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Israel launches strikes on Iran
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Israel carried out strikes against Iran on Friday, targeting its nuclear and military sites, after US President Donald …
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BTS fans gather for K-pop supergroup's annual celebration
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Dressed in purple, thousands of BTS fans marked the K-pop supergroup's 12th anniversary Friday, with all but one member …
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Trump moves to block California electric cars program
Jun 13 2025
US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed resolutions blocking California's landmark efforts to phase out gas-powered …
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Israel launches 'preemptive' strikes on Iran
Jun 13 2025
Israel carried out "preemptive" strikes against Iran on Friday, targeting its nuclear plant and military sites, after US …
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Ukrainians beg for news of missing soldiers as prisoners return
Jun 13 2025
Amid the screaming sirens of ambulances bringing Ukrainian prisoners back from Russia on Thursday, Yana Nepotribna …
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Bolt beams as Alfred, Duplantis and Warholm light up Oslo Diamond League
Jun 13 2025
Karsten Warholm, Julien Alfred and Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis lit up Thursday's star-studded Diamond League meet in Oslo …
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Northern Ireland hit by fourth night of clashes
Jun 13 2025
Northern Ireland was rocked by a fourth night of anti-immigrant unrest on Thursday as police clashed with protestors in …
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UN General Assembly calls for Gaza ceasefire, pressure on Israel
Jun 13 2025
The UN General Assembly on Thursday adopted a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and urging nations to …
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Club World Cup marks 'new era' for football: Infantino
Jun 13 2025
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says the Club World Cup, which kicks off on Saturday, marks a historic "new era" for the …
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Manhandling of US senator ups California tensions with Trump admin
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California's stand-off with President Donald Trump's administration ratcheted up Thursday, after a sitting US senator …
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At least 265 dead in India plane crash, one passenger survives
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A London-bound passenger jet crashed in a residential area in the Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday, killing at least …
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Trump warns Israeli attack on Iran 'could very well happen'
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President Donald Trump warned Thursday that Israel may soon strike Iran's nuclear sites, but urged the key US ally to …
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Israel says Hamas 'weaponising suffering in Gaza' as aid workers killed
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Israel charged on Thursday that Hamas was "weaponising suffering in Gaza" after a US and Israeli-backed charity accused …
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India plane crash: What we know
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A Boeing 787 Dreamliner carrying 242 people crashed on Thursday after taking off from the Indian city of Ahmedabad bound …
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Trump boasts troops making Los Angeles 'safe'
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US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Los Angeles is "safe and sound" after he ordered troops into the streets …
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At least 260 dead in India plane crash, one passenger survives
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A London-bound passenger jet crashed in a residential area in the Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday, killing at least …
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Ukraine's Zelensky hopes to push Trump on US Russia sanctions at G7
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday he hoped to press his US counterpart Donald Trump at the G7 summit …
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Trump calls on Israel not to strike as Iran defiant before talks
AFP - 4h ago
US President Donald Trump called Thursday on Israel not to attack Iran, saying a deal on its nuclear program remained …
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Jury dispute triggers mistrial on Harvey Weinstein rape charge
AFP - 7h ago
The judge in the Harvey Weinstein sex crimes retrial declared a mistrial on the outstanding rape charge against the …
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Flames and smoke in aftermath of crashed India passenger jet
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Thick black plumes of acrid smoke towered high above India's Ahmedabad airport Thursday after a London-bound passenger …
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Iran defies US on enrichment ahead of nuclear talks
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Iran vowed Thursday to significantly increase its enriched uranium output in defiance of US demands, ahead of a round of …
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India plane crash: What we know so far
AFP - 3h ago
A London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 people crashed on Thursday in the Indian city of Ahmedabad, with …
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One survivor after London-bound plane with 242 on board crashes in India
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A London-bound passenger plane crashed in the Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday leaving one known survivor from 242 …
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Trump hails troop deployment as California readies legal battle
AFP - 4h ago
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Los Angeles was "safe and sound" for the past two nights, crediting his …
