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Trump says CNN, MS NOW, Politico banned from White House
AFP - 12m ago
US President Donald Trump said Friday he was banning news outlets CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, …
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Macron warns of Russian 'hybrid' threat after meeting presidential hopefuls
AFP - 5h ago
President Emmanuel Macron warned Friday of the growing threat posed by Moscow's shadow operations across Europe, saying …
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Pakistan court blocks expulsion of Afghan medical college students
AFP - 7h ago
A Pakistan court blocked on Friday an order by the country's medical board for dozens of Afghans studying to be doctors …
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Russians vote as Ukraine war drags on for fifth year
AFP - 8h ago
Russians began voting Friday in a tightly controlled three-day election that is set to tighten President Vladimir …
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Athletes 'can't take it any more' as Asian Games issues mount
AFP - 12h ago
The Asian Games in Japan were facing more accusations of poor organisation Friday with a world champion gymnast "totally …
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Russians begin voting in controlled election as war drags on
AFP - 2h ago
Polling stations opened early Friday in Russia's Far East, kicking off a three-day election that President Vladimir …
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Afghan medical students in Pakistan hope court stops college expulsions
AFP - 3h ago
Dozens of Afghans studying to be doctors in Pakistan hope a court hearing on Friday will overturn an order by the …
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Australia to detain tourists who overstay visa, minister says
AFP - 17h ago
Australia will detain tourists who overstay visas to send a message of deterrence under new rules aimed at reducing …
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Championship rivals brace for renewal of bitter feuds
AFP - 17h ago
Police are on red alert as the English Championship braces for the renewal of two bitter feuds when Millwall face West …
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Baby orangutans in India expose 'frightening' scale of trafficking
AFP - 17h ago
Five baby orangutans abandoned in an Indian forest have exposed a "massive" exotic wildlife trade, with traffickers …
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Bhutan's traditional archers lose ground to development
AFP - 3h ago
Atop a steep hillside near Bhutan's capital Thimphu, an arrow slices through the air and slams into a wooden target with …
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Australian athlete who soiled herself apologises for continuing Hyrox race
AFP - 17h ago
An Australian athlete who sparked an outcry when she kept competing despite soiling herself midway through an event in …
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US approves sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia
AFP - 18h ago
The United States has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia, the State Department …
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US aid cuts are killing Kenyan sex workers
AFP - 19h ago
Under an unmarked block of concrete in a Nairobi cemetery lie the remains of Judy, an HIV-positive Kenyan sex worker, …
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Doom Loop? Ed Sheeran struggles against Gaza tide
AFP - 19h ago
Ed Sheeran faces boycott calls and desertions, leaving the British singer with a career crisis that underlines how even …
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Man Utd misery puts Carrick under pressure, Spurs feeling the heat
AFP - 2h ago
Michael Carrick needs a win at Fulham to ease the mounting pressure on troubled Manchester United while Tottenham are …
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Oversight Board blasts 'inadequate' Meta safeguards for AI deepfakes
AFP - 3h ago
Meta on Thursday moved to remove AI-generated videos targeting two women, including a British politician, after the tech …
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Juventus, Palace cruise to Europa League wins, Bournemouth beat Sociedad
AFP - 3h ago
Juventus began their quest for Europa League glory with a 5-0 thrashing of NEC Nijmegen, while Bournemouth secured an …
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Prized Mexican relic returns on loan, two centuries on
AFP - 6h ago
A cherished 16th-century Mexican manuscript that tells the history of the Aztecs in pictograms went on display Thursday …
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Russians begin voting in controlled election as war drags
Sep 17 2026
Polling stations opened early Friday in Russia's Far East, kicking off a three-day election that President Vladimir …
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AFP photo shows Trump examining image of apparent Kennedy Center razing
Sep 17 2026
An AFP photo of Donald Trump examining a depiction of Washington's Kennedy Center apparently being demolished sparked …
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King Charles warns tech bosses of 'existential dangers' of AI
Sep 17 2026
King Charles III warned tech giants of the "existential dangers" posed by artificial intelligence falling into the wrong …
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Trump admin makes major cut to endangered species protections
Sep 17 2026
President Donald Trump's administration will no longer treat the unintentional killing of protected wildlife as …
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Macron hosts Lebanon security talks to back 'indispensable' army
Sep 17 2026
The leaders of France, Lebanon and Jordan on Thursday met in Paris to drum up international support for the …
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Princess Diana's brother makes new explosive claims against Charles
Sep 17 2026
Princess Diana's brother has unleashed a string of criticism against King Charles III in his new book, alleging the …
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Trump admin overhauls key protection for endangered species
Sep 17 2026
