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UK Labour party loses heartland parliament seat to left-wing Greens
AFP - 12m ago
Britain's ruling Labour party slumped Friday to a humiliating third-place finish as it lost a crunch vote in a …
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Iran urges US to drop 'excessive demands' to reach deal
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Iran said Friday that in order to reach a deal, the United States will have to drop its "excessive demands", tempering …
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Pakistan bombs Kabul in 'open war' on Afghanistan's Taliban government
AFP - 2h ago
Pakistan bombed major cities in Afghanistan including the capital Kabul on Friday, with Islamabad's defence minister …
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French prosecutors probe Al-Fayeds over sex trafficking
AFP - 3h ago
He traded on the glamour of owning Harrods, the Paris Ritz and luxury yachts, but Mohamed Al-Fayed was at the centre of …
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Pakistan bombs Kabul in 'open war' on Afghanistan's Taliban govt
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Pakistan bombed major cities in Afghanistan including the capital Kabul on Friday, with Islamabad's defence minister …
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UK Labour party loses parliamentary seat to left-wing Greens
AFP - 3h ago
Britain's ruling Labour party slumped to an embarrassing third-place finish as it lost a traditional northern English …
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Japan PM opposes changing male-only imperial succession
AFP - 4h ago
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Friday she opposes changing the imperial family's male-only succession …
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Melania Trump to preside over UN Security Council meeting
AFP - 5h ago
Melania Trump will preside over a UN Security Council meeting next week, her office has announced, in the first such …
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Emails to Chinese dancers allegedly threatened Australian PM
AFP - 5h ago
A security scare at the Australian prime minister's residence this week was sparked by a bomb threat against an …
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Bill Clinton to face grilling on significant Epstein ties
AFP - 3m ago
Former US president Bill Clinton will be grilled by a Congressional panel on Friday on his well-documented links to …
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US hockey players regret response to Trump remarks on women's team
AFP - 6h ago
Multiple US Olympic men's ice hockey players have apologized for their team's response after President Donald Trump said …
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Australian supermarket giant reins in AI assistant claiming to be human
AFP - 7h ago
Australian supermarket giant Woolworths has been forced to rein in an AI-powered customer service assistant after users …
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F1 hopes to fuel growth in North America with Netflix and Apple
AFP - 2h ago
Formula 1 is well anchored in the United States with its American owners and three Grand Prix races, but the sport hopes …
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US plaintiff decries harmful social media addiction
AFP - 8h ago
The young woman at the center of a landmark social media addiction lawsuit testified on Thursday that YouTube and …
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Iran says 'good progress' in US talks, next round within a week
AFP - 7h ago
Iran and the United States made "significant progress" in talks in Switzerland on Thursday, mediators said, after the …
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Arsenal face Chelsea title test, troubled Spurs in spotlight
AFP - 4h ago
Premier League leaders Arsenal face a title test from London rivals Chelsea on Sunday.
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Pakistan bombs Kabul after Afghanistan attacks border
AFP - 1h ago
Pakistan bombed major cities in Afghanistan including the capital Kabul on Friday, with Islamabad's defence minister …
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Paramount poised to acquire Warner Bros. after Netflix walks away
AFP - 4h ago
Paramount Skydance, run by pro-Trump technology heir David Ellison, was poised to take control of Warner Bros. Discovery …
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Hillary Clinton quizzed on Epstein, calls for Trump to testify
Feb 26 2026
Hillary Clinton used her forced appearance Thursday before a Republican-led panel probing Jeffrey Epstein to go on the …
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Netflix walks away from Warner Bros. bid, clearing path for Paramount
Feb 26 2026
Netflix said Thursday it would not raise its takeover offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, effectively ceding the media …
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US-based man killed by Cuba coast guard wanted to spark uprising: ally
Feb 26 2026
A US-based man identified as one of those killed by the Cuban coast guard in a shootout had wanted to liberate the …
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Zelensky says next Russia meeting soon as Geneva talks end
Feb 26 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that he expected the next round of talks to end the war with …
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Man shot by Cuban coast guard wanted to spark uprising: ally
Feb 26 2026
A US-based man identified by Cuba as one of those killed by its coast guard in a shootout had often spoken of wanting to …
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Iran, US make 'significant progress' in talks, says Oman FM
Feb 26 2026
Iran and the United States made "significant progress" in talks in Switzerland on Thursday, Oman's foreign minister …
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Man shot by Cuban coast guard wanted to spark uprising: ally to AFP
Feb 26 2026
A US-based man identified by Cuba as one of those killed by its coast guard in a shootout off the Cuban coast had spoken …
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US, Ukraine conclude talks in Geneva as Russia says 'no deadlines' to end war
Feb 26 2026
