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Humans can no longer tell AI music from the real thing: survey
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It has become nearly impossible for people to tell the difference between music generated by artificial intelligence and …
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House vote likely Wednesday on ending US government shutdown
AFP - 1h ago
The effort to end the longest-ever US government shutdown heads Wednesday toward a final vote, as President Donald Trump …
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Russia loses legal bid to build embassy next to Australian parliament
AFP - 1h ago
Russia's government lost on Wednesday a legal bid at Australia's High Court to build a new embassy less than a kilometre …
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'We're already living in science fiction': The neurotech revolution
AFP - 2h ago
From translating thoughts into words to allowing paralysed people to walk, the field of neurotechnology has been quietly …
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Arrival of US aircraft carrier fuels Venezuelan fears of attack
AFP - 3h ago
A US aircraft carrier strike group arrived in Latin America Tuesday, escalating a military buildup Venezuela has warned …
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France aim to secure World Cup place as Paris marks attacks anniversary
AFP - 3h ago
France's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine on Thursday will be a poignant occasion as it takes place on the 10th …
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Russia jails teen musician over anti-war street songs for third time
AFP - 4h ago
A Russian court on Tuesday sent an 18-year-old street musician who performed anti-war songs to jail for a third time as …
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Demand for air con set to triple by 2050, warns UN
AFP - 4h ago
Global demand for air conditioning could more than triple by 2050, the United Nations warned on Tuesday, calling for …
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Mellon Blue diamond sells for $25.6 million
AFP - 3h ago
The Mellon Blue, a 9.51-carat fancy vivid blue diamond formerly owned by the US art collector Bunny Mellon, sold for …
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Trump claims 'very big victory' as shutdown vote nears
AFP - 3h ago
President Donald Trump declared victory on Tuesday as an effort to end the longest-ever US government shutdown headed to …
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Monumental art displayed in shade of Egypt's pyramids
AFP - 4h ago
Installations by renowned international artists including Italy's Michelangelo Pistoletto and Portugal's Alexandre Farto …
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Close Zelensky ally accused of orchestrating major graft scheme
Nov 11 2025
Ukrainian investigators on Tuesday accused a close ally of President Volodymyr Zelensky of orchestrating a $100 million …
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Iraqi voters turn out in numbers as region watches on
Nov 11 2025
Iraqis voted for a new parliament Tuesday, with an unexpectedly high turnout of more than 55 percent, at a pivotal time …
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Macron warns any planned West Bank annexation a 'red line'
Nov 11 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Tuesday that any Israeli plans for annexation in the West Bank would be a …
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US aircraft carrier in Latin America fuels Venezuelan fears of attack
Nov 11 2025
A US aircraft carrier strike group arrived in Latin America on Tuesday, escalating a military buildup that Venezuela has …
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Indian PM calls deadly Delhi blast 'conspiracy'
Nov 11 2025
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called a deadly car explosion in the heart of the capital a "conspiracy", …
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UK court jails Chinese bitcoin fraudster for over 11 years
Nov 11 2025
A Chinese woman who masterminded a multibillion-dollar bitcoin scam and evaded authorities for years was sentenced to 11 …
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Iraqis vote in general election at crucial regional moment
Nov 11 2025
Iraqis voted for a new parliament on Tuesday at a pivotal time for the country and the wider region, in an election that …
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Pakistani Taliban claim deadly suicide attack in Islamabad
Nov 11 2025
The Pakistani Taliban claimed a suicide bombing that killed at least 12 people in Islamabad on Tuesday, a rare attack by …
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Cristiano Ronaldo says 2026 World Cup 'definitely' his last
Nov 11 2025
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday said next year's World Cup would be his last as he winds down one of …
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Suicide bombing in Islamabad kills 12, wounds 27
Nov 11 2025
A suicide bombing outside district court buildings in the Pakistani capital Islamabad killed at least 12 people and …
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Philippines digs out from Typhoon Fung-wong as death toll climbs
Nov 11 2025
Rescuers using backhoes and chainsaws began digging the Philippines out from the devastation of Typhoon Fung-wong on …
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Iraqis vote in general election at a crucial regional moment
Nov 11 2025
Iraqis began voting for a new parliament on Tuesday at a pivotal time for the country and the wider region, in an …
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Iraqis vote in general election in rare moment of calm
Nov 11 2025
Iraqis began voting for a new parliament on Tuesday at a pivotal time for the country and the wider region, in an …
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India probes deadly Delhi blast, vows those responsible will face justice
Nov 11 2025
India's defence minister vowed on Tuesday that those responsible for a deadly car explosion in the heart of the capital …
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Taiwan coastguard faces China's might near frontline islands
Nov 11 2025
With a clear view of China's skyscraper-studded coastline, Taiwanese coastguard captain Huang Heng-chun steers his …
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Philippines digs out from Typhoon Fung-wong as death toll climbs to 18
Nov 11 2025
Rescuers using backhoes and chainsaws began digging the Philippines out from the devastation of Typhoon Fung-wong on …
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End to US government shutdown in sight as stopgap bill advances to House
Nov 11 2025
The longest-ever US government shutdown moved forward Monday toward an eventual resolution, after several Democratic …
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Who can qualify for 2026 World Cup in next round of European qualifiers
Nov 11 2025
The penultimate round of European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup takes place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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Trump threatens air traffic controllers over shutdown absences
Nov 11 2025
An additional 2,300 US flights were cancelled Monday as President Donald Trump threatened to dock pay for air traffic …
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AI agents open door to new hacking threats
Nov 11 2025
Cybersecurity experts are warning that artificial intelligence agents, widely considered the next frontier in the …
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Trump says firebrand ally Greene has 'lost her way' after criticism
Nov 11 2025
It used to be a political match made in MAGA heaven.
