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Moscow says Ukraine peace talks frozen as NATO bolsters defences
AFP - 37m ago
Russia said Friday that peace talks with Ukraine were on "pause" as President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that his Russian …
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Nepal ex-chief justice Karki becomes next PM after protests
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Nepal's former chief justice Sushila Karki was sworn in Friday as the country's prime minister to lead a six-month …
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UN General Assembly votes for Hamas-free Palestinian state
AFP - 2h ago
The UN General Assembly voted Friday to back a resolution which seeks to breathe new life into the two-state solution …
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Charlie Kirk's alleged killer: what we know
AFP - 4h ago
Authorities announced Friday they have taken into custody the person they believe shot dead Charlie Kirk, a right-wing …
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Moscow says peace talks frozen as Zelensky warns Putin wants all of Ukraine
AFP - 3h ago
Moscow said Friday that peace talks with Kyiv were on "pause" as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that his …
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Suspect arrested in killing of US activist Charlie Kirk
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US authorities said Friday they had captured the man accused of killing prominent right-wing activist Charlie Kirk after …
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Nepal ex-chief justice Sushila Karki named as next PM
AFP - 1h ago
Nepal's former chief justice Sushila Karki has been appointed to lead the transition as the country's next prime …
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Suspect arrested in shooting death of US activist Charlie Kirk
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US authorities said Friday they had captured the man accused of killing prominent right-wing activist Charlie Kirk after …
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Charlie Kirk's killing: what we know
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Authorities have taken into custody a person they believe is linked to the killing of Charlie Kirk, a right-wing …
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Trump says Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody
AFP - 57m ago
US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that the suspect had been taken into custody over the killing of …
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Kremlin says Ukraine peace talks frozen as Trump warns Putin
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Moscow said Friday that peace talks with Ukraine were on "pause" as US President Donald Trump again warned he was fast …
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S. Koreans greeted with applause at home after US detention
AFP - 9h ago
Hundreds of South Korean workers were greeted by applause and tearful relatives Friday when they returned home after …
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Russia, Belarus start military drills as West watches warily
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Russia and its key ally Belarus began major joint military drills early on Friday, putting NATO on edge days after …
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Hunt for shooter of Charlie Kirk enters third day in US
AFP - 11h ago
The vast manhunt for the shooter who killed right-wing activist Charlie Kirk stretched into a third day on Friday, after …
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Nepal seeks new leader as army reclaims streets after protest violence
AFP - 7h ago
Nepal's president and army sought on Friday to find a consensus interim leader to fill a political vacuum after deadly …
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S. Korean workers arrive home after US detention
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A specially chartered flight carrying hundreds of South Korean workers detained in a US immigration raid last week …
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Investigators plead for public's help in Charlie Kirk killing
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Investigators searching for the man who killed right-wing activist Charlie Kirk appealed for the public's help Thursday, …
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Manchester derby offers chance to salve wounds, Isak prepares for Liverpool bow
AFP - 15h ago
Manchester City will be desperate to avoid a third successive defeat when they face neighbours Manchester United as the …
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S. Korea workers head home after US immigration raid
AFP - 3h ago
Hundreds of South Korean workers were headed back to Seoul on Friday after their detention in a US immigration raid that …
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Hamas says US 'accomplice' in Israel Qatar attack as funerals held
AFP - 18h ago
Hamas accused the United States on Thursday of complicity in Israel's deadly attack on its negotiators in Qatar, …
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Brazil's Bolsonaro given 27-year term for coup plotting
AFP - 18h ago
Brazil's Supreme Court on Thursday sentenced firebrand ex-president Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for coup …
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Familiar foes face off in Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
AFP - 18h ago
The Women's Rugby World Cup reaches the quarter-final stage this weekend, with four clashes between old rivals.
