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Ukraine's Zelensky welcomes 'changes' in US approach as talks restart
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Russia and Ukraine began a second day of talks in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, with Washington mediating as the two sides …
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Chinese woman accused of spying on Nvidia boss entered Taiwan on Hong Kong passport
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The woman accused of spying for China during an affair with Nvidia chief Jensen Huang used a Hong Kong passport to enter …
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The hidden, teeming world of Rembrandt's Night Watch
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For years, millions of people have marvelled at Rembrandt's use of light and shadows to depict the militia in his …
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UK arrests US soldier suspected of spying for Russia
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A member of the US army suspected of spying for Russia was arrested in Britain on Tuesday, London police said, following …
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'True great' Kane set to break England appearance record
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England captain Harry Kane is set to cap his golden year by breaking the Three Lions' appearance record in Thursday's …
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Ukraine's Zelensky welcomes 'changes' in US approach during talks with Russia
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was "happy" with US mediators' change in approach during talks with …
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Meghan keeps low profile on first trip after father's arrest
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Meghan Markle appeared in public for the first time Tuesday since her estranged father was charged for alleged …
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EU to make addictive app features easier to switch off
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The European Union will on Wednesday unveil new rules to crack down on influencer marketing, ban online features that …
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Nvidia CEO affair revives push for tougher US line on China
AFP - 8h ago
The scandal engulfing Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang could have its biggest consequences in Washington, where China …
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Not funny: US comedians say 'sexualized' AI personas steal jokes
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The punchline landed just as Julia Jasunas intended -- except the American comedian was not the one delivering it.
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Police search Ritz, glitzy French Al-Fayed properties in trafficking probe
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French police have advanced an investigation into a vast alleged international network trafficking women for Mohamed …
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Eisenkot quickly targets Netanyahu's legacy in new Israeli parliament
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Israeli ex-army chief Gadi Eisenkot and his allies launched a legislative onslaught against caretaker Prime Minister …
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After fridge hacks, home appliances could be next, warns EU cyber chief
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After recent attacks on supermarket fridges, home appliances could be next, the EU's cyber chief told AFP on Tuesday, as …
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Chelsea frustrated by Hacken in women's Champions League, Man City win
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Chelsea were held to a goalless stalemate by Hacken in the Women's Champions League on Tuesday, while Manchester City …
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Pope says age, ill health cannot 'extinguish' his zeal
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Pope Leo XIV vowed not to let illness or old age affect his zeal Tuesday, urging Argentines to "go forth and be saints!" …
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US Republicans derail bid to impeach Pentagon chief
Nov 10 2026
Republicans in the US House of Representatives on Tuesday blocked an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth …
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US calls for new Europe security at Russia-Ukraine talks
Nov 10 2026
Washington called for a "new" security framework on the first day of US-led talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu …
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Workers demand answers as Turkey steel blast kills 18
Nov 10 2026
Hundreds rallied to demand justice and safety at work Tuesday, a day after a massive explosion at a Turkish steel plant …
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Rubio says 'no need' to attack Iran as diplomacy gathers pace
Nov 10 2026
Top US diplomat Marco Rubio said Tuesday that he saw no need to attack Iran again, as diplomatic efforts to end the war …
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UK children's author David Walliams accused of sex assault, grooming teens
Nov 10 2026
UK media on Tuesday published allegations that British comedian and children's author David Walliams groomed teenage …
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Bulgaria motorway pileup kills 11, injures dozens
Nov 10 2026
Eleven people died and dozens were injured on Tuesday in a mass pileup in thick fog on a motorway in southeastern …
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Embattled Pentagon chief slams impeachment 'farce'
Nov 10 2026
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday denounced a push to impeach him as a "farce" and defended his record …
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Families' agony after deadly Turkey steel blast kills 18
Nov 10 2026
Grieving relatives faced an agonising wait for the identification of their dead Tuesday after a huge blast at a Turkish …
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More women contact UK police after Russell Brand rape case
Nov 10 2026
More women have come forward since the start of Russell Brand's rape and sexual assault trial, a UK police chief said …
