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Trump, Putin head for high-stakes Alaska summit
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Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin flew to Alaska on Friday for a high-risk summit that promises a stern test of the US …
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Spain on heat alert and 'very high to extreme' fire risk
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All of Spain was on heatwave alert on Friday, while the weather agency warned that much of the country was at "very high …
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Trump to meet Putin in high-stakes Alaska summit
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US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will meet on Friday in Alaska in a high-risk summit …
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World plastic pollution treaty talks collapse with no deal
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Talks aimed at striking a landmark global treaty on plastic pollution fell apart Friday as countries failed to find …
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Japan's emperor expresses 'deep remorse' 80 years after WWII
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Tens of thousands of people braved blazing heat to pay their respects at a controversial Japanese shrine on Friday, as …
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UK king, Starmer lead VJ Day tributes to WWII veterans, survivors
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King Charles III led commemorations Friday for World War II veterans and those who lived through the devastating …
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New-look Liverpool kick off Premier League season after spending spree
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Reigning champions Liverpool kick off the Premier League season on Friday with Europe's richest league strengthened by a …
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Historic Swedish church being moved as giant mine casts growing shadow
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A historic red wooden church considered one of Sweden's most beautiful buildings is to be moved from its longtime home …
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Japan emperor expresses 'deep remorse' 80 years after WWII
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Tens of thousands of people braved blazing heat to pay their respects at a controversial Japanese shrine Friday, as …
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National Guard deploys 800 personnel for DC mission, says Pentagon
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All 800 National Guard troops who were ordered to the US capital Washington to aid law enforcement personnel by …
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Stressed UK teens seek influencers' help for exams success
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Posing as a fortune teller on his YouTube channel, former teacher Waqar Malik tells thousands of followers that he can …
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Bayern's Bundesliga crown up for grabs after rocky summer
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Pretenders to the crown Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen and cup holders Stuttgart are priming themselves for a run …
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Arsenal face revamped Man Utd as new-look Liverpool open Premier League season
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Arsenal face an immediate test of their title credentials against a revamped Manchester United, while a new-look …
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Trump vows not to be intimidated ahead of Putin summit
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US President Donald Trump insisted Thursday he would not be intimidated by Russian leader Vladimir Putin on the eve of a …
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El Salvador plans 600 mass trials for suspected gang members
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El Salvador plans to hold around 600 mass trials for the tens of thousands suspected gang members who have been detained …
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Rugby Championship kicks off amid uncertain future
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The annual Rugby Championship, featuring World Cup title-holders South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina, …
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LA 2028 to sell venue name rights in Olympic first
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Organizers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will sell naming rights for some competition venues to "unlock an additional …
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YouTube turns to AI to spot children posing as adults
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YouTube has started using artificial intelligence (AI) to figure out when users are children pretending to be adults on …
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'Ridiculous': How Washington residents view the new troops in town
Aug 14 2025
Outside the busiest train station in Washington, newly deployed National Guard troops wearing camouflage lean on a huge …
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Global plastic pollution treaty talks extended in 'haze' of confusion
Aug 14 2025
Talks on striking a global treaty on combating plastic pollution were extended an extra day into Friday but with no …
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California to change election maps to counter Texas, governor says
Aug 14 2025
California unveiled plans to redraw its electoral districts Thursday, as Democrats push back on what they say is Donald …
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Dueling interests for Trump and Putin at Alaska summit
Aug 14 2025
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin -- and, from a distance, Ukrainian President Volodymyr …
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Global plastic pollution treaty talks in a 'haze'
Aug 14 2025
Countries scrambled Thursday to secure a global agreement on tackling plastic pollution as 10-day talks headed towards …