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London-bound plane with 242 on board crashes into doctors' housing in India
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A London-bound passenger plane crashed in the Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday and all 242 people on board were …
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London-bound plane crashes in India with 242 on board
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A London-bound passenger plane crashed Thursday in a residential area of the Indian city of Ahmedabad, with all 242 …
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122 million forcibly displaced worldwide 'untenably high': UN
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The number of people forcibly displaced from their homes worldwide has dropped slightly from a record peak but remains …
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Oman to host US-Iran nuclear talks on Sunday
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Oman said Thursday it would host a sixth round of nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran over the weekend, amid …
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Protests spread across US despite Trump threats
AFP - 7h ago
Protests over hardline immigration tactics ignited across the United States after days of demonstrations in Los Angeles, …
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US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says 5 members killed in Hamas attack
AFP - 2h ago
A US- and Israeli-backed charity operating in Gaza accused Palestinian militant group Hamas of attacking aid workers en …
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Rice prices Japan's hot political issue, on and off the farm
AFP - 11h ago
All is calm at Satoshi Yamazaki's rice farm, with its freshly planted rows of vivid-green seedlings, but a row over the …
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Trump unveils website for $5 million US residency visa
AFP - 17h ago
President Donald Trump touted a new website for his planned $5 million US residency permit on Wednesday, saying the …
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'Our city is not on fire': LA residents reject Trump rhetoric
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Just blocks from where a handful of die-hard protesters faced police in Los Angeles on Wednesday, residents were …
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Ferrari target 'magnificent' third straight Le Mans 24 Hour triumph
AFP - 9h ago
Ferrari's Formula One fortunes may be flagging but the Italian constructor start this weekend's Le Mans 24 Hour Race as …
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Alonso's new-look Real Madrid aiming for Club World Cup glory
AFP - 11h ago
After Real Madrid's hopes of major silverware this season faded the Club World Cup took on far greater importance for …
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In a Ukrainian strip club, the war is laid bare
AFP - 18h ago
When Lisa, 20, laces into her ultra-high heels for her shift at a strip club in Ukraine's Kharkiv, she knows that aside …
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New T-Rex ancestor discovered in drawers of Mongolian institute
AFP - 4h ago
Misidentified bones that languished in the drawers of a Mongolian institute for 50 years belong to a new species of …
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Trump to flex muscle with huge military parade
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Donald Trump's dream of hosting a grand military parade in Washington will come true on Saturday when tanks, helicopters …
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Israel to expel French nationals on Gaza aid boat by end of week
AFP - 4h ago
Israel is to expel by the end of the week four French nationals held after security forces intercepted their Gaza-bound …
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'Ref Cam' footage won't show controversial incidents - FIFA
AFP - 3h ago
Referees at this month's FIFA Club World Cup will wear 'body cams' with the footage used in broadcasts of the game -- …
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Premier League 'under strain' despite record £6.3 bn revenues
AFP - 3h ago
The combined revenue of Premier League clubs rose to a record £6.3 billion ($8.5 billion, 7.5 billion euros) in the …
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Beach Boy Brian Wilson, surf rock poet, dies at 82
Jun 11 2025
Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys co-founder who masterminded the group's wild popularity and soundtracked the California …
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Trump touts 'done' deal with Beijing on rare earths, Chinese students
Jun 11 2025
US President Donald Trump touted "excellent" ties with China on Wednesday, saying the superpowers reached a deal after …
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Musk regrets some of his Trump criticisms, says they 'went too far'
Jun 11 2025
Elon Musk, the world's richest person and Donald Trump's former advisor, said Wednesday he regretted some of his recent …
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Harvey Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault
Jun 11 2025
Disgraced Hollywood titan Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of one sexual assault at his retrial Wednesday and not …
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Austria mourns 10 victims of 'abominable' school shooting
Jun 11 2025
Grieving Austrians on Wednesday held tearful memorials for the 10 people shot dead at a high school by a former pupil, …
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France school stabbing suspect said wanted to kill any campus monitor
Jun 11 2025
A 14-year-old French school pupil detained for stabbing to death a teaching assistant had wanted to attack "any" adult …
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'This isn't real': teacher's narrow escape from Austria school shooter
Jun 11 2025
A teacher told how he found himself in a corridor with the shooter who killed 10 people in an Austrian school as he fled …
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Austria mourns school shooting victims with minute's silence
Jun 11 2025
Grieving Austrians on Wednesday held tearful memorials and marked a moment of silence to mourn the 10 people shot dead …
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Russia launches deadly strike in east Ukraine amid stalled peace talks
