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French lawmakers set to ban social media for under-15s in European first
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French lawmakers on Tuesday were set to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15, putting France …
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Lebanon's Aoun to meet Trump as pressure builds to disarm Hezbollah
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun was to meet with his US counterpart Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday, as Beirut's …
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UK PM Burnham unveils energy tax cut, tells ministers to cut living costs
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Andy Burnham told the inaugural meeting of his cabinet Tuesday that he would lead a "cost-of-living government", after …
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UK PM Burnham's new cabinet to meet as he announces tax cut
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Andy Burnham gathered his new cabinet Tuesday as he got down to work on his first full day as Britain's prime minister, …
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Iran steps up attacks in return to war with US
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Iran stepped up its attacks in the Middle East on Tuesday, two weeks after its war with the United States resumed, with …
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Oleksandr Syrsky, Ukraine's under-fire commander-in-chief
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Ukraine's Soviet-trained top commander Oleksandr Syrsky -- who could be sacked this week -- led some of Kyiv's most …
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New UK PM Burnham announces tax cut after cabinet shakeup
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New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a tax cut to ease cost-of-living pressures as he was set to convene his …
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New UK PM Burnham stamps authority with cabinet shakeup
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New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham was set to convene his first cabinet meeting on Tuesday after purging the government …
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Iran targets US military assets as Houthis threaten to expand Mideast war
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Iran targeted US radar and air defence installations in the Gulf on Tuesday, warning Washington of "more decisive and …
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Fires in Brazil's Amazon dropped to historic low in 2025
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Forest fires in the Brazilian Amazon fell to a historic low in 2025 after peaking the previous year, according to a …
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Desperate Rohingya risk deadly voyages as trafficking surges
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Rahela Begum survived the horrors of war in Myanmar and life in the world's largest refugee camp in Bangladesh -- only …
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French lawmakers expected to approve social media ban for under-15s
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French lawmakers are expected to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15 on Tuesday, putting …
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New strikes as Trump warns Iran will pay for US troop deaths
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US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Monday that it would pay "many times over" for every American soldier killed, …
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Inside Indonesia's slave island: 'I want my children to be free'
AFP - 8h ago
Two hours from the tourist beaches of Bali, slavery is alive and well on the Indonesian island of Sumba, where people …
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Thousands welcome home Argentina squad, without Messi, despite World Cup loss
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Thousands of fans braved the cold and rain Monday to give a rapturous welcome to the Argentine football squad who landed …
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Trump orders new 50% tariff on many Canadian goods
AFP - 14h ago
US President Donald Trump signed orders Monday to impose new 50-percent tariffs on many Canadian goods, claiming …
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US judge suspends Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros.
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A federal judge in California on Monday ordered Paramount Skydance and Warner Brothers Discovery to temporarily pause …
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Louvre heist gallery to reopen to public on Wednesday
AFP - 10h ago
The Apollo Gallery of Paris's Louvre Museum, where French crown jewels worth 88 million euros were stolen in 2025 in a …
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US accuses Cuba of sweeping spy campaign, aiding American left
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A US State Department report on Monday accused Cuban spies of infiltrating the highest levels of government in …
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Spain stars lap up adulation of estimated two million on World Cup parade
Jul 20 2026
New World Cup champions Spain enjoyed a vibrant night of celebrations after an open-top bus parade through the streets …
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US-Iran strikes: latest developments
Jul 20 2026
Iran's president said his country is fighting a "full-scale war" with the United States, as Washington expanded its …
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World Cup champs Spain lap up adulation of a million on bus parade
Jul 20 2026
New World Cup champions Spain began their celebration parade on an open-top bus through the streets of Madrid on Monday …
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Iran says fighting 'full-scale war' with US
Jul 20 2026
Iran is fighting a "full-scale war" with the United States, its president said Monday, as Washington expanded its …
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New UK PM Burnham sweeps into office with surprise cabinet appointments
Jul 20 2026
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham took power Monday, purging the cabinet of his predecessor's loyalists as he promised …
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Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' sentenced to life in US prison
Jul 20 2026
Mexican drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, one of the world's most powerful and wealthy crime bosses, was sentenced …
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'Giant of the game': Liverpool and England legend Keegan dies aged 75
Jul 20 2026
Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan has died aged 75 after battling cancer, his family announced on Monday.
