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Sparklers blamed for deadly Swiss bar fire
AFP - 1h ago
Sparklers held under a foam-clad ceiling likely ignited a deadly blaze that killed 40 New Year's revellers in a Swiss …
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Russia scores highest Ukraine gains since first year of war
AFP - 2h ago
Russia's battlefield gains in Ukraine last year were the highest since 2022, an AFP analysis showed, as Kyiv was set to …
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Swiss send dozens injured in bar fire abroad for treatment
AFP - 3h ago
Swiss authorities on Friday said dozens of people badly burned in a fire in a bar in a ski resort during New Year's Eve …
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Trump says US will 'come to their rescue' if Iran kills protesters
AFP - 4h ago
President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States was "locked and loaded" to respond if Iran killed …
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Iran's protests: What we know
AFP - 5h ago
Iran has been rocked this week by protests that started in Tehran and have spread to other cities, with at least six …
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Agonizing wait as Switzerland works to ID New Year's fire victims
AFP - 4h ago
Families endured an agonizing wait for news of their loved ones Friday as Swiss investigators rushed to identify victims …
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Swiss investigators rush to identify victims of New Year's fire
AFP - 2h ago
Swiss investigators raced Friday to identify victims of a ski resort fire at a New Year's celebration that killed some …
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What to look out for in the Premier League transfer window
AFP - 14h ago
The transfer window for Premier League clubs is open with sides ready to splash out to win the title, secure a place in …
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Maduro elusive on US attack, open to dialogue
AFP - 19h ago
President Nicolas Maduro Thursday dodged a question about an alleged US attack on a dock in Venezuela but said he was …
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Trump blames bruised hand on aspirin, denies falling asleep
AFP - 15h ago
US President Donald Trump blamed aspirin for large bruises on his hand and denied falling asleep while attending public …
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Russia blames Ukraine for deadly New Year drone strike
AFP - 21h ago
Russia on Thursday said Kyiv was behind a drone strike on a hotel in the Moscow-held part of Ukraine's southern Kherson …
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Best of frenemies: Saudi, UAE rivalry bursts into view
AFP - 21h ago
For years, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia projected geopolitical and economic power across the Gulf and …
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Man City charge stalls at Sunderland, Liverpool held by Leeds
AFP - 1h ago
Manchester City trail Arsenal by four points at the top of the Premier League after failing to end Sunderland's unbeaten …
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Australia's Khawaja to retire after Ashes finale, slams 'racial stereotyping'
AFP - 21h ago
Usman Khawaja said Friday he will retire from international cricket after the fifth and final Ashes clash against …
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Tears and stunned silence at vigil for Swiss fire victims
AFP - 22h ago
Hundreds gathered in silence in the freezing night in Crans-Montana on Thursday evening, laying flowers and lighting …
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Around 40 killed as fire ravages Swiss ski resort New Year party
AFP - 3h ago
Dozens were killed and over 100 injured when a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of …
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Fresh clashes kill six in Iran cost-of-living protests
Jan 01 2026
Protesters and security forces clashed in several Iranian cities on Thursday, with six reported killed, the first deaths …
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Dozens killed as fire ravages Swiss ski resort New Year party
Jan 01 2026
Around 40 people were killed and over 100 injured when a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski …
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K-pop stars BTS to release album in March ahead of world tour
Jan 01 2026
K-pop megastars BTS will release a new album in March ahead of a world tour, the group announced on Thursday.
