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EU in showdown over Russian oligarch sanctions as deadline nears
AFP - 5m ago
EU countries on Tuesday resumed their scramble for an agreement on prolonging sanctions on Russia, after Latvia held up …
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Houthis say Saudi Arabia conducts deadly strike on key port city
AFP - 1h ago
Yemen's Houthis said Saudi Arabia carried out a deadly strike on a key port city on Tuesday, over a week into the Houthi …
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Missing F-35 fighter parts 'not sensitive', says Australia minister
AFP - 3h ago
Missing F-35 fighter parts diverted from Australia to Hong Kong are not "sensitive", Defence Minister Richard Marles …
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Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as man wins Asian Games silver
AFP - 3h ago
An Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to pursue her sporting dreams won an Asian Games silver medal on …
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Six-year-old Chinese girl sets world record with Rubik's Cube
AFP - 57m ago
A six-year-old Chinese girl has set a new women's world record for solving a 3x3 Rubik's Cube in just over four seconds, …
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G7 leaders condemn Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia
AFP - 4h ago
G7 nations called on Yemen's Houthis Tuesday to halt strikes on Saudi Arabia, offering a show of solidarity with Riyadh …
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Star coaches make their bows as Nations League returns
AFP - 6h ago
The 2026/27 Nations League kicks off on Thursday but all eyes will be on the touchlines as a starry cast of new coaches, …
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Google data centre sparks protests in Austria
AFP - 6h ago
In the Austrian town of Kronstorf, a planned Google data centre promises investment, jobs and a place on the digital map …
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China's robot dancers limber up for America's Got Talent final
AFP - 8h ago
Chinese street dancer Wu Yufei has spent most of his 13-year career performing solo, but this year, he found some new …
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Zidane gets down to work as France start new era
AFP - 4h ago
Zinedine Zidane spent years patiently waiting in the wings for his chance to manage France and on Friday the successor …
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Despite military might, Saudi struggles to crush the Houthis
AFP - 8h ago
Saudi Arabia has deep pockets and cutting-edge weapons yet for more than a decade it has been unable to quash Yemen's …
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Inside the Venezuelan prison meant to 'drive you insane'
AFP - 8h ago
Former political prisoners of Venezuela's Rodeo I are unable to shake the memories of punishments dealt out by hooded …
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A Cuban zoo, and its animals, in epic battle for survival
AFP - 6h ago
Every day, veterinarians and zookeepers make their way to Cuba's National Zoo by whatever means they can, determined to …
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No green light to lift EU sanctions on Russian oligarchs, talks to resume
AFP - 7h ago
EU countries failed Monday to finalise a deal that involved lifting sanctions on Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and …
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Bardot auction in Paris fetches nearly one million euros
AFP - 3h ago
An auction of French screen legend Brigitte Bardot's personal items fetched nearly one million euros in Paris on Monday, …
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US networks halt Trump coverage in revolt over White House ban
AFP - 10h ago
US television networks staged an extraordinary revolt Monday when they effectively boycotted coverage of President …
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Macron says talks with Trump on Red Sea, Ukraine 'constructive'
Sep 21 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday he had positive talks with his US counterpart Donald Trump on the …
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Man shot by ICE agent in Texas detained with bullet inside him: lawyer
Sep 21 2026
A Venezuelan national shot and wounded by a US immigration agent in Texas was jailed with the bullet still inside his …
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Infantino proposes consulting federations to reform FIFA
Sep 21 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Monday suggested a "consultation" with the member federations to reform the world …
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Paramount settles with US states to clear Warner Bros. mega-merger
Sep 21 2026
Paramount has reached a settlement with a group of US states that clears the way for its takeover of Warner Bros. …
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South African ostriches plucked alive for luxury fashion: report
Sep 21 2026
South African ostrich farms are using mechanical pluckers to remove feathers from living birds destined for major luxury …
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Putin's party secures record score in Russia election
Sep 21 2026
Vladimir Putin's United Russia party won a record supermajority in the Duma, authorities announced Monday after a …
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British Museum bans photos of Bayeux Tapestry as crowds linger
Sep 21 2026
The British Museum has banned visitors from taking pictures of the Bayeux Tapestry in order to keep the crowds flowing …
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US networks halt Trump coverage over White House ban
Sep 21 2026
Major American television networks on Monday suspended their involvement in a rotation of broadcasters covering …
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French singer accuses Miley Cyrus of plagiarism
Sep 21 2026
French disco diva Amanda Lear publicly accused American singer Miley Cyrus on Monday of plagiarising one of her songs …
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China confirms Xi to visit US this week for Trump talks
Sep 21 2026
China's leader Xi Jinping will visit the United States this week for talks with President Donald Trump, Beijing …
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Embattled Merz vows to keep ruling for 'democratic future' of Germany
