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Israel bombards Beirut after deadliest West Bank strike in decades

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Israel bombarded south Beirut at least 10 times late Thursday, Lebanese sources said, after it launched its deadliest …

Hera spacecraft to probe asteroid deflected by defence test

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Europe's Hera probe is tentatively scheduled to launch Monday on a mission to inspect the damage a NASA spacecraft made …

EU court set for key Diarra ruling which could shake up transfer market

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An EU court will on Friday deliver its verdict in the case of former French footballer Lassana Diarra against FIFA, a …

More than AI misinformation, US voters worry about lying politicians

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As a bitterly contested US election campaign enters its final stretch, misinformation researchers have raised the alarm …

US dockworkers to head back to work after tentative deal

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US dockworkers will return to work after a three-day strike at East and Gulf Coast ports after the union and port …

Anti-Trump Republican Cheney rallies with Harris in key battleground

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Democratic White House candidate Kamala Harris campaigned Thursday with Liz Cheney, a high-profile Republican opponent …

One job by day, another by night as US voters make ends meet

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At 21 years old, Zackree Kline works at a funeral parlor and as a waiter, clocking 60 hours a week to get by -- a …

Man Utd's Ten Hag faces make-or-break trip to Aston Villa

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Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag desperately needs a reversal in his side's Premier League fortunes on Sunday against …

Civil society groups demand action against 'sexist' AI disinformation

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More than two dozen international civil society organizations will call on major tech firms to bolster their AI policies …

Israel says strikes Hezbollah intel HQ in Beirut

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Israel's military said Thursday it had hit Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters in the Lebanese capital Beirut, as …

Southeast US reels as storm Helene death toll passes 210

Oct 03 2024

More than 210 people are now confirmed dead after Hurricane Helene carved a path of destruction through several US …

Harris rallies with anti-Trump Republican in swing state battle

Oct 03 2024

Democratic White House candidate Kamala Harris teamed up Thursday up with Liz Cheney, a high-profile Republican opponent …

FIFA defers decision on call to suspend Israel

Oct 03 2024

World football's governing body FIFA on Thursday gave no verdict either way on a Palestinian request to suspend Israel, …

Southeast US reels as storm Helene death toll hits 200

Oct 03 2024

More than 200 people are now confirmed dead after Hurricane Helene carved a path of destruction through several US …

New NATO chief Rutte says wants Ukraine to 'prevail' in Kyiv trip

Oct 03 2024

NATO's chief Mark Rutte told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday that his goal as head of the Western …

UK hands Indian Ocean islands to Mauritius but keeps key US military base

Oct 03 2024

Britain on Thursday said it would give up sovereignty of a remote Indian Ocean archipelago to Mauritius but will …

French jihadist linked to Charlie Hebdo attackers jailed for life

Oct 03 2024

A French jihadist close to the brothers behind the 2015 massacre at satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo was on Thursday …

Harris rallying with anti-Trump Republican in swing state battle

Oct 03 2024

Democratic US presidential candidate Kamala Harris will rally Thursday with Liz Cheney, a staunch Republican opponent of …

Mexican president vows justice after army kills six migrants

Oct 03 2024

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday that soldiers who opened fire and killed six migrants in a highway …

Taiwan shuts down for second day as Typhoon Krathon makes landfall

Oct 03 2024

Typhoon Krathon slammed into Taiwan on Thursday, bringing mudslides, flooding and destructive winds to the shuttered …

Israel, Hezbollah in deadly battles on Lebanon border

Oct 03 2024

Israel's military said Thursday it killed 15 Hezbollah militants in an air strike on southern Lebanon, as the …

Israel says killed 15 Hezbollah militants in Lebanon strike

Oct 03 2024

Israel's military said it killed 15 Hezbollah militants in an air strike on southern Lebanon, as the Iran-backed …

Deadly strike on central Beirut after Israel, Iran trade threats

Oct 03 2024

Israel carried out a deadly air raid Thursday in central Beirut after eight ground troops were killed near the Lebanese …

Dolphins flash friendly grins when they're ready to play

Oct 03 2024

"Smile and the whole world smiles with you," goes the expression -- and it seems the same is true for bottlenose …

Supercharged storms: how climate change amplifies cyclones

Oct 03 2024

From Hurricane Helene to Typhoon Yagi, powerful storms are battering the globe, and scientists warn that a warming …

Conte plays down Napoli's title chances

Oct 03 2024

Antonio Conte has taken Napoli back to the top of Serie A for the first time since they won the title in 2023 but he …

