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Baseball legend Willie Mays dead at 93: family
AFP - 14m ago
Baseball icon Willie Mays, one of the greatest players in the sport's history and beloved his for dazzling skill and …
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Chinese 'underground bankers' launder Sinaloa drug money: US
AFP - 23m ago
The US Justice Department on Tuesday accused Chinese "underground bankers" of helping Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel launder …
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Mouse shakers, power naps: Corporate America fights 'keyboard fraud'
Jun 19 2024
A US banking giant fired more than a dozen employees for "simulating keyboard activity," highlighting a battle within …
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Despite sanctions, Russia still gets hands on Western goods
Jun 19 2024
A Kansas businessman shipped banned avionics equipment to Russia through Armenia, the UAE and other third countries. A …
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Javan rhino clings to survival after Indonesia poaching wave
Jun 19 2024
In 2023, a newborn Javan rhino in Indonesia raised hopes for the highly endangered species. Now, conservationists fear …
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Putin in North Korea to boost defence ties
Jun 19 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will meet Wednesday in Pyongyang for a summit where …
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'Cheapfakes': Out-of-context videos target Biden's age
Jun 19 2024
Republicans are flooding the internet with out-of-context videos of US President Joe Biden, using what the White House …
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'Best of the best' to race in new athletics circuit: Johnson
Jun 19 2024
US athletics great Michael Johnson on Tuesday announced the launch of a new track league which will see the "best of the …
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Diplomats say at least 550 pilgrims died during hajj, mostly Egyptians
Jun 19 2024
Diplomats on Tuesday said at least 550 pilgrims died during the hajj, underscoring the gruelling nature of the …
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AI goes mainstream as 'AI PCs' hit the market
Jun 19 2024
A new line of PCs specially made to run artificial intelligence programs hit stores on Tuesday as tech companies push …
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Justin Timberlake arrested, charged with drunk driving outside NYC
Jun 19 2024
Pop star Justin Timberlake was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in a chic town east of New York City, …
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Ronaldo's Portugal scrape Euro 2024 opening win, Turkey beat Georgia
Jun 19 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal beat the Czech Republic 2-1 to claim a Euro 2024 debut victory on Tuesday but they needed …
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Putin hails N. Korea's support for Ukraine war as lands in Pyongyang
AFP - 3h ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in North Korea early Wednesday, the Kremlin said, kicking off a visit set to …
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Swedish MPs adopt US defence deal amid nuclear fears
AFP - 6h ago
Swedish lawmakers on Tuesday adopted a controversial defence deal with the United States, which critics fear could lead …
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Kenya scraps most new tax hikes amid protest clashes
AFP - 7h ago
Kenya's government on Tuesday scrapped plans to impose multiple tax hikes, the presidency said, amending a controversial …
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Israel says Lebanon offensive plan 'approved' as tensions surge
AFP - 5h ago
The Israeli army on Tuesday said plans for an offensive in Lebanon were "approved and validated" amid escalating …
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Macron says snap France vote was 'most responsible solution'
AFP - 8h ago
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday defended his decision to hold snap legislative elections where a predicted …
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Boeing Starliner return to Earth set for June 26
AFP - 5h ago
NASA and Boeing are targeting a June 26 return to Earth of the Boeing Starliner from the International Space Station, …
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Ukraine claims drone attack on oil tanks in Russia
AFP - 6h ago
Ukrainian forces launched an overnight drone attack that set several oil storage tanks ablaze near the town of Azov in …
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Kenya scraps most new tax hikes as hundreds protest
AFP - 1h ago
Kenya's government on Tuesday walked back plans to impose multiple tax hikes, the presidency said, amending a …
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Putin hails N. Korea's support for Ukraine war ahead of Pyongyang visit
AFP - 37m ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in North Korea on Wednesday, the Kremlin said, kicking off a visit set to boost …
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Gaza rescuers report deadly strikes although clashes slow on Eid
AFP - 1h ago
Israeli strikes on Tuesday killed at least 13 people in central Gaza, the civil defence agency in the Hamas-run …
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New report warns of heat danger at Paris Olympics
AFP - 7h ago
A new report backed by climate scientists and athletes warned Tuesday about the dangers posed by extreme high …
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Swedish MPs vote on US defence deal amid nuclear fears
