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Russian strikes kill six, cut power across Ukraine
AFP - 37m ago
A Russian overnight barrage on Ukraine killed six people in and around the capital Kyiv and triggered power cuts across …
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Unspoilt corner of Portugal fears arrival of high-end tourism
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Above the pine forests and dunes that stretch along the nearly deserted beaches of southwestern Portugal, cranes rise …
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State of emergency in Peru's capital after wave of violence
AFP - 4h ago
Peru's interim president Jose Jeri announced a state of emergency in Lima and the neighboring port of Callao on Tuesday, …
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JD Vance voices 'great optimism' for Gaza truce on Israel visit
AFP - 5h ago
US Vice President JD Vance expressed "great optimism" that the Gaza truce would hold, ahead of a meeting Wednesday in …
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North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles, first launch in months
AFP - 6h ago
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles on Wednesday, its first such launch in months just a week before world …
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Oasis guitars among music memorabilia worth £3 mn at UK auction
AFP - 6h ago
Legendary guitars, iconic glasses and handwritten lyrics from some of the biggest names in music are going under the …
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OpenAI unveils search browser in challenge to Google
AFP - 7h ago
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI on Tuesday announced an "Atlas" search browser, leveraging its artificial intelligence prowess in a …
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WNBA players to receive 'big increase' in salaries: Silver
AFP - 8h ago
National Basketball Association commissioner Adam Silver said on Tuesday WNBA players will receive a "big" salary …
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PSG hit seven, Barcelona, Arsenal run riot as Champions League rains goals
AFP - 8h ago
Paris Saint-Germain scored seven and both Barcelona and PSV Eindhoven hit six in big victories while Arsenal crushed …
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'Music to my ears': Trump brushes off White House demolition critics
AFP - 8h ago
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday brushed off criticism over the demolition of part of the White House to build a new …
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Trump says doesn't want 'wasted' meeting with Putin
Oct 21 2025
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he had shelved plans for a summit in Budapest with Russia's Vladimir Putin on the …
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Louvre director faces grilling over $102 mn jewels heist
Oct 21 2025
The jewellery stolen from the Louvre in Paris was valued at more than $100 million, a French prosecutor said Tuesday, as …
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Trump and Putin's Budapest summit shelved
Oct 21 2025
US President Donald Trump put plans to meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Budapest on hold Tuesday, as efforts …
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JD Vance voices 'great optimism' for Gaza truce on Isreal visit
Oct 21 2025
US Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that he had "great optimism" the Gaza truce would hold, during a visit to Israel …
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Trump urged Ukraine to give up land in 'tense' talks: Kyiv source
Oct 21 2025
US President Donald Trump pressured Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky to give up the eastern Donbas region in …
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Louvre jewel heist valued at $102 mn: French prosecutor
Oct 21 2025
The loot stolen from the Louvre during the weekend heist is valued at more than $100 million, a French prosecutor said …
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Virginia Giuffre memoir goes on sale, piling pressure on Prince Andrew
Oct 21 2025
The memoir of one of Jeffrey Epstein's main accusers whose claims sparked the downfall of Britain's Prince Andrew shot …
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Conservative Takaichi named Japan's first woman PM
Oct 21 2025
Sanae Takaichi was named Japan's first woman prime minister Tuesday, with the social conservative saying she wanted …
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US Vice President Vance in Israel to shore up Gaza deal
Oct 21 2025
US Vice President JD Vance was in Israel on Tuesday to shore up a fragile Gaza ceasefire deal, as President Donald Trump …
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Europe backs Trump's Ukraine peace push as Kremlin hedges on summit
Oct 21 2025
European leaders Tuesday threw their support behind President Donald Trump's peace push for Ukraine, while reaffirming …
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France intensifies hunt for Louvre raiders as museum security scrutinised
Oct 21 2025
French police on Tuesday stepped up the hunt for thieves who stole priceless royal jewels from the Louvre museum, as …
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China hawk Takaichi named Japan's first woman PM
Oct 21 2025
Japan got its first woman prime minister on Tuesday after Sanae Takaichi, a China hawk and social conservative, forged …
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After deadly floods, Spaniards fight to save photos
Oct 21 2025
Hundreds of photographs hang to dry at a laboratory, fragile reminders of birthday celebrations and summer vacations …
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Virginia Giuffre shines light on Epstein ordeal in new memoir
Oct 21 2025
A memoir by one of Jeffrey Epstein's main accusers whose claims led to the downfall of Britain's Prince Andrew was …
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Trump warns Hamas not to breach Gaza deal as Vance heads to Israel
Oct 21 2025
US President Donald Trump threatened to "eradicate" Hamas if it breached its ceasefire deal with Israel, as Vice …