Tolstoy's descendants in family saga over Russian peace prize

Oct 03 2024

A new peace prize backed by Russian President Vladimir Putin bearing Leo Tolstoy's name has divided the writer's …

Taiwan shuts down for second day as Typhoon Krathon to land

Oct 03 2024

Taiwan shut down schools and offices for a second day Thursday as Typhoon Krathon pounded the island before its expected …

Baseball 'superhuman' Ohtani finds new ways to amaze among greats

Oct 03 2024

Japan's Shohei Ohtani is the record-breaking baseball "superhuman" following in the footsteps of the legendary Babe Ruth …

US election like no other enters nail-biting final month

Oct 03 2024

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are entering the final one-month sprint to the most dramatic US presidential election in …

US election: five key moments in an extraordinary campaign

Oct 03 2024

Courts, bullets and verbal stumbles have made their mark on this year's US election campaign -- one of the most …

Biden official urges talks as US port strike enters second day

Oct 03 2024

US dockworkers picketed for a second day Wednesday, garnering support from other labor groups as the Biden …

Slot makes Liverpool history as Reds beat Bologna

Oct 03 2024

Arne Slot became the first Liverpool manager to win eight of his opening nine matches as Mohamed Salah's brilliant …

Deadly Israeli strike on central Beirut after soldiers killed

Oct 03 2024

Israel carried out a deadly air raid Thursday on a Hezbollah rescue facility in central Beirut, Lebanese sources said, …

Scientists unlock secret of 'Girl With Pearl Earring'

Oct 03 2024

Johannes Vermeer's "Girl With The Pearl Earring" is one of the world's most popular paintings -- and now scientists …

South America treated to rare 'ring of fire' eclipse

Oct 03 2024

Skygazers on the tip of South America were treated Wednesday to a spectacular "ring of fire" solar eclipse that was …

Trump 'resorted to crimes' to overturn 2020 election: special counsel

Oct 03 2024

Donald Trump launched a "private criminal effort" to subvert the 2020 US election and should not be shielded by …

'Heartbreaking': Biden, Harris tour storm areas as deaths surpass 160

Oct 02 2024

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday witnessed Hurricane Helene's catastrophic destruction firsthand and Vice President …

Real Madrid beaten in Champions League as Villa shock Bayern

Oct 02 2024

Holders Real Madrid suffered a shock 1-0 loss to Lille in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Aston Villa defeated …

US urgently tries to shape Israel's response to Iran

Oct 02 2024

The United States knows Israel will retaliate after Iran's major missile attack, and even says it supports such a move, …

Biden, Harris tour areas slammed by major storm

Oct 02 2024

US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday witnessed first-hand the catastrophic destruction …

Eight Israel soldiers dead as Hezbollah claims to repel incursion

Oct 02 2024

Hezbollah said it repelled an Israeli infiltration into southern Lebanon on Wednesday, as Israel reported eight soldiers …

Ukraine withdraws from eastern town of Vugledar

Oct 02 2024

Ukraine's army said Wednesday that it had withdrawn from the eastern town of Vugledar, handing Russia one of its most …

First deaths as Israeli ground forces clash with Hezbollah

Oct 02 2024

Israeli forces battled Hezbollah militants in Lebanon on Wednesday, with Israel announcing the deaths of eight soldiers, …

Carter beloved in hometown, but many voting for Trump

Oct 02 2024

In southwest Georgia, the hamlet of Plains is synonymous with former US president Jimmy Carter, a Democrat who grew up …

Israel, Hezbollah in deadly fighting on Lebanon border

Oct 02 2024

Israeli forces battled Hezbollah militants in Lebanon on Wednesday, with Israel announcing the first death of a soldier …

Israel vows to make Iran pay for missile attack

Oct 02 2024

Israel vowed to make Iran "pay" for firing a barrage of missiles at its territory, with Tehran warning on Wednesday it …

Thousands march in India as doctors resume strike

Oct 02 2024

Tens of thousands of people packed the streets of one of India's biggest cities after doctors resumed a strike and …

US, Israel warn of response to Iranian missile attack

Oct 02 2024

Israel threatened Wednesday to retaliate after Iran fired a barrage of missiles at its territory, with Tehran warning it …

US VP rivals defend Trump and Harris in polite debate

Oct 02 2024

US vice presidential contenders J.D. Vance and Tim Walz faced off in a surprisingly civil debate Tuesday, despite tense …

Fact Check: The 2024 US vice presidential debate

Oct 02 2024

US vice presidential candidates J.D. Vance and Tim Walz met Tuesday in likely their only live and televised face-to-face …

Chelsea's Conference League exile follows internal turmoil

Oct 02 2024

Just three years after being crowned kings of Europe, Chelsea find themselves slumming it in the UEFA Conference League.