AFP - 3h ago
Swedish lawmakers were set to vote Tuesday on a controversial defence deal with the United States, which critics fear …
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Ukraine source says Kyiv behind oil tanks attack in Russia
AFP - 4h ago
Ukrainian forces staged an overnight drone attack that set several oil storage tanks ablaze near the town of Azov in …
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Swede freed in Iran prisoner swap gets a 'yes' from boyfriend
AFP - 6h ago
A Swedish man freed in a rare prisoner swap with Iran proposed marriage to his boyfriend just minutes after his return …
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Gaza rescuers report deadly strikes although clashes slow for Eid
AFP - 1h ago
Israeli strikes on Tuesday killed at least 13 people in central Gaza, the civil defence agency in the Hamas-run …
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Australia flags concern over 'ham-fisted' China diplomats
AFP - 15h ago
Australia voiced concern Tuesday about the "ham-fisted" actions of two Chinese diplomats at a media event, tarnishing a …
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Thailand's Thaksin indicted for insulting monarchy
AFP - 6h ago
Thai prosecutors on Tuesday formally indicted influential former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra under the kingdom's …
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Survivors recall horror of deadly double Indian train crash
AFP - 17h ago
Survivors of an Indian double train crash that killed nine people described on Tuesday their terror when a driver missed …
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Seoul fires warning shots as N. Korean soldiers cross border again
AFP - 18h ago
Dozens of North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the heavily fortified border Tuesday but retreated after warning shots …
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Lull in Gaza fighting despite blasts in south
AFP - 3h ago
Israel struck Gaza on Monday and witnesses reported blasts in the besieged territory's south, but fighting had largely …
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Celtics rout Mavericks to win record 18th NBA championship
AFP - 14h ago
Jayson Tatum produced a dazzling 31-point display as the Boston Celtics dominated the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 to clinch …
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Meteoric rise of South Korea's webtoons powers Nasdaq IPO
AFP - 12h ago
When Bae Jin-soo quit his well-paying job at one of South Korea's biggest conglomerates to write stories, his parents …
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Germany's golden oldies leading push for Euros glory
AFP - 3h ago
With a combined age of 106, Germany's three remaining 2014 World Cup winners Manuel Neuer, Thomas Mueller and Toni Kroos …
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Mbappe breaks nose in France Euro 2024 win
AFP - 14h ago
Kylian Mbappe will not need surgery but will wear a mask when he returns to action after the France captain suffered a …
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Hajj pilgrimage ends amid deadly Saudi heat spike
AFP - 4h ago
Saudi Arabia on Monday warned of a temperature spike in Mecca as Muslim pilgrims wrapped up the hajj in searing …
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US governor pardons 175,000 marijuana convictions
AFP - 14h ago
The governor of the US state of Maryland issued a mass pardon of drug offenses on Monday, in a far-reaching move …
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EU leaders see top jobs deal returning von der Leyen by end June
Jun 17 2024
EU leaders punted their final decision on the bloc's top jobs to an end-of-June summit Monday, but the contours of a …
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White House slams 'cheapfake' clips portraying Biden 'freezing'
Jun 17 2024
The White House on Monday criticized Republicans for spreading videos purported to show President Joe Biden's mental and …
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Putin says N.Korea 'firmly supporting' Russia operations in Ukraine: KCNA
Jun 17 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday praised North Korea for "firmly supporting" Moscow's war in Ukraine ahead of …
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Eurovision winner Nemo gets hero's welcome in Swiss hometown
Jun 17 2024
Eurovision winner Nemo received a hero's welcome on Monday as they took to the stage to give their Swiss hometown of …
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Von der Leyen tipped for nod, as EU leaders haggle over top jobs
Jun 17 2024
EU leaders meeting in Brussels Monday appeared increasingly to line up behind Ursula von der Leyen for a new term …
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Putin to visit N. Korea as Kremlin floats possible 'strategic' treaty
Jun 17 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to North Korea on Tuesday, in a rare visit that may see Moscow sign a …
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France election campaign starts with Macron facing struggle
Jun 17 2024
France began a frantically short election campaign Monday, with President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance facing an …
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EU leaders huddle on top jobs, with von der Leyen tipped for nod
Jun 17 2024
EU leaders huddled in Brussels on Monday to thrash out how to divide up the bloc's top jobs, with early signals putting …
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Search for dozens feared missing after deadly migrant shipwrecks off Italy
