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Trump to host Xi amid pomp, low expectations
AFP - 24m ago
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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NASA scan discovers new, 'once in a century' Moon crater
AFP - 1h ago
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 Congress passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill
Sep 17 2026
US lawmakers approved broad new sanctions designed to squeeze Russia over its war in Ukraine on Wednesday, sending the …
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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
AFP - 5h ago
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
AFP - 6h ago
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
AFP - 5h ago
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
AFP - 4h ago
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
AFP - 7h ago
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
AFP - 8h ago
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
AFP - 1h ago
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
AFP - 5h ago
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'
AFP - 4h ago
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
AFP - 12h ago
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'
AFP - 3h ago
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
AFP - 13h ago
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
AFP - 14h ago
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
AFP - 1h ago
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
AFP - 1m ago
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
AFP - 5h ago
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
AFP - 4h ago
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
AFP - 20h ago
"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
AFP - 20h ago
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'
AFP - 5h ago
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
AFP - 13h ago
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
AFP - 7h ago
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
AFP - 6h ago
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
AFP - 3h ago
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
AFP - 2h ago
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
AFP - 23h ago
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
AFP - 14h ago
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
AFP - 7h ago
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
AFP - 4h ago
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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At G20 summit, US unravels power plant climate rules
Sep 14 2026
President Donald Trump's administration on Monday scrapped limits on carbon emissions from coal and gas-fired power …
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Leeds thrash Newcastle to go third in the Premier League
Sep 14 2026
Leeds demolished Newcastle 4-1 to climb up to third in the Premier League table on Monday and inflict a punishing first …
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'I am the hoax buster': Trump rejects AI danger warnings
Sep 14 2026
US President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed fears that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity, repeatedly …
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Zelensky says Ukraine ready for 'de-escalatory steps'
Sep 14 2026
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that Ukraine was ready to de-escalate the war with Russia if its rival did the …
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Trump rejects 'hoax' warnings that AI could destroy humanity
Sep 14 2026
US President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed fears that artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity, calling them a …
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US invites Venezuela to G20 energy summit
Sep 14 2026
A Venezuelan delegation will participate in this week's G20 energy meetings in Texas, US officials said Monday, as the …
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Alarm over AI grows as divided US Congress struggles to act
Sep 14 2026
The US Congress returned from recess Monday facing urgent warnings that artificial intelligence could spin dangerously …
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Trump says Ukraine, Russia agree not to hit energy targets
Sep 14 2026
US President Donald Trump said Monday that Ukraine and Russia had agreed not to target each other's energy facilities, a …
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Trump blasts 'sick conspiracy' against AI as warnings mount
Sep 14 2026
US President Donald Trump on Monday attacked what he called a "sick conspiracy" against artificial intelligence, …
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Russia intensifies attacks seeking to intimidate Ukraine, Europe
Sep 14 2026
Russia has in recent weeks intensified attacks against civilian targets in Ukraine, seeking to drain Ukrainian morale …
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Trump moves to axe power plant climate rules
Sep 14 2026
President Donald Trump's administration is expected Monday to scrap limits on carbon emissions from fossil fuel-fired …
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Slow the AI race? Investors weigh the potential cost
Sep 14 2026
Calls to rein in the development of ever more powerful AI models are fuelling fears over the massive capital outlays in …
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Sweden faces political uncertainty after election thriller
Sep 14 2026
Sweden faced political uncertainty on Monday, after an election thriller that saw the left-wing opposition holding a …
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Beds too short in 'worst-ever' Asian Games rooms, say South Korea
Sep 14 2026
Accommodation at the Asian Games starting this week in Japan is the "worst ever", South Korean officials told AFP on …
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South Korea aims to save seniors lost in digital age
Sep 14 2026
A little cheer rose for 79-year-old Hwang Sun-hee after she managed to place an online order at a training session in …
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Sweden's election too close to call as far right loses ground
Sep 14 2026
Sweden's general election was too close to call early Monday, as the incumbent prime minister and the left-wing …
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Poland, Ukraine slam Russian strikes near border as 'escalation'
Sep 14 2026
Poland and Ukraine denounced on Sunday Russian strikes close to the Polish border that hit a Warsaw-bound train near a …
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US hosts G20 'energy abundance' talks amid Iran war shock
Sep 14 2026
The United States on Monday kicks off a set of G20 meetings touting "energy abundance," even as President Donald Trump's …
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DC's Kennedy Center faces bankruptcy, closure: media
Sep 14 2026
Leaders of the Kennedy Center who have sought to add President Donald Trump's name to the storied institution say it is …
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Jefferson-Wooden bags searing sprint double, Dos Santos on fire
Sep 14 2026
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek bagged memorable sprint doubles and Alison dos Santos turned on the 400m …
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Is it possible to slow down the development of AI?
Sep 14 2026
Top AI executives say they want to slow the breakneck pace of artificial intelligence development, but competition, US …
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Zverev holds off Shelton to win US Open title
Sep 14 2026
Alexander Zverev held off Ben Shelton to win the US Open on Sunday, capturing the second Grand Slam of his career just …
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Houthis say Saudi Arabia launched over 50 strikes against them in 24 hours
Sep 14 2026
Yemen's Houthis said Sunday that Saudi Arabia had launched more than 50 strikes against their positions in 24 hours, …
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'Fed up': Thousands march against Sinaloa Cartel violence
Sep 14 2026
Chanting and waving banners, thousands marched Sunday in the Mexican city of Culiacan to protest the deaths of people …
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Trump chastises Zelensky over Russian refinery strikes during Ireland visit
Sep 13 2026
US President Donald Trump lashed out Sunday at Ukraine for targeting Russian oil refineries, vowed to end tariffs on …
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Leftwing opposition seen leading Sweden election, far-right losing ground
Sep 13 2026
Sweden's left-wing parties led in Sunday's general election, according to two exit polls published after voting ended, …
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Trump administration reluctant to slow AI, Democrats see urgent need
Sep 13 2026
US President Donald Trump and key allies voiced opposition Sunday to drastically curbing the development of artificial …
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World championship leader Antonelli wins Spanish GP
Sep 13 2026
Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the world championship with his eighth victory of the season at the Spanish Formula …
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Trump turns to golf, family business on Irish visit's second day
Sep 13 2026
Donald Trump turned his focus Sunday to golf and promoting his business interests, as he wraps up a two-day visit to …
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World Athletics stance on Russia unchanged, says Coe
Sep 13 2026
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe insisted Sunday that his stance on sanctions imposed on Russia by track and …
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Philippine rescuers pull more victims from charred ferry
Sep 13 2026
The bodies of 41 victims of the worst Philippine ferry disaster in over a decade made their way through the blue waters …
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Houthis say hit Saudi base after renewed fighting with Yemeni govt forces
Sep 12 2026
Houthi fighters on Sunday said they used drones and missiles to attack a military base in southern Saudi Arabia as …
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Arsenal extend perfect Premier League start as Chelsea, Liverpool held
Sep 12 2026
Arsenal extended a flawless start to their Premier League title defence thanks to Bruno Guimaraes's stunning strike in a …
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Celine Dion makes long-awaited return to stage in Paris
Sep 12 2026
Celine Dion wept tears of joy on Saturday as she fulfilled her dream of returning to the stage after years battling a …
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Danish WWII drama wins top prize at Venice festival
Sep 12 2026
The Venice Film Festival awarded its top prize on Saturday to a Danish-made drama about a woman trying to hide a wartime …
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Trump says Irish unification would be 'fantastic'
Sep 12 2026
Donald Trump said Saturday he would "love to see" a united Ireland, wading into a politically sensitive subject as he …
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