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Trump vows 10% global tariff after stinging court rebuke
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President Donald Trump vowed Friday to charge an additional 10 percent tariff on imports into the United States after …
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'Not the end': Small US firms wary but hopeful on tariff upheaval
AFP - 2h ago
Small American businesses warned Friday that a tougher trade landscape was here to stay, as the Supreme Court's …
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Anxious Venezuelans seek clarity on new amnesty law
AFP - 2h ago
Families in Venezuela continued to wait anxiously outside prisons Friday, as question marks hung over a new mass amnesty …
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UK govt considers removing ex-prince Andrew from line of succession
AFP - 3h ago
The British government on Friday mulled passing a law to remove former prince Andrew from the line of succession, as …
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New study probes why chronic pain lasts longer in women
AFP - 4h ago
To all the women who've heard the frustrating "it's all in your head" in response to medical maladies, a new study out …
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US Supreme Court strikes down Trump global tariffs
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The US Supreme Court on Friday ruled Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs illegal -- a stunning rebuke of the …
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Zelensky tells AFP that Ukraine is not losing the war
AFP - 5h ago
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told AFP on Friday that his country is not losing its war against Russia, has …
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UK police probe Andrew's protection as royals reel from ex-prince's arrest
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UK police on Friday said they were "contacting" ex-prince Andrew's protection officers for information, as his …
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US military assets in the Middle East
AFP - 6h ago
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier entered the Mediterranean Sea on Friday, further boosting American firepower in …
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Olympics chief says Milan-Cortina has set new path for Games
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International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry said on Friday she believes the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics …
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Trump administration denounces 'terrorism' in France after activist's killing
AFP - 7h ago
US President Donald Trump's administration on Friday denounced "terrorism" and left-wing violence in France as French …
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US Supreme Court strikes down swath of Trump global tariffs
AFP - 44m ago
The US Supreme Court ruled Friday that Donald Trump exceeded his authority in imposing a swath of tariffs that upended …
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Trump says weighing strike on Iran as Tehran says draft deal coming soon
AFP - 5h ago
US President Donald Trump said he was considering a limited strike on Iran after ordering a major naval buildup in the …
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US GDP growth misses expectations as Trump blames shutdown
AFP - 8h ago
US economic growth cooled much more than expected in the final months of 2025, government estimates showed Friday, …
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UK police search property as royals reel from Andrew's arrest
AFP - 3h ago
Police were Friday searching the former home of ex-prince Andrew for a second day, as his sensational arrest tipped the …
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Kim Jong Un vows to boost living standards as he opens rare congress
AFP - 8h ago
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to lift living standards as he opened a landmark congress, state media said …
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Zimbabwe surprise as T20 World Cup Super Eights begin without Australia
AFP - 8h ago
Pakistan and New Zealand will clash in Colombo on Saturday as the second "Super Eights" phase of the T20 World Cup kicks …
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Victorious Takaichi promises 'strong and prosperous' Japan
AFP - 12h ago
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged Friday to make Japan "strong and prosperous", while hitting out at China and …
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Venezuela parliament unanimously approves amnesty law
AFP - 12h ago
Venezuela's National Assembly on Thursday unanimously approved a long-awaited amnesty law that could free hundreds of …
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Ex-South Korea leader apologises for martial law crisis
AFP - 18h ago
South Korea's disgraced former president Yoon Suk Yeol apologised Friday for the "hardship" caused by his 2024 martial …
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Striking Argentine workers clash with police in protest over labor reforms
AFP - 2h ago
Shops and supermarkets closed, flights were canceled and garbage piled up Thursday as Argentine workers staged their …
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Arsenal aim to banish title jitters in Spurs showdown
AFP - 11h ago
Arsenal must banish their untimely bout of title race anxiety as the wobbling Premier League leaders head to Tottenham …
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Russian decision is a betrayal: Ukrainian Paralympics chief
AFP - 11h ago
The President of the Ukrainian Paralympic Committee told AFP he feels the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have …
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Kim Jong Un opens rare party congress in North Korea
AFP - 5h ago
North Korea's ruling party has opened a landmark congress, state media said Friday, launching a political spectacle …
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Forest boss Pereira makes perfect start with Fenerbahce rout in Europa play-offs
AFP - 2h ago
Vitor Pereira made a dream start as Nottingham Forest boss with a 3-0 win over Fenerbahce in the first leg of the Europa …