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Spanish king hails World Cup heroes as celebration tour begins
Jul 20 2026
Spain's World Cup winners were hailed by the country's king on Monday in Madrid after returning from the United States …
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Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' sentenced to life in prison
Jul 20 2026
Mexican drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was sentenced Monday to life in prison by a US court for co-founding and …
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Burnham becomes PM vowing 10-year plan for Britain
Jul 20 2026
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham took power Monday promising a 10-year plan to ease cost-of-living pressures and …
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'Legendary' former Liverpool and England star Keegan dies aged 75
Jul 20 2026
Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan has died aged 75 after battling cancer, his family announced on Monday.
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Burnham becomes new UK PM after meeting king
Jul 20 2026
Andy Burnham became British prime minister Monday after meeting King Charles III at Buckingham Palace and was set to set …
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Starmer 'proud' of achievements as Andy Burnham set to become new UK PM
Jul 20 2026
Keir Starmer departed Downing Street Monday, insisting his two years in office had made Britain a better place as he …
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Andy Burnham set to take over as new British PM
Jul 20 2026
Andy Burnham will Monday become Britain's sixth prime minister to move into Downing Street since 2016, with an in-tray …
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Superb Spain worthy winners of World Cup dominated by superstar names
Jul 20 2026
It was a World Cup in which football's biggest names sprinkled stardust over the tournament, yet in the end the trophy …
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Spain's world champions head home to million-strong Madrid welcome
Jul 20 2026
Spain's World Cup winners headed home on Monday to a heroes' welcome in Madrid, where a million fans are expected to …
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Iran hits out at Gulf neighbors as US presses on with strikes
Jul 20 2026
Washington and Tehran traded strikes on Monday as US deaths in the renewed fighting climbed to three and more ships came …
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Ferry capsizes off Guyana coast, 67 rescued as search continues
Jul 20 2026
An aging ferry carrying more than 100 people capsized off the coast of Guyana, with rescue teams saving 67 people, …
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Trump lingers on stage to lap up World Cup spotlight
Jul 20 2026
US President Donald Trump grabbed a share of the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday, staying on stage with …
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Ferry capsizes off Guyana, authorities still searching for 66
Jul 20 2026
An aging ferry carrying more than 100 people capsized off the coast of Guyana, with 67 saved and rescue teams searching …
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Spain win World Cup after Messi's Argentina fall flat
Jul 20 2026
Spain won their second World Cup on Sunday, collecting the trophy from US President Donald Trump after Ferran Torres' …
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US launches ninth night of strikes on Iran as it hits out at Gulf neighbors
Jul 20 2026
New violence shook the Middle East early Monday as the United States announced another wave of attacks on Iran, Kuwait …
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'The Odyssey' storms N. American Box Office
Jul 20 2026
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" sailed straight to the top of the North American box office, bringing home $124.5 …
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Spain down Argentina to win World Cup, shatter Messi dream
Jul 19 2026
Ferran Torres scored a dramatic extra-time winner as Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup on Sunday …
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Messi denied dream farewell as abject Argentina lose World Cup final
Jul 19 2026
Lionel Messi could have ended all debate over who is the greatest player of all time by winning another World Cup with …
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Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup
Jul 19 2026
Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game on Sunday as Spain beat 10-man Argentina 1-0 after extra-time to win …
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US launches strikes to 'punish' Iran after troops killed
Jul 19 2026
The United States and Iran traded missiles and airstrikes on Sunday as Washington sought to "punish" Tehran for the US …
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Ukraine blames Russia for deadly strike on Turkish cargo ship
Jul 19 2026
Ukraine said Sunday that Russian missile strikes on a Turkish-owned cargo ship carrying grain had killed six people, …
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Madonna, Shakira, Bieber and The Muppets light up World Cup half-time show
Jul 19 2026
Musical headliners Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS and Coldplay were joined by Brazilian soccer icons and "Ted …
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New Zealander Fox birdies last hole to win British Open
Jul 19 2026
New Zealander Ryan Fox won the 154th British Open with a birdie at the last to claim his first major at 10 under par on …
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Argentina seek glorious World Cup finale for Messi against Spain
Jul 19 2026
Lionel Messi's battle-hardened Argentina take on slick-passing Spain in Sunday's World Cup final as the first 48-team …
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Argentines out in force as New Yorkers bid farewell to World Cup carnival
Jul 19 2026
Noisy Argentinians brought the World Cup carnival back to the heart of New York ahead of their blockbuster clash against …
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Influencer Andrew Tate and brother arrested in Miami
