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Israel to open new route for Gazans fleeing besieged city
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Israel's army said Wednesday it had opened a temporary new route to allow people to flee Gaza City, a day after …
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Park Chan-wook's murder comedy to open Asia's biggest film festival
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Celebrated director Park Chan-wook's star-studded murder comedy will open Asia's biggest film festival Wednesday, which …
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Estimated 16,500 climate change deaths during Europe summer: study
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Scientists estimated Wednesday that rising temperatures from human-caused climate change were responsible for roughly …
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Botox under burqas: Cosmetic surgery in vogue in Afghanistan
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Decked out with fake crystal chandeliers and velvet sofas, cosmetic surgery clinics in Afghanistan's capital are a world …
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Toucans, tortoises saved in major Brazil trafficking bust
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Brazilian police on Tuesday arrested 45 people and rescued hundreds of exotic animals in the biggest ever operation …
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Britain rolls out royal red carpet for Trump's state visit
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Britain will roll out a supersized royal welcome for Donald Trump's unprecedented second state visit on Wednesday, with …
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Rojas, McLaughlin-Levrone go for gold at world champs
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Charismatic Venezuelan Yulimar Rojas and American star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone go for gold in the triple jump and 400 …
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Colombian FARC leaders ordered to make reparations for over 21,000 kidnappings
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A Colombian court on Tuesday held seven leaders of the defunct Colombian guerrilla army FARC responsible for the …
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Trump extends delay on US TikTok ban until mid-December
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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday extended a delay on enforcing a ban against TikTok until December 16, marking the …
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Friends like these: NY to get 'Central Perk' cafe from beloved sitcom
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Devotees of fan favorite "Friends" will soon be able to sip a cup of Joey in a Manhattan recreation of the "Central …
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Arsenal, Real Madrid win Champions League openers, Juve snatch dramatic draw
AFP - 7h ago
Arsenal won 2-0 away to Athletic Bilbao as the league phase of this season's Champions League kicked off on Tuesday, …
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'A better future is possible': Youths sue Trump over climate change
Sep 16 2025
Smoke-choked air that fills their lungs, floods threatening their homes and debilitating heat: a group of young …
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Kirk suspect faces death penalty for aggravated murder charge
Sep 16 2025
The suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk appeared in court Tuesday charged with the conservative activist's murder, as …
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Redford's Sundance legacy hailed by filmmakers
Sep 16 2025
Robert Redford was rarely spotted at Sundance in his final years, yet the late Hollywood legend forever looms large at …
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Cinema legend Robert Redford dead at 89
Sep 16 2025
Cinema legend Robert Redford, a screen great in front of and behind the camera whose career spanned six decades, died …
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Redford's Sundance legacy 'beyond comprehension' for US filmmakers
Sep 16 2025
Robert Redford was rarely spotted at Sundance in his final years, yet the late Hollywood legend forever looms large at …
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Israel launches ground assault on Gaza City
Sep 16 2025
Israel launched its long-anticipated ground offensive in Gaza City on Tuesday, targeting Hamas militants and prompting …
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Trump heads for landmark state visit with 'friend' King Charles
Sep 16 2025
US President Donald Trump headed for a historic second UK state visit hosted by his "friend" King Charles III Tuesday -- …
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Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing charged with murder
Sep 16 2025
The suspect in the murder of prominent US conservative political activist Charlie Kirk has been formally charged with …
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Israel troops launch ground assault on Gaza City
Sep 16 2025
Israel launched its long-anticipated ground offensive in Gaza City Tuesday, targeting Hamas militants and prompting …
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Colombia halts US arms purchases in row over drug fight delisting
Sep 16 2025
Colombia on Tuesday halted arms purchases from the United States, its biggest military partner, after Washington …
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US Fed opens key meeting after Trump aide sworn in as governor
Sep 16 2025
The US Federal Reserve started a key interest rate meeting Tuesday, hours after Donald Trump's new appointee narrowly …
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Kipyegon sparkles, Tinch's time away pays off with world gold
Sep 16 2025
Faith Kipyegon cemented her status as an athletics legend on Tuesday by winning her fourth world 1500 metres title …
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Shipowner linked to giant Beirut port blast held in Bulgaria
Sep 16 2025
A shipowner wanted over a 2020 blast at Beirut port that killed more than 220 people has been arrested in Bulgaria, …
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Robert Redford, Hollywood's golden boy with a Midas touch