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Barca Liga homecoming against Valencia reduced to tiny stadium
AFP - 2h ago
After three weeks on the road to start the La Liga season champions Barcelona play their first home match on Sunday, …
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In divided Brasilia, some celebrate Bolsonaro conviction, others fume
AFP - 6h ago
Patrons of a bar in Brasilia cheered and applauded Thursday as ex-president Jair Bolsonaro's guilty verdict appeared on …
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Trump urges peaceful response to Charlie Kirk killing
AFP - 1h ago
President Donald Trump urged supporters Thursday to respond peacefully to the killing of right-wing campaigner Charlie …
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S.Africa's top court rules men can take wives' surnames
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South Africa's top court ruled Thursday that men should be able to take their wives' surnames and a law that prevented …
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False AI 'fact-checks' stir online chaos after Kirk assassination
AFP - 14h ago
With a fire hose of misinformation surrounding the assassination of US right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, social media …
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Brazil's Bolsonaro: US-backed firebrand facing future behind bars
Sep 11 2025
As a military man Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro had a reputation for disobeying orders. As head of state from …
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Brazil's Bolsonaro faces prison after coup plotting conviction
Sep 11 2025
Brazil's Supreme Court on Thursday convicted firebrand ex-president Jair Bolsonaro of plotting a coup, sealing his fate …
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Allies bolster Poland air defence after drone raid blamed on Russia
Sep 11 2025
France and Germany moved to bolster defence of Polish airspace Thursday as the UN Security Council called an emergency …
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Epstein birthday book renews pressure on Trump, other former pals
Sep 11 2025
A decades-old book of cheerful, often lewd birthday messages has set off a political bomb in Washington -- helping bring …
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Brazil's Bolsonaro: US-backed firebrand at risk of future behind bars
Sep 11 2025
As a military man Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro had a reputation for disobeying orders. As head of state from …
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FBI says 'rapid developments' in Charlie Kirk murder probe
Sep 11 2025
US authorities investigating the killing of right-wing youth leader Charlie Kirk said there had been "rapid …
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S.Sudan vice-president charged with murder, crimes against humanity
Sep 11 2025
South Sudan's Vice-President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity over an …
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Belarus frees 52 prisoners, including veteran dissident, journalists
Sep 11 2025
Belarus on Thursday freed 52 political prisoners, including an EU staff member, journalists, and dissidents -- in a …
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UN Security Council to meet over drone raid in Poland blamed on Russia
Sep 11 2025
The UN Security Council called an emergency meeting for Friday to discuss violations of Poland's airspace after Warsaw …
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Charlie Kirk killing: FBI releases photos of wanted man
Sep 11 2025
US authorities investigating the killing of right-wing youth leader Charlie Kirk released pictures Thursday of a man …
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South Korean workers head home after US raid stunned ally
Sep 11 2025
Hundreds of South Koreans detained in a US immigration raid flew out on Thursday, after a stunned Seoul warned that the …
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ECB seeks to ease jitters over France crisis
Sep 11 2025
European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Thursday she was "confident" officials would seek to reduce …
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Charlie Kirk killer still at large as police find gun
Sep 11 2025
The gunman who shot dead US right-wing youth leader Charlie Kirk in a targeted killing remained at large Thursday but …
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Police hunt shooter who killed Trump ally Charlie Kirk
Sep 11 2025
Authorities hunted Thursday for a shooter who killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk in an attack that sparked fears …
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ECB holds rates as France crisis looms over meeting
Sep 11 2025
The European Central Bank held interest rates steady again Thursday with inflation under control and trade tensions …
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Poland calls emergency UN meeting over drone raid blamed on Russia
Sep 11 2025
Poland said Thursday it had called an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss violations of its …
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President seeks end to crisis engulfing Nepal
Sep 11 2025
Nepal's president said Thursday he was seeking an end to the crisis that has engulfed the Himalayan nation since deadly …
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'Threat to democracy': World reacts to killing of Trump ally Kirk
Sep 11 2025
World leaders warned of the harms of politically motivated violence after the murder of right-wing US activist Charlie …
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Process 'underway' to release S. Koreans detained in US raid
Sep 11 2025
Hundreds of South Koreans detained in a massive US immigration raid were being released Thursday to begin the journey …
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Manhunt underway for shooter who killed Trump ally Charlie Kirk
Sep 11 2025
A manhunt was underway Thursday after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot to death at a university in Utah, a …
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French lawmakers urge social media ban for under-15s
Sep 11 2025
Children under 15 in France should be banned entirely from using social media, and those aged between 15 and 18 should …
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Nepal ex-chief justice tipped to lead political transition
Sep 11 2025