Jul 19 2026
Radical social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were on Sunday in custody in the US, officials …
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Red and yellow sweep Madrid before World Cup final
Jul 19 2026
Madrid was awash in red and yellow on Sunday as Spain prepared for the World Cup final against Argentina, with buses …
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Russia pounds Kyiv with ballistic missiles in escalating air war
Jul 19 2026
Russia fired two dozen ballistic missiles at Kyiv overnight on Sunday, killing one person and wounding 16, in an …
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Tour de France rivals Pogacar, Vingegaard given night-time doping controls
Jul 19 2026
Tour de France leader Tadej Pogacar and his main rival Jonas Vingegaard both confirmed on Sunday that they were visited …
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Kyiv hit with deadly strikes after attack on Russian e-commerce giant
Jul 19 2026
Russian strikes killed one person and wounded 13 others in Ukraine's capital on Sunday after Kyiv launched a deadly wave …
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Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final
Jul 19 2026
Lionel Messi's battle-hardened Argentina take on silky Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday as the first 48-team …
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Kyiv struck after attack on Russian e-commerce giant
Jul 19 2026
Russian strikes wounded several in Ukraine's capital after Kyiv launched a deadly wave of drones that struck e-commerce …
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FIFA toasts World Cup triumph as tournament draws to close
Jul 19 2026
It was supposed to be the World Cup weighed down by problems: sky-high prices, geopolitical tension, the shadow of …
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England finish third as Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final
Jul 19 2026
England beat France 6-4 in a high-scoring World Cup romp on Saturday to seal third place as Kylian Mbappe became the …
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US launches new airstrikes to 'punish' Iran after two troops killed
Jul 18 2026
The United States launched new airstrikes Saturday to "punish" Iran after reporting the first US military deaths since …
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Wildfire haze hangs over eastern US -- and World Cup final
Jul 18 2026
Heavy, acrid wildfire smoke blanketed much of the eastern United States on Saturday, marring preparations for the …
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Iran threatens 'unforgettable lessons', as two US troops killed
Jul 18 2026
Iran's supreme leader vowed to teach the United States "unforgettable lessons" on Saturday, as Washington reported its …
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Ukrainian strikes on Russian warehouses kill 8, shroud skies in smoke
Jul 18 2026
Waves of Ukrainian explosive-laden drones on Saturday pounded e-commerce warehouses in the Moscow and Tambov regions, …
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Spain, Argentina tune up for World Cup final in smoggy New Jersey
Jul 18 2026
Argentina and Spain fine-tuned preparations for Sunday's World Cup final in New Jersey as a persistent, choking smog …
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US-Iran fighting escalates with infrastructure targeted
Jul 18 2026
Iran struck infrastructure in the Gulf on Saturday and threatened a "full-scale offensive" in retaliation for a week of …
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Spain, Argentina prepare for World Cup final, Trump hails success
Jul 18 2026
Spain and Argentina prepared to do battle in Sunday's World Cup final in New Jersey as organisers said they were keeping …
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The challenges facing UK's next PM Andy Burnham
Jul 18 2026
Andy Burnham, who is set to become Britain's prime minister Monday, will face a roster of challenges when he steps into …
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Trump threatens to increase Canada tariffs over wildfire smoke pollution
Jul 18 2026
US President Donald Trump threatened on Friday a tariff increase on Canada to cover the cost of smoke pollution from …
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US launches 7th night of strikes as Iran attacks military sites
Jul 18 2026
Bombing intensified in the Middle East for the seventh consecutive night, with Iran threatening a "full-scale offensive" …
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Iran's Guards say tankers exploded from Hormuz mines as US strikes continue
Jul 17 2026
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Saturday that two oil tankers exploded after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, as …
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US, Iran trade attacks as renewed war intensifies
Jul 17 2026
The United States and Iran traded drone and missile strikes on Friday as a senior Iranian military advisor threatened to …
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Leader Herbert, Burns equal record 62 at British Open, DeChambeau docked two shots
Jul 17 2026
Lucas Herbert stormed into a two-shot lead at the British Open on Friday after the Australian and American Sam Burns …
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US links Taco Bell lettuce to diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak
Jul 17 2026
US officials on Friday pinned the source of a diarrhea-causing foodborne parasite as shredded iceberg lettuce used by …
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Wildfire smoke engulfs millions in US ahead of World Cup final
Jul 17 2026
Dense wildfire smoke billowing down from Canada and northern Minnesota set off unhealthy air quality alerts across the …
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'Great innings ends': Cricket mourns West Indies great Sobers
Jul 17 2026
Garry Sobers, the West Indies all-rounder regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, has died at the age of …
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Cubes and lubes: Europe's 'Speedcubers' twist for glory
