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Northern Irish police use water cannon on second night of protests
AFP - 32m ago
Police used water cannon late Wednesday to disperse small crowds who had gathered for a second night in Northern Ireland …
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US renews Iran attacks as Trump vows to hit 'hard'
AFP - 38m ago
The United States launched a new wave of attacks against Iran on Wednesday, with President Donald Trump vowing to "hit …
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French pop icon Bruel charged with rape, sexual assault
AFP - 43m ago
French pop icon Patrick Bruel was charged with rape and sexual assault on Wednesday, after nearly two dozen women came …
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US renews attacks on Iran, vows to hit 'hard'
AFP - 45m ago
The United States on Wednesday renewed attacks against Iran, with President Donald Trump vowing to "hit them hard" after …
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Trump vows attacks on Iran for 'playing' US over peace deal
AFP - 2h ago
President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that he would renew US attacks on Iran, saying Tehran had taken too long to …
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FIFA boss Infantino faces questions on eve of World Cup
AFP - 4h ago
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to face the media on the eve of the World Cup on Wednesday, as off-field …
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Hong Kong files charges over deadliest fire in decades
AFP - 5h ago
Hong Kong filed manslaughter charges against several people and companies on Wednesday over the world's deadliest …
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Belfast girds for more violence after stabbing suspect held
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Northern Ireland braced Wednesday for a potential second night of violence directed at immigrants, following unrest that …
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Pope arrives at Barcelona's Sagrada Familia to bless new tower
AFP - 59m ago
Pope Leo XIV arrived Wednesday at Barcelona's famed Sagrada Familia Basilica to bless its giant new tower and celebrate …
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SpaceX's historic IPO by the numbers
AFP - 6h ago
The stock market debut of SpaceX -- Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and company -- expected Friday, could be the biggest …
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Norm-breaking SpaceX IPO a source of elation, angst on Wall Street
AFP - 6h ago
Elon Musk's SpaceX is just days from a historic stock market debut set to break all norms, drawing feverish excitement …
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Pope to bless Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, world's tallest church
AFP - 1h ago
Pope Leo XIV will bless the giant new tower of the famed Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona on Wednesday and …
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Trump accuses Iran of taking 'too long' to negotiate peace deal
AFP - 1h ago
US President Donald Trump accused Iran on Wednesday of taking too long to negotiate a peace deal and warned it would …
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Threats to US lawmakers spiked after Meta eased moderation: watchdog
AFP - 10h ago
From explicit calls for murder to sexual harassment, violent threats targeting US lawmakers on Facebook rocketed after …
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Pakistan launches deadly strikes on Afghanistan
AFP - 11h ago
Pakistan has renewed deadly airstrikes on neighbouring Afghanistan, officials in both countries said Wednesday, in the …
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Belfast stabbing suspect in court after 'terrifying' night of violence
AFP - 3h ago
Burnt-out cars and smashed windows littered Belfast streets on Wednesday as a Sudanese man appeared in court over a …
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Iran attacks US bases in Jordan and Bahrain
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Iran attacked American bases in Jordan and Bahrain on Wednesday, warning its Gulf neighbours that they had a …
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Italian astronaut expects home flavors on Artemis III menu
AFP - 15h ago
Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano is hoping to bring a taste of his homeland to the Artemis III mission he will pilot …
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Messi plushies see roaring trade as China firms get World Cup boost
AFP - 7h ago
Toy charms shaped like a goat and decked out in Lionel Messi's Argentina number 10 shirt pepper a factory tabletop in …
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Messi sparkles on return as Somali referee says World Cup dream over
AFP - 12h ago
Lionel Messi scored moments after coming off the bench on Tuesday to dispel any injury doubts and help Argentina win …
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Iran, US trade blows as Middle East peace deal draws no nearer
AFP - 3h ago
Iran attacked US bases in Jordan and Bahrain on Wednesday, the latest salvo in tit-for-tat strikes with the United …
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Salt: integral ingredient of sumo stars' art
AFP - 14h ago
Paris will be the setting next weekend for one of Japan's oldest martial art forms, sumo wrestling, but an unheralded …
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Messi set to return as Somali referee says World Cup dream over
AFP - 1h ago
Lionel Messi was set to feature Tuesday as reigning champions Argentina played their final warm-up game for a World Cup …
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Mexico doubles down on security before 2026 World Cup
AFP - 19h ago
Thousands of armed police patrol alongside tourists in Mexico City, where authorities say security is under control in …
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US strikes Iran after Apache helicopter downing
AFP - 2h ago
US forces carried out strikes against Iran on Wednesday in what President Donald Trump said was retaliation for the …