Jun 17 2024
Rescuers were scouring the sea off southern Italy for survivors or the bodies of dozens of migrants feared missing on …
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France cutting troops in West, Central Africa to 600: sources
Jun 17 2024
France is planning to reduce its military presence in West and Central Africa to around 600 troops in line with …
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France's snap election campaign starts after Macron's risky gamble
Jun 17 2024
France began a frantically short election campaign Monday, with President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance facing an …
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Top jobs on EU leaders' menu, with von der Leyen in pole position
Jun 17 2024
EU leaders gather Monday in Brussels to thrash out over dinner how to distribute the bloc's top jobs, with Ursula von …
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Farage says hard-right party intends to become 'real' UK opposition
Jun 17 2024
Brexiteer Nigel Farage said Monday that his hard-right Reform UK party intends to use next month's general election to …
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Philippine, Chinese ships collide near hotspot reef
Jun 17 2024
Philippine and Chinese vessels collided near the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea on Monday, with both sides …
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Over $1 bn to be pledged for Africa vaccine sovereignty: France
Jun 17 2024
More than one billion dollars will be pledged towards ramping up vaccine production in Africa at a summit held in Paris …
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'Outsiders,' 'Stereophonic' top Tony Awards
Jun 17 2024
Coming-of-age musical "The Outsiders" and "Stereophonic," a play about a 1970s band putting together an album, earned …
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US reporter Gershkovich to go on trial in Russia on June 26
Jun 17 2024
US journalist Evan Gershkovich will go on trial on espionage charges in Russia's Urals city of Yekaterinburg behind …
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Lull in Gaza fighting as Biden urges truce in Eid message
Jun 17 2024
Israel struck Gaza on Monday and witnesses reported blasts in the besieged territory's south, but fighting has largely …
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On thin ice: Greenland's last Inuit polar bear hunters
Jun 17 2024
Inuit hunter Hjelmer Hammeken spotted a ringed seal near its breathing hole on the Greenland ice. In his white …
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China says relations with Australia back 'on the right track'
Jun 17 2024
China hailed mended ties with Australia on Monday, saying relations were "on the right track" as the trading partners …
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Nuclear arms spending soars as global tensions swell: studies
Jun 17 2024
Nuclear-armed countries hiked spending on atomic weapons arsenals by a third in the past five years as they modernised …
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Hundreds gather in Kyiv for war-shrouded Pride march
Jun 17 2024
Under the pouring rain and overshadowed by war, Diana Ivanova joined the few hundred who gathered in Kyiv on Sunday for …
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Portugal's record collector Ronaldo 'thinking big' at Euro 2024
Jun 17 2024
Superstar Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo is determined to make more European Championship history this summer.
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'Shot of my life' helps lift DeChambeau to second US Open title
Jun 17 2024
Bryson DeChambeau, needing to get up and down from a bunker at 18 to win, delivered one of his greatest shots Sunday and …
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Shareholders OK with soaring executive pay in US
Jun 17 2024
Executive salaries at major US corporations are soaring -- but shareholders happy with stock prices and greater …
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France begins frenetic campaign after Macron poll gamble
Jun 17 2024
France on Monday began less than a fortnight of frenetic election campaigning for snap polls called by President …
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Hajj pilgrims 'stone the devil' as Muslims mark Eid al-Adha
Jun 17 2024
Pilgrims on Sunday performed the last major ritual of the hajj, the "stoning of the devil", in western Saudi Arabia as …
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Grand welcome for China's Li in Canberra ahead of tricky talks
Jun 17 2024
Chinese Premier Li Qiang received a grand ceremonial welcome at Australia's parliament on Monday, the prelude to thorny …
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World leaders back just peace for Ukraine, eye eventual Russia talks
Jun 17 2024
World leaders on Sunday backed Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity, and the need for eventual talks with …
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Team 'Melodi' woos India as Meloni-Modi video goes viral
Jun 17 2024
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi went to Italy for the G7 summit, it was not diplomatic meetings that dominated …
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Nuclear arms more prominent amid geopolitical tensions: researchers
Jun 16 2024
The role of atomic weapons has become more prominent and nuclear states are modernising arsenals as geopolitical …
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England begin Euro 2024 quest with win over Serbia, Dutch edge Poland