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Spain suffers third wildfire death, Greece beats back flames
Aug 14 2025
Spain on Thursday mourned its third wildfire death this week and Greece began beating back a blaze threatening its …
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Flood kills 56 in Indian Kashmir mountain village, scores missing
Aug 14 2025
At least 56 people have died and dozens more remain missing after torrents of water and mud driven by intense rain …
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Searchers seek missing after deadly Italy migrant shipwreck
Aug 14 2025
Italian authorities searched Thursday for migrants missing at sea after two crowded boats sank off the island of …
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Trump turns history on head with Putin invitation to key US base
Aug 14 2025
Donald Trump is turning history on its head with his Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin -- inviting Russia's leader to …
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Flood kills 46 in Indian Kashmir mountain village
Aug 14 2025
Powerful torrents driven by intense rain smashed into a Himalayan mountain village in Indian-administered Kashmir and …
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Clock ticks down on global plastic pollution treaty
Aug 14 2025
Negotiators trying to secure a global agreement on tackling the scourge of plastic pollution were frantically trying to …
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Trump says Putin summit could fail, promises Ukraine say
Aug 14 2025
US President Donald Trump on Thursday acknowledged his high-stakes summit with Vladimir Putin may fail, and said any …
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At least 40 dead in Sudan's worst cholera outbreak in years
Aug 14 2025
Cholera has claimed at least 40 lives in Sudan's Darfur region over the last week as the country weathers its worst …
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Flood kills 37 in Indian Kashmir mountain village
Aug 14 2025
Powerful torrents driven by intense rain smashed into a Himalayan mountain village in Indian-administered Kashmir and …
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At least 40 dead in Sudan's worst cholera outbreak in years: MSF
Aug 14 2025
Cholera has claimed at least 40 lives in Sudan's Darfur region over the last week as the country weathers its worst …
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Kremlin says Putin, Trump to hold 'one-on-one' talks in Alaska
Aug 14 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump will hold "one-on-one" talks aimed at settling the …
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Last chance saloon for global plastic pollution treaty
Aug 14 2025
Negotiators trying to secure a global agreement on tackling the scourge of plastic pollution had just hours left to …
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UK PM hosts Zelensky in London on eve of US-Russia summit
Aug 14 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Thursday in London with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a strong show of …
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Zelensky in London to meet PM ahead of US-Russia summit
Aug 14 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with ally UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on Thursday ahead of …
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Alaska: a source of Russian imperial nostalgia
Aug 14 2025
Alaska, the US state that will host the meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump on Friday, is a source of …
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Liverpool splash out to secure status as Premier League's top dogs
Aug 14 2025
Fresh from storming to a record-equalling 19th English top-flight title, Liverpool have not held back in transforming …
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Trump orders space regulations eased in win for Musk
Aug 14 2025
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday easing regulations for the private space industry, …
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Trump warns of make-or-break chance with Putin as pressure mounts
Aug 14 2025
Pressure mounted ahead of a landmark summit in Alaska between the United States and Russia, as Donald Trump warned that …
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From Snoop Dogg to Tom Brady, stars flock to English second-tier clubs
Aug 14 2025
When Snoop Dogg sang the praises of Swansea City, it signalled the unlikely arrival of the latest celebrity owner in the …
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Scientists find surprising sex reversal in Australian birds
Aug 14 2025
Scientists have documented a surprising rate of sex reversal in wild Australian birds, a phenomenon that could be …
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Inside Trump's 'Alligator Alcatraz': detainees allege abuse in a legal black hole
Aug 14 2025
At US President Donald Trump's new migrant detention center in the Florida Everglades, time has no discernible meaning.
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Taylor Swift sets October release for new album
Aug 14 2025
Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" will be released on October 3, the star has revealed, as she showcased cover art …
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Oh carp: UK's Lammy on the hook after fishing with Vance without licence
Aug 14 2025
Britain's foreign minister David Lammy has referred himself to the environment watchdog after going fishing in a carp …
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Premier League has no say on delay over Man City charges, says chief exec
Aug 14 2025
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said his "frustration" at waiting for a verdict in a series of financial …
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Israeli military says approved plan for new Gaza offensive
Aug 14 2025
The Israeli military said on Wednesday that it had approved the framework for a new offensive in the Gaza Strip, as …
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US singer Billy Joel to sell off motorcycles due to health condition
Aug 14 2025
US pop great Billy Joel will auction the motorcycle collection he maintains in New York state after being diagnosed with …
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NBA approves $6.1bn sale of Boston Celtics