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Nations urged to exit fossil fuels as Turkey touts oil find
Nov 10 2026
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Tuesday urged nations at COP31 to plan for a future without fossil fuels, even as summit …
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Anthropic targets valuation of up to $1.4 trillion
Nov 10 2026
Anthropic plans to raise up to $64 billion in its upcoming initial public offering, the artificial intelligence giant …
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Rubio sees 'no need' for major combat operations against Iran
Nov 10 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday said he saw no need to resume major combat operations against Iran because …
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Bulgaria motorway pileup kills 12, injures dozens
Nov 10 2026
Twelve people died and dozens were injured on Tuesday in a mass pileup in thick fog on a motorway in southeastern …
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Families' agony after deadly Turkey steel blast kills 17
Nov 10 2026
Grieving relatives faced an agonising wait for the identification of their dead Tuesday after a huge blast at a Turkish …
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France vows tough response to freezer cyberattack blamed on Iran
Nov 10 2026
France's foreign minister said Tuesday that Paris ruled out "nothing" to respond to a major cyberattack on hundreds of …
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Embattled Pentagon chief slams impeachment effort as 'farce'
Nov 10 2026
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday denounced a push to impeach him as a "farce" and defended his record …
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US taking 'appropriate' steps after planes leave UK base
Nov 10 2026
The US military said Tuesday it was taking "coordinated and appropriate" security steps after flight-tracking data …
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Bulgaria motorway pileup kills 11, dozens injured
Nov 10 2026
Eleven people died and dozens were injured on Tuesday in a mass pileup on a motorway in southeastern Bulgaria, whose …
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Carrick set to be sacked by Man Utd: reports
Nov 10 2026
Michael Carrick is set to be sacked by Manchester United after his side's dismal start to the season, according to …
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US calls for 'new' Europe security framework as Russia-Ukraine talks open
Nov 10 2026
US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine on ending more than four years of war opened in Abu Dhabi Tuesday, with …
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US-mediated talks with Russia and Ukraine to start in Abu Dhabi
Nov 10 2026
Negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States will hold talks in Abu Dhabi Tuesday on ending Europe's worst …
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Macron's Angkor visit highlights France's custodial role
Nov 10 2026
The newly restored West Mebon temple rises from a reservoir at Cambodia's sprawling Angkor archaeological complex, the …
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France's Macrons bring new lawsuit against US right-wing podcaster
Nov 10 2026
Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron filed a new defamation lawsuit in the United States last week against right-wing influencer …
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The Azeri woman and her dog clearing mines after conflict
Nov 10 2026
On Azerbaijan's former front line, Afsana Bayramova and her sniffer dog Rocky were searching for the buried explosives …
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Home of ousted Paraguayan president raided in probe of bank collapse
Nov 10 2026
Paraguayan prosecutors raided the home of the ousted president on Monday and sought international assistance to trace …
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UFC chief declines Trump's White House job offer
Nov 10 2026
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) chief Dana White turned down President Donald Trump's -- apparently jovial -- offer …
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Australia to adopt 'mandatory' AI safeguards
Nov 10 2026
Artificial intelligence companies will have to abide by new "mandatory" safeguards when operating in Australia, Prime …
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Cricket Australia chief rules out reopening 'sandpapergate' probe
Nov 10 2026
Cricket Australia chief Todd Greenberg on Tuesday ruled out reopening the investigation into the sandpapergate …
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Pope leads mega mass in Buenos Aires, meets abuse victims
Nov 10 2026
Pope Leo XIV led a mass with two and a half million people in Argentina on Monday, and later urged protection of …
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Nvidia shares slide as board probes CEO over China spy reports
Nov 09 2026
AI chip behemoth Nvidia was plunged into turmoil Monday after CEO Jensen Huang acknowledged having an affair, with …
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Crisis-hit Paraguay asks for help to recover missing Ueno funds
Nov 09 2026
Money trickled back to some Paraguayans hit by a sprawling banking crisis Monday, while their newly appointed president …
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Polish leaders lead Krakow march for shooting spree victims
Nov 09 2026
Tens of thousands of people joined a silent march in Krakow on Monday evening, led by Poland's president and prime …
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France says Iran behind 'unprecedented' cyberattacks on fridges
Nov 09 2026
France on Monday said Iran's Revolutionary Guards were behind cyberattacks on supermarket fridges in the country last …
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What we know about the Nvidia CEO spy scandal
Nov 09 2026
Nvidia chief Jensen Huang, whose chips power the global AI boom and who has the ear of President Donald Trump, has …
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'Sexual predator' Russell Brand jailed for 10 years for rape, assault
Nov 09 2026
British comedian and TV star Russell Brand was Monday jailed for more than 10 years for a string of sex offences …
