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Franzoni gains Olympic boost edging Odermatt in Kitzbuehel downhill
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Italy's Giovanni Franzoni set himself up perfectly for next month's Winter Olympics on home snow by winning Saturday's …
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Djokovic 'hanging in there' after landmark 400th Slam win
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Record-shattering Novak Djokovic said he was "hanging in there" after becoming the first player to win 400 Grand Slam …
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Djokovic wins record 400th Slam match to power on in Australia
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Record-shattering Novak Djokovic became the first player to win 400 Grand Slam matches Saturday on his way into the last …
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Ukraine says deadly Russian strikes threaten US-backed peace talks
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Ukraine on Saturday accused Russia of undermining negotiations to end their almost four-year war by launching fresh …
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Heat triggers Melbourne chaos as Osaka out, Sinner survives
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Brutal heat triggered a five-hour suspension of matches on outside courts at the Australian Open on Saturday while Naomi …
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Extreme heat triggers Melbourne match suspensions as Sinner battles on
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Extreme heat triggered a five-hour suspension of matches on outside courts at the Australian Open on Saturday and …
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Extreme heat triggers Melbourne suspension rule as Sinner battles on
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Extreme heat triggered a suspension of play on outside courts at the Australian Open on Saturday and briefly held up …
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Extreme heat triggers suspension rule at baking Australian Open
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Extreme heat triggered a suspension of play on outside courts at the Australian Open on Saturday and briefly held up the …
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Keys revels in Melbourne heat as Djokovic steps up history bid
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Defending champion Madison Keys revelled in the Melbourne heat Saturday to set up a last-16 showdown with fellow …
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Defiant protests over US immigration crackdown, child's detention
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Thousands of people braved icy conditions on Friday to protest the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in …
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UK PM slams Trump for saying NATO troops avoided Afghan front line
Jan 23 2026
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Friday denounced as "insulting" President Donald Trump's claim that troops from NATO …
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Icy storm threatens Americans with power outages, extreme cold
Jan 23 2026
Americans stripped supermarket shelves Friday ahead of potentially "catastrophic" winter weather that threatened at …
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Ukraine, Russia hold first direct talks on latest US peace plan
Jan 23 2026
Negotiators from Russia, Ukraine and the United States met Friday in Abu Dhabi for the first direct negotiations on a …
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Europeans among 150 IS detainees transferred from Syria to Iraq
Jan 23 2026
Europeans were among 150 senior Islamic State group detainees transferred this week by the US military from Kurdish …
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Fury grows over five-year-old's detention in US immigration crackdown
Jan 23 2026
US federal officials struggled Friday to quell growing outrage over the detention of a five-year-old boy in a massive …
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Snow and ice storm set to sweep US
Jan 23 2026
A massive winter storm was set to drop a mix of freezing rain and heavy snow on some 160 million Americans starting …
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Ex-Canadian Olympian turned drug lord arrested: FBI chief
Jan 23 2026
Ryan Wedding, a Canadian former Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin, has been arrested in Mexico and brought …
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Danish PM visits Greenland for talks after Trump climbdown
Jan 23 2026
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Friday visited Greenland's capital for talks with the territory's leader …
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Ukraine-Russia-US talks open in Abu Dhabi as Moscow demands Donbas region
Jan 23 2026
Three-way talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US opened in Abu Dhabi, the UAE said Friday, as Moscow said it was not …
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Outrage after Trump claims NATO troops avoided Afghan front line
Jan 23 2026
Britain said Donald Trump was "wrong to diminish" the role of NATO troops in Afghanistan, as a claim by the US president …
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Volatile security blocks UN from Syria IS-linked camp
Jan 23 2026
Poor security at a camp in Syria housing thousands of suspected relatives of Islamic State group jihadists has prevented …
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Alcaraz eases into Melbourne last 16 as Sabalenka 'all over the place'
Jan 23 2026
Carlos Alcaraz stepped up his quest to win a maiden Australian Open as he overwhelmed showman Corentin Moutet on Friday …
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Russia demands Ukraine's Donbas region ahead of Abu Dhabi talks
Jan 23 2026
Russia said it was not dropping its key demand that Ukraine pull out of its eastern Donbas region, ahead of three-way …
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Japan PM Takaichi dissolves parliament for snap election
Jan 23 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved parliament on Friday ahead of a snap election on February 8, counting …
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Trump says US 'armada' headed toward Gulf
Jan 23 2026
President Donald Trump said a US "armada" was heading toward the Gulf and that Washington was watching Iran closely, …
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Trump's MAGA movement ramps up attacks on 'progressive white women'
Jan 23 2026
Progressive white women have been persistent punching bags of President Donald Trump's MAGA movement, but attacks …