Jun 16 2024
England got their quest for a first major tournament title in 58 years off to a winning start as Jude Bellingham's …
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Bellingham gets unconvincing England off to winning Euros start
Jun 16 2024
Jude Bellingham got England's Euro 2024 campaign off to a winning start but a 1-0 victory over Serbia in Gelsenkirchen …
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Rare day of relative calm as Gaza sees 'tactical pause' for aid
Jun 16 2024
Gaza saw its first day of relative calm in months Sunday, after Israel's military said it would "pause" fighting daily …
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German police shoot man wielding weapons ahead of Euros match
Jun 16 2024
German police shot and injured a man after he threatened passers-by and officers with a hammer and a Molotov cocktail …
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Afghan Taliban govt says to attend next round of UN talks in Doha
Jun 16 2024
Taliban authorities will attend the third round of United Nations-hosted talks on Afghanistan in the Qatari capital, a …
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Police shoot man with axe ahead of Hamburg Euros match
Jun 16 2024
Police shot and injured a man who threatened them with an axe and a Molotov cocktail ahead of a Euro 2024 match in …
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'In seventh heaven', says Swede freed in Iran prisoner swap
Jun 16 2024
A Swede freed in a prisoner swap with Iran, 33-year-old EU diplomat Johan Floderus, said in his first words since his …
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England begin Euro 2024 quest, Dutch edge Poland
Jun 16 2024
England manager Gareth Southgate said his side must be "exceptional" to end a 58-year major tournament title drought as …
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Israel announces daily Gaza 'pause' for aid deliveries
Jun 16 2024
Israel's military said Sunday it would "pause" fighting around a south Gaza route daily to facilitate aid deliveries, …
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Pope appeals for halt to DR Congo violence
Jun 16 2024
Pope Francis on Sunday deplored a surge of violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the victims of which he …
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UK election picks over 14 years of Conservative rule
Jun 16 2024
Fourteen years of Conservative party rule in the UK have seen Brexit, Covid, economic turmoil and political scandals, …
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Shunned by West, Russian army deserters live in fear
Jun 16 2024
Russian officer Farkhad Ziganshin had prepared himself for a life of military service since a young age. He could never …
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Iran, Sweden free prisoners in Oman-mediated swap
Jun 15 2024
Iran and Sweden announced a prisoner exchange on Saturday in which a former Iranian official was released in Sweden in …
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Zelensky seeks internationally agreed peace plan to present to Russia
Jun 15 2024
As world leaders lined up to offer their support at summit for peace in Ukraine Saturday, President Volodymyr Zelensky …
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Eight Israeli soldiers killed as fighting rages in Gaza
Jun 15 2024
Eight Israeli soldiers were killed in a blast in southern Gaza Saturday, the military said, in one of its heaviest …
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Ukraine seeks path to just peace at Swiss summit
Jun 15 2024
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he hoped to find a route to a "just peace" as soon as possible, as a first …
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Activists, exiled opposition slam Sweden's 'shameful' freeing of Iranian ex-official
Jun 15 2024
An exiled Iranian opposition group and activists on Saturday slammed as shameful Sweden's freeing in an apparent swap …
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I.Coast relies on livestock from crisis-hit Sahel for Eid
Jun 15 2024
At a muddy market in a city district in Ivory Coast, hundreds of animals are lined up to be sacrificed for this Sunday's …
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Ukraine-sceptic Pellegrini sworn in as Slovak president
Jun 15 2024
Peter Pellegrini, an ally of Ukraine-sceptic Prime Minister Robert Fico, was sworn in as Slovakia's new president on …
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UK's Princess of Wales makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis
Jun 15 2024
Catherine, Princess of Wales, on Saturday tentatively returned to UK public life for the first time since being …
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IOC issues first list of Russians and Belarusians eligible for Olympics
Jun 15 2024
Fourteen Russian and 11 Belarusian athletes were included on Saturday by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on an …
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Ukraine summit opens in Switzerland, seeking path to peace
Jun 15 2024
World leaders were joining Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Switzerland on Saturday for a summit on peace in …
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Burgenstock: Ukraine summit venue used to hosting glitterati
Jun 15 2024
The uber-plush Burgenstock resort perched high above Switzerland's Lake Lucerne -- the dramatic setting for this …
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Gaza bombed as fallout brings surging tensions to Lebanon, Yemen
Jun 15 2024