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Dozens killed in fire at Swiss ski resort New Year party
Jan 01 2026
Around 40 people were killed and over 100 injured when a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski …
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Dozens believed killed in fire at Swiss ski resort New Year party
Jan 01 2026
Dozens are presumed dead after a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana as …
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Israel confirms ban on 37 NGOs in Gaza
Jan 01 2026
Israel on Thursday said 37 humanitarian agencies supplying aid in Gaza had not met a deadline to meet "security and …
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Coach Maresca leaves Chelsea - club
Jan 01 2026
Enzo Maresca has left his role as Chelsea head coach after 18 months in charge, the Premier League club announced …
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'Several dozen' believed killed in fire at Swiss ski resort New Year party
Jan 01 2026
Several dozen people are presumed dead and around 100 injured after a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury …
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'Several dozen' believed killed in fire at Swiss ski resort New Year bash
Jan 01 2026
Several dozen people are presumed dead and around 100 injured after a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury …
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Israel says it 'will enforce' ban on 37 NGOs in Gaza
Jan 01 2026
Israel said on Thursday that 37 international NGOs operating in Gaza had not complied with a deadline to meet "security …
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Bulgaria adopts the euro, nearly 20 years after joining the EU
Jan 01 2026
Bulgaria on Thursday became the 21st country to switch to the euro, a milestone met with both cheers and fears, nearly …
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Deadly fire ravages New Year celebration in bar at luxury Swiss ski resort
Jan 01 2026
A fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana as revellers rang in the New …
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World welcomes 2026 with fireworks after year of Trump and turmoil
Jan 01 2026
Revellers around the world toasted the start of 2026 on Thursday, bidding farewell to a volatile year when temperatures …
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Several dead as fire ravages bar in Swiss ski resort town Crans Montana: police
Jan 01 2026
A fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans Montana on New Year's Eve, killing and …
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Sabalenka wants 'Battle of the Sexes' rematch and revenge
Jan 01 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka Thursday said she wants a rematch of her "Battle of the Sexes" showdown with Nick …
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Trump joins criticism of Clooney's French passport
Jan 01 2026
US President Donald Trump piled on criticism Wednesday of a decision to grant Hollywood superstar George Clooney French …
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Eight dead in US strikes on alleged drug boats: US military
Jan 01 2026
The US military said Wednesday that eight people were killed in multiple new strikes on alleged drug boats, bringing the …
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Ex-boxing champ Joshua discharged from hospital after fatal car crash
Jan 01 2026
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital, state officials said …
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Trump-hosted Kennedy Center awards gala ratings plummet
Jan 01 2026
Donald Trump joked about quitting as US president if his hosting of the annual Kennedy Center awards went well.
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Trump says pulling National Guard from three cities -- for now
Jan 01 2026
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was withdrawing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, …
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China says to impose extra 55% tariffs on some beef imports
Jan 01 2026
China said on Wednesday it will impose additional 55 percent tariffs on some beef imports from countries including …
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Trump bashes Clooney after actor becomes French
Jan 01 2026
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Paris was welcome to Hollywood star George Clooney after the actor got …
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Zelensky says deal to end war '10 percent' away
Dec 31 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday his country was "10 percent" away from a deal to end the war with …
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Ivory Coast top AFCON group ahead of Cameroon, Algeria win again
Dec 31 2025
Reigning champions Ivory Coast pipped Cameroon to top spot in their group after Algeria maintained their perfect record …
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World welcomes 2026 after a year of Trump, truces and turmoil
Dec 31 2025
People around the globe toasted the end of 2025 as the clock ticked down on Wednesday, bidding farewell to one of the …
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Stocks pull lower at end of record year for markets
Dec 31 2025
Stock markets mostly retreated Wednesday in thin trading, following a year of record gains for key assets as central …
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Putin wishes Russians victory in Ukraine in New Year speech
Dec 31 2025
President Vladimir Putin urged Russians to believe in victory in Ukraine during his annual New Year's Eve address on …
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French minister criticises Clooney's 'double standard' passport
Dec 31 2025
A junior member of President Emmanuel Macron's government Wednesday criticised the French passports given to Hollywood …
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Ukrainians wish for peace in 2026 -- and no more power cuts
Dec 31 2025
Ukrainians marking their fourth New Year's Eve since Russia's invasion said their biggest wish for 2026 was peace -- as …
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Israel to ban 37 aid groups operating in Gaza
Dec 31 2025
Israel plans to ban 37 aid organisations from operating in Gaza from Thursday unless they hand over detailed information …
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Sydney falls silent before fireworks bring in 2026
Dec 31 2025
New Year celebrations took on a sombre tone in Sydney as revellers held a minute of silence for victims of the Bondi …
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Eurostar trains back with delays after power glitch sparks travel chaos