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China hawk Takaichi set to be Japan's first woman PM
Oct 21 2025
Japan was set to get its first woman prime minister on Tuesday after Sanae Takaichi, a China hawk and social …
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Cape Verde captain getting to grips with 'dream' World Cup qualification
Oct 21 2025
Ryan Mendes is not even a household name in Turkey, where he plays for second division Igdir, but next summer, football …
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France intensifies hunt for Louvre raiders
Oct 21 2025
French police stepped up the hunt Tuesday for thieves who stole priceless royal jewels from the Louvre museum in a …
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Internet services cut for hours by Amazon cloud outage
Oct 21 2025
Popular internet services ranging from streaming platforms to messaging services to banking were offline for hours …
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Nepal's 'hidden' mountains draw new wave of climbers
Oct 21 2025
Nepal's mountains including Everest have long drawn climbers from across the world, but a growing community is exploring …
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US, Australia sign rare earths deal as Trump promises submarines
Oct 21 2025
US President Donald Trump signed a deal on rare earth minerals Monday with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, …
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Climate change, population growth threats as malaria fight stalls
Oct 21 2025
The fight against malaria has stalled after two decades of progress, with climate change and population growth among …
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Colombia recalls ambassador to US as Trump-Petro feud intensifies
Oct 21 2025
Colombia on Monday recalled its ambassador to the United States as a public feud between the nations' leaders heated up …
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US begins sending nuke workers home as shutdown drags
Oct 21 2025
The agency responsible for safeguarding the US nuclear stockpile began placing most staff on enforced leave Monday, an …
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Athletes swap skis for skates in a glimpse of winter sport's future
Oct 21 2025
Many of the world's best biathletes swapped skis for skates at an exhibition event in Munich on the weekend, offering a …
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Trump demolishes part of White House for new ballroom
Oct 21 2025
Donald Trump has often been dubbed a political wrecking ball for his unorthodox style -- and now the US president has …
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US appeals court says Trump can deploy soldiers in Portland
Oct 20 2025
A US appeals court said Monday that President Donald Trump can send National Guard troops to Portland, despite …
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Vance due in Israel as US seeks to shore up Gaza ceasefire
Oct 20 2025
The Trump administration has redoubled its efforts to bolster a fragile ceasefire in Gaza after a flare-up of violence, …
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Louvre stays closed as France hunts jewel thieves
Oct 20 2025
The Louvre was closed for a second day Monday as police hunted for thieves who broke in and stole priceless royal jewels …
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US envoys meet Israel's Netanyahu after Gaza violence
Oct 20 2025
Two of the United States' top envoys to the Middle East met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday after …
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To beat football violence, Brazilian clubs scan every fan
Oct 20 2025
It was yet another tragedy linked to hooliganism in South American football: A young woman died after shards from a …
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Louvre closes for second day as France hunts jewel thieves
Oct 20 2025
The Louvre was closed for a second day Monday as police hunted for thieves who broke in and stole priceless jewels in a …
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US envoys in Israel to shore up Gaza plan
Oct 20 2025
The top US envoys to the Middle East conflict arrived in Israel on Monday to inspect progress on the Gaza plan after …
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Cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway, kills 2
Oct 20 2025
A cargo plane veered off a runway Monday during landing in Hong Kong, hit a security patrol car and then skidded into …
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US announces attack on Colombia rebel group boat as Trump ends aid
Oct 20 2025
The United States announced Sunday another strike against what it called a drug-running boat, this time attacking an …
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French police hunt Louvre jewel thieves
Oct 20 2025
The hunt was on Monday for the band of thieves who stole eight priceless royal pieces of jewellery from the Louvre …
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Cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway, kills two
Oct 20 2025
A cargo plane veered off a runway Monday during landing in Hong Kong, hit a security patrol car and then skidded into …
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Myanmar junta says seized 30 Starlink receivers in scam centre raid
Oct 20 2025
Myanmar's junta raided one of the country's most notorious cyberscam centres and seized Starlink satellite internet …
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Toxic haze chokes Indian capital
Oct 20 2025
India's capital New Delhi was shrouded in a thick, toxic haze on Monday as air pollution levels soared to more than 16 …
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Bolivia elects center-right president, ending two decades of socialism
Oct 20 2025
Bolivians on Sunday elected a pro-business center-right senator as their new president, ending two decades of socialist …
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Trump says Gaza ceasefire still in force after Israeli strikes
Oct 20 2025
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that a ceasefire in Gaza was still holding after Israel carried out deadly strikes …