Sep 16 2025
With his all-American good looks, Robert Redford, who died on Tuesday aged 89 was the eternal "Sundance Kid", a US …
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UN investigators say Israel committing genocide in Gaza
Sep 16 2025
United Nations investigators on Tuesday accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza in a bid to "destroy the …
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Suspect in Kirk killing to be charged in US court
Sep 16 2025
The suspect in the murder of prominent US conservative political activist Charlie Kirk is to be charged in a Utah court …
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UK gears to welcome Trump for landmark second state visit
Sep 16 2025
The UK was rolling out the red carpet on Tuesday for US President Donald Trump due to arrive on an historic second state …
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Afghan man gets life in prison for jihadist knife killing in Germany
Sep 16 2025
An Afghan man was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for a jihadist stabbing spree in Germany last year that killed …
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Afghan gets life in prison for jihadist knife murder in Germany
Sep 16 2025
An Afghan man was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for a jihadist stabbing spree in Germany last year that killed …
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Israel bombards Gaza City as UN probe accuses it of 'genocide'
Sep 16 2025
Israel unleashed a massive new bombing campaign on Gaza City Tuesday after visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio …
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Austria hit with fresh spy claims after govt promises law change
Sep 16 2025
Austria has long seen itself as a bridge between Moscow and the West -- remaining constitutionally neutral since 1955 …
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Floods devastate India's breadbasket of Punjab
Sep 16 2025
The fields are full but the paddy brown and wilted, and the air thick with the stench of rotting crops and livestock -- …
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In mega-city Lagos, 20 million count on just 100 ambulances
Sep 16 2025
Standing outside a public hospital in Lagos, Nigeria's biggest city, Michelin Hunsa is still "traumatised" from the …
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Israel sets Gaza 'on fire' as Rubio warns days left for deal
Sep 16 2025
Israel unleashed a massive new bombing campaign on Gaza City on Tuesday after visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio …
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Trump set for unprecedented second UK state visit
Sep 16 2025
Donald Trump lands in Britain on Tuesday for an historic second state visit that will see the UK government spare no …
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Revamped Bayern face early test as Chelsea come to town
Sep 16 2025
Bayern Munich's revamped line-up faces an early test in their Champions League opener at home against Club World Cup …
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Heavy bombing in Gaza City after Rubio backs Israel
Sep 16 2025
Israel heavily bombarded Gaza City on Tuesday, witnesses told AFP, after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed …
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Trump's fossil fuel agenda challenged in youth climate suit
Sep 16 2025
Life, liberty and the right to a stable climate?
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PSG fear impact of injuries as they put Champions League title on the line
Sep 16 2025
There is the sense that the new season gets up and running for real this week for Paris Saint-Germain as they begin …
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Brazil's Amazon lost area the size of Spain in 40 years: study
Sep 16 2025
Brazil's Amazon rainforest has shrunk by an area as big as Spain over four decades and is nearing a dangerous tipping …
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Protesting Peru residents block trains to Machu Picchu
Sep 16 2025
Train services to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, Peru's main tourist attraction, were suspended Monday as protesting …
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White House vows to take on left-wing 'terror' movement after Kirk killing
Sep 16 2025
Senior White House official Stephen Miller vowed Monday that the Trump administration would dismantle an alleged "vast …
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Trash, mulch and security: All jobs for troops in Washington
Sep 16 2025
From breaking up a fight or identifying a suspected robber to picking up trash and removing graffiti, National Guard …
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Rubio backs Israel in goal to eradicate Hamas
Sep 15 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday backed Israel's new offensive on Gaza City and its goal of eradicating …
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US strikes second alleged Venezuelan drug boat as tensions mount
Sep 15 2025
President Donald Trump said a US new strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat from Venezuela killed three people …
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US strikes another alleged Venezuelan drug boat as tensions rise
Sep 15 2025
President Donald Trump said US forces killed three people Monday in a new strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in …
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Cycling fears spread of race-halting protests after Vuelta chaos
Sep 15 2025
Cycling was licking its wounds on Monday and wondering 'where next?' after a chaotic final day of the Vuelta a Espana …
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US, China reach 'framework' deal on TikTok ownership
Sep 15 2025
The United States and China announced a "framework" deal on Monday to resolve their dispute over TikTok that calls for …
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Spanish PM calls for Israel to be barred from international sport
Sep 15 2025
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called Monday for Israel to be barred from international sport over the Gaza war, …
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Duplantis reaches new heights, Beamish makes Kiwi history at worlds