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TikTok establishes joint venture to end US ban threat
Jan 23 2026
TikTok announced Thursday it has established a majority American-owned joint venture to operate its US business, …
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US, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators to meet in UAE for security talks
Jan 23 2026
Ukrainian, US and Russian officials will hold security talks in the United Arab Emirates on Friday, the Kremlin said, …
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Rescuers dig for six missing in New Zealand landslide
Jan 23 2026
Rescuers dug into deep mud searching for at least six missing people Friday after a landslide from an extinct volcano …
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Japan PM Takaichi set to dissolve parliament for snap election
Jan 23 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will dissolve parliament on Friday ahead of a snap election on February 8, …
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Sabalenka digs deep as Alcaraz sets sights on Melbourne last 16
Jan 23 2026
Aryna Sabalenka said she was "emotionally all over the place" as she was forced to dig deep to reach the last 16 on …
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Iran warns 'finger on trigger' as Trump says Tehran wants talks
Jan 23 2026
The commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned Washington Thursday that the force had its "finger on the trigger" …
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Villa seal place in Europa League last 16 as Forest beaten
Jan 23 2026
Aston Villa secured their place in the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday with a 1-0 win at Fenerbahce, while …
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Arsenal face Man Utd test as City search for spark
Jan 23 2026
Arsenal are hunting their fifth straight Premier League home win against old foes Manchester United this weekend as they …
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'Vigilant' Europe eyes next Trump shock after Greenland climbdown
Jan 23 2026
One crisis defused, how long until the next one? European leaders huddled for summit talks Thursday exuding relief at …
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US negotiators meet Putin for high-stakes Ukraine talks
Jan 23 2026
Top US negotiators including Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow late Thursday for talks on a …
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Workers dig for the missing in New Zealand landslide
Jan 23 2026
Emergency workers dug through deep mud in search of victims Friday after a landslide from an extinct volcano crashed …
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Carney answers Trump: 'Canada doesn't live because of US'
Jan 22 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hit back Thursday at President Donald Trump's inflammatory claim at the World …
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Trump sues JPMorgan Chase, CEO Dimon, claims 'debanked' for politics
Jan 22 2026
US President Donald Trump sued JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon on Thursday, alleging he was wrongly "debanked" for …
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Trump unveils 'Board of Peace', 'New Gaza' plans at Davos
Jan 22 2026
US President Donald Trump headed home from Davos on Thursday after unveiling his new "Board of Peace" and once again …
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With 'Board of Peace,' Trump tries hand at institution-making, to wide doubt
Jan 22 2026
After a year of tearing down global norms and withdrawing from UN bodies, US President Donald Trump is trying his hand …
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At Davos, Zelensky blasts EU, says US 'security guarantees' ready
Jan 22 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday blasted the EU's lack of "political will" in countering Russian …
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Europe relieved but 'vigilant' after Trump Greenland climbdown
Jan 22 2026
European leaders breathed a collective sigh of relief Thursday after President Donald Trump's climbdown over Greenland …
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Venezuela looks to petrodollars to bring down prices
Jan 22 2026
The United States' grab for Venezuela's oil, while shocking, may yet provide a short-term boost for the South American …
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In Greenland, locals fed up with deals done over their heads
Jan 22 2026
A day after US President Donald Trump and NATO's chief purportedly struck a deal on Greenland, residents expressed anger …
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'Sinners' breaks all-time Oscars record with 16 nominations
Jan 22 2026
Vampire period horror film "Sinners" smashed the all-time Oscars record with 16 nominations, the Academy announced …
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Germany expels Russian alleged spy handler, Moscow vows response
Jan 22 2026
Germany summoned Russia's ambassador Thursday and ordered the expulsion of a Russian diplomat suspected of being the …
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In fiery Davos speech, Zelensky blasts EU, says US 'security guarantees' ready
Jan 22 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday blasted the EU's lack of "political will" in countering Russian …
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US touts 'New Gaza' filled with luxury real estate
Jan 22 2026
US officials on Thursday presented their vision for a "New Gaza" that would turn the shattered Palestinian territory …
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Ariana snubbed and Chalamet supreme? Five Oscars takeaways
Jan 22 2026
"Sinners" set a new Oscars record with 16 nominations on Thursday, but that was not the only surprise from the Academy's …
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Germany summons Russian envoy, expels alleged spy handler
Jan 22 2026
Germany summoned Russia's ambassador Thursday and ordered the expulsion of a Russian diplomat suspected of being the …
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Wary Europeans huddle after Trump Greenland climbdown
Jan 22 2026
Shellshocked European leaders headed to Brussels summit talks Thursday breathing a collective sigh of relief after …
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What we know about Trump's Greenland 'framework' deal
Jan 22 2026
US President Donald Trump has announced a framework for a permanent deal over Greenland, backing off his threat to seize …
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Austrian ex-agent goes on trial in Russia spying case
Jan 22 2026