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COP31 opens under climate and finance pressure
Nov 09 2026
The COP31 climate talks kicked off Monday with an early fight over money as the UN's chief urged world leaders to "get …
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Three things we learned from the Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Nov 09 2026
Lando Norris won the race and newly-crowned world champion Kimi Antonelli's Mercedes clinched the teams' title, but it …
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Judo king Riner joins fight for French presidency
Nov 09 2026
France's five-time Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner announced on Monday he would run in next year's presidential …
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French policemen go on trial over 2020 beating of black man
Nov 09 2026
Three French policemen went on trial on Monday over the beating of a black music producer they said was not wearing a …
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Krakow shooting rampage suspect dies amid hunt for motive
Nov 09 2026
A Polish man accused of carrying out a deadly shooting spree in Krakow died in hospital on Monday, two days after he was …
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Disgraced comedian Brand faces UK sentencing for rape
Nov 09 2026
British comedian and TV star Russell Brand was back in court Monday to find out how long he will spend in jail after …
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Nvidia opens probe into Huang amid reports China spied on him
Nov 09 2026
AI chip behemoth Nvidia was plunged into turmoil Monday after its high-profile CEO Jensen Huang acknowledged having an …
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G7 ministers press Rubio on Iran, Ukraine at Paris talks
Nov 09 2026
G7 top diplomats on Monday began a two-day meeting in Paris with European foreign ministers set to press US Secretary of …
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Disgraced comedian Brand faces sentencing for rape
Nov 09 2026
British comedian and TV star Russell Brand, who became a household name in the 2000s as a sex-obsessed provocateur, …
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Krakow shooting suspect has died: police
Nov 09 2026
A Polish man accused of carrying out a deadly shooting spree in Krakow died in hospital on Monday, two days after he was …
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COP31 opens with leaders under pressure to tackle climate crisis
Nov 09 2026
The COP31 climate talks kicked off Monday with an early fight over money as the UN's chief urged world leaders to "get …
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Nvidia announces probe into Huang amid reports China spied on him
Nov 09 2026
Nvidia chief and tech titan Jensen Huang was in the spotlight on Monday after acknowledging an affair with a woman US …
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G7 ministers to press Rubio on Iran, Ukraine at Paris talks
Nov 09 2026
European top diplomats were on Monday set to press US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ensure any settlement in the war …
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A mother's campaign for Ukrainian sons captured by Russia
Nov 09 2026
As car horns blared out in central Kyiv and campaigners waved bright flags calling for the release of captured soldiers, …
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Trump says Iran war 'highly unlikely' to resume
Nov 09 2026
US President Donald Trump cast doubt on renewed fighting with Iran, telling CNN it was "highly unlikely," ahead of a …
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Indian capital chokes with pollution after Diwali fireworks
Nov 09 2026
Toxic air in parts of India's capital New Delhi soared to more than 58 times the World Health Organization's recommended …
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Disgraced comedian Russell Brand to be sentenced for rape, assaults
Nov 09 2026
British comedian and TV star Russell Brand, who became a household name in the 2000s as a sex-obsessed provocateur, will …
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G7 ministers meet on efforts to end Ukraine conflict, halt new Iran war
Nov 09 2026
Foreign ministers of the G7 group meet in Paris from Monday for two days of talks expected to see European powers press …
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Defiant DeChambeau 'grateful' for LIV, vague on future plans
Nov 09 2026
Bryson DeChambeau said on Sunday he does not regret joining LIV Golf and offered no new details of his future plans in …
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Man Utd rescue Villa draw with incredible fightback, Chelsea stunned
Nov 09 2026
Manchester United rescued an incredible 4-4 draw against Aston Villa as two stoppage-time goals gave Michael Carrick …
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France's far-left leader attacked for remarks on Ukraine
Nov 09 2026
France's far-left presidential contender Jean-Luc Melenchon was attacked by political rivals on Sunday over comments …
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Trump vows comeback as bitter showdown with Congress looms
Nov 09 2026
Donald Trump vowed a political comeback Sunday as the major parties clashed over Democrat threats to prosecute top …
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Pope takes Milei to task as he visits divided Argentina
Nov 08 2026
Pope Leo XIV delivered a stinging critique of President Javier Milei's harsh austerity measures Sunday, insisting growth …
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Calls for unity as pope visits divided Argentina
Nov 08 2026
Pope Leo XIV was greeted on Sunday in Argentina with calls to help mend deep divisions in the country after three years …
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'Nerve-wracking' wait in Mississippi for US Senate vote result
Nov 08 2026
Mississippi residents faced a "nerve-wracking" wait to see whether the southern state elects its first Black senator in …
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Pope Leo lands in Argentina, meets Milei
Nov 08 2026
Pope Leo XIV landed in Argentina on Sunday on the second leg of his South American tour, which includes a …
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Poland calls Krakow shooting rampage 'terrorist' attack
Nov 08 2026
