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Fires in Europe: latest developments
AFP - 49m ago
Here are the main events related to the fires raging in Europe.
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Thousands flee wildfires in France, Spain
AFP - 53m ago
Luggage-laden residents and tourists fled a French peninsula by boat and the smell of smoke drifted into parts of Madrid …
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Klopp handed task of reviving Germany's football fortunes
AFP - 1h ago
Jurgen Klopp has been named Germany coach, the former Liverpool manager given the task of rebuilding the struggling …
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Thousands flee wildfires in southern Europe
AFP - 1h ago
Luggage-clad residents and tourists fled a French peninsula by boat and the smell of smoke drifted into parts of Madrid …
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Rugby brain injury court case at risk of collapse
AFP - 2h ago
A landmark legal case involving hundreds of former rugby players who allege they suffered brain injuries during their …
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US imposes new tariffs on 60 partners as Trump rebuilds trade agenda
AFP - 3h ago
A new wave of US tariffs targeting 60 trading partners took effect on Friday, replacing an expiring global duty rolled …
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South Korean tycoon ordered to pay $644m in divorce
AFP - 2h ago
A South Korean court ordered an AI chip-manufacturing tycoon on Friday to make a trimmed-down $644 million divorce …
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Hundreds flee French peninsula by boat to escape wildfire
AFP - 1h ago
Hundreds of people fled by boat from a peninsula in western France on Friday, as authorities ordered it evacuated in the …
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WAFCON favourites Nigeria eye World Cup slot and record prize money
AFP - 2h ago
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off in Morocco on Sunday with qualification for the World Cup and …
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US-Iran strikes: latest developments
AFP - 7h ago
Here are the main events related to the war in the Middle East:
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Middle East escalation triggers oil price surge
AFP - 7h ago
The United States launched fresh strikes on Iran Friday after Tehran-backed Houthi rebels attacked oil tankers in the …
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Six candidates to lead UN take stage for televised debate
AFP - 9h ago
The six candidates vying to lead the United Nations stressed the importance of restoring the credibility of an …
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US unveils new tariffs on 60 partners as Trump rebuilds trade agenda
AFP - 1h ago
The United States said Thursday that it would impose new tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced labor concerns, …
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US panel backs trendy peptides despite safety concerns
AFP - 9h ago
A US review panel on Thursday recommended loosening restrictions on multiple trendy peptides, endorsing proposals that …
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Deadly wildfires in Europe force thousands to flee
AFP - 5h ago
Wildfires fanned by scorching temperatures and strong winds swept through parts of western Europe on Friday, triggering …
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Is 'superstar' Pogacar's Tour de France domination boring?
AFP - 9h ago
With Tadej Pogacar on the brink of a record-equalling fifth Tour de France aged only 27 many people are saying his …
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US vows to punish Iran after Houthis strike tankers
AFP - 3h ago
The United States launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iranian military targets early Friday, marking the thirteenth …
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Trump stuns Saudis by pinning nuclear deal to Israel ties
Jul 23 2026
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia depends on the kingdom recognizing Israel, …
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Oil soars above $100 as Middle East fears grow
Jul 23 2026
Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel on Thursday as Iran-backed Houthi rebels targeted Red Sea shipping as threats by US …
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Fields medal awarded to four young mathematicians
Jul 23 2026
The world of mathematics handed out its most prestigious awards Thursday, at a unique moment in the field as it faces …
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Modi vows punishment for exam leaks fuelling India protests
Jul 23 2026
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed "stringent punishment" on Thursday for anyone involved in leaking exam papers, …
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Albania police teargas protesters against Trump-linked resort
Jul 23 2026
Police used tear gas and water cannon on Thursday against protesters outside the parliament in Albania, where a tourism …
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US panel says to loosen restrictions on popular peptide despite safety concerns
Jul 23 2026
A US review panel on Thursday recommended loosening restrictions on the much hyped peptide BPC-157, voting that …
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Trump says Saudi nuclear deal contingent on recognising Israel
Jul 23 2026
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a deal with Saudi Arabia to establish a civilian nuclear programme would …
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Oil soars to $100 on fresh Mideast attacks
Jul 23 2026
Oil prices surged to $100 a barrel on Thursday as Tehran-backed Houthi rebels targeted Red Sea shipping and US President …
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US announces civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
Jul 23 2026
The United States and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday announced a landmark deal that would establish a civilian nuclear …
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Iran vows to continue strikes in Mideast war
Jul 23 2026
Iran vowed on Thursday to keep striking the region so long as it remains under attack, as the Middle East war spread to …
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Hundreds hospitalised in Japan heatwave 'disaster'
Jul 23 2026
More than 450 people received hospital treatment for heat-related issues in a single day in Tokyo -- the highest number …
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Modi vows punishment for exam fraud fuelling India protests
Jul 23 2026
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed on Thursday "stringent punishment" for those involved in exam fraud that has …
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Giant swing on Swiss peak aims to boost summer tourism as Alps warm
Jul 23 2026
As the chairlift nears the Grand Chamossaire peak at the Villars ski resort in the Swiss Alps, screams of terror and …
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Six candidates in race to lead UN set for televised debate
Jul 23 2026
The six candidates for United Nations secretary-general will debate Thursday in the symbolic General Assembly Hall, one …
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What's the deal with peptides? The hyped market under US review
Jul 23 2026
Glowing skin, deeper sleep, stronger muscles, an alert mind?