Dec 31 2025
Rail traffic through the Channel tunnel slowly resumed with more cancellations and delays Wednesday after an electricity …
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Bangladesh mourns ex-PM Khaleda Zia with state funeral
Dec 31 2025
Bangladesh bid farewell on Wednesday to former prime minister Khaleda Zia in a state funeral that drew vast crowds …
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Eurostar says full service to resume after power glitch sparks travel chaos
Dec 31 2025
Traffic slowly resumed Wednesday in the Channel tunnel after an electricity failure halted train trips connecting London …
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UAE to pull forces out of Yemen as 24-hour deadline set
Dec 30 2025
The UAE said Tuesday it was pulling its remaining forces out of Yemen, following a Saudi demand to withdraw within 24 …
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Students join Iran demonstrations after shopkeepers protest
Dec 30 2025
Iranian students staged street protests in Tehran on Tuesday, a day after the capital's shopkeepers demonstrated against …
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Eurostar likely back to normal overnight after power glitch sparks travel chaos
Dec 30 2025
Channel Tunnel traffic should return to normal overnight, operator Getlink said Tuesday, after a power supply issue that …
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Ukraine says no evidence it attacked Putin residence
Dec 30 2025
Ukraine said Tuesday there was no "plausible" evidence it launched a drone attack on one of Russian President Vladimir …
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China fires missiles on second day of military drills around Taiwan
Dec 30 2025
China launched missiles and deployed dozens of fighter aircraft and navy vessels around Taiwan on Tuesday for a second …
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Eurostar to resume services after Channel tunnel power glitch sparks travel chaos
Dec 30 2025
Eurostar said Tuesday it was restarting services suspended earlier over a power supply problem in the Channel tunnel, as …
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Eurostar suspends all Europe trains due to power problem
Dec 30 2025
Eurostar suspended train services in Europe on Tuesday after a power supply problem in the Channel tunnel, sparking …
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Students join demonstrations after Iran shopkeepers protest
Dec 30 2025
Iranian students staged street protests in Tehran on Tuesday, a day after the capital's shopkeepers demonstrated against …
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Fury offers condolences to victims of Joshua car crash
Dec 30 2025
Tyson Fury has passed on his condolences after a car crash in Nigeria which killed two of Anthony Joshua's team members …
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Saudi Arabia condemns 'dangerous' UAE moves in Yemen after striking shipment
Dec 30 2025
Saudi Arabia declared a UAE-backed separatist advance in Yemen a threat to the kingdom's national security on Tuesday …
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Kyiv says no evidence for Putin residence attack
Dec 30 2025
Kyiv said Tuesday there was no "plausible" evidence it launched a drone attack on one of Vladimir Putin's residences, …
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Saudi Arabia condemns 'dangerous' UAE moves in Yemen, bombs arms shipment
Dec 30 2025
Saudi Arabia declared a UAE-backed separatist advance in Yemen a threat to the kingdom's national security on Tuesday …
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Iran president urges officials to address protestors' complaints
Dec 30 2025
Iran's president urged his government to listen to the "legitimate demands" of protesters, state media reported on …
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Saudi says UAE-backed advance in Yemen threatens its security
Dec 30 2025
Saudi Arabia declared a UAE-backed separatist advance in Yemen as a threat to Riyadh's national security on Tuesday and …
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Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80
Dec 30 2025
Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia, who many believed would sweep elections next year to lead her country …
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Iran president urges government to heed economic protests
Dec 30 2025
Iran's president urged his government to listen to the "legitimate demands" of protesters, state media reported Tuesday, …
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Trump says US hit dock for Venezuela drug boats
Dec 30 2025
The United States hit and destroyed a docking area for alleged Venezuela drug boats, President Donald Trump said Monday, …
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China fires rockets on second day of military drills around Taiwan
Dec 30 2025
China launched missiles and deployed dozens of fighter aircraft and navy vessels around Taiwan on Tuesday for a second …
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China conducts second day of military drills around Taiwan
Dec 30 2025
China kicked off a second day of live-fire drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, aimed at simulating a blockade of the …
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Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia dies aged 80
Dec 30 2025
Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia, who many believed would sweep elections next year to lead her country …
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Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia dies aged 80: party statement
Dec 30 2025
Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia, who many believed would sweep elections next year to lead her country …
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Police say Bondi Beach mass shooting suspects 'acted alone'
Dec 30 2025
A father and son accused of a mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach "acted alone" and were not part of a wider …
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Trump warns Hamas, Iran after Netanyahu talks
Dec 30 2025
US President Donald Trump warned Iran of fresh strikes and said Hamas would have "hell to pay" if it fails to disarm in …
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Russia says Ukraine attacked Putin's home, Kyiv calls this 'lie'
Dec 29 2025
Russia accused Ukraine on Monday of having fired dozens of drones at one of President Vladimir Putin's residences, an …
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Trump, Netanyahu meet in Florida to discuss Gaza, Iran
Dec 29 2025