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NASA delivers harsh assessment of botched Boeing Starliner test flight
AFP - 15h ago
NASA on Thursday blamed what it called engineering vulnerabilities in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft along with internal …
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Liu captures Olympic figure skating gold as US seal hockey glory
AFP - 6h ago
Alysa Liu saw off her Japanese rivals to claim America's first Olympic women's figure skating gold in a generation on …
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North Korea opens key party congress
Feb 19 2026
North Korea has opened a key party congress, state media said Friday, a once-in-five-years showcase that analysts say …
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UK police hold ex-prince Andrew for hours in misconduct probe
Feb 19 2026
Britain's royal family was thrown into crisis Thursday after former prince Andrew was arrested by police and held for …
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Trump issues Iran with ultimatum as US ramps up military presence
Feb 19 2026
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran must make a "meaningful deal" in negotiations with Washington in …
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Peru's brand-new president under fire for child sex comments
Feb 19 2026
Barely hours into the top job, Peru's eighth president in a decade found himself under fire Thursday over past …
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UK police hold ex-prince Andrew for hours in unprecedented blow
Feb 19 2026
Britain's royal family was thrown into crisis Thursday after former prince Andrew was arrested by police and held for …
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Trump 'Board of Peace' opens with money and troops for Gaza
Feb 19 2026
US President Donald Trump on Thursday promised $10 billion and Muslim-majority nations offered funding and troops for …
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Nakai targets Olympic skating upset as 'skimo' makes debut
Feb 19 2026
Japanese teenager Ami Nakai goes for a shock Olympic gold in women's figure skating on Thursday after ski mountaineering …
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Starlink loss a blow to Russian forces in Ukraine: experts
Feb 19 2026
US tech titan Elon Musk's move to cut Russian access to his Starlink satellites over Ukraine has probably disrupted …
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UN's Sudan probe finds 'hallmarks of genocide' in El-Fasher
Feb 19 2026
The United Nations' independent fact-finding mission on Sudan said on Thursday the siege and capture of El-Fasher by a …
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UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew in historic blow to royal family
Feb 19 2026
Britain's royal family was in crisis Thursday as former prince Andrew was in police custody after being arrested on …
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Trump kicks off his 'Board of Peace,' as war clouds loom on Iran
Feb 19 2026
President Donald Trump on Thursday promised $10 billion for a new "Board of Peace," an amorphous new institution focused …
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US and Israel issue dire warnings to Iran alongside US military buildup
Feb 19 2026
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday Iran must make a "meaningful deal" in its negotiations with Washington in the …
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Olympics rev up Milan's renewal but locals fear price to pay
Feb 19 2026
The Winter Olympics are expected to accelerate Milan's transformation into a vibrant international metropolis -- but …
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Cardona Coll, Fatton win Olympic-debuting ski mountaineering sprint golds
Feb 19 2026
Spain's Oriol Cardona Coll and Switzerland's Marianne Fatton bagged the first two Olympic golds on offer in ski …
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Russian Filippov wins first medal at Milan-Cortina Games for individual neutral athletes
Feb 19 2026
Russian Nikita Filippov won the first medal at the Milan-Cortina Games for individual neutral athletes when he claimed …
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UN says Israeli actions raise 'ethnic cleansing' fears in West Bank, Gaza
Feb 19 2026
Israel's increased attacks and forcible transfers of Palestinians "raise concerns over ethnic cleansing" in the Gaza …
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UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct
Feb 19 2026
Britain's former prince Andrew was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct during his time as a trade envoy, as UK …
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Former prince Andrew, a historic downfall
Feb 19 2026
Former British prince Andrew's inexorable fall from grace has reached an extraordinary new low as he becomes the first …
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OpenAI's Altman tells leaders regulation 'urgently' needed
Feb 19 2026
The world urgently needs to regulate artificial intelligence, OpenAI head Sam Altman said Thursday at a summit in New …
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UN Sudan probe finds 'hallmarks of genocide' in El-Fasher
Feb 19 2026
The UN's independent fact-finding mission on Sudan said Thursday the paramilitary siege and capture of El-Fasher bore …
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Facing US warnings, Iran defends right to nuclear enrichment
Feb 19 2026
Iran's atomic energy chief on Thursday said "no country can deprive Iran of the right" to nuclear enrichment, following …
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Ex-South Korea leader Yoon gets life in prison for insurrection
Feb 19 2026
A South Korean court declared former president Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law bid in 2024 an insurrection, sentencing the …
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OpenAI's Altman says at India summit regulation 'urgently' needed
Feb 19 2026
The world urgently needs to regulate artificial intelligence, OpenAI head Sam Altman said on Thursday at a summit in New …
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Peru picks Balcazar as interim president, eighth leader in a decade
Feb 19 2026
Peruvian lawmakers picked Jose Maria Balcazar as the country's new interim president on Wednesday, after previous leader …