Nepal's former chief justice Sushila Karki is the leading choice for interim leader, a representative of the "Gen Z" …
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Heat risks force world marathons and race walks to start earlier
Sep 11 2025
The marathons and 35km race walks at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo will start half an hour earlier because …
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Against the tide: Filipinos battle rising sea on sinking island
Sep 11 2025
On the Philippine island of Pugad, street food vendor Maria Tamayo wakes before her grandchildren to begin the …
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Silent for 800 years, medieval organ sings again in Jerusalem
Sep 11 2025
The pipes of a medieval organ, buried for centuries and discovered near the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem in the …
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S. Korea says 'bewildering' immigration raid could chill investment
Sep 11 2025
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday that a massive US immigration raid on a Hyundai-LG battery factory …
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French lawmakers urge 'digital curfew' for teens
Sep 11 2025
Children under 15 in France should be banned entirely from using social media, and those aged between 15 and 18 should …
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After protests oust PM, Nepal stares into political void
Sep 11 2025
Shaken by deadly protests that ousted its veteran prime minister and set parliament ablaze, Nepal faces the pressing …
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Australian authorities investigate influencer over croc wrestling
Sep 11 2025
Australian authorities are investigating an American influencer who filmed himself wrestling wild crocodiles in …
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Trump blasts 'radical left' after killing of influencer Charlie Kirk
Sep 11 2025
Donald Trump lashed out at the "radical left" on Wednesday after the apparent assassination of his right-wing ally …
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British Olympic medallist Proud joins drug-fuelled Enhanced Games
Sep 11 2025
Swimmer Ben Proud, who won an Olympic silver medal at Paris 2024, has become the first British athlete to join the …
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2-1: First not-guilty vote in Bolsonaro coup trial, two to go
Sep 11 2025
A Brazilian judge on Wednesday returned the first not-guilty vote in the coup-plotting trial of former president Jair …
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Musk's title of richest person challenged by Oracle's Ellison
Sep 11 2025
Billionaire Elon Musk is at risk of losing his title as the world's wealthiest person to Oracle co-founder Larry …
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Informing parents not enough to fight childhood obesity: study
Sep 11 2025
Government-led programmes attempting to curb childhood obesity by educating parents do not work, an international study …
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Right-wing Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot dead at US university
Sep 10 2025
Right-wing youth activist and influencer Charlie Kirk, a major ally of President Donald Trump, was shot dead Wednesday …
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New French PM vows 'profound break' with past as protests flare
Sep 10 2025
France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu promised a "profound break" with the past on Wednesday as he faced trying …
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S.Korea appeals to US to free workers
Sep 10 2025
South Korea's top diplomat made a direct appeal Wednesday to the United States to release hundreds of workers detained …
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Victims buried after IS-linked attack in DR Congo
Sep 10 2025
Some 25 civilians killed in the eastern DR Congo were buried Wednesday, an AFP journalist witnessed, following twin …
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Qatar says Netanyahu must be 'brought to justice' over strikes
Sep 10 2025
Qatar's prime minister warned Wednesday that an unprecedented Israeli strike in Doha targeting Hamas killed hope for …
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Poland warns of 'open conflict' risk after Russian drone intrusion
Sep 10 2025
Poland warned on Wednesday that Russia and Europe are inching towards an "open conflict" after Warsaw shot down what it …
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Israel vows to strike foes anywhere after Qatar attack
Sep 10 2025
Israel warned its enemies Wednesday they were not safe anywhere, a day after strikes targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar -- …
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Speckled Martian rocks 'clearest sign' yet of ancient life
Sep 10 2025
Colorful, speckled rocks found on the surface of Mars have offered among the most encouraging evidence yet of ancient …
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Martian rocks offer clues that might indicate ancient life
Sep 10 2025
Colorful, speckled rocks found on the surface of Mars have offered among the most encouraging evidence yet of ancient …
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Bolsonaro judge criticizes trial, warns of 'political' verdict
Sep 10 2025
The third of five Brazilian judges deciding the fate of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday sharply criticized the …
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Spain to deploy 'extraordinary' security for Vuelta finale
Sep 10 2025
An "extraordinary" security boost will accompany the final two stages of the Vuelta in the Madrid region, Spanish …
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US says backs S.Korea investment as plane fetches detained workers
Sep 10 2025
The United States said Wednesday that it welcomed investment from South Korea, which dispatched a plane to repatriate …
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Poland warns of escalation, holds NATO talks after Russian drone intrusion
Sep 10 2025
Poland gathered its NATO allies for urgent talks Wednesday after Russian drones flew into Polish airspace during an …
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Nepal army bids to restore order after deadly protests oust PM
Sep 10 2025
Nepal's army took back control of Kathmandu on Wednesday after the worst violence in two decades ousted the prime …
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New French PM vows 'profound break' with past to exit crisis