President Donald Trump's administration will no longer treat the unintentional killing of protected wildlife as …
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Gaza documentary sparks political storm in Israel
Sep 17 2026
On a street in southern Israel, a graffiti artist paints a mural depicting the filmmakers behind the award-winning …
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Mbappe draws political fire over Ceuta t-shirt controversy
Sep 17 2026
Kylian Mbappe has come under mounting criticism from conservative and far-right politicians in Spain and France after …
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Macron hosts Lebanon security talks as UN mission nears end
Sep 17 2026
The leaders of France, Lebanon and Jordan on Thursday met in Paris to discuss international support for the …
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Trump to host Xi amid pomp, low expectations
Sep 17 2026
The US military honor guard has been rehearsing and the new White House helipad is ready. But will Xi Jinping and Donald …
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Canada's Carney pushes 'new alliance' with EU despite Trump threats
Sep 17 2026
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney shrugged off a threat of US retaliation Thursday as he pitched a "new alliance" with …
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AFP photo shows Trump examining image of Kennedy Center apparent demolition
Sep 17 2026
An AFP photo of Donald Trump examining a depiction of Washington's Kennedy Center apparently being demolished sparked …
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Ireland to boycott Eurovision 2027 over Gaza
Sep 17 2026
Ireland will not participate in or broadcast next year's Eurovision Song Contest, public broadcaster RTE said Thursday, …
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King Charles to call on tech giants for 'reassurances' over AI
Sep 17 2026
King Charles III will urge tech giants to ensure that artificial intelligence is geared to serve humanity and that …
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Canada alliance plan 'not against anyone', EU says after Trump threat
Sep 17 2026
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen's proposal to make Canada an "associate member" of the bloc is not aimed against the …
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Gambian businesses struggle under prolonged blackouts
Sep 17 2026
In the coastal Gambian town of Tanji, Sirah Darboe-Manneh cleans fish next to a row of ice boxes laying empty because of …
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Asian Games chief defends 'functional' rooms after backlash
Sep 17 2026
Accommodation for Asian Games athletes in Japan is "functional" and efforts are being made to deal with numerous …
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US Congress passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill
Sep 17 2026
US lawmakers approved broad new sanctions on Wednesday designed to squeeze Russia over its war in Ukraine, sending the …
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NASA scan discovers new, 'once in a century' Moon crater
Sep 17 2026
A researcher at NASA has found a massive, recently-formed crater on the Moon, a rare occurrence that only happens "once …
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Croc-habitat gets green light for 2032 Olympic rowing
Sep 17 2026
A river home to crocodiles was approved Thursday as the 2032 Brisbane Olympics rowing and canoeing venue by the sport's …
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Indonesia cash-for-photos scheme turns animal hunters into protectors
Sep 17 2026
Indonesian villager Octavius wades through the forest in rubber boots and tattered joggers, ears pricked, eyes peeled, a …
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India's transgender amendment leaves many in limbo
Sep 17 2026
When transgender woman Kali Sidharth Medepalli began hormone replacement therapy in India, she expected to complete her …
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Mbappe explains Ceuta shirt stance after criticism
Sep 17 2026
Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe said on Wednesday that he wanted to make a gesture in support of immigrants who had …
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Carrick takes the blame as troubled Man Utd suffer League Cup misery
Sep 17 2026
Michael Carrick took the blame for Manchester United's stunning League Cup collapse against Brighton after furious fans …
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NFL Chiefs' Kelce among investors bilked in Ponzi scheme
Sep 17 2026
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, husband of singer Taylor Swift, was among investors defrauded out of millions …
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US Fed raises rates to tackle 'too high' inflation, irking Trump
Sep 17 2026
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, defying President Donald …
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Trump threatens EU over 'hostile' Canada association plan
Sep 16 2026
US President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to cut trade with the European Union after the bloc proposed to make …
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Houthis report Saudi strikes as Riyadh accuses them of targeting Mecca
Sep 16 2026
Yemen's Houthis reported fresh Saudi airstrikes on Wednesday, as Riyadh accused the group of launching a "cowardly" …
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US stocks fall, dollar gains after Fed lifts interest rates
Sep 16 2026
Wall Street stocks fell while the dollar advanced Wednesday after the Federal Reserve lifted interest rates for the …
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EU chief pitches 'associate member' status for Canada
Sep 16 2026
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen raised the prospect of Canada becoming the bloc's first "associate member" Wednesday, a …
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Ex-president's lengthy war crimes sentence shocks Kosovo
Sep 16 2026
Kosovo's former president Hashim Thaci was sentenced to 25 years in prison by a tribunal in The Hague on Wednesday for …
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Gaza apartment block collapse kills 21, including 12 children