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Ex-S.Korea leader Yoon gets life in prison for insurrection
Feb 19 2026
A South Korean court sentenced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison on Thursday after finding him guilty of …
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Private companies seek to import fuel amid Cuban energy crisis
Feb 19 2026
Faced with a severe energy crisis exacerbated by US sanctions, private companies in Cuba are attempting to import fuel …
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India's Modi calls for inclusive tech at AI summit
Feb 19 2026
Artificial intelligence must be accessible and inclusive, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told world leaders and …
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South Korea court weighs death sentence for ex-president Yoon
Feb 19 2026
A South Korean court will rule Thursday on insurrection charges against ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, weighing whether he …
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Tech chiefs address India AI summit as Gates cancels
Feb 19 2026
Indian leader Narendra Modi and tech chiefs including OpenAI's Sam Altman will speak Thursday on artificial …
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After Greenland, Arctic island Svalbard wary of great powers
Feb 19 2026
There are no outward signs of jitters, at least not yet: people in Svalbard are going about their daily lives as normal …
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General strike to protest Milei's labor reforms starts in Argentina
Feb 19 2026
Argentina's Javier Milei faces the fourth general strike of his term Thursday, this time by workers protesting a labor …
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Afghan barbers under pressure as morality police take on short beards
Feb 19 2026
Barbers in Afghanistan risk detention for trimming men's beards too short, they told AFP, as the Taliban authorities …
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White House tells Iran to do deal as Trump hints at US strikes
Feb 19 2026
The White House warned on Wednesday that Iran would be "wise" to do a deal with the United States as President Donald …
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U2 slam ICE, Putin in new 'Days of Ash' EP
Feb 19 2026
Irish rockers U2 released their first collection of new songs in nearly a decade on Wednesday, featuring a collaboration …
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Denmark's King Frederik in Greenland for symbolic show of support
Feb 19 2026
Denmark's King Frederik X arrived in Greenland on Wednesday for a three-day visit in a show of support for the …
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Arteta urges Arsenal to 'stand up' after title bid rocked by Wolves draw
Feb 19 2026
Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal deserve criticism for the self-inflicted wounds that threaten to ruin their Premier League …
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Jail, disgrace and death: the dark fates of South Korean leaders
Feb 19 2026
South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol faces prison or even the death penalty when he appears in court Thursday on …
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S. Korea court weighs death sentence for ex-president Yoon
Feb 19 2026
A South Korean court will rule Thursday on insurrection charges against ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, weighing whether he …
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Trump kicks off his 'Board of Peace,' with eye on Gaza and beyond
Feb 19 2026
US President Donald Trump on Thursday gathers allies to inaugurate the "Board of Peace," his new institution focused on …
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Peru set for eighth president in a decade
Feb 19 2026
Peru's Congress is set to name a new president Wednesday -- the country's eighth in a decade -- after Jose Jeri was …
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Shiffrin finally strikes Olympic gold, China win first title
Feb 18 2026
US ski star Mikaela Shiffrin ended her Olympic medal drought in style with gold in the slalom on Wednesday as …
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Bodo/Glimt stun Inter, Gordon hits four in Newcastle Champions League romp
Feb 18 2026
Norway's Bodo/Glimt stunned Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday, beating last season's runners-up 3-1 in …
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Zuckerberg grilled over underage users at social media trial
Feb 18 2026
CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Wednesday he regretted Meta's slow progress in identifying underage users on Instagram, as he …
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Gu's exchange with AFP at Winter Olympics goes viral
Feb 18 2026
Eileen Gu is one of the biggest names at the Milan-Cortina Olympics. That's obvious from how her answer to AFP's …
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US lingerie magnate says was 'conned' by Epstein
Feb 18 2026
Retail tycoon Les Wexner told US lawmakers Wednesday he was "conned" by Jeffrey Epstein and denied any knowledge of his …
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Zuckerberg tells jury regrets slow progress on spotting under-13s on Instagram
Feb 18 2026
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday said he regretted the slow progress his company made in identifying underage users …
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Six highs and lows from the 2026 Winter Olympics alpine skiing
Feb 18 2026
US star Mikaela Shiffrin fittingly brought the curtain down on the alpine skiing programme at the Winter Olympics with a …
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Zuckerberg to testify in landmark social media addiction trial
Feb 18 2026
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrived at a Los Angeles court on Wednesday to testify at a groundbreaking social media …
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Ukraine's officials to boycott Paralympics over Russian flag decision
Feb 18 2026
Ukrainian officials will boycott the Paralympic Winter Games, Kyiv said Wednesday, after the International Paralympic …
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Germany's Merz casts doubt on European fighter jet plan
Feb 18 2026