A former Austrian intelligence official pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that include handing over sensitive …
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Djokovic, Sinner plough on in Melbourne, Wawrinka makes history
Jan 22 2026
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner barrelled ominously into the Australian Open third round on Thursday as 40-year-old …
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Trump launches 'Board of Peace' at Davos
Jan 22 2026
US President Donald Trump kicked off his new "Board of Peace" at Davos on Thursday, with a signing ceremony for a body …
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Trump to showcase 'Board of Peace' at Davos after Greenland U-turn
Jan 22 2026
US President Donald Trump will show off his new "Board of Peace" at Davos on Thursday -- burnishing his claim to be a …
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Djokovic, Swiatek roll into Melbourne third round, Keys defence alive
Jan 22 2026
Nature-lover Novak Djokovic strolled into the Australian Open third round on Thursday as an erratic Madison Keys did …
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Austrian ex-agent to go on trial in Russia spying case
Jan 22 2026
A former Austrian intelligence official is due to go on trial Thursday, charged with allegedly handing over sensitive …
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Djokovic rolls into Melbourne third round, Keys defence alive
Jan 22 2026
Nature-lover Novak Djokovic strolled into the Australian Open third round on Thursday as an erratic Madison Keys wobbled …
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Chile police arrest suspect over deadly wildfires
Jan 22 2026
Police in south-central Chile have arrested a man on suspicion of starting one of the recent wildfires that killed 21 …
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Trump to unveil 'Board of Peace' at Davos after Greenland backtrack
Jan 22 2026
US President Donald Trump will show off his new "Board of Peace" and meet Ukraine's leader at Davos on Thursday -- …
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Keys into Melbourne third round with Sinner, Djokovic primed
Jan 22 2026
An erratic Madison Keys did enough on Thursday to reach the third round in her defence of the Australian Open, where …
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'They poisoned us': grappling with deadly impact of nuclear testing
Jan 22 2026
Nuclear weapons testing has affected every single human on the planet, causing at least four million premature deaths …
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Israeli strike kills three Gaza journalists including AFP freelancer
Jan 22 2026
An Israeli air strike killed an AFP freelancer and two other journalists in Gaza on Wednesday, the territory's civil …
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Greenlanders doubtful over Trump resolution
Jan 22 2026
Greenlanders were sceptical on Wednesday following US President Donald Trump's announcement that he had settled the …
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Real Madrid top football rich list as Liverpool surge
Jan 22 2026
Real Madrid stayed top of football's rich list as Liverpool outstripped their English rivals for the first time, …
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'One Battle After Another,' 'Sinners' tipped to top Oscar noms
Jan 22 2026
The votes are in and the moment is here: the Academy is set to reveal the nominations for this year's Oscars, with "One …
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Plastics everywhere, and the myth that made it possible
Jan 22 2026
If there's one material that defines modern life more than any other, it's plastic: present from the moment we're born …
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Trump announces Greenland 'framework', backing off force and tariffs
Jan 22 2026
US President Donald Trump backed down Wednesday on threats to seize Greenland by force from ally Denmark, announcing a …
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Liverpool cruise as Bayern reach Champions League last 16
Jan 21 2026
Liverpool eased to a 3-0 win in Marseille in the Champions League on Wednesday as Harry Kane's double earned Bayern …
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US Republicans begin push to hold Clintons in contempt over Epstein
Jan 21 2026
A Republican-led US House panel voted Wednesday to launch contempt of Congress proceedings against Bill and Hillary …
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Trump says agreed 'framework' for US deal over Greenland
Jan 21 2026
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he reached a framework for a permanent deal over his contentious efforts to …
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US begins IS prisoner transfer as Syria govt, Kurds trade attack blame
Jan 21 2026
The United States said it launched an operation Wednesday that could move thousands of Islamic State group jihadists …
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Trump rules out 'force' against Greenland but demands talks
Jan 21 2026
US President Donald Trump for the first time ruled out using force to take Greenland as he addressed world leaders in …
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Pakistan rescuers scour blaze site for dozens missing
Jan 21 2026
Pakistani rescuers scoured the charred remains of a Karachi mall Wednesday for dozens missing after a huge blaze …
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US Congress targets Clintons in Epstein contempt fight
Jan 21 2026
A US House panel was set to vote Wednesday on whether to launch contempt of Congress proceedings against Bill and …
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Trump rules out force against Greenland but demands 'immediate' talks
Jan 21 2026
US President Donald Trump ruled out using force to take Greenland for the first time as he addressed world leaders in …
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Syria accuses Kurdish force of truce breach as army enters IS-linked camp
Jan 21 2026
Syria on Wednesday accused Kurdish-led forces of breaching a ceasefire after seven soldiers were killed in a strike, …
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Trump at Davos demands 'immediate' Greenland talks but rules out force
Jan 21 2026
President Donald Trump demanded immediate talks on acquiring Greenland in a hardline speech at Davos Wednesday, but said …
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EU parliament refers Mercosur trade deal to bloc's top court
Jan 21 2026
The European Union's parliament voted on Wednesday to refer a freshly signed trade deal with South American bloc …
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What is Trump's 'Board of Peace'?