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Trump threatens $1 billion action as BBC apologises for edit error
Nov 11 2025
US President Donald Trump threatened the BBC with a billion-dollar lawsuit Monday as the broadcaster apologised for …
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Syria joins alliance against Islamic State after White House talks
Nov 11 2025
Syria is joining the global coalition against the Islamic State group, a US official said Monday hours after President …
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Szalay wins Booker Prize for tortured tale of masculinity
Nov 11 2025
British-Hungarian writer David Szalay won the Booker Prize on Monday for his novel "Flesh", a tortured story of a …
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End to US government shutdown in sight as Democrats quarrel
Nov 11 2025
The longest-ever US government shutdown appeared headed Monday to an eventual resolution, after several Democratic …
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Brazil's Lula urges 'defeat' of climate deniers as COP30 opens
Nov 10 2025
The United Nations climate conference opened Monday in the Brazilian Amazon with pleas for the world to keep up the …
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US to remove warnings from menopause hormone therapy
Nov 10 2025
The United States will remove strong safety warnings on many hormone therapies used to alleviate menopausal symptoms, …
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Trump hails Syria's 'tough' ex-jihadist president after historic talks
Nov 10 2025
US President Donald Trump hailed his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa after unprecedented talks at the White House …
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Syria's ex-jihadist president meets Trump for historic talks
Nov 10 2025
Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa met President Donald Trump at the White House for unprecedented talks Monday, capping …
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France's ex-leader Sarkozy says after jail release 'truth will prevail'
Nov 10 2025
France's former president Nicolas Sarkozy vowed on Monday that the truth would win out after he was released from prison …
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Syria's ex-jihadist president holds historic Trump talks
Nov 10 2025
Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday for unprecedented talks, …
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End to record-long US government shutdown in sight
Nov 10 2025
The longest government shutdown in American history appeared headed on Monday to an eventual resolution, after several …
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Indian capital car blast kills at least eight
Nov 10 2025
A car explosion in the bustling heart of the Indian capital on Monday killed at least eight people and injured another …
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US strikes on alleged drug boats kill six more people
Nov 10 2025
US forces have killed six more people in strikes on alleged drug-running boats, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said …
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Sarkozy released from jail 'nightmare' pending appeal trial
Nov 10 2025
Nicolas Sarkozy on Monday was freed from prison, a 20-day experience the former president called a "nightmare", as a …
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The Sudanese who told the world what happened in El-Fasher
Nov 10 2025
"Sixteen killed." "Seven killed." "Thirty-one killed." "People are eating cowhide to survive." "The bombs are getting …
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French court frees ex-president Sarkozy from jail pending appeal
Nov 10 2025
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy on Monday was set to be freed from prison as a judge ordered his release from …
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Typhoon Fung-wong floods Philippine towns, leaves 5 dead in its wake
Nov 10 2025
Entire villages lay submerged and scores of towns remained without electricity on Monday as Typhoon Fung-wong left the …
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US senators take major step toward ending record shutdown
Nov 10 2025
The US Senate took a major step toward ending the longest government shutdown in American history when it cleared the …
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France's Sarkozy says prison a 'nightmare' as prosecutors seek his release
Nov 10 2025
Nicolas Sarkozy on Monday called his imprisonment a "nightmare" as prosecutors requested the former French president be …
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Typhoon Fung-wong leaves flooded Philippine towns in its wake
Nov 10 2025
Entire villages lay submerged and scores of towns remained without electricity on Monday as Typhoon Fung-wong left the …
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Typhoon exposes centuries-old shipwreck off Vietnam port
Nov 10 2025
Severe coastal erosion caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi exposed a centuries-old shipwreck in Vietnam, providing a narrow …
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NFL makes successful return to Berlin, 35 years on
Nov 10 2025
When Indianapolis Colts kicker Michael Badgley kicked a last-gasp field goal to send Sunday's NFL match to overtime, the …
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Saudi belly dancers break taboos behind closed doors
Nov 10 2025
In a fitness studio in Saudi Arabia, dozens of women sway to Arabic music as they practise belly dancing -- an activity …
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Chinese businesswoman faces jail after huge UK crypto seizure
Nov 10 2025
She lived a life of luxury that earned her the nickname "goddess of wealth", but Chinese businesswoman Zhimin Qian now …
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Big lips and botox: In Trump's world, fashion and makeup get political
Nov 10 2025
Long, blond, wavy hair, heavy makeup and cosmetic injections: like many women in Donald Trump's orbit, political …
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Amazon poised to host toughest climate talks in years
Nov 10 2025
An odor of oil hung over last year's UN climate conference in Baku, capital of fossil fuel-rich Azerbaijan.
