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More than 50,000 missing after Venezuela quakes, death toll soars
AFP - 8m ago
More than 50,000 people were missing Friday after twin earthquakes in Venezuela, the United Nations' aid chief told AFP …
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Venezuela earthquakes toll soars to 589 amid desperate rescue effort
AFP - 59m ago
The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela soared to 589 on Friday, with thousands more unaccounted for as …
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Dozens of international teams rushing to Venezuela: UN
AFP - 1h ago
International search and rescue teams from at least 17 countries are being scrambled to Venezuela to help look for …
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Europe heatwave swamps hospitals, halts parties
AFP - 1h ago
Street parties and music festivals were cancelled and alcohol sales limited in parts of western Europe on Friday, as a …
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Venezuela earthquakes toll doubles amid desperate rescue efforts
AFP - 2h ago
The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela more than doubled Friday to 589, interim president Delcy Rodriguez …
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Russia-annexed Crimea declares 'emergency' amid Ukraine strikes
AFP - 4h ago
Authorities in Russian-annexed Crimea on Friday declared an "emergency situation" in a bid to ease the fallout from …
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Venezuelans hunt for survivors after quakes kill at least 235
AFP - 2h ago
Rescuers used heavy machinery and their bare hands on Friday in a race to save survivors of twin earthquakes in …
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Mbappe v Haaland as France face Norway in World Cup group decider
AFP - 5h ago
A mouthwatering duel between in-form goalscorers Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland will take centre stage at the World …
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UN says Iran nuclear pledge needs 'very strong' verification
AFP - 5h ago
The UN's nuclear chief said Friday that Iran's pledge not to build a nuclear weapon would need "very strong" …
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Serena Williams to face Joint in Wimbledon return after four-year absence
AFP - 18m ago
Serena Williams was on Friday drawn to play Australia's Maya Joint in the Wimbledon first round as the American legend …
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New Zealand internal report warns of Chinese military forays in Pacific
AFP - 8h ago
Chinese ballistic missile tests and naval forays will become a "persistent" feature of the Pacific as Beijing expands …
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Hospitals overwhelmed as Europe heatwave shifts east
AFP - 3h ago
A deadly European heatwave that has saturated hospitals as temperatures soared to record highs was to shift east on …
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Venezuelan mother digs with bare hands for missing son
AFP - 10h ago
Amparo del Giudice dug with her bare hands at a huge mound of concrete in search of her son, trapped under rubble after …
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Climate change to blame for intensity of Europe heatwave: scientists
AFP - 10h ago
Human-caused climate change is "unequivocally" responsible for the intensity of a record-breaking heatwave scorching …
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Sony discontinues Japan sales of robot puppy 'aibo'
AFP - 3h ago
Sony is halting sales of its robotic puppy "aibo" in Japan, the company said, eight years after the latest model of its …
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Venezuelans search for survivors after quakes kill at least 235
AFP - 4h ago
Desperate Venezuelans raced Thursday to find and rescue loved ones trapped alive beneath the rubble of collapsed …
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French teen in Singapore straw-licking case to enter plea
AFP - 8h ago
A French teen facing criminal charges in Singapore for a straw-licking stunt will enter a plea next month in a case that …
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NZ internal report warns of Chinese military forays in Pacific
AFP - 5h ago
Chinese ballistic missile tests and naval forays will become a "persistent" feature of the Pacific as Beijing expands …
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Court battle plays out over Wimbledon tennis expansion plan
AFP - 6h ago
A clash over the future of the Wimbledon tennis championships is being played out away from the manicured southwest …
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Ecuador upset Germany to reach World Cup last 32 as Curacao eliminated
AFP - 5h ago
Ecuador squeezed into the last 32 of the World Cup with an upset win over Germany on Thursday while the Netherlands, …
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Venezuela races to search for survivors after quakes kill at least 235
AFP - 2h ago
Desperate Venezuelans raced Thursday to find and rescue loved ones trapped alive beneath the rubble of collapsed …
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Attack on ship in Hormuz leads UN to halt evacuation plan for trapped sailors
AFP - 15h ago
An attack on a ship Thursday in the Strait of Hormuz led the UN to suspend efforts to evacuate trapped mariners as the …
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Quake-hit Venezuela's hospitals care for children left alone
Jun 25 2026
Teenager Yenderlin Cabarza waited alone in an emergency room on Thursday, her bones broken by two powerful earthquakes …
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US says wants deal with Iran, but not 'at any price'
Jun 25 2026
Washington's top diplomat said Thursday there are limits to what it would accept in any Iran deal, as an attack on a …
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UK'S King Charles breaks precedent to reveal £30 mn paid in taxes since 2022
Jun 25 2026
King Charles III has paid more than £30 million ($39.6 million) in personal taxes since becoming monarch in September …