Israel bombed and shelled Gaza on Saturday, witnesses and first responders said, with fallout from the war bringing a …
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Ukraine summit to open in Switzerland, seeking path to peace
Jun 15 2024
World leaders were set to join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday for a summit on peace in his country. …
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South Africa's Ramaphosa re-elected after coalition deal
Jun 15 2024
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected for a second term after his humbled ANC cobbled together an …
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UK Princess of Wales makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis
Jun 15 2024
Catherine, Britain's Princess of Wales, on Saturday makes a tentative return to public life for the first time since …
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Muslim pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat in hajj climax
Jun 15 2024
More than 1.5 million Muslims braved extreme heat to reach Mount Arafat on Saturday for the high point of the annual …
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Catherine, Princess of Wales, to make first public appearance in 2024
Jun 15 2024
Catherine, Princess of Wales, on Saturday makes a tentative return to public life for the first time since being …
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Leaders head to Ukraine peace summit under shadow of Putin demands
Jun 15 2024
World leaders headed to Switzerland on Saturday for a first summit on peace in Ukraine, after Vladimir Putin demanded …
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Trump turns 78 - and age is increasingly an issue
Jun 15 2024
Donald Trump, whose attempted White House return is based in part on attacking President Joe Biden as old and feeble, …
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Crew evacuated as ship hit by Yemen rebels drifts in Red Sea
Jun 14 2024
The crew of a ship that was holed in an attack by Yemen's Huthi rebels has been evacuated and the vessel is drifting in …
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Germany hammer 10-man Scotland to launch Euro 2024
Jun 14 2024
Germany thrashed 10-man Scotland 5-1 as the Euro 2024 hosts kicked off the tournament in style in Munich on Friday, the …
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French actor Depardieu released after sexual assault questioning
AFP - 3m ago
French police on Monday questioned screen legend Gerard Depardieu after two women accused him of sexual assault, his …
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Scotland's leader Yousaf quits after a year
AFP - 42m ago
Scotland's first minister Humza Yousaf announced his resignation Monday ahead of two confidence votes this week sparked …
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Dozens killed as dam bursts in flood-hit Kenya
AFP - 42m ago
At least 46 people including children died when a makeshift dam burst its banks in Kenya's Rift Valley in the early …
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French actor Depardieu held for questioning over alleged sexual assault
AFP - 1h ago
French police on Monday detained screen legend Gerard Depardieu for questioning after two women accused him of sexual …
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Hopes rise for possible Gaza truce deal
AFP - 1h ago
Hopes rose Monday for a long-sought truce and hostage release deal after almost seven months of war between Palestinian …
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Columbia on edge as talks collapse over Gaza protests
AFP - 1h ago
Tensions rose Monday at Columbia University, the epicenter of pro-Palestinian protests across US campuses, with college …
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France seeks clampdown on teen violence after boy's stabbing
AFP - 2h ago
France's government on Monday sought wide political support to respond to teen violence after a 15-year-old boy was …
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'It swept everything': Kenya villagers count toll of dam deluge
AFP - 3h ago
The disaster struck in the dead of night, the villagers said, some still in shock over the deluge that engulfed their …
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Scotland's first minister Yousaf quits after a year
AFP - 4h ago
Humza Yousaf announced his resignation as Scotland's first minister on Monday, before he was due to face two confidence …
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US, Egypt 'hopeful' of Gaza truce as envoys meet in Cairo
AFP - 3h ago
US top diplomat Antony Blinken said Monday he was "hopeful" Hamas would accept the latest proposal for a long-sought …
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Humza Yousaf: Scotland's short-lived leader
AFP - 6h ago
Humza Yousaf always faced an uphill battle to revive his beleaguered Scottish National Party's fortunes and its quest …
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French actor Depardieu held for questioning over alleged sexual assault: source
AFP - 5h ago
French police on Monday detained screen legend Gerard Depardieu for questioning after two women accused him of sexual …
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Scotland's first minister to resign: media
AFP - 2h ago
Humza Yousaf is poised to resign as Scotland's first minister before he faces two confidence votes this week, British …
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Xi, Macron to discuss Ukraine during China leader's visit
AFP - 8h ago
Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to make a state visit to France on May 6 and 7, Paris announced on Monday, with wars …
