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US envoy says Hamas response to ceasefire proposal 'unacceptable'

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Hamas announced on Saturday that it had replied to a US-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal, but Washington's main negotiator …

Djokovic and Sinner flex muscles to reach French Open last 16 as Keys survives

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Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner flexed their muscles on Saturday, powering into the fourth round of the French Open in …

Brilliant PSG demolish Inter Milan to win first Champions League title

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Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League for the first time in their history as Luis Enrique's brilliant young side …

Paris Holocaust memorial, synagogues vandalised

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France's Holocaust memorial and three Paris synagogues and a restaurant were vandalised with paint overnight Saturday, …

Paris Saint-Germain win the Champions League in style

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Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League for the first time by thrashing Inter Milan 5-0 on Saturday in the most …

Arab ministers condemn Israel 'ban' on planned West Bank visit

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The foreign ministers of several Arab countries, who had planned to visit the occupied West Bank this weekend, condemned …

Sinner, Zverev into French Open last 16, Keys and Gauff fight through

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World number one Jannik Sinner powered into the French Open last 16 on Saturday alongside last year's runner-up …

Iran boosts highly enriched uranium production: IAEA

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Iran has ramped up production of highly enriched uranium, according to a confidential UN watchdog report, as Tehran said …

Rescuers fan out after Nigeria flooding kills more than 150

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Search teams fanned out Saturday from the epicentre of deadly flash flooding in Nigeria, the Red Cross said, as the …

Ukraine expands evacuations in Sumy region amid offensive fears

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Ukraine ordered the evacuation of 11 more villages in its Sumy region bordering Russia on Saturday amid fears Moscow was …

Pentagon chief warns China is 'preparing' to use military force in Asia

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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Saturday warned that China was "credibly preparing" to use military force to …

OPEC+ announces sharp increase in July oil production

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Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key OPEC+ members announced on Saturday a huge increase in crude production for July.

Sinner, Zverev into French Open last 16, Pegula and Andreeva advance

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World number one Jannik Sinner powered into the French Open last 16 on Saturday alongside last year's runner-up …

Sinner powers into French Open last 16, Pegula and Andreeva advance

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World number one Jannik Sinner powered into the last 16 of the French Open on Saturday, punishing outclassed Czech Jiri …

PSG and Inter Milan set for Champions League final showdown

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Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan lock horns in Saturday's Champions League final with the French side hoping to win …

Rescue operations underway after Nigeria flooding kills at least 150

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Flash flooding earlier this week in central Nigeria killed more than 150 people, a local disaster response spokesman …

Pentagon chief warns China 'preparing' to use military force in Asia

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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warned Saturday that China was "credibly preparing" to use military force to upend …

Musk vows to stay Trump's 'friend' in bizarre black-eyed farewell

AFP - 18h ago

Billionaire Elon Musk bade farewell to Donald Trump in an extraordinary Oval Office appearance Friday, sporting a black …

Central Nigeria flooding kill more than 115

May 30 2025

Flash floods that ripped through parts of central Nigeria have killed at least 115 people and injured dozens of others, …

Trump accuses China of violating tariff de-escalation deal

May 30 2025

US President Donald Trump signaled renewed trade tensions with China Friday, arguing that Beijing had "totally violated" …

Death toll in central Nigeria flooding rises to 115

May 30 2025

Flash floods that ripped through parts of central Nigeria have killed at least 115 people, an emergency services …

Abortion pill inventor Etienne-Emile Baulieu dies aged 98

May 30 2025

French scientist Etienne-Emile Baulieu, the inventor of the abortion pill, died at the age of 98 at his home in Paris on …

Rivals neck-and-neck ahead of Poland's 'clash of civilisations' vote

May 30 2025

Warsaw's pro-EU mayor and a nationalist historian held their last day of campaigning on Friday for Poland's presidency, …

World Boxing introducing gender tests for all boxers, targets Khelif

May 30 2025

World Boxing announced on Friday it will introduce mandatory gender testing to determine the eligibility of male and …

'My greatest dream' - Taylor Swift buys back rights to old music

May 30 2025

Pop sensation Taylor Swift, who was locked in a feud with record executives since 2019 over ownership of her music, has …

Taylor Swift buys back rights to her old music

May 30 2025

Pop sensation Taylor Swift, locked in a feud with record executives since 2019 over ownership of her music, has bought …

Drug claims overshadow Musk's Oval Office farewell

May 30 2025

Elon Musk faced accusations Friday that he used so much ketamine on the 2024 campaign trail that he developed bladder …