Cards to consoles: Nintendo opens first museum

Oct 02 2024

Nintendo opened its first museum on Wednesday in a renovated factory in Kyoto, showcasing the long history of the …

US dockworkers launch mass strike a month before election

Oct 02 2024

Tens of thousands of workers at major ports on the US East and Gulf Coasts went on strike Tuesday in an action that …

Vance, Walz clash in VP debate overshadowed by Trump

Oct 02 2024

US vice presidential contenders J.D. Vance and Tim Walz clashed on abortion and migration in their televised debate …

Ten Hag demands Man Utd response in Europa League

Oct 02 2024

Manchester United will attempt to recover from another demoralising defeat that raised fresh questions over manager Erik …

X agrees to pay Brazil fines, court orders finances unblocked

Oct 02 2024

A Brazilian judge on Tuesday ordered the unblocking of the bank accounts of Elon Musk's X in the country after the …

Extreme heat another form of death sentence in Texas jails

Oct 02 2024

Prison cells so hot that inmates splash themselves with toilet water. Jails described as ovens where convicts are baked …

Vance, Walz clash in US VP debate

Oct 02 2024

US vice presidential contenders J.D. Vance and Tim Walz took on the crisis in the Middle East as they met Tuesday for …

Dortmund and Adeyemi hand Celtic brutal European reality check

Oct 02 2024

Karim Adeyemi scored three goals in the first half as Borussia Dortmund handed Celtic a brutal Champions League reality …

Arsenal beat PSG in Champions League duel, Dortmund hit Celtic for seven

Oct 02 2024

Arsenal beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 in their heavyweight Champions League duel on Tuesday, while last season's beaten …

California passes law allowing Dutch-style cannabis cafes

Oct 02 2024

Starting next year, diners in the western US state of California can smoke cannabis at certain restaurants, thanks to a …

Netflix war epic to open Asia's largest film festival

Oct 02 2024

A Netflix period war drama produced by South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook will open Asia's largest film festival …

Can music help plants grow? Study suggests sound boosts fungus

Oct 02 2024

Playing a monotonous sound stimulates the activity of a fungus that promotes plant growth, a study suggested on …

Sheinbaum takes office as Mexico's first woman president

Oct 01 2024

Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in Tuesday as Mexico's first woman president, inheriting a country beset by gang violence …

Vance, Walz set for US VP debate clash

Oct 01 2024

US vice presidential contenders J.D. Vance and Tim Walz face off in what could be an unusually important undercard …

Israel and ally US vow response as Iran fires missile barrage

Oct 01 2024

Iran launched around 180 missiles at Israel on Tuesday in response to the killings of Tehran-backed militant leaders, …

Israel vows response as Iran fires missile barrage

Oct 01 2024

Iran launched around 180 missiles at Israel on Tuesday in response to the killings of Tehran-backed militant leaders, …

Prayers and applause: two sides of Jerusalem react to Iran missiles

Oct 01 2024

Depending on where you were in Jerusalem on Tuesday night, Iran's missile attack on Israel provoked either fervent …

Iran fires missiles at Israel in new escalation

Oct 01 2024

Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel on Tuesday in response to the killings of Iran-backed militant leaders, …

Russian strike kills six as Ukraine marks Defenders Day

Oct 01 2024

A Russian strike on a southern Ukraine market killed six people on Tuesday, authorities said, as the nation held a …

Sheinbaum to take office as Mexico's first woman president

Oct 01 2024

Claudia Sheinbaum will be sworn in Tuesday as Mexico's first woman president, inheriting a country beset by gang …

Israel braces for Iranian attack after US warning

Oct 01 2024

Israel said Tuesday it was ready to counter any attack from Iran as a US official warned of an imminent missile strike, …

US dockworkers launch mass strike month before election

Oct 01 2024

Tens of thousands of workers at major ports on the US East and Gulf Coasts went on strike Tuesday in an action that …

French PM vows more taxes and spending cuts ahead of budget fight

Oct 01 2024

France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier pledged new taxes and spending cuts Tuesday to reduce a "colossal" debt, in a …

Rwandan ex-doctor on trial in France accused of genocide

Oct 01 2024

A former doctor went on trial in Paris on Tuesday accused of genocide in Rwanda, the latest suspect to face justice in …

Israel says ground forces raid south Lebanon, escalating conflict

Oct 01 2024

The Israeli military said Tuesday its ground troops had carried out raids against Hezbollah in south Lebanon and …