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Hamas delegation due in Egypt for Gaza truce talks
AFP - 3h ago
A Hamas delegation was due Monday in Egypt, where it will respond to Israel's latest proposal for a long-sought truce in …
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Spain's PM poised to announce whether will resign or not
AFP - 9h ago
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will break his silence Monday on whether or not he will resign in response to a …
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Spain's PM to announce Monday whether he will resign or not
AFP - 48m ago
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will break his silence Monday on whether or not he will resign in response to a …
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Hamas delegation to arrive in Egypt for Gaza truce talks
AFP - 1h ago
A Hamas delegation is due Monday in Egypt, where it will respond to Israel's latest proposal for a long-sought truce in …
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Will he resign or not? Spain awaits PM's decision
AFP - 6h ago
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will break his silence on Monday and announce whether or not he will step down …
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20,000 Georgians march 'for Europe', protest controversial bill
Apr 28 2024
Some 20,000 Georgians staged a "March for Europe" Sunday, calling on the government to scrap a controversial "foreign …
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Hamas says no 'major' issues, as Gaza truce effort builds
Apr 28 2024
Hamas said Sunday it had no "major issues" after reviewing Israel's latest proposal for a long-sought truce and …
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Ukraine warns front 'worsened' as Russia claims fresh gains
Apr 28 2024
Ukraine's army leader admitted Sunday that Kyiv's position on the battlefield has worsened after Russian forces captured …
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Gaza truce effort builds with Hamas to respond to Israel proposal
Apr 28 2024
Diplomatic efforts intensified on Sunday to reach a long-sought truce and hostage-release deal in Gaza, as Hamas said it …
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Italian PM Meloni says will stand in EU elections
Apr 28 2024
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday she would stand in upcoming European Parliament elections, a move …
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White House urges 'peaceful' campus protests after hundreds arrested
Apr 28 2024
The White House insisted Sunday that pro-Palestinian protests that have rocked US universities in recent weeks must …
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Pope holds mass in Venice's St Mark's, first trip in months
Apr 28 2024
Pope Francis presided over mass in Saint Mark's Square in Venice on Sunday, warning of environmental damage and …
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Push for truce ramps up as Israel pummels Gaza
Apr 28 2024
Diplomatic efforts increased on Sunday to reach a long sought-after truce and hostage-release deal in Gaza, as Israel …
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Liverpool's Premier League title hopes suffer blow, Sheffield Utd relegated
Apr 27 2024
Liverpool's fading Premier League title hopes were dealt a near-fatal blow on Saturday as West Ham rescued a draw …
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Hamas, studying new Israeli truce proposal, puts out hostage video
Apr 27 2024
Hamas said Saturday it was studying Israel's latest counterproposal for a Gaza ceasefire, a day after media reports said …
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Russia hits Ukrainian energy sites in massive attack
Apr 27 2024
Russia launched a massive missile strike at Ukraine overnight, damaging four power plants in the latest barrage …
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Liverpool Premier League title hopes suffer blow, Sheffield Utd relegated
Apr 27 2024
Liverpool's fading Premier League title hopes were dealt a near-fatal blow on Saturday as West Ham rescued a draw …
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Hamas says studying new Israeli truce proposal
Apr 27 2024
Hamas said Saturday it was studying Israel's latest counterproposal for a Gaza ceasefire, a day after media reports said …
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20 Cambodian soldiers killed in ammunition base explosion
Apr 27 2024
Twenty Cambodian soldiers have been killed in an ammunition explosion at an army base, Prime Minister Hun Manet said …
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Spanish PM's supporters turn out and beg him to stay
Apr 27 2024
Thousands of supporters of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez rallied at the headquarters of his Socialist party …
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Russia hits Ukrainian energy sites in 'massive' overnight attack
Apr 27 2024
Russia launched a "massive" missile strike at Ukraine overnight, damaging four power plants in the latest barrage …
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Kenyan patients suffer as doctors' strike grinds on
Apr 27 2024
Desperate to have her five-month-old daughter treated for a skin infection in Kenya, Celine Nyaga rode for an hour on …
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Olympic chief Bach backs world doping body over positive Chinese tests
Apr 27 2024
The head of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach has backed the World Anti-Doping Agency in a row over its …