Poland on Sunday launched a terrorism probe as mourners brought candles and flowers to Krakow's cordoned-off Main Market …
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Pope heads to Argentina, where Church opposes Milei cuts
Nov 08 2026
Pope Leo XIV heads to Argentina Sunday for the second leg of his South America tour, where he will meet libertarian …
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Egypt train collision kills 7, injures 112: health ministry
Nov 08 2026
Two trains collided south of the Egyptian capital on Sunday, derailing several carriages, killing seven people and …
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Alcaraz downs Shelton to win Paris Masters for first time
Nov 08 2026
Carlos Alcaraz gained a measure of revenge on Ben Shelton on Sunday as the seven-time Grand Slam champion beat the …
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Houthis claim attack on Riyadh financial district, Aramco tower damaged
Nov 08 2026
Yemen's Houthis on Sunday claimed an attack on the financial district of the Saudi capital Riyadh, with eyewitnesses …
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Chelsea shocked by Sunderland, Liverpool cruise
Nov 08 2026
Chelsea suffered a shock 1-0 defeat at Premier League strugglers Sunderland, while Liverpool got back on track with a …
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Train collision in Egypt's Giza kills 4, injures 88: health ministry
Nov 08 2026
Two trains collided south of the Egyptian capital on Sunday, derailing several carriages, killing four and injuring …
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Spain's Alcaraz wins Paris Masters for first time
Nov 08 2026
Carlos Alcaraz gained a measure of revenge on Ben Shelton on Sunday as the seven-time Grand Slam champion beat the …
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Eisenkot warns of Israel crisis as he starts to form government to replace Netanyahu
Nov 08 2026
Israel's former military chief Gadi Eisenkot started the tough task Sunday of forming a government, reaching out to …
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Russian strikes cut power to hundreds of thousands in Ukraine
Nov 08 2026
Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure cut power to hundreds of thousands of homes Sunday, authorities said, …
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Eisenkot given tough task of forming Israeli government over Netanyahu
Nov 08 2026
Israel's former military chief Gadi Eisenkot was set Sunday to be given the tough task of forming a government, giving …
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Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Riyadh financial district, Aramco skyscraper damaged
Nov 08 2026
Yemen's Houthis on Sunday claimed an attack on the financial district of the Saudi capital Riyadh, with eyewitnesses …
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In Lat Am, Pope urges husbands to respect wives amid femicide crisis
Nov 08 2026
Pope Leo XIV told men to treat their wives with respect Sunday, as he concluded the first leg of his tour of Latin …
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Riyadh financial district targeted, Aramco skyscraper damaged
Nov 08 2026
An Aramco building in Riyadh was targeted in an "attempted attack", the Saudi energy ministry said Sunday, with …
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Poland mourns six killed in Krakow shooting rampage
Nov 08 2026
Krakow's Main Market Square remained sealed off Sunday as mourners brought candles in tribute to six people killed by a …
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Poland mourns six dead from Krakow shooting rampage
Nov 08 2026
Krakow's Main Market Square remained sealed off Sunday while some mourners brought candles to pay tribute to six people …
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New Zealand set for weeks of political wrangling after knife-edge poll
Nov 08 2026
New Zealand faced the prospect Sunday of weeks of political wrangling after a knife-edge election that produced no clear …
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Impeached Paraguay leader charged over shock implosion of bank
Nov 08 2026
Paraguayan prosecutors charged ex-president Santiago Pena and took him into custody Saturday over a banking crisis that …
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Gunman 'fascinated by far-right' kills six in Krakow, Poland
Nov 08 2026
Six people were killed and at least 15 wounded on Saturday when a gunman opened fire in the landmark historic centre of …
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Pope Leo condemns drug violence, pushes marriage in Uruguay
Nov 08 2026
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday slammed the deaths of children in areas of wealthy Uruguay gripped by drug violence and urged …
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Real Madrid beat Valencia as Spanish football honours De Miguel
Nov 07 2026
Real Madrid pulled level with La Liga leaders Barcelona with a 3-0 win at Valencia on Saturday, as Spanish football paid …
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Israel president taps Eisenkot to form new government
Nov 07 2026
Israel's president announced on Saturday he would task Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government following last …
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Pope Leo slams violence, child deaths in wealthy Uruguay
Nov 07 2026
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday slammed the deaths of children in areas of wealthy Uruguay gripped by drug violence, as he …
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Real Madrid beat Valencia to level Liga leaders Barca
Nov 07 2026
Kylian Mbappe scored for the seventh match running as Real Madrid pulled provisionally level on points with La Liga …
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Norris grabs pole in rainswept qualifying for Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Nov 07 2026
McLaren's outgoing world champion Lando Norris grabbed pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix with a brave and …
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Delap double condemns Man City to third straight defeat
Nov 07 2026
Manchester City slumped to a third consecutive Premier League defeat on Saturday as Liam Delap's double lifted …
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