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Venezuela mounts desperate search for survivors after twin quakes kill at least 188
Jun 25 2026
Desperate Venezuelans battled Thursday to rescue loved ones trapped alive beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings …
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Massive police deployment blocks Kenya protest anniversary
Jun 25 2026
Kenyan police shut down much of Nairobi and used tear gas Thursday to prevent protests marking two years since a …
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Will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed in New York? Clues abound
Jun 25 2026
Will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's "Love Story" culminate in a Big Apple wedding? Increasing signs point to a …
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Court orders TotalEnergies to account for clients' emissions
Jun 25 2026
A French court on Thursday ordered TotalEnergies to account for its clients' emissions and outline measures to address …
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Hospitals raise alert as heatwave slams Europe
Jun 25 2026
French authorities banned public alcohol consumption in Paris and warned hospitals faced "saturation", echoing warnings …
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'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center shuts in US: official
Jun 25 2026
The controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center -- a costly Florida facility that became a symbol of …
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Venezuelans trapped alive after twin quakes kill at least 188
Jun 25 2026
Desperate Venezuelans battled Thursday to rescue loved ones trapped alive beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings …
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Venezuelans trapped alive after twin quakes kill at least 164
Jun 25 2026
Desperate Venezuelans battled Thursday to rescue loved ones trapped alive beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings …
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Heatwave bakes 100 mn Europeans at over 35C
Jun 25 2026
At least 101 million Europeans were forecast to swelter in temperatures of over 35C on Thursday, as scores of people …
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Venezuela twin quakes kill at least 164 with many trapped under rubble
Jun 25 2026
A pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked Venezuela have killed at least 164 people, the country's leader said Thursday …
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Baking heatwave gives Europe no respite
Jun 25 2026
At least 101 million Europeans were expected to experience temperatures of over 35C on Thursday, in a punishing and …
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Venezuela twin quakes kill at least 164, topple buildings
Jun 25 2026
A twin earthquake that was Venezuela's largest in over a century has killed at least 164 people and destroyed multiple …
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USA, Germany in control as Dutch eye World Cup knockouts
Jun 25 2026
Co-hosts the United States and Germany will bid to complete perfect World Cup group stage campaigns on Thursday, while …
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Venezuela twin quakes kill at least 32, injure hundreds
Jun 25 2026
Powerful twin earthquakes have killed at least 32 people and hurt hundreds in Venezuela, the nation's leader said …
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Venezuela twin quakes kill at least 32, injure more than 700
Jun 25 2026
Powerful twin earthquakes have killed 32 people and injured more than 700 in Venezuela, the nation's interim president …
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Rubio in Bahrain as US-Iran diplomacy ramps up
Jun 25 2026
Top US diplomat Marco Rubio was in Bahrain on Thursday after promising Gulf allies that Washington would protect their …
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Venezuela declares state of emergency after powerful twin quakes
Jun 25 2026
Venezuela's interim leader declared a state of emergency Wednesday as two massive earthquakes caused buildings in the …
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South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history
Jun 25 2026
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their …
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Brazil advance at World Cup, history for South Africa, Canada, Bosnia
Jun 25 2026
Brazil punished Scotland's defensive frailties to advance to the World Cup's last 32 on Wednesday as South Africa, …
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Mothers search, men weep amid debris of Venezuela quakes
Jun 25 2026
"Antonio, it's your mom, I'm right here," a mother's desperate cries bounced off the rubble of a 22-story building in …
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Secret cameras, mics and AI reveal rare Cambodia wildlife
Jun 25 2026
Above the patter of rain cascading through the jungle canopy comes the haunting call of a pileated gibbon singing to …
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Beloved spiritual utopia under threat in Modi's India
Jun 25 2026
It was founded as a Sixties utopia "where men and women of all countries are able to live in peace and progressive …
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Trump opens US 250th birthday party with rally-style speech
Jun 25 2026
US President Donald Trump opened 16 days of celebrations for America's 250th anniversary Wednesday with a rally-style …
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Twin earthquakes in Venezuela destroy buildings, sow panic
Jun 25 2026
Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck the same area of Venezuela on Wednesday, causing buildings to crumble, …
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Brazil advance at World Cup as Swiss, Canada reach last 32
Jun 25 2026
Brazil punished Scotland's defensive frailties to advance to the World Cup knockout rounds on Wednesday as Switzerland …
