 21 2025
Israel hammered Gaza City and its outskirts overnight, residents said Thursday, as the military announced it had taken …
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Trump hails 'total victory' as US court quashes $464 mn civil penalty
Aug 21 2025
A US court threw out Thursday a $464 million civil penalty against President Donald Trump imposed by a judge who found …
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Autopsy rules out 'trauma' in Frenchman livestream death
Aug 21 2025
A post mortem on a Frenchman who died during a live stream found that he was not killed by trauma or a third party, a …
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Ukrainian suspect arrested in Italy over Nord Stream blasts
Aug 21 2025
A Ukrainian suspect has been arrested in Italy over the sabotage of the Nord Stream underwater gas pipelines from Russia …
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Pensioners on the frontline of Argentina's fiery politics
Aug 21 2025
It has become a tradition in Argentina's capital Buenos Aires: each Wednesday, baton-wielding riot police corral or …
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Record EU wildfires burnt more than 1 mn hectares in 2025: AFP analysis
Aug 21 2025
Wildfires have so far ravaged more than one million hectares (2.5 million acres) in the European Union in 2025, a record …
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EU gets 15% US tariff for cars, fails to secure wine reprieve
Aug 21 2025
Details of a US-EU trade deal published Thursday showed Brussels secured a tariff reduction for cars exported to the …
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Russian fuel prices surge after Ukraine hits refineries
Aug 21 2025
Russian fuel prices are at near-record highs, stock exchange data showed Thursday, after a slew of Ukrainian attacks on …
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Israel pounds Gaza City as military takes first steps in offensive
Aug 21 2025
Israel hammered Gaza City and its outskirts overnight, residents said Thursday, as the military announced it had taken …
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Israel pounds Gaza City after offensive gets green light
Aug 21 2025
Israel hammered Gaza City and its outskirts overnight, residents said Thursday, after the defence ministry approved an …
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Surging tourism is polluting Antarctica, scientists warn
Aug 21 2025
Soaring numbers of tourists and expanding research projects are increasingly polluting Antarctica, scientists warned …
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Brazil police accuse Bolsonaro and son of obstructing coup trial
Aug 21 2025
Brazilian police called Wednesday for former president Jair Bolsonaro and his son Eduardo to be charged with obstruction …
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Newcastle host Liverpool amid Isak stand-off, Spurs test new-look Man City
Aug 21 2025
Liverpool can expect a hostile reception when they travel to Newcastle on Monday amid their pursuit of wantaway Magpies …
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Tall ships sail into Amsterdam for giant maritime festival
Aug 21 2025
Tall ships from around the world paraded up the North Sea Canal into Amsterdam on Wednesday, with crews from Peru, …
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Antarctic climate shifts threaten 'catastrophic' impacts globally
Aug 21 2025
Abrupt and potentially irreversible changes in Antarctica driven by climate change could lift global oceans by metres …
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US ramps up attack on international court over Israel
Aug 21 2025
The United States on Wednesday defiantly expanded efforts to hobble the International Criminal Court over its …
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India test-fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile
Aug 21 2025
India said Wednesday it had successfully test-fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile which, when operational, …
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PlayStation prices rise as US tariffs bite
Aug 21 2025
Sony on Wednesday said it is bumping up the price of PlayStation 5 video game consoles by $50 in the United States due …
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Meme-lord Newsom riles Republicans with Trump-trolling posts
Aug 21 2025
All-caps hyperbole, wild accusations and idiosyncratic spelling: not just an average Wednesday on Donald Trump's Truth …
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Arsenal could hijack Spurs' bid for Palace star Eze - reports
Aug 21 2025
Arsenal are poised to snatch Eberechi Eze from under the noses of arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur in what could be one of …
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Israel approves plan to conquer Gaza City, calls up reservists
Aug 20 2025
Israel's defence minister on Wednesday approved a military plan for the conquest of Gaza City, authorising the call-up …
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Russia says must be part of Ukraine security guarantees talks
Aug 20 2025
Russia said on Wednesday it had to be part of any discussion on security guarantees for Ukraine and downplayed the …
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Eurovision returns to Vienna, 11 years after Conchita Wurst triumph
Aug 20 2025
Vienna was chosen on Wednesday to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, 11 years after bearded drag performer Conchita …
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Historic Swedish church arrives at new home after two-day journey
Aug 20 2025
A landmark Swedish church arrived Wednesday at its new home after a two-day move across the Arctic town of Kiruna, in a …
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UK set for more legal challenges over migrant hotels
Aug 20 2025