Aug 14 2025
The NBA on Wednesday approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to an investment group led by Bill Chisholm, five months …
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Thousands battle Greece fires as heatwave bakes Europe
Aug 13 2025
Greece battled a dozen major wildfires on Wednesday, including one threatening its third-largest city Patras, as a …
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Trump eyes three-way meeting with Putin, Zelensky
Aug 13 2025
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he would seek a three-way meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin …
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Plastic pollution treaty talks in disarray
Aug 13 2025
Attempts to secure a landmark treaty combating plastic pollution descended into disarray on the penultimate day of talks …
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Bukele critics face long exile from El Salvador homeland
Aug 13 2025
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has tightened his grip on power and made life ever-more difficult for critics -- …
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Europeans urge Trump to push for Ukraine ceasefire in Putin summit
Aug 13 2025
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and his European allies urged US President Donald Trump on Wednesday to support …
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Russia in major Ukraine advance as Europe braces for Trump-Putin meet
Aug 13 2025
Russia's offensive in eastern Ukraine was gaining speed and seizing ground Wednesday as European leaders were to hold …
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Russia in major Ukraine advance ahead of Trump-Putin meet in Alaska
Aug 13 2025
Russia's offensive in eastern Ukraine was gaining speed and seizing more ground Wednesday ahead of a summit in Alaska …
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Deadlocked plastics treaty talks 'at cliff's edge'
Aug 13 2025
Negotiators from 184 countries remained riven Wednesday on how to curb plastic pollution, less than 36 hours before they …
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Swiss pilot surpasses solar-powered plane altitude record
Aug 13 2025
Swiss pilot Raphael Domjan beat the altitude record for a solar-powered electric plane in a flight that took him soaring …
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European powers tell UN they are ready to reimpose Iran sanctions
Aug 13 2025
Britain, France and Germany have told the United Nations they are ready to reimpose UN-mandated sanctions on Iran over …
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Israel military says approved plan for new Gaza offensive
Aug 13 2025
The Israeli military said on Wednesday it had approved the framework for a new offensive in the Gaza Strip, as Hamas …
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Zelensky, European leaders hope to sway Trump before Putin summit
Aug 13 2025
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders were to hold urgent talks with US President Donald Trump on …
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Scientists unearth 'cute' but fearsome ancient whale
Aug 13 2025
Australian scientists have discovered a razor-toothed whale that prowled the seas 26 million years ago, saying Wednesday …
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South Korea prosecutors raid party HQ after ex-first lady arrested
Aug 13 2025
South Korean prosecutors raided the headquarters of the former party of jailed ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday …
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Palestinian mother 'destroyed' after image used to deny Gaza starvation
Aug 13 2025
Palestinian-Canadian Faiza Najjar was able to leave Gaza last year, but could not bring her four adult daughters with …
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Putin, North Korea's Kim vow stronger ties ahead of US-Russia summit
Aug 13 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un have vowed to strengthen cooperation, days ahead …
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Glitz and graft: Pogba in race against time as Ligue 1 season looms
Aug 13 2025
Paul Pogba's return to Monaco this summer set tongues wagging as the 2018 World Cup winner made his comeback to football …
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Liga champions Barca aim to add steel to youthful flair
Aug 13 2025
While Barcelona thrilled on their way to winning La Liga last season, scoring 102 goals in the process, coach Hansi …
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South Korea's ex-first lady Kim arrested
Aug 13 2025
South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee was arrested late Tuesday over a range of charges including stock …
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Chatbot Grok stirs confusion over suspension after Gaza claims
Aug 13 2025
AI chatbot Grok on Tuesday offered conflicting explanations for its brief suspension from X after accusing Israel and …
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Washingtonians tired of crime but skeptical of Trump takeover
Aug 13 2025
A 15-minute walk from the White House, Tony and Mike stood on the sidewalk near the spot where a man was killed on …
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Passwords under threat as tech giants seek tougher security
Aug 13 2025
Fingerprints, access keys and facial recognition are putting a new squeeze on passwords as the traditional computer …
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Auction of world's largest Mars meteorite sparks ownership debate
Aug 13 2025
The recent auction of a Martian meteorite -- for a record-grabbing $5.3 million at Sotheby's New York -- has sparked …
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Domestic violence charges dropped against boxing champ Davis
Aug 13 2025
Domestic violence charges have been dropped against unbeaten world lightweight boxing champion Gervonta Davis over a …
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Netanyahu floats 'allowing' Palestinians out of Gaza as mediators renew truce push
Aug 13 2025
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday revived calls to "allow" Palestinians to leave the Gaza Strip, as …
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White House to host cage fight on July 4: UFC boss