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Dutch riders dreaming of crazy party corner of Alpe d'Huez
Jul 23 2026
Dutch corner is known for being the biggest and craziest party in cycling.
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Killer whales: orcas blow fish to bits 'for fun', study finds
Jul 23 2026
A group of killer whales have been documented blowing a sunfish to bits in an unusual underwater escapade offering …
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Houthis target Red Sea shipping as US hits Iran
Jul 23 2026
A Saudi vessel was attacked in the Red Sea as Tehran-backed Houthi rebels claimed to strike tankers in the waterway, …
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Deadly wildfires force thousands from homes in parts of Europe
Jul 23 2026
Wildfires swept across parts of Italy, France and Spain on Wednesday, killing three firefighters and forcing thousands …
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Venezuelans search for animal companions lost in the quakes
Jul 23 2026
Hundreds of hapless creatures are waiting to be reunited with their owners or find refuge with an adoptive family after …
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Commonwealth Games 'where champions are made' despite slimmed down model, argues president
Jul 23 2026
The president of Commonwealth Sport, Dr. Donald Rukare, told AFP the Commonwealth Games remains a stage "where champions …
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Argentine Football Association says US did not detain its president
Jul 23 2026
Argentina's top football officials on Wednesday firmly denied reports that their federation's president and treasurer …
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Philipsen snaps 'horrible' drought with Tour de France stage 17 victory
Jul 23 2026
Jasper Philipsen admitted he had been feeling the pressure before sprinting to a dominant victory from a reduced bunch …
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US teen withdraws lawsuit against Meta over social media addiction
Jul 23 2026
A US teenager has withdrawn his lawsuit against Meta, his lawyers announced Wednesday, closing out a closely watched …
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June heatwave cost UK economy more than £1bn: study
Jul 23 2026
Britain's record-breaking June heatwave resulted in some 24 million lost hours of work, costing the economy £1.15 …
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Ukrainian soldiers and civilians welcome new army commander
Jul 23 2026
Ukrainian soldiers and civilians told AFP on Wednesday they welcomed the appointment of Mykhailo Drapaty as the new army …
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Ancient Lebanese city of Tyre added to heritage danger list
Jul 23 2026
Tyre, an ancient Phoenician city in southern Lebanon hit in recent months by Israeli bombardment, was on Wednesday added …
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Wildfires ravage parts of southern France, Italy and Spain
Jul 23 2026
Wildfires raged on Wednesday in Sicily, southwestern France and central Spain, having claimed the lives of three …
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Houthis claim Red Sea tanker strikes as US hits Iran again
Jul 22 2026
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed to have struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea on Wednesday, potentially opening a …
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Trump threatens Iran infrastructure, Tehran vows 'eye for eye'
Jul 22 2026
US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant for every attack on shipping …
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Trump threatens Iran bridges, power as payback for Hormuz attacks
Jul 22 2026
US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to knock out one Iranian bridge or power plant in return for each attack …
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US hits Iranian island, says war cost at $37.5 bn
Jul 22 2026
The US military struck Iran's Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump warned he …
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Hitler's Austrian birthplace transformed into police station
Jul 22 2026
Austria opened a new police station in Adolf Hitler's former house on Wednesday, in the hope of deterring today's …
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Ukraine's new army chief: who is Mykhailo Drapaty?