Ukraine says Russia withholding peace terms to undermine talks

May 30 2025

Ukraine said Friday it did not expect any results from talks with Russia in Istanbul unless Moscow provided its peace …

UN warns of Gaza famine risk, as Israel vows to build 'Jewish state' in West Bank

May 30 2025

The UN warned on Friday that the entire population of Gaza is at risk of famine, as Israel vowed to build a "Jewish …

Trump signals fresh trade tensions with China

May 30 2025

US President Donald Trump signaled renewed trade tensions with China on Friday, arguing that Beijing had "violated" a …

No permit, no hajj: Saudi intensifies crackdown after heat deaths

May 30 2025

Saudi Arabia is ramping up a crackdown on unregistered worshippers at next week's hajj pilgrimage, a year after hundreds …

Swiss officials halt further evacuations after glacier collapse

May 30 2025

Swiss authorities said Friday that they were no longer considering evacuating most residents in the vicinity of a …

UN warns all of Gaza at risk of famine

May 30 2025

The UN warned Friday that the entire population of Gaza was at risk of famine, as an Israeli far-right minister urged …

Ex-Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams wins BBC libel case

May 30 2025

Former Irish republican leader Gerry Adams won a libel case against the BBC on Friday, and was awarded 100,000 euros …

Trump tariffs stay in place for now after court reprieve

May 30 2025

US President Donald Trump celebrated a temporary legal win as a court preserved his aggressive tariffs, triggering mixed …

Early voting ends for South Korea election triggered by martial law

May 30 2025

South Koreans joined long queues on Friday to cast their ballots early in a snap election triggered by the former …

Turkey proposes to host Trump-Putin-Zelensky summit

May 30 2025

Turkey on Friday proposed hosting a summit with the leaders of Russia, Ukraine and the United States as it strives to …

Israel minister says 'time to go in with full force' in Gaza

May 30 2025

An Israeli far-right minister said on Friday it was time to use "full force" in Gaza, after Hamas said a new US-backed …

Turkey says Ukraine, Russia want ceasefire ahead of possible talks

May 30 2025

Turkey's foreign minister said Friday that both Russia and Ukraine wanted a ceasefire, as he visited Kyiv ahead of a …

Rooted in the earth, India's traditional mud wrestling thrives

May 30 2025

Crowds cheer as muscular men in tight loincloths slap sacred scented soil on their bulging thighs and arms for a mud …

Trump tariffs stay in place for now after appellate ruling

May 30 2025

US President Donald Trump celebrated a temporary reprieve for his aggressive tariff strategy on Thursday, with an …

Second former Sean Combs assistant recounts her dream turned nightmare

May 30 2025

A second former assistant to Sean "Diddy" Combs testified Thursday in the music mogul's federal trial, alledging he …

New York's Met museum sheds new light on African art collection

May 30 2025

From a delicate 13th-century clay figure to self-portraits by photographer Samuel Fosso, New York's Metropolitan Museum …

A bad wrap: An angry Trump blasts the 'TACO Theory'

May 30 2025

President Donald Trump made no pretense at hiding his irritation this week when he was asked by a reporter about "TACO" …

Elon Musk's rocket-fueled ride with Trump flames out

May 30 2025

Elon Musk stormed into US politics as President Donald Trump's chainsaw-brandishing sidekick. Four turbulent months …

Record South Korean early voting in poll triggered by martial law

May 30 2025

South Koreans lined up in record numbers to pick their president on Friday, joining lengthy queues to vote early in a …

Wily Inter aim to stop PSG juggernaut in Champions League final

May 30 2025

Favourites Paris Saint-Germain have their sights fixed on finally winning the Champions League trophy but a rugged and …

Reigning champions Alcaraz, Swiatek eyeing French Open second week

May 30 2025

Carlos Alcaraz bids to book his place in the French Open last 16 on Friday, with defending women's champion Iga Swiatek …

Sinner thrashes retiring Gasquet at French Open, Djokovic, Gauff through

May 30 2025

Jannik Sinner ended the retiring Richard Gasquet's career with a one-sided victory at the French Open on Thursday, while …

Brazil sues China's BYD over 'slavery' conditions on build site

May 30 2025

Brazilian prosecutors are suing Chinese electric car giant BYD and two contracting companies for human trafficking and …

Rock and ice prevent rescue work after Swiss glacier collapse

May 30 2025

Swiss authorities said Thursday that rock and ice piles from a collapsed glacier that destroyed a village were …