Sep 15 2025
The world athletics championships were, not for the first time, the Armand Duplantis show on Monday although though New …
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US says 'framework' deal with China on TikTok ownership
Sep 15 2025
The United States announced Monday a "framework" deal with China to resolve their dispute over TikTok that calls for the …
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Shootings 'unjustified' in Bloody Sunday killings, Belfast court hears
Sep 15 2025
The shooting of unarmed civilians in the 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre was "unjustified,"a prosecutor told a Belfast court …
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Three French women accused of IS links go on trial
Sep 15 2025
Three French women including a niece of notorious jihadist propagandists went on trial in Paris on Monday, accused of …
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Duplantis sets new pole vault record as retains world title
Sep 15 2025
Sweden's Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis set a new world record of 6.30 metres as he sensationally defended his world pole …
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Rubio promises 'unwavering support' for Israel in Gaza goals
Sep 15 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that Washington was steadfast in its support for its ally Israel's pursuit …
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US announces 'framework' TikTok deal with China
Sep 15 2025
The United States announced Monday a "framework" deal with China to resolve their dispute over TikTok, as a deadline …
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Ex-British soldier goes on trial in landmark Bloody Sunday case
Sep 15 2025
The first-ever trial of a former British soldier accused of murder during the 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre began in …
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Ankara court adjourns case against opposition leadership
Sep 15 2025
An Ankara court on Monday adjourned a key hearing into alleged vote buying that could upend the leadership of Turkey's …
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Rubio talks Gaza with Netanyahu after Qatar strike
Sep 15 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday discussed the Gaza war with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Israel's …
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Rubio takes up Qatar strike unease with Netanyahu
Sep 15 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel's vital ally …
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Turkey court tries case that could oust opposition leadership
Sep 15 2025
An Ankara court opened a hearing on Monday into alleged vote buying that could upend the leadership of Turkey's main …
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'Adolescence,' 'The Studio' dominate television's Emmy Awards
Sep 15 2025
Searing teen murder saga "Adolescence" was the big winner at Sunday's Emmy Awards, claiming eight prizes including best …
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Rubio to discuss Qatar aftermath, Gaza with Netanyahu
Sep 15 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to examine the aftermath …
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Arsenal eye Champions League charge with revamped attack
Sep 15 2025
Arsenal start their bid for Champions League glory against Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday powered by a new-look attack …
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Mexico's macabre Island of the Dolls inspires Tim Burton and Lady Gaga
Sep 15 2025
On the Island of the Dolls in Mexico City, hundreds of plastic toys wearing little more than rags hang from trees, their …
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100 days later, US federal workers navigate post-Musk wreckage
Sep 15 2025
Roughly 100 days after Elon Musk's dramatic departure from the Trump White House, federal workers are still grappling …
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Romania summons Russian ambassador over drone 'threat'
Sep 15 2025
Romania on Sunday protested the entry of a Russian drone into its airspace during an attack on neighbouring Ukraine, …
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'The Studio,' 'Severance' and 'Adolescence' among Emmy winners
Sep 15 2025
Hollywood satire "The Studio," office sci-fi drama "Severance" and teen murder saga "Adolescence" were among the early …
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Bloody Sunday trial of British ex-soldier to open in Belfast
Sep 15 2025
The first ever trial of a former British soldier accused of murdering victims of the Bloody Sunday massacre opens Monday …
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Alleged Kirk killer had 'leftist' beliefs, Utah governor says
Sep 15 2025
The man arrested over conservative influencer Charlie Kirk's assassination was romantically involved with a transgender …
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'The Studio' claims early win as TV's Emmys kick off
Sep 15 2025
The Emmys began Sunday with a comedy sketch poking fun at television and the awards themselves, kicking off a ceremony …
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Prince Harry says has 'clear conscience' over explosive memoir
Sep 15 2025
Prince Harry has defended his tell-all autobiography "Spare", insisting he had no regrets after its publication more …
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Top four into Women's Rugby World Cup semi-finals as France edge Ireland
Sep 15 2025
The top four teams in women's rugby will feature in the World Cup semi-finals after France staged a superb second-half …
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No handshakes as India beat Pakistan in Asia Cup T20
Sep 15 2025
India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in the Asia Cup on Sunday as the neighbours met for the first time since a military …
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Australia's ANZ bank hit with record fine over 'widespread misconduct'
Sep 15 2025
Australia's ANZ, one of the country's "big four" banks, has agreed to pay a record fine of Aus$240 million ($159.5 …
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'Adolescence' and 'The Studio' tipped to win big at TV's Emmys
Sep 14 2025