Sep 16 2026
Gaza authorities said Wednesday that 12 children were among the 21 people killed when an apartment building collapsed …
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Gaza apartment block collapse leaves 21 dead
Sep 16 2026
Gaza authorities said Wednesday that 21 people including five children had died after an apartment building collapsed …
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Stocks edge higher ahead of US Fed rate call
Sep 16 2026
Global stock markets mostly rose as oil prices fell on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on US interest …
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Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of targeting Mecca, warns of 'red line'
Sep 16 2026
Saudi Arabia accused Yemen's Houthis on Wednesday of launching a "cowardly" attack targeting Islam's holy city of Mecca, …
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EU to ban social media for under 13s, curb access until 15
Sep 16 2026
The European Union will ban social media for children under 13 and allow only limited, supervised access until the age …
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Saudi says Houthis target Mecca, warns of 'red line'
Sep 16 2026
The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis accused them on Wednesday of targeting Islam's holy city Mecca, …
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Philippines ex-leader Duterte makes first in-person ICC appearance
Sep 16 2026
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person at the International Criminal Court for the first time …
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Palestinians are the real victims, Thunberg tells Ed Sheeran
Sep 16 2026
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and other activists have called out British superstar Ed Sheeran after rapper Macklemore …
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Philippines ex-leader Duterte makes first appearance at ICC
Sep 16 2026
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person at the International Criminal Court for the first time …
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Phillippines ex-leader Duterte makes first appearance at ICC
Sep 16 2026
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person at the International Criminal Court for the first time …
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Pickle-flavoured tart? AI inspires Japan's convenience stores
Sep 16 2026
Fears that advanced artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity have dominated global headlines, but in Japan the …
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EU chief to unveil social media, gaming curbs for under-15s
Sep 16 2026
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will on Wednesday unveil long-awaited plans to protect children from online harm by …
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Peace is a 'dangerous' word in Russian city heading to polls
Sep 16 2026
"Terrified" by escalating Ukrainian drone attacks, locals in the Russian city of Tambov head to parliamentary elections …
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Meta chief pushes back on AI slowdown calls
Sep 16 2026
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg pushed back Tuesday against growing calls to pause or slow AI development, arguing that market …
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Saudi says Houthis target Mecca, warn of 'red line'
Sep 16 2026
The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis accused the rebels on Wednesday of targeting Islam's holy city Mecca, …
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Dead animals, barren fields, and hunger - El Nino chokes Central America
Sep 16 2026
Animals are dropping dead amid the worst drought in living memory for many Central Americans, who are grappling with the …
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US touts its power, avoids Iran war at G20 Energy meeting
Sep 16 2026
The United States hammered home a message touting its energy dominance at Tuesday's meeting of G20 energy ministers in …
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US military buildup in Palau stirs war fears
Sep 16 2026
US military plans to rebuild the main port in a pristine Pacific archipelago have stirred painful memories of World War …
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Tiny English village holds 'independence' vote over asylum seeker housing
Sep 16 2026
A small English village of just 350 people has found itself on the front line of a national debate on the housing of …
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Saudi, Egypt demand open Red Sea as Riyadh vows response to Houthi attacks
Sep 16 2026
Saudi Arabia and Egypt's leaders called on Tuesday for free navigation in the Red Sea, after Riyadh vowed a firm …
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Messi set for Argentina farewell in Benin friendly
Sep 16 2026
Lionel Messi was on Tuesday named in Argentina's squad for a friendly against Benin on October 6, a match that will …
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Capitals say hockey star Ovechkin 'was asked' to film Putin ad
Sep 16 2026
The Washington Capitals ice hockey team Tuesday deflected criticism of star Alex Ovechkin's appearance in a campaign …
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Artists exit Sheeran tour in solidarity with Macklemore pro-Palestinian comments
Sep 16 2026
The artist Finneas and three other supporting acts announced they had quit British superstar Ed Sheeran's tour on …
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AI giants pursue self-regulation as safety fears mount
Sep 16 2026
The world's biggest AI companies are working on creating a standards body, ChatGPT-maker OpenAI said on Tuesday, as …
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Trump threatens to keep Kennedy Center shut if his name not added
Sep 15 2026
US President Donald Trump threatened Tuesday to keep the Kennedy Center closed for good after a judge ruled his name …
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Trump blasts Supreme Court justices over 'horrible' mail vote ruling
Sep 15 2026