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Hamas studying new Israeli truce proposal as mediators seek to revive talks
Apr 27 2024
Hamas said it was studying on Saturday the latest Israeli counterproposal regarding a potential ceasefire in Gaza, a day …
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Russia targets Ukraine railways as Western aid due to arrive
Apr 26 2024
Ukraine warned Friday that Moscow was ramping up attacks on railways in a bid to disrupt military supplies ahead of a …
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'Catch and kill' tabloid chief winds up testimony in Trump trial
Apr 26 2024
Donald Trump's historic criminal trial wrapped up for the week on Friday following four days of testimony by a colorful …
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Team from mediator Egypt in Israel for Gaza truce talks
Apr 26 2024
A delegation from mediator Egypt arrived in Israel Friday in a bid to reignite stalled negotiations for a ceasefire in …
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'Catch and kill' tabloid chief winding up testimony in Trump trial
Apr 26 2024
The first week of arguments in Donald Trump's criminal trial was wrapping up on Friday following four days of gripping …
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King Charles to resume some public duties during cancer treatment: palace
Apr 26 2024
British head of state King Charles III will make a limited return to public duties next week, after doctors said they …
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Greece hands Olympic flame to 2024 Paris Games hosts
Apr 26 2024
Greece on Friday handed over the Olympic flame of the 2024 Games to Paris organisers in a ceremony at the Athens marble …
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Team from Gaza mediator Egypt arrives in Israel for truce talks
Apr 26 2024
A delegation from Gaza war mediator Egypt arrived in Israel on Friday for a bid to reignite stalled ceasefire and …
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Defense attorneys grill tabloid head in Trump hush money trial
Apr 26 2024
A former tabloid publisher who squashed potentially embarrassing stories about Donald Trump was back on the witness …
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Miner Anglo American rejects BHP's near $39-billion takeover bid
Apr 26 2024
British mining giant Anglo American on Friday rejected a blockbuster $38.8-billion takeover bid from Australian rival …
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Tabloid head returning to witness stand in Trump hush money trial
Apr 26 2024
A former tabloid publisher who squashed potentially embarrassing stories about Donald Trump was to take the witness …
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Indian election resumes as heatwave hits voters
Apr 26 2024
India's six-week-long election resumed Friday with millions of people lining up outside polling stations in parts of the …
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Xi tells Blinken US, China should be 'partners, not rivals'
Apr 26 2024
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday told top US diplomat Antony Blinken that the world's biggest economies should be …
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Team from Gaza mediator Egypt heads to Israel: source
Apr 26 2024
A delegation from mediator Egypt is travelling to Israel on Friday, a source close to the Israeli government told AFP, …
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Kenyan rugby player turned TikTok star cooks to fight depression
Apr 26 2024
"Done!" -- the catchphrase punctuating former rugby player Dennis Ombachi's cooking videos is as famous as the balcony …
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Qataris 'strike back' at Gaza mediation critics
Apr 26 2024
Criticism of Qatar over its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas has prompted a rare pushback by the Gulf state …
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China warns Blinken against US pressure in top-level talks
Apr 26 2024
China's foreign minister warned Antony Blinken on Friday that US pressure could trigger a "downward spiral", as the …
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Miner Anglo American rejects BHP's $38.8 billion takeover bid
Apr 26 2024
British mining giant Anglo American on Friday rejected a blockbuster $38.8-billion takeover bid from Australian rival …
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Columbia University drops deadline for dismantling pro-Palestinian protest camp
Apr 26 2024
Columbia University backed off late Thursday from an overnight deadline for pro-Palestinian protesters to abandon an …
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Russian women face violence from Ukraine veterans
Apr 26 2024
Olga drew her index finger abruptly across her neck as she recounted the threats her husband levelled at her after he …
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Ahead of feared Rafah invasion, Palestinians mourn bombardment dead
Apr 26 2024
Palestinians mourned people killed in Israeli bombardment of Rafah, the crowded southern Gaza city where Israel says it …
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The Indian villagers who lost their homes to the sea
Apr 26 2024
The gentle roar of the ocean lulled Indian mother-of-two Banita Behra to sleep each night, until one day the encroaching …
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China warns Blinken over deteriorating ties in talks
Apr 26 2024
China on Friday urged US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to address rising disagreements or risk a "downward spiral" …
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