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Ex-jihadist Syrian president due at White House for landmark talks
Nov 10 2025
Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa is to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday for unprecedented …
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US senators reach deal that could end record shutdown
Nov 10 2025
US senators reached a bipartisan deal Sunday that would resume federal funding and end a shutdown which has stretched to …
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Weakening Typhoon Fung-wong exits Philippines after displacing 1.4 million
Nov 10 2025
A weakening Typhoon Fung-wong departed the Philippines over the South China Sea on Monday morning, after its driving …
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US flights could 'slow to a trickle' as shutdown bites: transport secretary
Nov 09 2025
Air travel in the United States could soon "slow to a trickle," authorities warned Sunday as thousands more flights were …
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BBC chief resigns after row over Trump documentary
Nov 09 2025
The director general of the BBC announced his resignation Sunday following a row over the editing of a documentary about …
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Three Premier League talking points
Nov 09 2025
Manchester City made a significant statement in the Premier League title race, beating troubled champions Liverpool to …
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Norris extends title lead in Sao Paulo, Verstappen third from pit-lane
Nov 09 2025
Lando Norris extended his lead in the drivers’ world championship to 24 points ahead of McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri …
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Israel confirms remains returned are officer Goldin killed in 2014 Gaza war
Nov 09 2025
Israel said the remains it received on Sunday from Hamas were those of Lieutenant Hadar Goldin, an Israeli officer …
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Ukraine scrambles for energy after Russian attacks
Nov 09 2025
Ukrainian crews scrambled Sunday to repair damage caused by one of the most devastating Russian attacks on Ukraine's …
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Man City rout Liverpool to mark Guardiola milestone, Forest boost survival bid
Nov 09 2025
Manchester City celebrated Pep Guardiola's 1,000th game as a manager with a 3-0 win against Liverpool that lifted them …
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Man City crush Liverpool to mark Guardiola's 1,000 match
Nov 09 2025
Manchester City celebrated Pep Guardiola's 1000th game in management with a statement 3-0 win over Liverpool to close to …
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'Killed on sight': Sudanese fleeing El-Fasher recall ethnic attacks
Nov 09 2025
As he fled the Sudanese city of El-Fasher in terror, Hassan Osman said he saw ethnic attacks by paramilitary forces, …
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Russia's Kaliningrad puts on brave face as isolation bites
Nov 09 2025
Standing in the centre of rainy Kaliningrad, the isolated Russian exclave surrounded by NATO countries, Russian factory …
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Syrian president arrives in US for landmark visit
Nov 09 2025
Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in the United States on Saturday for a landmark official visit, his country's …
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A decade on, survivors and families still rebuilding after Paris attacks
Nov 09 2025
Their lives changed forever on November 13, 2015, when coordinated jihadist attacks killed 130 people in Paris.