Sep 10 2025
France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu promised a "profound break" with the past on Wednesday as he faced the …
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Poland calls urgent NATO talks after Russian drone incursion
Sep 10 2025
Poland gathered its NATO allies for urgent talks on Wednesday, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said, after Russian drones …
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'Block everything': protests grip France as new PM starts job
Sep 10 2025
France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu was set to take office on Wednesday as protesters took to the streets in a …
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Israel defends Qatar strikes after rebuke from Trump
Sep 10 2025
Israel's UN envoy defended targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar as the "right" decision on Wednesday, after the strikes on …
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'Block everything': France faces disruption as new PM starts job
Sep 10 2025
France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu was to take office on Wednesday facing a day of protests disrupting …
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South Korea sends plane to fetch detained workers from US
Sep 10 2025
A chartered plane left Seoul for the United States Wednesday to repatriate hundreds of South Korean workers detained in …
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Poland says 'hostile objects' downed in its airspace during Russian attack on Ukraine
Sep 10 2025
Poland said Wednesday it had scrambled aircraft alongside allies to shoot down "hostile objects" violating its airspace …
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Trump issues rare rebuke to Netanyahu over Qatar strikes
Sep 10 2025
US President Donald Trump gave Benjamin Netanyahu a rare slap on the wrist Tuesday over Israel's strikes against Hamas …
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Trump jeered at Washington restaurant, called 'Hitler of our time'
Sep 10 2025
Viral videos on social media portray the moment protesters began jeering US President Donald Trump at a Washington …
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Nepal army patrols after deadly protests oust PM
Sep 10 2025
Nepali soldiers patrolled the streets of Kathmandu on Wednesday, seeking to restore order after protesters set …
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France set for disruption as new PM takes office
Sep 10 2025
France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu takes office on Wednesday facing a day of protests that are expected to …
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Australia approves chlamydia vaccine for koalas
Sep 10 2025
Australian regulators have approved a chlamydia vaccine for koalas, researchers said Wednesday, as they seek to stamp …
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Lyles leads US medal charge in Tokyo, Kipyegon eyes fourth title
Sep 10 2025
Noah Lyles and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone lead the US medal charge at the world championships in Tokyo that get under way …
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'It was bananas': Colin Farrell shoots new movie in Macau casinos
Sep 10 2025
Colin Farrell plunges into an intoxicating fever dream among the high-stakes baccarat tables of Macau casinos with …
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Kidnapped academic Elizabeth Tsurkov released in Iraq
Sep 10 2025
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday the release of …
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Concert cancellations just made us bigger, say Kneecap
Sep 10 2025
Irish punk-rappers Kneecap believe the cancellation of a string of gigs in recent months has only added to their …
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Trump ready to match EU tariffs on China, India to pressure Putin: US official
Sep 09 2025
The United States is ready to broaden tariffs targeting buyers of Russian oil -- if the EU takes similar moves -- to hit …
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Bolsonaro on brink of conviction in Brazil coup trial
Sep 09 2025
Two judges in Brazilian ex-president Jair Bolsonaro's coup trial voted Tuesday to convict him, with three others yet to …
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England thrash Serbia, Haaland stars in World Cup qualifying
Sep 09 2025
England sent out a warning to their World Cup rivals with a brilliant 5-0 thrashing of Serbia in qualifying on Tuesday, …
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Trump issues rare rebuke to Netanyahu over Qatar strike
Sep 09 2025
Donald Trump gave Benjamin Netanyahu a rare slap on the wrist over Israel's strikes against Hamas in Doha, the White …
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Deadly Israeli strikes targeting Hamas in Qatar earn Trump rebuke
Sep 09 2025
Deadly Israeli air strikes targeted senior Hamas leaders on Tuesday in US ally Qatar, the venue of repeated rounds of …
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Russian attack kills 24 in Ukraine during pension distribution
Sep 09 2025
A Russian strike on Tuesday killed 24 people waiting for pension payments in a front-line town of eastern Ukraine where …
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Macron names close ally Lecornu new PM
Sep 09 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday named his defence minister and close ally Sebastien Lecornu as the new prime …
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Macron names defence minister Lecornu new PM: presidency
Sep 09 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday named defence minister Sebastien Lecornu as the new prime minister to …
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First of five judges in Bolsonaro coup trial votes to convict
Sep 09 2025
A judge in Brazilian ex-president Jair Bolsonaro's coup trial voted Tuesday to convict him, with four others yet to give …
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Nepal protesters set parliament ablaze as PM quits
Sep 09 2025
Nepali demonstrators set parliament ablaze on Tuesday while the veteran prime minister quit, as a "Gen Z" protest …
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Israel strikes Hamas officials in Qatar
Sep 09 2025
Israel's military said it carried out air strikes Tuesday targeting senior Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital Doha, the …
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