Jul 22 2026
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky has announced Mykhailo Drapaty as the country's new commander-in-chief, following a …
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OpenAI reports 'unprecedented' autonomous hack by AI agents
Jul 22 2026
ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Tuesday that its advanced artificial intelligence models had gone rogue during security …
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India opposition leader released after protest detention
Jul 22 2026
India's opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has been released after being detained outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's …
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US hits Iran, says war cost at $37.5 bn
Jul 22 2026
Fresh US strikes triggered air defences in Tehran on Wednesday after President Donald Trump warned he was "not finished" …
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India's domestic workers go online as instant services boom
Jul 22 2026
Racing against a stopwatch, a group of women folds bedsheets as they train to join an Indian startup that offers instant …
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24 hours in a Ukrainian hospital, buckling under the toll of war
Jul 22 2026
Holding his scalpel loosely in his right hand, the surgeon made a cross in the air before cutting down into the bloody …
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Hitler's Austrian birthplace to become a police station
Jul 22 2026
Austria will formally open a new police station on Wednesday in Adolf Hitler's former house, in the hope of deterring …
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A once wary Hollywood slowly warms to AI
Jul 22 2026
Once wary of artificial intelligence, Hollywood is now striking up partnerships with AI start-ups and weaving the …
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Trump says US 'not finished' as Iran widens attacks
Jul 22 2026
President Donald Trump warned that the United States was "not finished" attacking Iran as strikes continued Tuesday, as …
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Designing a Tour de France route: a three-year labour of love
Jul 22 2026
As cycling fans on the roadside and watching at home on television marvel at the stunning scenery on view at the Tour de …
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France reintroduces 'bee-harming pesticides', environment minister to quit
Jul 22 2026
France on Tuesday backed a controversial bill reintroducing two pesticides critics say harm bees, as the environment …
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EU cancels subsidy to Venice Biennale over Russia presence
Jul 22 2026
The European Union said Tuesday that it had definitively cancelled a two million euro ($2.3 million) grant to the Venice …
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India opposition leader Gandhi detained after calling for PM resignation
Jul 22 2026
Indian police on Tuesday detained opposition leader Rahul Gandhi during youth-led protests in New Delhi calling for …
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Chelsea sign Rogers from Villa for reported UK record fee
Jul 22 2026
Chelsea signed England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa on Tuesday in a deal British media valued at £117 …
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Hormuz, Malacca and other key straits spawn tensions throughout history
Jul 22 2026
Hormuz and a handful of maritime straits around the world have served as the linchpin of global trade since the 16th …
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US readies new tariffs as Trump's 10% global levy to expire
Jul 22 2026
The United States is set to impose new tariffs that could hit dozens of countries soon, trade envoy Jamieson Greer …
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Zelensky sacks army chief Syrsky after days of protests
Jul 21 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday sacked his Soviet-trained army chief Oleksandr Syrsky following a …
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Oleksandr Syrsky, Ukraine's fired commander-in-chief
Jul 21 2026
Ukraine's Soviet-trained top commander Oleksandr Syrsky -- sacked on Tuesday -- led some of Kyiv's most decisive …
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Evenepoel wins 'special' Tour de France individual time-trial
Jul 21 2026
Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel stormed to victory in Tuesday's 26.1km individual time-trial at the Tour de France to …
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Trump vows to help Lebanon pursue peace with Israel
Jul 21 2026
US President Donald Trump vowed Tuesday to help Lebanon "a lot" as its president, Joseph Aoun, sought Washington's …
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French parliament backs social media ban for under-15s in EU first
Jul 21 2026
France's parliament on Tuesday approved a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making France the …
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Trump 'not finished' with Iran as Tehran steps up strikes
Jul 21 2026
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States was not finished attacking Iran, as Tehran stepped up its …
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South Africa's anti-migrant unrest led over 160,000 to flee
Jul 21 2026
More than 160,000 foreign nationals left South Africa over the past two months as local groups increased violent …
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French senators back social media ban for under-15s
Jul 21 2026
France's parliament on Tuesday was set to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making …
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Iran steps up attacks in return to war with US
Jul 21 2026
Iran stepped up its strikes in the Middle East on Tuesday, two weeks after its war with the United States resumed, with …
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French lawmakers set to ban social media for under-15s in European first
Jul 21 2026
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
Jul 21 2026
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
Jul 21 2026
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
Jul 21 2026
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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Oleksandr Syrsky, Ukraine's under-fire commander-in-chief
Jul 21 2026
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
Jul 21 2026
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
Jul 21 2026
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
Jul 21 2026
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
Jul 21 2026
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
Jul 21 2026
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
Jul 21 2026
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
Jul 21 2026
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'
Jul 21 2026
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
Jul 21 2026
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
Jul 21 2026
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.
Jul 21 2026
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
Jul 21 2026
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
Jul 21 2026
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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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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