Jul 17 2026
Brows knitted with concentration, Juliette Sebastien clasps her trusty Rubik's Cube, her fingers moving at a …
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New Labour leader Burnham vows to renew hope as next UK PM
Jul 17 2026
Andy Burnham vowed Friday to restore "hope" to the British people as he officially became the ruling Labour party's new …
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Garry Sobers, towering West Indies cricket all-rounder, dies at 89
Jul 17 2026
Cricket in the 20th century was littered with great players, but by universal consent two stand head and shoulders above …
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Messi eyes glorious farewell as Spain, Argentina clash in World Cup final
Jul 17 2026
Spanish elan meets Argentinian steel in a historic World Cup final on Sunday which sees the reigning champions of Europe …
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US, Iran trade attacks in return to full-blown war
Jul 17 2026
The United States and Iran traded drone and missile strikes on Friday, as Tehran announced it had targeted American …
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Russia fines anti-war politician as he suffers medical episode
Jul 17 2026
A Russian court fined anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin $13 on Friday for displaying "extremist symbols", delivering …
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J.K. Rowling blasts Amnesty 'anti-rights' label on women's centre
Jul 17 2026
Britain's charities regulator is looking into concerns about an Amnesty International report that branded a women's …
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'Concerns' after Amnesty labels J.K. Rowling women's centre 'anti-rights'
Jul 17 2026
Britain's charities regulator is looking into concerns about an Amnesty International report that branded a women's …
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Russia fines anti-war politician in chaotic court hearing
Jul 17 2026
A Russian court fined anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin $13 on Friday for displaying "extremist symbols", delivering …
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UK Labour party to crown Burnham as leader and next PM
Jul 17 2026
Andy Burnham will vow a "new path" for Britain when he is confirmed as the ruling Labour party's leader, and the …
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Trump revives election fraud claims ahead of US midterms
Jul 17 2026
US President Donald Trump on Thursday revived sweeping and unsupported claims of voter fraud and Chinese meddling –- …
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Argentina await FIFA decision over displaying World Cup Falklands banner
Jul 17 2026
Football's global governing body FIFA will assess match reports before deciding if they take any action over Argentina's …
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China's Xi says AI should not be dominated by one country
Jul 17 2026
Artificial intelligence should not be dominated by a single country, China's President Xi Jinping said Friday at a major …
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Startups bet on AI -- and a leaner future
Jul 17 2026
When Eric Lauer needs to hire at Giftory, the online gift-giving platform he runs, he's no longer looking for eager …
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US strikes Iran as Tehran warns of Mideast reprisals
Jul 17 2026
The United States hit Iran on Friday, with Tehran accusing US forces of striking civilians sites and drawing Iranian …
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Trump revives sprawling election fraud claims in address to nation
Jul 17 2026
President Donald Trump on Thursday reeled off extraordinary claims of voter fraud and Chinese meddling in US elections …
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US hits Iran infrastructure in tit-for-tat strikes
Jul 17 2026
The United States launched fresh strikes Thursday on Iran with bridges and transport infrastructure among the apparent …
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Trump speech to focus on election 'integrity'
Jul 17 2026
US President Donald Trump will deliver a primetime address Thursday featuring major revelations about election security, …
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Hazardous Canadian wildfire smoke choking millions in US
Jul 16 2026
The Manhattan skyline was obscured by thick haze and Chicago closed its beaches Thursday as out-of-control Canadian …
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US, Iran exchange blows in rekindled Middle East war
Jul 16 2026
The United States struck Iran and Tehran attacked US allies in the Gulf on Thursday as the foes battled over the vital …
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Argentine superstition ramps up ahead of World Cup final
Jul 16 2026
Angst-ridden Argentine football fans are putting their faith in good luck rituals ahead of Sunday's World Cup final …
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US unveils 25% tariff on certain goods from Brazil, drawing rebuke
Jul 16 2026
An incoming US tariff targeting various imports from Brazil has drawn a sharp rebuke from the Latin American giant, as …
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Trump suspends teleprompter operator over betting allegations
Jul 16 2026
US President Donald Trump has suspended a teleprompter operator over allegations he placed bets with a prediction market …
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Bitter row splits Ukraine's military leadership after defence minister ousted
Jul 16 2026
Ukraine's ousted defence minister directed stunning public criticism at the army's top commander on Thursday, forcing …
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Putin leading Russia to 'chaos', anti-war politician says
Jul 16 2026
In a town just outside Moscow where he runs his anti-war election campaign, Boris Nadezhdin spent the week considering …
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US unveils new 25% tariff on certain imports from Brazil
Jul 16 2026
The United States has announced on a new 25 percent tariff on various imports from Brazil, accusing the Latin American …
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