Jun 11 2025
Fresh Russian strikes on Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv killed three people and wounded 60 others, including …
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Starmer condemns two nights of 'mindless' N.Irish violence
Jun 11 2025
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer joined Northern Irish authorities on Wednesday in condemning what he called two nights of …
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Police make arrests in downtown LA during nighttime curfew
Jun 11 2025
Downtown Los Angeles was largely calm overnight into Wednesday, with police arresting at least 25 people for violating a …
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France eyes social media ban for under-15s after school stabbing
Jun 11 2025
French authorities have announced plans to ban social media for under-15s and the sale of knives to minors after the …
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Russia launches deadly strike on Kharkiv amid stalled peace talks
Jun 11 2025
Fresh Russian strikes on Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv killed three people and wounded 60 including children …
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Austria mourns mass school shooting as bomb found at suspect's home
Jun 11 2025
Austria began three days of mourning Wednesday for the 10 people killed in a school shooting as investigators revealed …
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Police make 'mass arrests' in LA during nighttime curfew
Jun 11 2025
Los Angeles police began arresting people in the city's downtown late Tuesday, as groups gathered in violation of an …
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Brazil, Ecuador book World Cup berths, Uruguay on brink
Jun 11 2025
Brazil booked their place at the 2026 World Cup in North America on Tuesday with a lackluster 1-0 home victory over …
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Former student kills 10 in Austrian high school shooting
Jun 11 2025
Austria will observe a national day of mourning and a minute's silence on Wednesday after a former student shot dead 10 …
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Ukraine says Russian strikes hit Kharkiv, killing two
Jun 11 2025
Fresh Russian strikes on Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv killed two people and wounded 60 including children …
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A step too far? New Club World Cup set to have far-reaching impact on football
Jun 11 2025
FIFA's expanded Club World Cup which gets underway in the United States this weekend is a controversial addition to the …
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Trump orders names restored to military bases honoring Confederates
Jun 11 2025
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has ordered the restoration of the names of several US military bases that …
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Toxic Thailand rivers pinned on Myanmar mines
Jun 11 2025
A sprawling new mine is gouged into the lush rolling hills of northeast Myanmar, where civil war has weakened the …
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Two more BTS megastars released from South Korea military service
Jun 11 2025
Two more BTS members were released from South Korean military service Wednesday, bringing the K-pop supergroup closer to …
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Brazil book World Cup berth, Uruguay on brink
Jun 11 2025
Brazil booked their place at the 2026 World Cup in North America on Tuesday with a 1-0 home victory over Paraguay, the …
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Nighttime curfew in LA as Trump vows to 'liberate' city
Jun 11 2025
A nighttime curfew was in force in Los Angeles on Tuesday as local officials sought to get a handle on protests that …
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French Tesla customers sue over brand becoming 'extreme right'
Jun 11 2025
Around 10 French clients with leases on Teslas are suing the US carmaker, run by Elon Musk, because they consider the …
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Israel deports Greta Thunberg after intercepting Gaza-bound aid boat
Jun 11 2025
Campaigner Greta Thunberg arrived home in Sweden late Tuesday, after Israel detained her
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How have teams qualified for the Club World Cup?
Jun 11 2025
The new-look FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in the United States this weekend with 32 teams from around the globe taking …
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Seven dead as Colombia hit with wave of bombings and gun attacks
Jun 11 2025
Colombia was rocked by a string of 24 coordinated bomb and gun attacks that killed at least seven people across the …
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US, China agree on trade 'framework' after high-level talks
Jun 11 2025
Top officials from the United States and China said Tuesday that they had agreed on a "framework" to move forward on …
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England stunned by Senegal to put Tuchel under immediate pressure
Jun 11 2025
England slumped to a 3-1 home friendly defeat by Senegal on Tuesday to ramp up the scrutiny on boss Thomas Tuchel one …
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N.Ireland town hit by second night of unrest
Jun 11 2025
Violence flared for a second night Tuesday in a Northern Irish town after "racially motivated" attacks sparked by the …
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Fifth day of protests in LA as Trump vows to 'liberate' city
Jun 11 2025
Donald Trump vowed Tuesday to "liberate" Los Angeles from what he claimed was an invasion by a "foreign enemy" as …
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Treasury chief returns to US as China trade talks ongoing
Jun 10 2025
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday described closely watched trade talks with Chinese officials as …
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Brazil's Bolsonaro rejects charges in coup trial
Jun 10 2025
Brazil's far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday denied involvement in an alleged coup plot against his …
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US-China trade talks stretch into evening on second day
Jun 10 2025