US President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida on Monday for crucial talks on …
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Netanyahu to meet Trump in Florida for talks on Gaza, Iran
Dec 29 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will hold crucial talks with Donald Trump in Florida on Monday with the US …
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Brigitte Bardot's funeral to be held next week in Saint-Tropez
Dec 29 2025
Cinema icon Brigitte Bardot's funeral will take place next week in her hometown of Saint-Tropez, her foundation said …
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Ex-heavyweight champion Joshua injured in Nigeria highway crash
Dec 29 2025
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua suffered "minor injuries" in a fatal car accident that killed two …
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Debris hit Nigerian hotel, wounded staff, after US strikes: owner
Dec 29 2025
A Nigerian hotel owner said Monday three of his staff were hospitalised after munitions debris fell on his hotel …
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Brigitte Bardot to be buried in Saint-Tropez cemetery
Dec 29 2025
Cinema icon Brigitte Bardot is to be buried in a graveyard in her hometown of Saint-Tropez, an official said Monday, as …
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US offered Kyiv 15 years of security guarantees, Zelensky says
Dec 29 2025
The US has offered Ukraine "solid" security guarantees for 15 years with a possibility of an extension but Kyiv is …
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China holds military drills around Taiwan simulating ports blockade
Dec 29 2025
China launched live-fire drills around Taiwan on Monday that it said would simulate a blockade of the self-ruled …
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China launches military drills simulating blockade of Taiwan ports
Dec 29 2025
China launched live-fire drills around Taiwan on Monday that it said would simulate a blockade of the self-ruled …
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Netanyahu to meet Trump in Florida for crucial Gaza talks
Dec 29 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, with the US president pushing to …
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Trump says Ukraine deal closer but no talks breakthrough
Dec 29 2025
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that a deal was closer than ever to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine but reported …
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China announces 'major' military drills around Taiwan
Dec 29 2025
China announced "major" military exercises around Taiwan on Monday, saying it would conduct live-fire drills the …
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Somaliland recognition prompts celebrations, condemnation
Dec 28 2025
People gathered in several towns in the breakaway region of Somaliland on Sunday to celebrate its recognition by Israel …
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France's screen siren Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
Dec 28 2025
French film sensation Brigitte Bardot, a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s and 1960s who reinvented herself as an …
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Bardot: the screen goddess who gave it all up
Dec 28 2025
She was the ultimate sex symbol whose voluptuous figure and libertine lifestyle sent tremors through the straitlaced …
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Trump says Zelensky and Putin 'serious' in war talks sprint
Dec 28 2025
US President Donald Trump said Sunday he believed the leaders of Ukraine and Russia were serious about peace as he spoke …
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Guinea junta chief headed for victory in presidential vote
Dec 28 2025
Guineans voted in a presidential election Sunday with Mamady Doumbouya, a general who led the junta that seized power …
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Trump says has 'productive' talks with Putin before Zelensky meet
Dec 28 2025
Donald Trump said Sunday he had "productive" talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin hours before the US president …
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Zelensky to push new Ukraine peace deal in meeting with Trump
Dec 28 2025
President Volodymyr Zelensky will push a new peace plan for Ukraine when he sits down with Donald Trump in Florida on …
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French 'legend' Brigitte Bardot dead at 91
Dec 28 2025
French film icon Brigitte Bardot, a symbol of sexual liberation of the 1950s and sixties who turned her back on cinema …
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Myanmar junta stages election after five years of civil war
Dec 28 2025
Voters trickled to Myanmar's heavily restricted polls on Sunday, with the ruling junta touting the exercise as a return …
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French legend Brigitte Bardot dead at 91: foundation
Dec 28 2025
French film legend Brigitte Bardot, a cinema icon of the 1950s and sixties who walked away from global stardom to become …
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Zelensky looks to close out Ukraine plan in meeting with Trump
Dec 28 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will sit down with Donald Trump on Sunday and seek to secure the US president's …
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Zelensky looks to close out Ukraine peace deal at Trump meet
Dec 28 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will sit down Sunday with Donald Trump and seek to secure the US president's …
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Thailand and Cambodia declare truce after weeks of clashes
Dec 28 2025
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an "immediate" ceasefire on Saturday, the two countries said in a joint statement, …
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Zelensky talks with allies en route to US as Russia pummels Ukraine
Dec 27 2025
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky consulted with allies on Saturday and won renewed expressions of support ahead of …
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Zelensky stops in Canada en route to US as Russia pummels Ukraine
Dec 27 2025
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Canada Saturday for talks on his way to a meeting with US President …
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Russia pummels Kyiv ahead of Zelensky's US visit
Dec 27 2025
Russia pummelled Ukraine's capital with drones and missiles on Saturday as President Volodymyr Zelensky was headed to …
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