US and Ukrainian officials concluded talks in Geneva on Thursday to discuss advancing efforts to end Russia's four-year …
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Iran, US hold talks in push to avert war
Feb 26 2026
Iran and the United States were holding talks in Switzerland on Thursday, in a last-ditch bid to avert war under the …
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Hillary Clinton calls for Trump to testify as she faces US House Epstein panel
Feb 26 2026
Hillary Clinton used her forced appearance Thursday before a Republican-led panel probing Jeffrey Epstein to go on the …
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Hillary Clinton faces 'a lot of questions' in US House panel's Epstein probe
Feb 26 2026
Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton will face "a lot of questions" Thursday from a congressional committee …
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Cuba vows to counter 'terrorist' attacks after clashing with US-based boat
Feb 26 2026
Cuba vowed Thursday to defend against "terrorist and mercenary" attacks after reporting it had killed four gunmen on a …
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US, Ukraine hold talks in Geneva as Russia says 'no deadlines' to end war
Feb 26 2026
US and Ukrainian officials were meeting in Geneva on Thursday to discuss advancing efforts to end Russia's four-year …
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Hillary Clinton to testify in US House panel's Epstein probe
Feb 26 2026
Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton is to testify behind closed doors Thursday before a congressional committee …
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Iran-US talks begin in push to avert war
Feb 26 2026
Iran and the United States began indirect talks in Switzerland on Thursday, a last-ditch bid to avert war following the …
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US, Ukraine to meet in Geneva after overnight Russian strikes
Feb 26 2026
US and Ukrainian officials were set to meet in Geneva on Thursday for fresh talks, hours after Russia launched a fresh …
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Cuba kills four on US-registered speedboat trying to 'infiltrate'
Feb 26 2026
Cuba said it thwarted gunmen trying to infiltrate from the United States as its coastguard opened fire Wednesday at a …
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S.Korea's Park Chan-wook to head Cannes festival jury
Feb 26 2026
South Korean filmmaker Park Chan‑wook, the first from his country to head the Cannes film festival jury, will preside …
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'Public lynching': Senegal cracks down on LGBTQ+ community
Feb 26 2026
From a rise in arrests to online attacks, Senegal has been under an intensified crackdown on same-sex relations in …
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North Korea's Kim shuns South but could 'get along' with US
Feb 26 2026
Kim Jong Un said North Korea could "get along" with Washington if it accepted Pyongyang's nuclear status, state media …
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Epstein files reveal links to cash, women, power in Africa
Feb 26 2026
Jeffrey Epstein built close ties with powerful figures in Senegal and Ivory Coast, files released by the US government …
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US presses missile issue as new Iran talks to open in Geneva
Feb 26 2026
The United States and Iran are set to hold indirect talks in Switzerland on Thursday aiming to strike a deal to avert …
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US government accused of major 'cover-up' over Trump sex abuse claims
Feb 26 2026
Democrats on Wednesday accused US President Donald Trump's administration of the "largest government cover-up in modern …
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US-Ukraine talks to open in Geneva after overnight Russian strikes
Feb 26 2026
Kyiv and Washington were set to open a new round of talks in Geneva Thursday aimed at ending Moscow's four-year invasion …
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North Korea's Kim says could 'get along' with US but shuns South
Feb 26 2026
Kim Jong Un said North Korea could "get along well" with the United States if Washington acknowledges its nuclear …
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US eases Cuba oil embargo but demands 'dramatic' change
Feb 26 2026
The United States on Wednesday eased an oil embargo on Cuba but Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for the island to …
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Ex-US Treasury chief Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties
Feb 26 2026
Former US Treasury secretary Larry Summers resigned from his teaching post at Harvard University over his links to …
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US women's ice hockey captain responds to 'distasteful' Trump remark
Feb 26 2026
Hilary Knight, captain of the victorious US women's Olympic ice hockey team, said Wednesday it was unfortunate that a …
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Real Madrid victory for 'everyone against racism': Tchouameni
Feb 26 2026
Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni said his team's 2-1 win against Benfica on Wednesday to reach the Champions …
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Scam centres 'destroying' Cambodia's economy, PM tells AFP
Feb 26 2026
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Wednesday that scam centres were destroying his country's economy and giving …
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Hope fades in search for missing after Brazil rains kill 46
Feb 26 2026
Despair hung over two cities in southeastern Brazil on Wednesday as rescuers and residents searched for 21 people …
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Cuba coast guard kills four on US-registered speedboat
Feb 25 2026
Cuba's coast guard said Wednesday it shot dead four people and wounded six others traveling in a US-registered speedboat …
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Vinicius seals Real Champions League progress as PSG edge out Monaco
Feb 25 2026
Vinicius Junior sealed Real Madrid's progress to the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday with the clincher against …