A second day of high-level talks in London between the United States and China stretched into the evening Tuesday, as …
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Former student kills 10 people in Austrian high school shooting
Jun 10 2025
A former student killed 10 people when he opened fire at a high school in southeastern Austria on Tuesday before taking …
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LA awaits US Marines as Trump muses about invoking 'insurrection' powers
Jun 10 2025
Hundreds of US Marines were expected in Los Angeles on Tuesday as President Donald Trump again mused about declaring a …
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Brazil's Bolsonaro takes stand, rejects coup charges
Jun 10 2025
Brazil's far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday denied involvement in an alleged coup plot as he took the …
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Trump deploys Marines, raising tensions in Los Angeles protests
Jun 10 2025
Hundreds of US Marines were expected in Los Angeles on Tuesday after President Donald Trump ordered their deployment in …
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War in Gaza 'hurts my whole body', says Man City boss Guardiola
Jun 10 2025
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said the war in Gaza "hurts my whole body" as he delivered an emotional speech …
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Hopes rise on second day of US-China trade talks
Jun 10 2025
The United States and China huddled for a second day of talks in London on Tuesday, with Washington sending positive …
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EU proposes lowering Russia oil price cap in new sanctions
Jun 10 2025
The European Union on Tuesday proposed slashing a price cap on Russia's global oil exports, as part of a new package of …
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Shooter kills nine people at Austrian school
Jun 10 2025
An attack on a school in southeastern Austria by a former student has left nine people dead, authorities said Tuesday, …
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Hopes rise as US and China hold second day of trade talks
Jun 10 2025
The United States and China began a second day of trade talks on Tuesday, seeking to shore up a shaky tariff truce in a …
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10 dead in Austria school shooting: mayor
Jun 10 2025
Ten people died on Tuesday after a suspected shooter opened fire in a school in the southeastern Austrian city of Graz, …
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Emperor penguin populations declining faster than expected
Jun 10 2025
Emperor penguin populations in Antarctica have shrunk by almost a quarter as global warming transforms their icy …
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Indonesia revokes most mining permits in dive hotspot after outcry
Jun 10 2025
Indonesia revoked permits on Tuesday for four of the five mining companies operating in the eastern archipelago of Raja …
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FIFA's Club World Cup finally faces the ultimate test
Jun 10 2025
With an eye-watering $1 billion in prize money, some of the biggest stars in the game and clubs competing from across …
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Trump deploys Marines as tensions rise over Los Angeles protests
Jun 10 2025
President Donald Trump ordered active-duty US Marines and 2,000 more National Guard troops into Los Angeles on Monday, …
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Trump must tell Netanyahu 'enough is enough': ex-Israeli PM
Jun 10 2025
US President Donald Trump should tell Israel's leader Benjamin Netanyahu "enough is enough", a former Israeli prime …
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Auckland City's amateurs take unpaid leave for Club World Cup adventure
Jun 10 2025
The revamped Club World Cup starting on Saturday brings together some of the most celebrated teams and players in global …
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Israel says Gaza-bound aid boat activists awaiting deportation
Jun 10 2025
Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg and other activists detained aboard a Gaza-bound aid boat have been taken to a Tel …
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With shades of Man Utd, Urawa vow to bring the noise at Club World Cup
Jun 10 2025
Their raucous fans are the self-styled bad boys of Japanese football and the team's red shirts, white shorts and black …
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Military aids evacuations as Canada wildfires expand eastward
Jun 10 2025
Canada's military used aircraft to help evacuate members of a remote Indigenous group Monday as wildfires spread …
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World Cup 2026 host cities say fans 'welcome'
Jun 10 2025
American World Cup host city officials assured Monday that overseas fans would be welcome at next year's tournament in …
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RFK Jr ousts entire US vaccine panel over alleged conflicts
Jun 10 2025
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday announced he was dismissing all current members of a key federal …
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Rodin 'copy' sells for $1 million in France
Jun 10 2025
The owners thought the sculpture perched for years on the corner of a piano was a Rodin copy, but after being declared …
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Leaders warn race for minerals could turn seabed into 'wild west'
Jun 09 2025
World leaders on Monday called for strict rules to govern deep-sea mining and warned against racing to exploit the ocean …
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US, China trade talks to stretch into second day
Jun 09 2025
United States and Chinese officials are set to meet Tuesday for a second day of trade talks in London, seeking to shore …
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Trump ratchets up threats over Los Angeles protests
Jun 09 2025
US President Donald Trump on Monday accused protesters in Los Angeles of insurrection and threatened they would be "hit …
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Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg reaches Israeli port
Jun 09 2025
A Gaza-bound aid boat reached Israel's Ashdod port on Monday after being intercepted by Israeli forces, preventing the …
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