Britain's government was considering Wednesday whether to appeal a court ruling blocking the housing of asylum seekers …
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Israel defence minister approves plan to conquer Gaza City
Aug 20 2025
Israel's defence minister has approved a plan for the conquest of Gaza City and authorised the call-up of around 60,000 …
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Vienna chosen to host Eurovision 2026
Aug 20 2025
Vienna was chosen on Wednesday to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, the world's biggest live televised music event, …
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Israel demands release of all hostages after Hamas backs new truce offer
Aug 20 2025
A senior Israeli official on Tuesday said the government stood firm on its call for the release of all hostages in any …
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Time to Go: Japan pro board game player retires at 98
Aug 20 2025
Japan's oldest professional player of the board game Go retired on Wednesday aged 98, saying that she can no longer …
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Israel-France row flares over Macron's move to recognise Palestinian state
Aug 20 2025
A row between Israel and France over Paris's plan to recognise a Palestinian state next month escalated to crisis level …
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Sounds serious: NYC noise pollution takes a toll
Aug 20 2025
Tim Mulligan moved to central Manhattan so he could be closer to work and avoid a daily ordeal on the rattling, …
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Polar bear waltz: Fake Trump-Putin AI images shroud Ukraine peace effort
Aug 20 2025
From a fake image of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin dancing in the snow with a polar bear to a fabricated photo of …
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Historic Swedish church on the move in logistical feat
Aug 20 2025
With great fanfare, a historic red wooden church considered one of Sweden's most beautiful buildings began its slow move …
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Top officers hold Ukraine talks after Trump rules out US troops
Aug 20 2025
Top US and European military officers met in Washington Tuesday to discuss the mechanics of a possible Ukraine peace …
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Mexican boxer Chavez Jr. deported from US over alleged cartel ties
Aug 20 2025
Former champion boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has been detained in Mexico after deportation by the United States to face …
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Swiatek, Ruud romp into US Open mixed doubles semis, Alcaraz, Djokovic out
Aug 20 2025
Iga Swiatek shrugged off lingering weariness to partner Casper Ruud to back-to-back victories in the revamped mixed …
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White House starts TikTok account as platform in US legal limbo
Aug 20 2025
The White House launched a TikTok account on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump continues to permit the Chinese-owned …
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'Call of Duty', 'Black Myth' wow Gamescom trade show
Aug 19 2025
A twisted futuristic version of "Call of Duty", Batman in Lego form and the "Resident Evil" series' ghoulish monsters …
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Trump rules out US troops but eyes air power in Ukraine deal
Aug 19 2025
President Donald Trump on Tuesday ruled out sending US troops to back up any Ukraine peace deal but suggested air …
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Trump says US air support possible for Ukraine security guarantee
Aug 19 2025
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that US air support and European ground troops could be part of security guarantees …
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Record number of aid workers killed in 2024, UN says
Aug 19 2025
A record 383 aid workers were killed in 2024, the United Nations said Tuesday, branding the figures and lack of …
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Russia says peace deal must ensure its 'security' amid Ukraine talks
Aug 19 2025
Russia said Tuesday that any deal on Ukraine should ensure its own security and that of Russians in Ukraine, as Kyiv's …
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Ukraine allies meet with hopes of peace talks breakthrough
Aug 19 2025
Ukraine's allies were meeting on Tuesday to discuss the outcome of fast-moving talks to end the war with Russia, after …
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HK scientist puts hope in nest boxes to save endangered cockatoos
Aug 19 2025
Above the teeming shopping streets of Hong Kong's Causeway Bay district, a fight to save one of the world's most …
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'Call of Duty' to fire starting gun at Gamescom trade show
Aug 19 2025
Mega-selling first-person shooter franchise "Call of Duty" will blow open the Gamescom video games trade fair Tuesday, …
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UN says record 383 aid workers killed in 2024
Aug 19 2025
A record 383 aid workers were killed in 2024, the United Nations said Tuesday, branding the figures and lack of …
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Lassana Diarra seeks 65 mn euros from FIFA and Belgian FA in transfer case
Aug 19 2025
Former France international Lassana Diarra is seeking 65 million euros ($76 million) from FIFA and the Belgian football …
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Putin and Zelensky set for peace summit after Trump talks
Aug 19 2025
Russian and Ukrainian presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky looked set for a peace summit after fast-moving …
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Suits you: 'Fabulous' Zelensky outfit wows Trump
Aug 19 2025
The fates of nations have rarely, if ever, been decided by sartorial choices.