'Make America Healthy Again' report updated to remove nonexistent studies

May 29 2025

The White House downplayed questions about its flagship report on children's health, but edited the document Thursday …

Ukraine renews demand to see Russia's peace terms

May 29 2025

Ukraine said Thursday it was ready to hold more talks with Russia in Istanbul next week but again demanded that Moscow …

Remains of Mayan city nearly 3,000 years old unearthed in Guatemala

May 29 2025

Archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a Mayan city nearly 3,000 years old in northern Guatemala, with pyramids …

After 2 months, 40 witnesses, Maradona trial scrapped

May 29 2025

After weeks of hearings and testimony from over 40 witnesses, an Argentine court on Thursday nullified the trial of late …

Hamas says new US-backed truce proposal does not meet demands

May 29 2025

The White House said Thursday Israel had "signed off" on a new Gaza ceasefire proposal submitted to Hamas, but the …

Harvard graduation overshadowed by Trump threats

May 29 2025

Thousands of Harvard students in crimson-fringed gowns celebrated their graduation Thursday, as a judge extended a …

'Make America Healthy Again' report cites nonexistent studies: authors

May 29 2025

At least four of the studies cited in a flagship White House report on children's health do not exist, authors listed in …

Russia says Ukraine not responding on Istanbul talks

May 29 2025

Russia on Thursday said it was still waiting for Ukraine to commit to new talks in Istanbul on Monday, after Kyiv …

White House slams court decision blocking Trump tariffs

May 29 2025

The White House on Thursday blasted a federal court's decision to block many of President Donald Trump's sweeping …

France to ban smoking outdoors in most places: minister

May 29 2025

France will ban smoking in all outdoor places that can be accessed by children, including beaches, parks and bus stops, …

US says Israel backs latest Gaza truce plan sent to Hamas

May 29 2025

The White House said on Thursday that Israel had "signed off on" a new Gaza ceasefire proposal submitted to Hamas, as …

White House slams 'blatantly wrong' court decision blocking Trump tariffs

May 29 2025

The White House on Thursday blasted a federal court's decision to block many of President Donald Trump's sweeping …

After 2 months, 40 witnesses, Maradona trial declared null

May 29 2025

An Argentine court on Thursday nullified the trial of late football legend Diego Maradona's medical team after a judge …

Generative AI's most prominent skeptic doubles down

May 29 2025

Two and a half years since ChatGPT rocked the world, scientist and writer Gary Marcus still remains generative …

Hamas says examining new US deal for Gaza

May 29 2025

Palestinian militant group Hamas on Thursday said it was examining a new deal proposed by a US envoy, as rescuers said …

44 killed in Israel attacks in Gaza, after food warehouse looted

May 29 2025

At least 44 people were killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, rescuers said, a day after a World …

US court blocks tariffs in major setback for Trump

May 29 2025

A US federal court blocked most of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, boosting markets Thursday with a ruling …

Early voting starts for South Korea election triggered by martial law

May 29 2025

Early voting in South Korea's presidential election began on Thursday, with both main candidates casting ballots in a …

S.African woman gets life term for selling 6-year-old daughter

May 29 2025

A South African court on Thursday sentenced a woman to life in prison for kidnapping and selling her six-year-old …

Dua Lipa, public figures urge UK to end Israel arms sales

May 29 2025

Pop star Dua Lipa joined some 300 UK celebrities in signing an open letter Thursday urging Britain to halt arms sales to …

US trade court blocks tariffs in major setback for Trump

May 29 2025

A US federal court blocked most of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs from going into effect, boosting markets on …

China condemns 'discriminatory' US plan to revoke student visas

May 29 2025

Beijing reacted in fury Thursday at the US government's vow to revoke Chinese students' visas, condemning President …

Man Utd stretch loyalty of 'numbed' Chinese fans to the limit

May 29 2025

Yan Gang speaks for many Manchester United fans when he says: "We've been numbed by performances over the past few …

Thousands storm aid warehouse in Gaza as hunger crisis deepens

May 29 2025

Thousands of desperate Palestinians stormed a United Nations warehouse in central Gaza on Wednesday, with the World Food …

Early voting starts for S. Korea election triggered by martial law

May 29 2025

Early voting in South Korea's presidential elections began on Thursday, with both main candidates casting ballots in a …

The hunt for mysterious 'Planet Nine' offers up a surprise

May 29 2025

It's an evocative idea that has long bedevilled scientists: a huge and mysterious planet is lurking in the darkness at …