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Trump, Zelensky speak before Ukraine-US talks in Geneva
Feb 25 2026
US President Donald Trump spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of a fresh round of talks …
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Iran negotiators arrive in Geneva for high-stakes US talks
Feb 25 2026
An Iranian delegation headed by its top diplomat arrived in Geneva on Wednesday for talks with the US, as the Islamic …
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Cuba coastguard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
Feb 25 2026
Cuba's coastguard shot dead four people and injured six others travelling in a US-registered speedboat in an exchange of …
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France appoints new Louvre chief after jewellery heist
Feb 25 2026
The president of France's Palace of Versailles on Wednesday took over as head of the Louvre following a litany of …
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Iran negotiators head to Geneva for US talks, president strikes hopeful tone
Feb 25 2026
An Iranian delegation headed by its top diplomat set off for Geneva on Wednesday for talks with the US, as the Islamic …
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Bill Gates admits affairs but denies involvement in Epstein crimes
Feb 25 2026
Bill Gates has admitted making a "huge mistake" in associating with Jeffrey Epstein, telling staff at his charity …
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FIFA boss 'very reassured' about World Cup in Mexico despite violence
Feb 25 2026
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino told AFP on Tuesday he was "very reassured" about Mexico's hosting of games in the football …
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Inside the Mexican resort that was the final hideout of 'El Mencho'
Feb 25 2026
The roar of machine guns and drone of helicopters shook the luxurious resort where Mexico's most-wanted cartel boss hid …
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Trump tries to reset presidency in State of the Union speech
Feb 25 2026
US President Donald Trump boasted Tuesday of a "turnaround for the ages" in his State of the Union speech, seeking to …
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Redknapp's Gold Cup dream sparked by late grandmother
Feb 25 2026
English football icon Harry Redknapp told AFP that his late grandmother, the inspiration for his love of horse racing, …
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Division, theater and one golden moment as Trump addresses Congress
Feb 25 2026
If Donald Trump was worried about a hostile reception over his breakneck remaking of presidential norms, he did not show …
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Trump vows 'turnaround for the ages' in State of the Union
Feb 25 2026
US President Donald Trump boasted Tuesday of a "turnaround for the ages" in a State of the Union speech, seeking to …
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Trump to promise 'turnaround for the ages' in State of the Union
Feb 25 2026
US President Donald Trump was to deliver a high-stakes State of the Union address Tuesday, boasting of a "turnaround for …
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Nearly an own gull! CPR performed on bird at Turkey football match
Feb 25 2026
A footballer acted on a wing and a prayer when he gave emergency CPR to a seagull after it was hit by a ball during a …
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UK govt says will release files on 'rude' ex-prince Andrew
Feb 25 2026
Britain's government committed Tuesday to releasing documents on ex-prince Andrew's past role as a trade envoy, after …
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'Jaws' harpoon gun and 'Star Wars' treasures lead LA film and TV auction
Feb 25 2026
A harpoon gun from "Jaws," a jacket worn by "The Terminator," and a "Star Wars" lightsaber hilt and C-3PO head are among …
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Rescuers search for missing after deluge kills 30 in Brazil
Feb 25 2026
Three firemen pulled a man's body from the mud amidst the rubble of houses swept away in a landslide in southeastern …
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Brazil prosecutor urges politicians' conviction in murder of black councilwoman
Feb 24 2026
A Brazilian prosecutor on Tuesday urged the conviction of two politicians accused of ordering the 2018 murder of Rio de …
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Bodo/Glimt knock Inter out of Champions League as Newcastle, Atletico reach last 16
Feb 24 2026
Norway's Bodo/Glimt pulled off one of the most remarkable results in modern Champions League history on Tuesday, beating …
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Paris says US envoy pledges not to 'interfere' in France affairs
Feb 24 2026
The United States and France on Tuesday sought to smooth over a diplomatic row after Washington's ambassador failed to …
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Iran says deal 'within reach' ahead of US talks
Feb 24 2026
Iran's foreign minister declared Tuesday that a deal to avoid a military clash with the United States was within reach, …
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Trump seeks to strike back in crucial State of the Union
Feb 24 2026
US President Donald Trump will try to sell voters on the economy during his State of the Union address Tuesday, despite …
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Guadalajara: World Cup host city rocked by narco violence
Feb 24 2026
An outpouring of cartel violence in the World Cup host city of Guadalajara, triggered by the death of the country's …
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US told EU it 'stands' by tariff deal: trade chief
Feb 24 2026
The EU's trade chief said Tuesday his US counterparts had told him Washington stands by a key trade deal with the bloc, …
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Zelensky says Ukraine unbroken after 4 years, but Russia vows to fight on
Feb 24 2026
Vladimir Putin has not broken Ukraine, its leader Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday, as the Kremlin marked the start of …
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Iran says students must respect 'red lines' after protests
Feb 24 2026