Sep 21 2026
Germany's embattled Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Monday to keep his ruling coalition together for the sake of the …
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US media outlets to sue Trump administration after White House ban
Sep 21 2026
Three leading US news outlets announced Monday they will go to court after being banned from the White House, as …
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Merz vows to keep ruling coalition together for 'democratic future' of Germany
Sep 21 2026
Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Monday to keep his ruling coalition together for the sake of Germany's "democratic …
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Pressure grows on Germany's Merz after election defeats
Sep 21 2026
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced growing pressure Monday after bruising regional election defeats to far-right and …
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Schoolgirl Yu scorches to second gold as doping case rocks Games
Sep 21 2026
Schoolgirl swimmer Yu Zidi won her second gold of the Asian Games on Monday with the fastest time in the world this …
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Indonesia doing 'everything' but struggling to curb fires
Sep 21 2026
Dozens of planes and thousands of personnel fighting huge forest fires in Indonesia are struggling to contain them, …
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German far-right AfD poll winner says Merz 'twilight' has begun
Sep 21 2026
Germany's far-right AfD predicted Monday that Chancellor Friedrich Merz will be out of office before the end of the …
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Indonesia doing 'everything' but still struggling to curb fires
Sep 21 2026
Indonesia is doing "everything" to fight huge forest fires but dozens of planes and thousands of personnel are still …
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Forest fire threatens tourist town in Colombian Andes
Sep 21 2026
A forest fire was burning Sunday in central Colombia near the popular tourist town of Villa de Leyva, officials said.
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US has deported 25,000 to third countries under secretive deals: report
Sep 21 2026
The United States has deported more than 25,000 people under secretive agreements with 35 countries to take migrants …
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New Zealanders pick endangered black robin as Bird of the Year
Sep 21 2026
A record number of New Zealanders turned out at the polls this month, not for national elections but to vote for their …
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China's Yu, 13, great for swimming says multiple Olympic medallist
Sep 21 2026
China's 13-year-old sensation Yu Zidi is "exciting for the swimming world" and part of the sport's trend towards younger …
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Malaysia's 'elephant whisperer' fights to save Borneo's endangered giants
Sep 21 2026
Deep in Malaysia's Borneo jungle, wild shouts fill the air as a Bornean elephant is darted and her angry herd rallies to …
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Putin's party set to retain power after Russia vote hit by cyberattacks, drones
Sep 21 2026
Vladimir Putin's ruling United Russia party won a large majority in the country's parliamentary elections, marked by …
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'I live in fear': 1.5 million Pakistani children sexually exploited online
Sep 21 2026
Pakistani teenager Zara Shah was targeted by a stranger while playing a computer game, drawn into a conversation that …
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Germany's Merz under pressure after bruising state election losses
Sep 21 2026
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz starts the week more damaged than ever after his centre-right CDU party suffered two …
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Thousands march in France against 'licence to kill' draft law
Sep 21 2026
Thousands of people marched in Paris and other French cities on Sunday against a proposed law on the legitimate use of …
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Man City outgun Sunderland despite Brobbey hat-trick, Man Utd rescue Fulham draw
Sep 21 2026
Manchester City went top of the Premier League despite Brian Brobbey's hat-trick in a 5-3 thriller on Sunday as Matheus …
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Russia vows revenge for election-day attacks as poll shows ruling party win
Sep 20 2026
Russia vowed Sunday to "intensify" its strikes on Kyiv in response to Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow, as an exit poll …
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US warns of rapid escalation in Middle East war
Sep 20 2026
The United States warned that fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis could "escalate rapidly" after a …
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Singer Ed Sheeran says Gaza situation 'unjustifiable' following controversy
Sep 20 2026
Pop star Ed Sheeran said Saturday the situation in Gaza is "unjustifiable," following a wave of criticism that he had …
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Ukrainian drones hit Moscow on last day of Russian elections
Sep 20 2026
Ukraine fired waves of drones at Moscow and the surrounding region early Sunday, killing two people and setting an oil …
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US warns of rapid escalation in Mideast war
Sep 20 2026
The United States warned that fighting between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis could "escalate rapidly" after a …
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China swim sensation, 13, sets Games record after Japan win early
Sep 20 2026
The 13-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi set an Asian Games record as she scorched to gold on Sunday's first full day of …
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Drones hit Moscow as Russians go to the polls
Sep 20 2026
Russians headed to the polls on Sunday for a third and final day of tightly controlled parliamentary elections set to …
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Japan win first Asian Games gold as China's 13-year-old Yu sets pace
Sep 20 2026
The first gold medal of the 20th Asian Games was won on Sunday by hosts Japan as 13-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi …