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Phony AI content stealing fan attention during baseball playoffs
Oct 20 2025
Baseball fans are facing an onslaught of phony AI content on Facebook, pushed by a clickbait network in Southeast Asia …
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Haaland, Kane and Mbappe battle to be Europe's best
Oct 20 2025
Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe are all scoring at better than a goal-a-game rates in a blistering start to …
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Verstappen makes clear he is gunning for a fifth world title
Oct 20 2025
Max Verstappen made it clear that he is chasing a spectacular fifth world title after reeling off his third win in four …
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Israel says halting Gaza strikes after accusing Hamas of violating truce
Oct 19 2025
Israel said it had resumed enforcing a Gaza ceasefire after carrying out dozens of deadly strikes on Hamas positions …
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Thieves steal French crown jewels from Louvre in daytime raid
Oct 19 2025
Thieves raided Paris's Louvre museum in broad daylight Sunday, taking just seven minutes to grab some of France's …
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North Korean soldier held by Seoul after crossing land border
Oct 19 2025
A North Korean soldier was taken into custody by the South after he voluntarily crossed the heavily fortified land …
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Kenya buries long-time opposition leader Raila Odinga
Oct 19 2025
Kenya's long-time opposition leader Raila Odinga was buried in a state funeral in the west of the country on Sunday …
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Renewed violence in Gaza threatens ceasefire
Oct 19 2025
Israel launched dozens of deadly strikes in Gaza on Sunday, targeting Hamas after accusing the group of attacking its …
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Man Utd stretch Liverpool losing streak to four games
Oct 19 2025
Liverpool slumped to a fourth consecutive defeat for the first time in 11 years as Manchester United won 2-1 on Sunday …
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Ex-Satanic priest among seven new saints created by Pope Leo
Oct 19 2025
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday created seven new saints -- among them a onetime Satanic priest who rediscovered his Christian …
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Robbers steal French crown jewels from Louvre
Oct 19 2025
Thieves wielding power tools robbed the Louvre in broad daylight Sunday, taking just seven minutes to grab some of …
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Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaching Gaza truce amid strikes, clashes
Oct 19 2025
Gaza's nine-day-old ceasefire came under strain Sunday after the Israeli army said it launched air strikes in response …
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Power tool-wielding robbers flee Louvre with 'priceless' jewels
Oct 19 2025
Robbers wielding power tools broke into the Louvre on Sunday and made off with priceless jewels from the world-renowned …
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Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to 'immediate ceasefire' in Qatar talks
Oct 19 2025
Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to an "immediate ceasefire" at talks in Doha, Qatar said Sunday, after at least 10 …
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Power tool-wielding robbers flee Louvre with 'priceless' jewellery
Oct 19 2025
Robbers wielding power tools scaled a furniture hoist outside the Louvre to make off with priceless jewellery from the …
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Chainsaw-wielding robbers flee Louvre with jewellery
Oct 19 2025
Chainsaw-wielding robbers broke into the Louvre in Paris on Sunday and made away with jewellery, several sources said, …
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Nuns, ex-Satanic priest among seven new saints created by Pope Leo
Oct 19 2025
Bells rang out Sunday over St Peter's Square as Pope Leo XIV created seven new saints, including the first from Papua …
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Protesters out in force for anti-Trump 'No Kings' rallies across US
Oct 19 2025
Huge crowds took to the streets in all 50 US states at "No Kings" protests on Saturday, venting anger over President …
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Colombia accuses US of violating sovereignty in strike
Oct 19 2025
Colombia's president accused on Saturday Washington of violating his country's sovereignty and killing a fisherman, …
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Israel receives bodies of two more hostages returned by Hamas
Oct 19 2025
The Israeli government said on Sunday that Hamas has handed over more hostage remains, as delays in finding bodies …
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Netanyahu says Gaza war not over until Hamas disarms
Oct 18 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Saturday that the war in Gaza would not be over until Hamas was …
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Pakistan, Afghanistan talks begin in Qatar: Taliban
Oct 18 2025
Pakistani and Afghan officials began talks in Qatar on Saturday to defuse tensions, a senior Taliban official said, …
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Israel's Netanyahu says Gaza war not over until Hamas disarms
Oct 18 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Saturday that the war in Gaza wouldn't be over until Hamas was …
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Postecoglou sacked after Forest defeat, Arsenal win at Fulham to stay top
Oct 18 2025
Ange Postecoglou's reign as Nottingham Forest manager was ended after a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday as Arsenal …
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Hamas says to hand over bodies of two more hostages
Oct 18 2025
Hamas said it will hand over the bodies of two hostages later on Saturday, after Israel warned that the main crossing …
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Israel says Gaza gateway stays shut until hostage bodies returned
Oct 18 2025