Iran offered a muted warning on Tuesday for students who staged anti-government rallies, with the country's leaders …
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Brazil court tries politicians over hit on Black councilwoman
Feb 24 2026
Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday opened the trial of politicians accused of ordering the 2018 murder of Rio de Janeiro …
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PSG star Hakimi faces trial for alleged rape
Feb 24 2026
Paris Saint-Germain footballer Achraf Hakimi, a key player in their Champions League-winning side last season, is to …
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Zelenksy says Ukraine unbroken after 4 years, but Russia vows to fight on
Feb 24 2026
Vladimir Putin has not broken Ukraine, its leader Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday, as the Kremlin marked the fourth year …
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France demands explanation from US envoy over 'surprise' no-show
Feb 24 2026
France's foreign minister on Tuesday demanded an explanation after US envoy Charles Kushner failed to show up to respond …
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Putin failed to achieve goals in Ukraine, Zelensky says on war anniversary
Feb 24 2026
President Volodymyr Zelensky marked the four-year anniversary of the Ukraine war by accusing Russian counterpart …
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Mexico's violence-hit Guadalajara to host World Cup games
Feb 24 2026
The city of Guadalajara erupted with cartel violence this past weekend, alongside other parts of Mexico, after an army …
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Ukraine marks four years since Russian invasion
Feb 24 2026
Ukraine marked the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion on Tuesday with a show of solidarity from its …
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France to revoke US envoy's govt access after summons no-show
Feb 24 2026
France moved on Monday to block US envoy Charles Kushner from having access to government ministers, after he failed to …
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Mexico's Jalisco cautiously tries returning to normal after cartel violence
Feb 24 2026
Residents of Jalisco cautiously peeked their heads out Monday after waves of retaliatory cartel violence rocked the …
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Mourinho's Bernabeu homecoming upended by suspension, racism row
Feb 24 2026
Jose Mourinho has not set foot in the Santiago Bernabeu since leaving Real Madrid in 2013, but his Champions League …
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Canada PM to push trade, rebuild fractured ties in India trip
Feb 24 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to India this week pushing to double trade and mend fractured ties, his first …
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Mexico deploys 10,000 troops to end violence over drug lord's death
Feb 24 2026
Mexico has deployed 10,000 troops to quell clashes sparked by the killing of the country's most-wanted drug lord that …
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US forces to complete withdrawal from Syria within a month
Feb 24 2026
The US forces that led the coalition against the Islamic State group will complete their withdrawal from Syria within a …
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Despite drop in 2025, Russian oil exports exceed pre-war volumes: report
Feb 24 2026
While Russian oil exports dropped last year, Russia is still exporting higher volumes than before its invasion of …
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Australian PM seeks removal of UK's Andrew from line of succession
Feb 24 2026
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his government is writing to Commonwealth realms on Tuesday about its …
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Winter storm blankets US northeast as travel bans imposed
Feb 23 2026
More than 40 million people were under weather warnings in the northeastern United States on Monday, as a winter storm …
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Trump denies top US officer warned of Iran strike risks
Feb 23 2026
President Donald Trump on Monday denied reports that the top US military officer had flagged the risks of a major …
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Iran would react 'ferociously' to any US attack, warns of regional conflict
Feb 23 2026
Iran vowed on Monday to retaliate "ferociously" against any attack from the United States, and repeated its warning of a …
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From Odesa to Bakhmut, revisiting a Ukrainian family torn by war
Feb 23 2026
It was the day before Orthodox Easter in 2022, and Valeria and Yuriy Glodan were preparing to celebrate with their …
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Dozens dead in Mexico violence after drug kingpin killed
Feb 23 2026
Twenty-five Mexican troops died in clashes with cartel gunmen following a raid that led to the death of the country's …
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Snowstorm blankets US northeast as New York sees travel ban
Feb 23 2026
More than 40 million people were under blizzard warnings in the northeast United States on Monday, as a winter storm …
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Nigeria paid Boko Haram ransom for kidnapped pupils: intel sources
Feb 23 2026
The Nigerian government paid Boko Haram militants a "huge" ransom of millions of dollars to free up to 230 children and …
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Violence sweeps Mexico after most-wanted drug cartel leader killed
Feb 23 2026
Mexico was on high alert Monday with schools closed and travelers stranded, as members of a powerful cartel launched …
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Iran says would respond 'ferociously' to any US attack
Feb 23 2026
Iran warned the United States on Monday that any attack would be met "ferociously" in response to President Donald …
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New York orders citywide travel ban as major storm hits US
Feb 23 2026
New York ordered drivers off the road and shut down schools on Monday, while residents hunkered down for a massive …
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