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No price shock for 'GTA VI' as gamers gear up for preorders
Jun 25 2026
Gamers were relieved to learn there was only a minimal price increase for "Grand Theft Auto VI" when preorders launched …
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Two powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela, destroying buildings
Jun 25 2026
Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck the same area of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing buildings to …
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Australia teen social media ban has little impact: research
Jun 24 2026
Australia's social media ban for under 16s has had little impact on teenagers' scrolling habits, researchers said …
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US promises to protect Gulf states' interests in Iran talks
Jun 24 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised Gulf allies of the United States on Wednesday that Washington would protect …
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Trump seeks $88 bn in extra funding, mostly for Iran war
Jun 24 2026
US President Donald Trump asked Congress on Wednesday for nearly $88 billion in extra spending, most of it to cover the …
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Switzerland, Canada advance as Brazil eye last 32
Jun 24 2026
Switzerland and Canada became the latest teams to book their places in the World Cup knockout rounds on Wednesday as …
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'New rules': life in world epicentre of jihadist terror
Jun 24 2026
The epicentre of global jihadism is today firmly planted in Africa's Sahel, where extremists are steadily expanding …
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Trump clashes with Republicans in testy Capitol visit
Jun 24 2026
President Donald Trump jolted Republicans during a fiery appearance at the US Capitol on Wednesday, scrapping a housing …
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Europe swelters under record-breaking heatwave
Jun 24 2026
Europe struggled to cope with a record-breaking heatwave on Wednesday, with at least 94 million people expected to …
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France detects first Ebola case outside Africa in current outbreak
Jun 24 2026
France on Wednesday announced the first confirmed case of Ebola identified on its territory, a doctor who had flown back …
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Bolivia's government is 'stoking a civil war,' ex-president Evo Morales tells AFP
Jun 24 2026
Former Bolivian president Evo Morales told AFP in an exclusive interview on Tuesday that the South American country's …
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Mamdani-backed leftist candidates win New York Democratic primaries
Jun 24 2026
Three candidates backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani won Democratic primary elections for Congress on Tuesday, …
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'Inhumane': Gaza flotilla activists recount Israeli detention ordeal
Jun 24 2026
Cracked bones, humiliation, sexual assault: Pro-Palestinian activists recounted the abuse they say they suffered from …
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Trials of two Ebola treatments to start in DRC next week: WHO
Jun 24 2026
Trials of two separate potential treatments to fight the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo are …
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Latest developments in Europe's heatwave
Jun 24 2026
Here are the latest developments in Europe's heatwave.
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Iran says deal to end Mideast war 'declaration of US defeat'
Jun 24 2026
Iran called the deal it struck to end the Middle East war "a declaration of America's defeat" on Wednesday, as the top …
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Major power outage in France as Europe wilts under record heat
Jun 24 2026
Temperatures climbed across Europe again on Wednesday, as a record-breaking heatwave left tens of thousands of people …
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H5 bird flu detected in second Australia state
Jun 24 2026
Scientists have detected the highly contagious H5 bird flu strain in a second Australian state, the nation's agriculture …
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Back in stork: returning birds bring joy to Croatian village
Jun 24 2026
Spring brings flocks of noisy visitors to the sleepy Croatian village of Cigoc, outnumbering the locals, filling prime …
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Brazil aim for last 32 as World Cup goes into hectic phase
Jun 24 2026
Brazil will seek to book their place in the last 32 of the World Cup on Wednesday when they face Scotland as the …
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Japan PM heckled at WWII memorial
Jun 24 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was heckled at a World War II memorial event by protesters angry about Tokyo's …
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Ronaldo double fires Portugal, Ghana thwart England
Jun 24 2026
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics as he became the first man to score in six different World …
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Hanoi residents mount silent protest over home demolitions
Jun 24 2026
Silent prayer vigils, cautiously worded protest banners and T-shirts pleading for neighbourhoods to be spared -- Hanoi …
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US Congress passes symbolic Iran war rebuke to Trump
Jun 24 2026
The US Senate passed a largely symbolic resolution Tuesday calling for an end to President Donald Trump's war with Iran, …
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Airbus to inspect 16 A380s after cracks found on plane wings
Jun 24 2026
Airbus on Tuesday said it would inspect 16 A380 planes, five of them immediately, after cracks were found in a key wing …
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Dream job: US soccer fans paid to watch every World Cup game
Jun 24 2026
It might just be the greatest job in the world.