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Woolly mammoth among trove of ancient DNA found in squirrel poo
AFP - 4h ago
A huge treasure trove of ancient DNA from animals including extinct woolly mammoths has been discovered in frozen …
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Somalia backs referee after he is denied entry to US
AFP - 2h ago
Somalia on Tuesday defended award-winning referee Omar Artan after he was denied entry to the United States and …
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Protesters torch buildings and vehicles, block roads over Belfast stabbing
AFP - 23h ago
Anti-immigration protesters torched buildings and vehicles in Belfast on Tuesday evening and blocked roads, a day after …
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Italian astronaut to pilot Artemis III mission
AFP - 7h ago
Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano is hoping to bring a taste of his homeland to the Artemis III mission he will pilot …
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World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence
AFP - 16h ago
The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth …
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Serena Williams makes winning return in Queen's Club doubles
Jun 09 2026
Serena Williams made a winning return to tennis after four years in retirement as the American legend partnered Victoria …
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Trump vows response after Iran shoots down US helicopter
Jun 09 2026
President Donald Trump vowed on Tuesday to respond after he accused Iran of shooting down a US military helicopter the …
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Six Georgians tried in France over theft of rare Russian books
Jun 09 2026
Six Georgian nationals went on trial in Paris on Tuesday for the theft of rare editions of Russian literary classics …
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Somali government deeply regrets axing of referee from World Cup
Jun 09 2026
The Somali government expressed "deep regret" on Tuesday after award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan was barred from …
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Pope Leo XIV met Bad Bunny in Madrid on Monday: Vatican
Jun 09 2026
Pope Leo XIV held a surprise meeting with Puerto Rican music star Bad Bunny at Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium during his …
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Outdoor hospitals, shaken communities as Philippine quake toll hits 41
Jun 09 2026
Doctors treated patients in tents set up under a scorching Philippine sun on Tuesday -- including helping a young mother …
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Business, unions unite against Swiss immigration cap push
Jun 09 2026
Swiss business leaders and unions are mobilising ahead of a vote Sunday on capping immigration, which has triggered …
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Seven Georgians tried in France over theft of rare Russian books
Jun 09 2026
Seven Georgian nationals will be tried in Paris starting Tuesday for the theft of rare editions of Russian literary …
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Trump says in 'final throes' of reaching Middle East peace deal
Jun 09 2026
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that negotiators were in the "final throes" of talks for a peace deal in the …
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Outdoor hospitals, cut-off communities as Philippine quake toll hits 41
Jun 09 2026
Doctors treated patients in tents set up under a scorching Philippine sun on Tuesday -- including helping a young mother …
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Trump gets cold hometown welcome at NBA Finals in New York
Jun 09 2026
US President Donald Trump was booed during the NBA Finals matchup at Madison Square Garden on Monday, as his attendance …
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Killing the mood: smartphones reduce birth rate, studies say
Jun 09 2026
As governments around the world struggle with ways to reverse plunging birth rates, new US studies suggest they have …
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French justice minister refuses to resign over girl killing case
Jun 09 2026
France's justice minister Monday refused to resign after outrage erupted over judicial lapses in the handling of the …
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Somali referee is dropped from World Cup after turned back at US border
Jun 09 2026
A Somali referee was on Monday dropped from the World Cup after he was denied entry to the United States, reigniting …
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Bolivian president says 'narcoterrorists' behind crippling protests
Jun 09 2026
Bolivia's embattled president on Monday signaled dwindling patience for protests that have paralyzed the country, moving …
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Iran, Israel say hostilities on hold after first attacks since truce
Jun 08 2026
Iran and Israel said Monday that hostilities between them had halted, after the two countries exchanged strikes that …
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Lockdown in New York as Trump to attend NBA Finals
Jun 08 2026
New York's fabled Madison Square Garden went into virtual lockdown Monday as police threw a tight security cordon around …
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Serena Williams to return to tennis in Queen's doubles on Tuesday
Jun 08 2026
Serena Williams will take part in her first professional tennis match in nearly four years on Tuesday after organisers …
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Somali referee axed from World Cup after being denied entry to US: FIFA
Jun 08 2026
Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from …
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Stokes facing uncertain future as England captain after nightclub incident 'with rugby player'
Jun 08 2026
Ben Stokes' position as England cricket captain was in jeopardy Monday after officials announced he was being …
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Leftist takes lead in Peru's too-close-to-call presidential runoff