Sinner and Djokovic step up French Open challenges

May 29 2025

Jannik Sinner takes on the retiring Richard Gasquet at the French Open on Thursday, while Novak Djokovic looks to …

Thousands to evacuate as Canada's Manitoba province declares wildfire emergency

May 29 2025

More than 17,000 people in Canada's western Manitoba province were being evacuated on Wednesday as the region …

AI personal shoppers hunt down bargain buys

May 29 2025

Internet giants are diving deeper into e-commerce with digital aides that know shoppers' likes, let them virtually try …

Verstappen hoping rule change can propel his title charge

May 29 2025

Max Verstappen returns to the scene of his maiden Formula One victory chasing his fourth consecutive Spanish success …

Musk to exit US government role after rare break with Trump

May 29 2025

Billionaire Elon Musk on Wednesday announced he was leaving his role in US government, intended to reduce federal …

Thousands of Palestinians loot UN warehouse in central Gaza: AFP journalist

May 29 2025

Thousands of Palestinians looted a UN warehouse in Gaza's Deir el-Balah on Wednesday, AFP footage showed and the UN's …

Russia proposes new Ukraine talks, Kyiv demands terms upfront

May 29 2025

Russia said Wednesday it wanted new talks with Ukraine in Istanbul next Monday to present its plan for a peace …

US vows to 'aggressively' oust Chinese students

May 28 2025

President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday vowed to "aggressively" revoke visas of Chinese students, one of …

Alcaraz into French Open third round as Swiatek and Sabalenka cruise

May 28 2025

Reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame a minor blip to reach the French Open third round on Wednesday as women's …

Israel says killed Hamas's presumed leader in Gaza

May 28 2025

Israel said Wednesday its military killed Mohammed Sinwar, Hamas's presumed Gaza leader and the brother of Yahya, slain …

Alcaraz, Swiatek and Sabalenka reach French Open third round

May 28 2025

Reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame a minor blip to reach the French Open third round on Wednesday as women's …

Trump says warned Netanyahu against striking Iran

May 28 2025

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold off from striking …

Russia says to give Ukraine peace terms at new talks in Istanbul

May 28 2025

Russia said Wednesday it had drafted a peace "memorandum" outlining its terms for ending the Ukraine conflict and would …

Alcaraz, Swiatek win at French Open as Sabalenka eyes third round

May 28 2025

Reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame a minor blip to reach the French Open third round as a dominant Iga Swiatek …

Musk 'disappointed' by Trump bill, in rare break with US president

May 28 2025

Billionaire Elon Musk has criticized Donald Trump's signature spending bill, in his first major break with the US …

Czech FM summons Chinese ambassador over cyberattack

May 28 2025

The Czech Republic on Wednesday summoned China's ambassador over a cyberattack targeting Prague's foreign ministry as …

French surgeon sentenced to 20 years for abusing children

May 28 2025

A French court on Wednesday gave the maximum 20-year jail term to a surgeon who admitted sexually abusing hundreds of …

Alcaraz tested at French Open as Swiatek eyes third round

May 28 2025

Title favourite Carlos Alcaraz overcame a minor blip to reach the French Open third round on Wednesday as Iga Swiatek …

Kremlin rebuffs Zelensky's call for meeting with Trump, Putin

May 28 2025

The Kremlin on Wednesday rebuffed a call by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a three-way summit with Donald …

US suspends student visa processing in fresh swipe at foreign applicants

May 28 2025

The US State Department has ordered the suspension of student visa processing in the latest escalation of a Trump …

French surgeon handed maximum term for abusing children for decades

May 28 2025

A French court on Wednesday gave the maximum 20-year jail term to a surgeon who admitted sexually abusing hundreds of …

Paolini through as Swiatek, Alcaraz eye French Open third round

May 28 2025

Jasmine Paolini moved into the French Open third round on Wednesday as Iga Swiatek continued her bid for a fourth …

UN blasts new US-backed aid distribution system in Gaza

May 28 2025

The UN on Wednesday condemned a US-backed aid system in Gaza after 47 people were injured during a chaotic food …

French court to rule on surgeon who abused children for decades

May 28 2025

A French court is to give its verdict Wednesday in the trial of a surgeon who admitted to sexually abusing hundreds of …

Kremlin rebuffs Zelensky's call for three-way meeting with Trump, Putin

May 28 2025

The Kremlin on Wednesday rebuffed a call by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a three-way summit with Donald …