Jan 21 2026
US President Donald Trump is set to formally announce the first charter of his so-called "Board of Peace", a body for …
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Trump lands in Davos to push Greenland claims
Jan 21 2026
US President Donald Trump touched down in a tense Davos on Wednesday to give an "America First" speech that will push …
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Trump flies into Davos maelstrom over Greenland
Jan 21 2026
US President Donald Trump descended on Davos on Wednesday for a tense showdown with world leaders, as allies push back …
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Japan restarts world's biggest nuclear plant
Jan 21 2026
The world's biggest nuclear power plant was restarted Wednesday for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, …
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Syria army enters Al-Hol camp holding relatives of jihadists: AFP
Jan 21 2026
Syria's army on Wednesday entered the vast Al-Hol camp that houses relatives of suspected Islamic State jihadists after …
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Widow of Iran's last shah says 'no turning back' after protests
Jan 21 2026
The widow of Iran's last shah has told AFP there is "no turning back" after a wave of protests against the country's …
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Gunman jailed for life in killing of Japan ex-PM Abe
Jan 21 2026
The gunman charged with killing Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe was found guilty Wednesday and jailed for life, …
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Trump heads for Davos maelstrom over Greenland
Jan 21 2026
US President Donald Trump descends on Davos for a showdown with European leaders Wednesday as his bid to seize Greenland …
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Japan to restart world's biggest nuclear plant Wednesday
Jan 21 2026
The world's biggest nuclear power plant is set to restart on Wednesday for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima …
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Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Gauff surge into Australian Open third round
Jan 21 2026
Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz fended off a series of "bombs" before surging into the Australian Open third round on …
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Sabalenka and Gauff shine as Alcaraz gets set at Australian Open
Jan 21 2026
Aryna Sabalenka and a near-flawless Coco Gauff surged into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday ahead of …
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'Super-happy' Sabalenka shines as Alcaraz gets set at Australian Open
Jan 21 2026
A "super-happy" Aryna Sabalenka surged past China's Bai Zhuoxuan into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday ahead …
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Climate change fuels disasters, but deaths don't add up
Jan 21 2026
Climate change is turbocharging heatwaves, wildfires, floods and tropical storms, but how deadly have extreme weather …
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Barcelona train crash kills 1 in Spain's second deadly rail accident in days
Jan 21 2026
A commuter train near Barcelona ploughed into the rubble of a collapsed wall on Tuesday, killing one and injuring dozens …
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Japan ex-PM Abe's alleged killer faces verdict
Jan 21 2026
The gunman charged with killing Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe faces a verdict Wednesday, more than three …
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Royals visit deadly train crash site as Spain mourns
Jan 21 2026
Spain's king and queen visited on Tuesday the site where two high-speed trains collided at the weekend, killing 42 …
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Senegal's 'historic' AFCON champs honoured with parade, presidential praise
Jan 21 2026
Senegal's president congratulated the Lions of Teranga Tuesday for their "historic" victory in the Africa Cup of Nations …
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UN report declares global state of 'water bankruptcy'
Jan 21 2026
The world is entering an era of "global water bankruptcy" with rivers, lakes and aquifers depleting faster than nature …
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Man City humiliated, holders PSG stumble, Arsenal remain perfect
Jan 20 2026
Manchester City were on the wrong side of one of the biggest shocks in Champions League history on Tuesday, while …
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Muted anniversary: Trump marks first year back with grievances
Jan 20 2026
US President Donald Trump marked the first anniversary of his return to the White House on Tuesday with a rambling, …
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EU vows 'unflinching' response to Trump's Greenland gambit
Jan 20 2026
European leaders drew a clear line over Greenland Tuesday, vowing an "unflinching" response to Washington's threats even …
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