Jun 08 2026
Leftist Roberto Sanchez pulled ahead in Peru's presidential runoff on Monday, overtaking conservative Keiko Fujimori for …
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Apple tries again on AI, turns to Google for help
Jun 08 2026
Apple unveiled an artificial intelligence overhaul for the iPhone on Monday, turning to Google for help two years after …
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Pope promises abuse victims Church will do more to change
Jun 08 2026
Pope Leo XIV on Monday promised victims of sexual violence by Catholic clergy that the Church would make "additional …
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Platini switches to French courts in long-running FIFA feud
Jun 08 2026
Michel Platini said Monday he is suing the head of world football Gianni Infantino in the latest chapter in a battle …
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UN warns of 'deepening crisis' in oceans, urges action
Jun 08 2026
Oceans are in a "deepening crisis" that demands urgent global action, a major UN report warned Monday, with seas warming …
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WHO chief praises Uganda's Ebola effort
Jun 08 2026
The head of the World Health Organization visited Uganda on Monday and praised its efforts to limit the spread of an …
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Major quake off Philippines kills at least 35, dozen still missing
Jun 08 2026
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the southern Philippines on Monday killed at least 35 people, according to provincial …
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Iran halts Israel operation after first post-truce clash
Jun 08 2026
Iran on Monday said it was ending its latest military operation against Israel after the first exchanges of fire between …
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Peru presidential runoff too close to call
Jun 08 2026
Peru's presidential runoff was still too close to call early Monday, with four-time candidate Keiko Fujimori all but …
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Trump tells Iran, Israel to stop 'shooting' after first clash since truce
Jun 08 2026
US President Donald Trump on Monday told Iran and Israel to stop fighting after the two foes attacked each other's …
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Major quake off Philippines kills at least 31, dozen still missing
Jun 08 2026
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the southern Philippines on Monday killed at least 31 people, according to provincial …
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Pope denounces 'scourge' of abuse before meeting victims
Jun 08 2026
Pope Leo XIV on Monday denounced the "scourge" of sexual violence by Catholic clergy and called for a "culture of care" …
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China's Xi in North Korea for rare visit
Jun 08 2026
China's President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to North Korea on Monday, where he proclaimed a willingness to bring ties …
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Pope urges action on 'tragic drama' of migration
Jun 08 2026
Pope Leo XIV called for a global response to the "tragic drama" of migration and said world peace was a "true global …
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Iran, Israel exchange fire in first clash since truce
Jun 08 2026
Iran and Israel on Monday attacked each other's territory for the first time since a shaky ceasefire put five weeks of …
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Israel, Iran trade fire for first time since truce
Jun 08 2026
Israel and Iran exchanged attacks on Monday for the first time since a ceasefire in the Middle East war took effect two …
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Major quake off Philippines kills at least 15, triggers tsunami warnings
Jun 08 2026
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 15 people, collapsing buildings …
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Swiss healthcare united against immigration cap plan
Jun 08 2026
At a Swiss nursing home, Marcelle Mivelaz celebrated her 80th birthday surrounded by friends, as a team of mostly …
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Israel, Iran trade fire despite Trump's call for restraint
Jun 08 2026
Israel and Iran traded fire on Monday, seriously testing a fragile truce and threatening hopes for a deal to end the …
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China's Xi lands in North Korea for rare visit
Jun 08 2026
China's President Xi Jinping hailed an "invincible friendship" with Pyongyang on arrival in North Korea Monday, his …
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Major quake off Philippines kills three, triggers tsunami warnings
Jun 08 2026
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least three people, collapsing …
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Israel strikes Iran, defying Trump's call for restraint
Jun 08 2026
Israel said Monday it had struck targets across Iran, defying US President Donald Trump's call to refrain from …
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Denmark's Eriksen 'doing well' after collapsing during friendly
Jun 08 2026
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine but was later able to walk off the field, five …
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Stabbing wounds six at New York's Penn Station
Jun 08 2026
Six people were wounded Sunday in a stabbing at New York's Penn Station, the city's mayor said, as the metropolitan area …
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Major quake off Philippines kills one, triggers tsunami warnings
Jun 08 2026
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least one person, collapsing buildings, …
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China's Xi to visit North Korea after meetings with Trump, Putin
Jun 08 2026
China's President Xi Jinping hailed an "invincible friendship" with Pyongyang as he headed to North Korea for a visit …
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UK, France, Germany back Zelensky's call for Putin meeting