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Leeds beat Everton for perfect start to Premier League return
Aug 19 2025
Lukas Nmecha's controversial late penalty gave Leeds lift-off on their return to the Premier League with a 1-0 victory …
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Pro-Trump outlet to pay $67 mn in voting defamation case
Aug 19 2025
Newsmax is to pay $67 million to a voting technology firm over false claims the pro-Trump cable television channel made …
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Downton Abbey fans pay homage to 'beautiful' props before finale
Aug 19 2025
As Downton Abbey draws to a close in September, some fans took solace by getting close to memorable props and costumes …
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Republican-led states sending hundreds of troops to US capital
Aug 19 2025
Mississippi will send some 200 National Guard personnel to Washington, its governor said Monday, where they will join …
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Trump says arranging Putin-Zelensky peace summit
Aug 18 2025
US President Donald Trump said Monday he had started arranging a peace summit between Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky and …
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Trump floats Ukraine security pledges in talks with Zelensky and Europeans
Aug 18 2025
US President Donald Trump said Monday that Russia would accept security guarantees for Ukraine as part of a peace deal, …
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Deadly wildfires rage across Spain as record area of land burnt
Aug 18 2025
Thousands of firefighters backed by soldiers and water-bombing aircraft on Monday battled over 20 major wildfires raging …
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Hamas accepts new Gaza truce plan: Hamas official
Aug 18 2025
Hamas has accepted a new ceasefire proposal for Gaza, a senior member from the group said Monday, after a fresh …
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Trump welcomes Zelensky with fresh optimism on peace deal
Aug 18 2025
US President Donald Trump raised hopes of a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia Monday as he gave President Volodymyr …
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Europeans arrive for high-stakes Trump and Zelensky talks
Aug 18 2025
European leaders arrived at the White House Monday ahead of high-stakes talks with US President Donald Trump and …
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Trump, Zelensky and Europeans meet in bid to resolve split over Russia
Aug 18 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky headed to a high stakes meeting with Donald Trump Monday, backed by a phalanx of …
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Russian attacks kill 14 in Ukraine ahead of Trump-Zelensky talks
Aug 18 2025
Russian attacks, including on an apartment block in Kharkiv city, killed 14 people across Ukraine, authorities said …
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Son of Norway princess charged with four rapes
Aug 18 2025
The 28-year-old son of Norway's crown princess has been charged with raping four women and several acts of violence, and …
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Zelensky warns against 'rewarding' Russia after Trump urges concessions
Aug 18 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said ahead of talks with Donald Trump on Monday that Russia should not be …
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Spain and Portugal battle wildfires as death toll mounts
Aug 18 2025
Thousands of firefighters backed by the military and water-bombing aircraft on Monday battled dozens of wildfires across …
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Zelensky says Russia must end war, after Trump pressures Ukraine
Aug 18 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said it was up to Russia to end its invasion, ahead of high-stakes talks on …
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Five killed in Russian drone attack on Ukraine apartment block
Aug 18 2025
A Russian drone attack on a five-storey apartment block in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv early Monday killed five people …
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Hurricane Erin restrengthens as it lashes Caribbean with rain
Aug 18 2025
Hurricane Erin restrengthened into a Category 4 storm late Sunday, with forecasters warning it is expected to intensify …
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Zelensky, European leaders head to US for talks on peace deal terms
Aug 18 2025
US President Donald Trump said reclaiming Crimea or entering NATO were off the table for Ukraine, as President Volodymyr …
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Tourism deal puts one of Egypt's last wild shores at risk
Aug 18 2025
In Egypt's Wadi al-Gemal, where swimmers share a glistening bay with sea turtles, a shadowy tourism deal is threatening …
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Two right-wing candidates headed to Bolivia presidential run-off
Aug 18 2025
A center-right senator and a right-wing ex-president will advance to a run-off for Bolivia's presidency after the first …
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Australian court fines Qantas US$59 million for illegal layoffs
Aug 18 2025
An Australian court fined Qantas Aus$90 million (US$59 million) on Monday for illegally laying off 1,800 ground staff …
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Rooms of their own: women-only communities thrive in China
Aug 18 2025
Laughter erupts over a board game and coffee at a rural cottage in China's eastern province of Zhejiang, one of a …
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