Germany does not need the same new fighter jets as France, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Wednesday, signalling that …
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US tech giants announce India deals at AI summit
Feb 18 2026
Google said it would build new subsea cables from India and chip titan Nvidia unveiled tie-ups with computing firms on …
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Ukraine war talks in Geneva end without agreement on territory
Feb 18 2026
Ukraine and Russia made some progress at US-mediated talks in Geneva, but did not find a compromise on the key issue of …
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Ukraine war talks end in Geneva, neither side signals progress
Feb 18 2026
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators concluded a second day of US-mediated talks in Geneva on Wednesday, though neither …
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Ukraine war talks resume in Geneva after 'tense' first day
Feb 18 2026
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators met for a second day of US-mediated talks in Geneva on Wednesday, after a "tense" …
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US tech giant Nvidia announces India deals at AI summit
Feb 18 2026
US artificial intelligence chip titan Nvidia unveiled tie-ups with Indian computing firms on Wednesday as tech companies …
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US comedian Colbert says broadcaster spiked Democrat interview over Trump fears
Feb 18 2026
US late-night host Stephen Colbert accused CBS on Tuesday of refusing to broadcast his interview with a Democratic …
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Peru to elect interim leader after graft scandal ousts president
Feb 18 2026
Peru's Congress is set to elect an interim president on Wednesday to replace Jose Jeri, who was impeached in a graft …
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Ukraine war talks to resume in Geneva as US signals progress
Feb 18 2026
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators were to resume a second round of peace talks in Geneva on Wednesday, as Washington's …
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Afghan woman's boutique brightens Bamiyan
Feb 18 2026
With women banned from most jobs in Afghanistan, an embroidery boutique run by 22-year-old Rahima Alavi is a surprising …
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Hungry, wounded, orphaned: South Sudan's children trapped in new conflict
Feb 18 2026
An 18-month-old boy lies motionless on a dirty hospital bed deep in the conflict zone of South Sudan, a bullet wound in …
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Peru Congress impeaches interim president after four months in office
Feb 18 2026
Peru's Congress on Tuesday impeached interim president Jose Jeri, the Latin American country's seventh head of state in …
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US towns resist Trump plans to jail immigrants in warehouses
Feb 18 2026
Residents in a leafy, conservative New Jersey suburb have erupted in protest against plans to convert a vast warehouse …
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Dozens of film figures condemn Berlin Film Festival 'silence' on Gaza
Feb 18 2026
More than 80 film industry figures including Oscar-winning actors Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton issued a statement on …
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Bird flu ravaging Antarctic wildlife, scientist warns
Feb 18 2026
Scientists are sounding the alarm over the spread of bird flu across Antarctica, with a leading Chilean researcher …
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Racism allegations overshadow Real Madrid victory as PSG win in Champions League
Feb 18 2026
Vinicius Junior scored and then alleged he had been racially abused during Real Madrid's 1-0 win away to Benfica in the …
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Bowlers, selectors under fire after Australia's T20 World Cup exit
Feb 18 2026
Critics hammered Australia's bowling line-up and selection "stuff-ups" after the country's shock T20 World Cup exit in …
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US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at 84
Feb 17 2026
Veteran political activist Reverend Jesse Jackson, one of America's most influential Black voices, was hailed Tuesday as …
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Canada launches huge defence plan to curb reliance on US
Feb 17 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday launched a multi-billion-dollar plan to strengthen the Canadian military and rely …
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France arrests nine over far-right activist's killing
Feb 17 2026
French authorities on Tuesday arrested nine suspects over the killing last week of a far-right activist, including an …
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Iran upbeat after US talks but Vance says 'red lines' not met
Feb 17 2026
Iran said Tuesday it had agreed with the United States in talks in Geneva on "guiding principles" for a deal to avoid …
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France arrests seven over far-right activist's killing
Feb 17 2026
French authorities on Tuesday arrested seven suspects over the killing last week of a far-right activist, including an …
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No sign of progress on first day of Ukraine war talks in Geneva
Feb 17 2026
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators concluded the first of two days of US-mediated peace talks in Geneva on Tuesday, …
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US says will match alleged Chinese low-yield nuclear tests
Feb 17 2026
The United States is ready to carry out low-yield nuclear tests to match alleged secret explosions by China and Russia, …
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Sakamoto eyes figure skating gold in Olympic farewell
Feb 17 2026
Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto launches her quest for a fairytale Olympic swansong on Tuesday as heavy snow in …
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Iran, US agree on 'guiding principles' for deal at Geneva talks: Iran FM
Feb 17 2026
Iran and the United States agreed to "a set of guiding principles" laying the groundwork for a broader deal during talks …
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