Jun 08 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky received the backing of the leaders of the UK, France and Germany in calling for …
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Hundreds of Charlie Chaplin lookalikes gather in Switzerland
Jun 08 2026
More than 400 people donning black bowler hats, toothbrush moustaches and canes gathered in Switzerland Sunday seeking …
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Europe opening up to self-driving taxis
Jun 08 2026
Self-driving taxis, already booming in the United States and China, are emerging in Europe, with major companies …
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Denmark's Eriksen collapses during Ukraine friendly
Jun 08 2026
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday, five years after he suffered a cardiac …
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Trump storms out of tense, rain-plagued NBC interview
Jun 08 2026
President Donald Trump lasted through probing questions about his Iran war strategy and repeated weather disruptions …
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Iran fans dismayed by team's World Cup visa quarrel
Jun 08 2026
Iran's national football team was greeted Sunday in Mexico by a small group of supporters eager to give them a warm …
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Iran launches missiles at Israel for first time since Mideast truce
Jun 07 2026
Air raid sirens sounded in Israel on Sunday as its military said it intercepted incoming Iranian missiles, the first …
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Israel reports incoming Iranian missiles in first since Mideast war ceasefire
Jun 07 2026
Air raid sirens sounded in Israel on Sunday as its military worked to intercept barrages of incoming Iranian missiles …
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Zelensky meets allies in UK after strike hits Ukraine nuclear site
Jun 07 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Britain Sunday for defence talks with leaders of the UK, France and …
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Iran threatens retaliation against US, Israel after strike on Beirut
Jun 07 2026
Iran threatened to retaliate against the United States and Israel for a fresh attack on Beirut on Sunday, further …
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Israel strikes south Beirut after intercepting Hezbollah launches
Jun 07 2026
Israel's military struck Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday, hitting apartments in two buildings after saying it had …
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Zverev ends wait for Grand Slam title with French Open triumph
Jun 07 2026
Alexander Zverev finally secured his maiden Grand Slam title with a dramatic five-set victory over Italy's Flavio …
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Over one million people attend pope's mass in Madrid
Jun 07 2026
More than one million people filled the streets of Madrid on Sunday for a mass by Pope Leo XIV at which he called for a …
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Iran threatens retaliation against US, Israel after strikes on Beirut
Jun 07 2026
Iran threatened to retaliate against the United States and Israel for fresh strikes in Beirut on Sunday, further …
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'Never again!' March in France for girl whose killing sparked outcry
Jun 07 2026
The grieving parents of an 11-year-old girl whose suspected killing has sparked outrage in France over failures to …
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March in France for girl whose killing sparked outcry over lapses
Jun 07 2026
The grieving parents of an 11-year-old girl feared murdered in France joined a silent march in her memory by thousands …
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Iran's World Cup team blast US visa row on arrival in Mexico
Jun 07 2026
Iran's World Cup squad landed in Mexico on Sunday under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row, after the United States …
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US says shot down Iran drones as war reaches 100th day
Jun 07 2026
The United States said it shot down a pair of Iranian drones threatening the Strait of Hormuz, as the Middle East war …
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Israel strikes Beirut southern suburbs after Hezbollah launches
Jun 07 2026
Israel's military struck Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday, hitting two apartments in two buildings, after saying it …
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Polls open in tight Peru presidential runoff
Jun 07 2026
Polls opened in Peru's presidential runoff Sunday, with crime and political instability dominating a race to choose the …
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Iran's World Cup team arrives in Mexico as US visa row rages
Jun 07 2026
Iran's World Cup squad landed in Mexico on Sunday under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row, after the United States …
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Over 1.2 million people attend Pope's mass in Madrid
Jun 07 2026
More than 1.2 million people filled the streets of Madrid on Sunday for a mass by Pope Leo XIV at which he called for a …
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US says shot down Iran drones in fresh escalation
Jun 07 2026
The United States said it shot down a pair of Iranian drones threatening the Strait of Hormuz, the latest escalation of …
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Iran World Cup team heads to Mexico as US visa row rages
Jun 07 2026
Iran's World Cup squad is expected to arrive in Mexico early Sunday under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row between …
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Pope to lead huge Madrid mass on day two of Spain visit
Jun 07 2026
Pope Leo XIV will celebrate an open-air mass Sunday in Madrid that is expected to gather more than one million …
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Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after new US strikes
Jun 06 2026
Iran launched a salvo of missiles at US allies Bahrain and Kuwait on Saturday after fresh American strikes, drawing a …
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