US President Donald Trump assailed the Supreme Court on Tuesday after it blocked his plan to restrict mail-in ballots, …
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Markets on edge as US Fed meets to tackle high inflation
Sep 15 2026
Oil prices jumped, US bond yields rallied and equities retreated Tuesday as the Federal Reserve looked set to raise …
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Finnish president Stubb speaks to AFP about Trump, Russia and saunas
Sep 15 2026
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said Donald Trump "pretty much does what he wants" and recommended staying calm in a …
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Trump says Kennedy Center to close after judge bars name change
Sep 15 2026
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the Kennedy Center will close down -- possibly for good -- after a judge …
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Trump slams Supreme Court over 'horrible' mail-in ballot ruling
Sep 15 2026
US President Donald Trump blasted the Supreme Court on Tuesday after it blocked his divisive plan to restrict mail-in …
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Berlin's run-down public spaces at heart of election campaign
Sep 15 2026
Politicians campaigning for Sunday's Berlin state election have painted an unflattering picture of the German capital, …
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EU calls Russia 'reckless' after flares fired at Danish helicopter
Sep 15 2026
The European Union accused Russia on Tuesday of the "reckless" firing of flares at a Danish frigate which, with the …
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'Kenya's moment' as Nairobi to host 2029 world athletics champs in African first
Sep 15 2026
Nairobi will host the 2029 world outdoor athletics championships, beating off competition from London, Munich and Rome …
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US Supreme Court blocks Trump mail-in ballot restrictions
Sep 15 2026
The US Supreme Court dealt a major blow Monday to President Donald Trump's attempts to restrict mail-in voting before …
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China warns against space 'battlefield' after US says weapons deployed
Sep 15 2026
China Tuesday warned against turning outer space into a "battlefield" and Russia said it must be "free from any weapon" …
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Denmark says Russian frigate fired flares at helicopter
Sep 15 2026
Denmark and Russia were at a war of words Tuesday after Danish authorities accused a Russian frigate of firing flares at …
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Nairobi to host 2029 world athletics championships in African first
Sep 15 2026
Nairobi will host the 2029 world outdoor athletics championships, beating off competition from London, Munich and Rome …
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Ukraine winemakers defy war to make a splash at home
Sep 15 2026
As this year's harvest season entered full swing, a winery in western Ukraine had an additional task to oversee: …
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US military confirms Iran war has led to munitions shortfall
Sep 15 2026
The United States is facing a shortfall in ammunition as a result of its war against Iran, the Defense Department's …
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Asian Games set for liftoff but will everyone have a bed?
Sep 15 2026
The Asian Games open in Japan on Saturday with 2028 Olympics places up for grabs, fast-rising talents of world sport in …
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Asian Games set for liftoff but will have everyone have a bed?
Sep 15 2026
The Asian Games open in Japan on Saturday with 2028 Olympics places up for grabs, fast-rising talents of world sport in …
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Drone shot down by NATO over Lithuania
Sep 15 2026
NATO fighter jets shot down a drone over Lithuania, the Baltic state's president said Tuesday, in the latest security …
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Saudi Arabia warns it will react 'firmly' to Houthi attacks
Sep 15 2026
Saudi Arabia warned Tuesday it will react "firmly" to Yemen's Houthis, after a series of attacks carried out by the …
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'Widow's Bay' and 'The Pitt' win big at Emmy Awards
Sep 15 2026
Quirky horror series "Widow's Bay" cleaned up at Monday's Emmys, setting a new record for the most awards won by a …
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'Widow's Bay' and 'The Pitt' take key Emmy awards
Sep 15 2026
Horror-comedy series "Widow's Bay" and gritty hospital drama "The Pitt" on Monday swept up acting awards at the Emmys, …
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IOC visits Lyon amid leadership turmoil for 2030 Winter Olympics
Sep 15 2026
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday began a three-day visit to Lyon to check on the progress of the 2030 …
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EU extends Russia sanction deadline
Sep 15 2026
EU countries on Monday delayed a deadline for prolonging sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war after France pushed …
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Emmy Awards begin as 'Widow's Bay' and 'The Pitt' vie for top prizes
Sep 15 2026
The Emmy Awards kicked off Monday in Los Angeles to celebrate television's brightest stars, with horror-comedy series …
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Russian disinformation campaign sets sights on US midterms
Sep 15 2026
A Russian disinformation operation has turned its attention to the US midterm elections, unleashing a series of deepfake …
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Trump's son confirms Russian businessman paid for post-wedding festivities
Sep 15 2026
A Russian businessman with ties to the Kremlin paid for celebrations after the wedding of President Donald Trump's …
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'Widow's Bay' and 'The Pitt' tipped for success at Emmy Awards
Sep 14 2026
Television's brightest stars took the spotlight Monday as red carpet arrivals began at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, …
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