Searing teen murder saga "Adolescence" and Hollywood satire "The Studio" are expected to be among the big winners at …
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Spain's political class spars over chaotic Vuelta finale
Sep 14 2025
Spain's political class clashed over chaotic pro-Palestinian protests in Madrid that brought the Vuelta to a premature …
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Netanyahu says US alliance 'has never been stronger' as Rubio visits
Sep 14 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that a visit to Israel by top US diplomat Marco Rubio underscored the …
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Seville and Jefferson-Wooden enjoy maiden world titles, US savour field of gold
Sep 14 2025
Oblique Seville and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden recorded their first major victories in winning the men's and women's 100 …
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Starmer says UK won't tolerate racial intimidation after far-right rally
Sep 14 2025
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday Britain would not tolerate people feeling intimidated "because of their …
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Seville wins Tokyo 100m for first Jamaican men's sprint title in 10 years
Sep 14 2025
Oblique Seville won Jamaica's first men's world 100m title in 10 years after outpacing Kishane Thompson and defending …
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Netanyahu says US an 'extraordinary friend' during Rubio visit
Sep 14 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that a visit to Israel by top US diplomat Marco Rubio underscored the …
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Rubio visits Israel in aftermath of Qatar strike
Sep 14 2025
Top US diplomat Marco Rubio prayed at Jerusalem's Western Wall Sunday as he opened his visit to Israel, reaffirming the …
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New Nepal PM vows to follow protesters' demands to 'end corruption'
Sep 14 2025
Nepal's new leader vowed Sunday to follow protesters' demands to "end corruption" as she began work as interim prime …
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Rubio begins Israel visit in aftermath of Qatar strike
Sep 14 2025
Top US diplomat Marco Rubio began a visit to Israel on Sunday, after expressing the Trump administration's unwavering …
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Rubio to begin Israel visit in aftermath of Qatar strike
Sep 14 2025
Top US diplomat Marco Rubio begins a visit to Israel on Sunday, after expressing the Trump administration's unwavering …
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Clashes with police after up to 150,000 gather at far-right UK rally
Sep 13 2025
Clashes erupted in London Saturday and police made 25 arrests after up to 150,000 people massed for one of the …
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Romania, Poland, scramble aircraft as drones strike Ukraine
Sep 13 2025
Romania became the latest NATO member state to report a drone incursion into its airspace Saturday, as Poland scrambled …
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Netanayhu says killing Hamas leaders is route to ending Gaza war
Sep 13 2025
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said eliminating Hamas leaders would end the war in Gaza, as top US diplomat …
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Rubio says Qatar strike 'not going to change' US-Israel ties
Sep 13 2025
The United States is "not happy" about Israeli strikes targeting Hamas in Qatar, but the attack will not change …
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London police arrest nine after clashes at 110,000-strong far-right rally
Sep 13 2025
Clashes erupted on Saturday as more than 100,000 people turned out in central London for a rally organised by far-right …
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A Tokyo full house revels in Chebet and sprinters at world athletics champs
Sep 13 2025
Beatrice Chebet won the 10,000 metres world title while the cream of sprinting delighted a sellout 55,000 crowd at the …
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Vienna wins on home turf as it hosts first tram driver world cup
Sep 13 2025
Vienna hosted the first ever Tram Driver World Championship on Saturday, with the city's skilled drivers emerging …
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Who is Tyler Robinson, alleged killer of Charlie Kirk?
Sep 13 2025
How did Tyler Robinson -- a straight-A student raised Mormon by Republican parents -- become the alleged assassin of …
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Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing caught, widow vows to carry on fight
Sep 13 2025
The widow of prominent right-wing activist Charlie Kirk pledged Friday to carry on her husband's work, after US …
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Nepal returns to calm as first woman PM takes charge, visits wounded
Sep 13 2025
Nepal's newly appointed interim prime minister began work on Saturday by visiting young protesters wounded in the deadly …
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Nepal returns to calm as first woman PM takes charge
Sep 13 2025
Nepal's capital on Saturday took a step back towards normality after deadly anti-corruption protests, as daily life …
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Russia says Ukraine peace talks frozen as NATO bolsters defences
Sep 12 2025
Russia said Friday that peace talks with Kyiv were on "pause" as President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that his Russian …
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Charlie Kirk's alleged killer: what we know
Sep 12 2025
Authorities announced Friday that they have taken into custody the person believed to have assassinated Charlie Kirk, a …
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Suspect arrested in killing of US activist Charlie Kirk
Sep 12 2025
US authorities said Friday they had captured the man accused of killing prominent right-wing activist Charlie Kirk after …
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Fifty reported dead in Gaza as Israel steps up attacks on main city
Sep 12 2025
Israeli military operations killed 50 people in Gaza on Friday, the territory's civil defence agency said, as the army …
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