Aug 13 2025
The White House is to play host to a mixed martial arts bout on July 4 next year, the day the United States marks the …
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Perplexity AI offers Google $34.5 bn for Chrome browser
Aug 13 2025
Perplexity AI offered Google on Tuesday $34.5 billion for its popular Chrome web browser, which the internet giant could …
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'Not welcome': English town protests against JD Vance's holiday
Aug 13 2025
Dozens of activists and locals protested on Tuesday against a visit by US Vice President JD Vance to an idyllic rural …
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Berlin bathers demand lifting of swimming ban in Spree river
Aug 13 2025
Hundreds of Berliners gathered to take a dip in the Spree river Tuesday to protest a 100-year-old ban on swimming in the …
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S. Korea's ex-first lady Kim arrested: prosecutors
Aug 12 2025
South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee was arrested late Tuesday over a range of charges including stock …
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Three killed in European wildfires as heatwave intensifies
Aug 12 2025
Three men died and thousands were forced from their homes on Tuesday as wildfires fuelled by a heatwave scorched …
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US summit in Alaska a 'personal victory' for Putin, Zelensky says
Aug 12 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had scored a "personal …
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Zelensky says US summit in Alaska a 'personal victory' for Putin
Aug 12 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had scored a "personal …
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Two killed in European wildfires as heatwave intensifies
Aug 12 2025
Two men died and thousands were forced from their homes on Tuesday as wildfires fuelled by a heatwave scorched southern …
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Gaza mediators 'working very hard' to revive truce plan: Egypt
Aug 12 2025
Egypt said Tuesday it was working with fellow Gaza mediators Qatar and the United States to broker a 60-day truce, as …
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Ukraine says fighting 'difficult' after reports of Russia's rapid gains
Aug 12 2025
Ukraine said Tuesday it was engaged in "difficult" battles with Russian forces after Moscow had made rapid advances in a …
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Man killed in Spain wildfire as European heatwave intensifies
Aug 12 2025
A man died after suffering burns and thousands fled their homes in Spain on Tuesday as wildfires fuelled by a heatwave …
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US, China extend tariff truce for 90 days
Aug 12 2025
China and the United States delayed higher tariffs on each other's imports for 90 days, hours before a trade truce …
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Trump says plans to test out Putin as Europe engages Ukraine
Aug 12 2025
US President Donald Trump on Monday described his upcoming summit with Vladimir Putin as a "feel-out meeting" to gauge …
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Colombia presidential hopeful dies after June rally shooting
Aug 12 2025
Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe has died two months after being shot at a campaign rally, his family said …
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AI porn victims see Hong Kong unprepared for threat
Aug 12 2025
For Hong Kong law student "C", AI-made pornography was a distant danger until a university classmate created graphic …
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Trump signs order to extend China tariff truce by 90 days
Aug 12 2025
US President Donald Trump on Monday ordered a delay in the reimposition of higher tariffs on Chinese goods, hours before …
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Scientists find 74-million-year-old mammal fossil in Chile
Aug 12 2025
Scientists have discovered the fossil of a tiny mouse-sized mammal that lived in the time of the dinosaurs in Chilean …
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Women's Rugby World Cup to adopt flashing mouthguards to signal head impact
Aug 12 2025
Mouthguards that light up to indicate a player has suffered a significant head impact will be used at the Women's Rugby …
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Spanish police bust 'spiritual retreat' offering hallucinogenic drugs
Aug 12 2025
Spanish police said Monday that they had dismantled a group accused of running a "spiritual retreat" that offered …
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Jellyfish force French nuclear plant shutdown
Aug 12 2025
A nuclear plant in northern France was temporarily shut down on Monday after a swarm of jellyfish clogged pumps used to …
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UN, media groups condemn Israel's deadly strike on Al Jazeera team in Gaza
Aug 11 2025
Condemnations poured in from the United Nations, the EU and media rights groups Monday after an Israeli strike killed an …
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Child dies in Italy as European heatwave sets records and sparks wildfires
Aug 11 2025
A young boy died of heatstroke in Italy while wildfires threatened a UNESCO site in Spain and French cities saw record …
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Trump sends troops to US capital, mulls wider crackdown
Aug 11 2025
Donald Trump on Monday deployed military and federal law enforcement to curb violent crime in Washington, seeking to …
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Europeans plan Ukraine talks with Trump before he meets Putin
Aug 11 2025
European leaders plan talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, two …
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Trump deploys National Guard in Washington crime crackdown
Aug 11 2025
Donald Trump on Monday deployed military and federal law enforcement to curb violent crime in Washington, as he seeks to …
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Talks for landmark plastic pollution treaty grind on
Aug 11 2025
Talks on sealing a landmark treaty to tackle the global scourge of plastic pollution were still stuck in second gear on …
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