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Red or green? For Brazil, the politics of World Cup kits matter
Jun 24 2026
When Brazil faces Scotland in the World Cup on Wednesday, the South American team's goalkeeper Alisson Becker will be …
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US Congress passes landmark housing affordability bill
Jun 23 2026
The US House of Representatives passed a sweeping housing affordability bill on Tuesday, sending President Donald Trump …
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Europe wilts under record heat as AC sales soar
Jun 23 2026
Europe braced Wednesday for another day of an unprecedented heatwave that has smashed records in many countries and sent …
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Rubio rejects Iran tolls on Hormuz as deal strains multiply
Jun 23 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that Washington would not accept Iranian tolls or fees on the Strait of …
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France has hottest-ever day as 'unbearable' heatwave keeps scorching Europe
Jun 23 2026
Workers sweated in choking heat and pupils stayed home on Tuesday as an early-summer heatwave smothered much of Europe, …
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US TV news host begs for info after kidnap note says mother is dead
Jun 23 2026
A popular US television news host whose mother was kidnapped in February said Tuesday she is in "agony" after reports …
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Ronaldo double fires Portugal, England eye last 32
Jun 23 2026
Under-fire Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics as he became the first man to score in six …
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Rubio says US will not accept Iranian tolls on Hormuz
Jun 23 2026
Washington's top diplomat insisted Tuesday that the US would not accept any attempt to impose tolls or fees on Strait of …
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Heatwave sparks health warnings across Europe
Jun 23 2026
Workers sweated in choking heat and pupils stayed home on Tuesday as an early-summer heatwave smothered much of Europe, …
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UN to begin evacuating stranded Mideast sailors after US-Iran talks
Jun 23 2026
The UN announced Tuesday that it would begin evacuating thousands of sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz by the …
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Starmer vows 'orderly' transition as Labour MPs mull bid to be PM
Jun 23 2026
Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged Tuesday to make the transition of power "as easy as possible", as two …
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Europe heatwave closes schools, threatens health
Jun 23 2026
Workers sweated in choking heat and pupils stayed home on Tuesday as an early-summer heatwave smothered much of western …
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UN chief urges AI firms to 'come clean' over environmental footprint
Jun 23 2026
UN chief Antonio Guterres challenged AI firms on Tuesday to disclose their growing environmental footprint as part of a …
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Iran says won't allow UN inspectors at bombed nuclear sites
Jun 23 2026
Iran said Tuesday that the UN's nuclear watchdog will not be able to inspect key nuclear sites bombed by the US and …
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More records set to fall as deadly Europe heatwave drags on
Jun 23 2026
Europe on Tuesday braced for more extreme weather as a deadly heatwave threatened fresh temperature records in Britain, …
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England, Ghana eye last 32 as Portugal look for lift-off
Jun 23 2026
England will aim to become the latest of the World Cup big guns to book their place in the knockout rounds on Tuesday as …
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Iran says to oversee Hormuz as Swiss talks conclude
Jun 23 2026
Tehran voiced Tuesday its intent to maintain control over the vital Strait of Hormuz, a crucial question in the Middle …
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Messi sets World Cup scoring record as stars outshine weather
Jun 23 2026
Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday to fire Argentina into the last 32 as France …
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Ultra-reclusive Turkmenistan slowly opens up to tourists
Jun 23 2026
From a gas crater dubbed the "Gateway to Hell" to the shimmering marble buildings of its capital, Turkmenistan is …
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Two children die in France as heatwave blasts Europe
Jun 23 2026
Two children were found dead in a car in France on Monday, believed casualties of a heatwave piling record temperatures …
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Shooting in Montreal, Canada leaves three dead including suspect
Jun 23 2026
A midday shooting in Montreal killed three people on Monday, including a police officer, a civilian, and the alleged …
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Trump threatens prison for damage to Washington Reflecting Pool
Jun 23 2026
US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened jail time for anyone seeking to damage one of his signature renovation …
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World Cup exploits of Maradona and Messi have Argentina fans in raptures
Jun 23 2026
Argentinian football fans filling the bars in Buenos Aires on Monday were able to celebrate iconic World Cup moments by …
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Interstellar comet likely far older than Solar System: astronomers
Jun 23 2026
An interstellar comet that blazed past the Sun last year could be nearly three times older than our Solar System and is …
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Wikipedia won't let AI edit articles, cofounder says
Jun 23 2026
Wikipedia does not trust artificial intelligence enough to let it play a direct role in editing articles on its …
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'Boston Tea Party' compensation claim to be displayed at UK exhibit
Jun 23 2026
A compensation claim for 340 chests of tea thrown into Boston harbour in what is known as the "Boston Tea Party" is …
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