Israel warned on Saturday the main gateway into Gaza from Egypt would remain shut while Hamas recovered the bodies of …
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Huge crowds as body of revered Kenya politician Odinga heads home
Oct 18 2025
Tens of thousands gathered in western Kenya on Saturday to see the body of a beloved politician, Raila Odinga, for the …
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Postecoglou sacked after Forest defeat, Haaland takes Man City top
Oct 18 2025
Ange Postecoglou's reign as Nottingham Forest manager was ended after a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday as Erling …
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Pakistan, Afghanistan officials to meet in Qatar after latest strikes
Oct 18 2025
Pakistani and Afghan officials were due to meet in Qatar Saturday to seek a path back to calm, a day after Islamabad …
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UN aid chief foresees 'massive job' ahead on tour of ruined Gaza
Oct 18 2025
The United Nations' aid chief took stock of the monumental task of restoring dignity and hygiene to Palestinians …
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Alleged victim's family hails removal of Prince Andrew's royal title
Oct 18 2025
The removal of Prince Andrew's royal title "vindicates" his alleged sexual assault victim, her family has said, as King …
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Pakistan to hold talks with Afghanistan in Qatar after latest strikes
Oct 18 2025
Pakistan and Afghan officials were due to meet in Qatar on Saturday, a day after Islamabad launched air strikes that …
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China and US agree to fresh trade talks
Oct 18 2025
China and the United States agreed Saturday to conduct another round of trade negotiations in the coming week, as the …
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Trump tells Zelensky to 'make a deal' as Tomahawk plea misfires
Oct 18 2025
Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday to make a deal with Russia, pouring cold water on …
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Trump says Venezuela's Maduro offered 'everything' to ease tensions
Oct 18 2025
US President Donald Trump said Friday that Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro had offered major concessions to ease …
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Exiled dissident encourages Cubans to stay and fight
Oct 18 2025
There's no rest for Jose Daniel Ferrer, a Cuban dissident who arrived in the United States this week and is determined …
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Hamas gives Israel another hostage body, vows to return rest
Oct 17 2025
Hamas handed over to Israel the remains of one more hostage on Friday night, after insisting it was committed to …
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UK govt aims to reverse ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Villa game
Oct 17 2025
The UK government vowed on Friday to do everything to allow all fans to attend a match between Aston Villa and Tel Aviv …
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At least 10 Afghans dead as Kabul accuses Pakistan of breaking truce
Oct 17 2025
Pakistan launched air strikes inside Afghanistan late Friday, killing at least 10 people and breaking a ceasefire that …
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UK's disgraced Prince Andrew gives up royal title
Oct 17 2025
The UK's Prince Andrew on Friday renounced his title of Duke of York under pressure from his brother King Charles, amid …
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Hamas to give Israel another hostage body, vows to return rest
Oct 17 2025
Hamas promised to hand over to Israel the remains of one more hostage on Friday night, after insisting it was committed …
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Trump says too soon for Tomahawks in talks with Zelensky
Oct 17 2025
US President Donald Trump suggested Friday it would be premature to give Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, saying as he …
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Kabul accuses Pakistan of resuming air strikes, killing 10
Oct 17 2025
Pakistan launched strikes on Afghan soil late Friday, killing at least 10 people and breaking a ceasefire that had …
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UK's Prince Andrew says giving up royal title
Oct 17 2025
Prince Andrew of Britain on Friday renounced his title of Duke of York and other honours after being increasingly …
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Trump suggests too soon for Tomahawks in talks with Zelensky
Oct 17 2025
US President Donald Trump suggested Friday it would be premature to give Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, saying as he …
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Kabul accuses Pakistan of resuming strikes on Afghan soil
Oct 17 2025
Pakistan launched strikes on Afghan soil late Friday, breaking a ceasefire that had brought two days of calm to the …
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Zelensky meets Trump to push for Tomahawk missiles
Oct 17 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Donald Trump at the White House on Friday to push the US leader for …
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Women designers 'not getting the breaks' despite global fashion shake-up
Oct 17 2025
In fashion at the moment, as seen on catwalks: frills, corsets, big shoulder pads, and "naked dresses". Out of fashion: …
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Venezuela deploys troops, reports of new US boat strike
Oct 17 2025
Venezuela deployed thousands of troops near the Colombian border on Thursday in response to the US military buildup in …
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Trump foe John Bolton pleads not guilty to mishandling classified info
Oct 17 2025
John Bolton, who served as Donald Trump's national security advisor before becoming an outspoken critic of the US …
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Most US nuke workers to be sent home as shutdown bites
Oct 17 2025
The US agency in charge of nuclear weapons is putting most of its workforce on unpaid leave, a top Republican lawmaker …
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