New NATO chief Rutte dismisses Trump fears, vows Ukraine support

Oct 01 2024

New NATO chief Mark Rutte on Tuesday downplayed fears over a potential Donald Trump victory in the US presidential …

Israel says launches Lebanon ground offensive, escalating conflict

Oct 01 2024

The Israeli army said it launched a ground offensive in Lebanon and that its forces engaged in clashes Tuesday, further …

Assange says 'pleaded guilty to journalism' to gain freedom

Oct 01 2024

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange said on Tuesday he was released after years of incarceration only because he pleaded …

US dockworkers launch strike after labor contract expires

Oct 01 2024

Dockworkers at major ports along the US East and Gulf Coasts went on strike Tuesday after last-minute negotiations …

Rutte dismisses Trump fears as he takes reins at NATO

Oct 01 2024

NATO's new chief Mark Rutte on Tuesday downplayed fears over the impact of a potential Donald Trump victory in upcoming …

'Intense fighting' as Israel launches Lebanon ground offensive

Oct 01 2024

The Israeli army said its troops were locked in fierce clashes in Lebanon after launching a ground offensive Tuesday, …

'I pleaded guilty to journalism,' Wikileaks' Assange

Oct 01 2024

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange on Tuesday said he was released after years of incarceration only because he had …

Thousands evacuated as Super Typhoon Krathon approaches Taiwan

Oct 01 2024

Taiwan closed schools and evacuated thousands of people in the south of the island Tuesday ahead of the arrival of Super …

Coldplay ticket scalping fiasco sparks backlash in India

Oct 01 2024

British rock band Coldplay's upcoming tour of India has triggered a police investigation and dismayed fans after …

Frustrated French clubs turn away players in post-Olympics sports boom

Oct 01 2024

Many amateur French sports clubs are struggling to cope with a wave of enquiries and a boom in wannabee players sparked …

Sacred filth offers India's sex workers brief respect

Oct 01 2024

Every year in India's megacity Kolkata, the world's oldest trade gets fleeting respect from an ancient custom -- when …

Major League Eating: the sport of stuffing your face

Oct 01 2024

Each man gobbled up 44 pork rolls in 10 minutes, but it was the last bite that earned one of them the $2,000 top prize …

Kenya airport whistleblower fears for his life

Oct 01 2024

Nelson Amenya caused an uproar by exposing secret talks for an Indian firm to take over Kenya's main airport. He has no …

Israeli forces start 'targeted ground raids' in south Lebanon

Oct 01 2024

The Israeli military said Tuesday that troops have started "ground raids" in villages in southern Lebanon, after …

Rutte takes reins at NATO as US vote looms

Oct 01 2024

Former Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte takes over as NATO's secretary general on Tuesday as the Western military …

Aston Villa target repeat of 1982 Champions League heroics against Bayern

Oct 01 2024

Unai Emery has warned Aston Villa that fatigue will be no excuse as his side aim to emulate the most memorable night in …

Rwandan ex-doctor goes on trial in France accused of genocide

Oct 01 2024

A former doctor goes on trial on Tuesday accused of genocide in Rwanda, three decades after the massacre of the African …

Baseball great Pete Rose dead at 83: team

Oct 01 2024

Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit king who left the sport in disgrace after being banned for betting on …

US port officials gird for strike despite last-minute bargaining

Oct 01 2024

Officials at 14 ports along the US East and Gulf Coasts were making last-minute preparations on Monday for a likely …

Long-delayed cruise leaves Belfast after four months

Oct 01 2024

A luxury round-the-world cruise ship beset with technical delays and docked in rainy Belfast since May finally departed …

Dali prints found in London garage sold at auction

Oct 01 2024

Eleven lithographs signed by the Spanish surrealist Salvador Dali sparked an auction battle on Monday after being …

Brazilians choke as fire smoke blankets 80% of country

Oct 01 2024

With as much as 80 percent of Brazil under a blanket of smoke from historic wild fires, face masks last used during the …

AC Milan, Inter ultras arrested for alleged organised crime offences

Oct 01 2024

Hardcore supporters of AC Milan and Inter Milan were arrested on Monday for alleged organised crime offences as part of …

With 118 dead from Hurricane Helene, Biden defends US government response

Sep 30 2024

The death toll from a devastating storm that battered the southeastern United States climbed to 118 on Monday, as the …

Israeli forces in 'limited' Lebanon ground operations against Hezbollah: US

Sep 30 2024

Israeli forces have launched limited ground incursions in Lebanon, the United States said Monday, as militant group …