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Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, White Stripes among Rock Hall of Fame inductees
Nov 09 2025
Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, the White Stripes and Soundgarden were among this year's inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of …
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Israel receives remains believed to be officer killed in 2014 Gaza war
Nov 09 2025
Israel said it had received on Sunday the remains of a hostage that Hamas said were those of Israeli officer Hadar …
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US air travel could 'slow to a trickle' as shutdown bites: transport secretary
Nov 09 2025
Air travel in the United States could soon "slow to a trickle," authorities warned Sunday as thousands more flights were …
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Super Typhoon Fung-wong makes landfall in Philippines
Nov 09 2025
Super Typhoon Fung-wong slammed into the Philippines' eastern seaboard on Sunday, the national weather service said, …
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Over 1 million evacuate as deadly Super Typhoon Fung-wong nears Philippines
Nov 09 2025
More than a million people have been evacuated and at least two people killed as floodwaters rose in the Philippines on …
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Ukraine scrambles for energy with power generation at 'zero'
Nov 09 2025
Ukraine was scrambling to turn lights and heating back on Sunday after Russian attacks targeting energy infrastructure, …
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Arsenal winning run ends in Sunderland draw, De Ligt rescues Man Utd
Nov 08 2025
Arsenal's 10-game winning run came to an end as Brian Brobbey's last-gasp goal gave Sunderland a dramatic 2-2 draw …
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Israel identifies latest hostage body, as families await five more
Nov 08 2025
Israel identified on Saturday the latest hostage remains sent back from Gaza by Palestinian militants, leaving only five …
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Israel names latest hostage body, as families await five more
Nov 08 2025
Israel identified on Saturday the latest hostage remains sent back from Gaza by Palestinian militants, leaving only five …
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Philippines halts search for typhoon dead as huge new storm nears
Nov 08 2025
Rescue work was suspended and preemptive evacuations began Saturday as Typhoon Fung-wong bore down on the Philippines, …
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Trump gives Hungary's Orban one-year Russia oil sanctions reprieve
Nov 08 2025
US President Donald Trump handed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban a one-year exemption from sanctions for buying …
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US accuses Iran in plot to kill Israeli ambassador in Mexico
Nov 08 2025
The United States and Israel on Friday accused Iran of trying to kill Israel's ambassador to Mexico, with Tehran …
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Countries agree to end mercury tooth fillings by 2034
Nov 08 2025
Countries agreed Friday to phase out the use of mercury-based dental amalgams in tooth fillings by 2034, in a move that …
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Hungary's Orban wins Russian oil sanctions exemption from Trump
Nov 07 2025
US President Donald Trump handed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban an exemption from sanctions to keep buying …
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More than 1,000 flights cut in US shutdown fallout
Nov 07 2025
More than 1,000 flights were canceled across the United States on Friday after the Trump administration ordered …
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Turkey issues genocide arrest warrant against Netanyahu
Nov 07 2025
Turkey announced Friday that it had issued arrest warrants for genocide against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin …
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James Watson, Nobel prize-winning DNA pioneer, dead at 97
Nov 07 2025
James Watson -- the Nobel laureate co-credited with the discovery of DNA's double-helix structure, but whose reputation …
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Earth cannot 'sustain' intensive fossil fuel use, Lula tells COP30
Nov 07 2025
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Friday that Earth can no longer sustain humanity's dependence on …
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Shein bans sex dolls after France outrage over 'childlike' ones
Nov 07 2025
Asian e-commerce giant Shein said Monday it was banning sex dolls from sale on its sites globally after French …
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Sabalenka beats Anisimova in pulsating WTA Finals semi
Nov 07 2025
World number one Aryna Sabalenka had to dig deep to overcome fourth-seeded Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in a …
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Brazil court reaches majority to reject Bolsonaro appeal against jail term
Nov 07 2025
Brazil's Supreme Court on Friday reached a majority to uphold a 27-year prison sentence against former president Jair …
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UN warns 'intensified hostilities' ahead in Sudan despite RSF backing truce plan
Nov 07 2025
The United Nations warned on Friday of "intensified hostilities" ahead in Sudan, despite paramilitary forces endorsing a …
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More than 1,200 flights cut across US in govt paralysis
Nov 07 2025
More than 1,200 flights were canceled across the United States on Friday after the Trump administration ordered …
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Trump hosts Hungary's Orban, eyes Russian oil sanctions carve-out
Nov 07 2025
US President Donald Trump said he would consider giving Hungary a carve-out from sanctions on Russian oil, as Prime …
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Earth 'can no longer sustain' intensive fossil fuel use, Lula tells COP30
Nov 07 2025
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday said Earth cannot sustain humanity's dependence on fossil fuels …
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Hundreds of flights cut across US in government paralysis
Nov 07 2025
Hundreds of flights were canceled across the United States on Friday after the Trump administration ordered reductions …
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Afghan-Pakistan peace talks push ahead after border clashes
Nov 07 2025
Afghan and Pakistani negotiators were locked in crunch peace talks in Istanbul on Friday after deadly border fighting …
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Former jihadist Syrian leader makes unprecedented White House visit
Nov 07 2025
President Ahmed al-Sharaa will become Syria's first leader to pay an official visit to the White House on Monday, a …
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No end to Sudan fighting despite RSF paramilitaries backing truce plan
Nov 07 2025
An end to fighting in Sudan still seems far off despite the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, fighting the army for …
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