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Russians vote on last day of parliamentary elections
Sep 20 2026
Russians headed to the polls on Sunday for a third and final day of tightly controlled parliamentary elections set to …
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US fears rapid escalation in Mideast after Houthis attack Riyadh
Sep 20 2026
The United States warned Saturday that hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis could "escalate rapidly" …
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First Asian Games gold goes to Japan as China's 13-year-old Yu lights up pool
Sep 20 2026
The first gold medal of the 20th Asian Games was won on Sunday by host nation Japan as a 13-year-old swimmer from China …
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Saudi-led coalition says Houthis fired ballistic missile at Riyadh
Sep 20 2026
The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said Saturday that the Iran-backed group fired a ballistic missile at …
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Denmark hails 'binding' Greenland deal with Trump
Sep 19 2026
Denmark on Saturday hailed a "binding" deal announced by US President Donald Trump to give Washington "permanent …
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CNN, MS NOW, Politico denied access to White House grounds
Sep 19 2026
The White House made good Saturday on President Donald Trump's vow to deny CNN, MS NOW and Politico access to the …
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Arsenal thrashed by Brighton, sorry Spurs lose again
Sep 19 2026
Arsenal's perfect start to their Premier League title defence came off the rails in a 3-0 trouncing by Brighton on …
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Fire erupts near Riyadh airport as Houthis claim strikes
Sep 19 2026
Black smoke and flames rose near Riyadh's international airport on Saturday, as Yemen's Houthis announced they had …
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Death toll from attack at police HQ in Pakistan rises to 31
Sep 19 2026
The death toll from an explosion and gun attack at a police headquarters in northern Pakistan rose to at least 31, …
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Martin wins Austrian MotoGP sprint after Acosta crash
Sep 19 2026
Jorge Martin won Saturday's Austrian MotoGP sprint race to retake the championship lead from Marc Marquez, after Pedro …
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Black smoke, flames rising near Riyadh airport: residents to AFP
Sep 19 2026
Black smoke and flames rose near Riyadh's international airport on Saturday, after Saudi authorities -- fighting an …
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'Fragile' Tottenham beaten by Aston Villa despite late rally
Sep 19 2026
The end to Tottenham's Premier League goal drought came too late as Aston Villa won 3-2 in north London on Saturday to …
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CNN, MS NOW denied access to White House grounds
Sep 19 2026
US media outlets CNN and MS NOW said they were denied access to the White House grounds on Saturday, a day after …
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Aston Villa compound Tottenham's misery despite late rally
Sep 19 2026
The end to Tottenham's Premier League goal drought came too late as Aston Villa won 3-2 in north London on Saturday to …
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Saudi capital issues first air raid alert since renewed fighting in Yemen
Sep 19 2026
Saudi authorities issued their first air raid alert in the capital since fighting returned to neighbouring Yemen, …
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Japan emperor declares Asian Games open after turbulent build-up
Sep 19 2026
The 20th Asian Games were declared open by Japan's emperor on Saturday following a troubled build-up to the multi-sport …
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Asian Games open with unity message after troubled build-up
Sep 19 2026
The 20th Asian Games opened in Japan on Saturday with a message of unity following a troubled build-up to the …
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Asian Games to open in Japan after troubled build-up
Sep 19 2026
The 20th Asian Games will open in Japan later Saturday with a glittering ceremony following a stuttering build-up to a …
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Trump says Denmark to give US 'permanent control' over Greenland security
Sep 19 2026
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had struck a deal with Denmark to give Washington "permanent control" over …
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Trump says CNN, Politico, MS NOW banned from White House
Sep 18 2026
US President Donald Trump said Friday he was banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing them of …
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Trump claims 'infinite' Greenland security deal with Denmark
Sep 18 2026
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had struck a deal with Denmark to give Washington "permanent control" over …
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Trump says CNN, MS NOW, Politico banned from White House
Sep 18 2026
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
Sep 18 2026
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
Sep 18 2026
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
Sep 18 2026
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
Sep 18 2026
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
Sep 18 2026
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
Sep 18 2026
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
Sep 18 2026
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
Sep 18 2026
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
Sep 18 2026
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
Sep 18 2026
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
Sep 18 2026
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
Sep 18 2026
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
Sep 18 2026
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
Sep 18 2026
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
Sep 18 2026
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
Sep 18 2026
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
Sep 18 2026
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
Sep 18 2026
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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