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Djokovic gets lucky to set up Sinner semi-final showdown in Melbourne
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Novak Djokovic admitted he got lucky after opponent Lorenzo Musetti retired hurt on Wednesday to send the Serbian great …
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Israel prepares to bury last Gaza hostage
AFP - 28m ago
Grieving relatives of Ran Gvili gathered on Wednesday as Israel prepared to bury the last hostage returned from Gaza, …
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Greenland's elite dogsled unit patrols desolate, icy Arctic
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Donald Trump has ridiculed Denmark's defence of Greenland as amounting to "two dogsleds", but the Sirius Dogsled Patrol …
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Iran rejects talks with US amid military 'threats'
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Iran on Wednesday rejected holding negotiations with the United States if it makes threats against the Islamic republic, …
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South Korea's ex-first lady jailed for 20 months for taking bribes
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A South Korean judge handed the country's former first lady Kim Keon Hee 20 months in jail on Wednesday for accepting …
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'Animals in a zoo': Players back Gauff call for more privacy
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Coco Gauff called herself "a real person with real feelings" Wednesday as fellow players backed a call for more privacy …
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Djokovic gets lucky to join Pegula, Rybakina in Melbourne semi-finals
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Novak Djokovic admitted he got lucky after opponent Lorenzo Musetti retired hurt on Wednesday to send the Serbian great …
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Trump says to 'de-escalate' Minneapolis, as aide questions agents' 'protocol'
AFP - 4h ago
US immigration agents may have breached "protocol" in Minneapolis before shooting dead a nurse during protests, a senior …
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Backlash as Australia kills dingoes after backpacker death
AFP - 4h ago
Australian authorities have sparked a backlash by killing a group of dingoes linked to the death of a young Canadian …
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Minnesota congresswoman unbowed after attacked with liquid
AFP - 5h ago
Seconds after an attacker sprayed US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar with unidentified liquid at a Minnesota meeting, she …
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US ouster of Maduro nightmare scenario for Kim: N. Korean ex-diplomat
AFP - 5h ago
The dramatic US operation that overthrew Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro this month may have left North Korean leader Kim …
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Will the EU ban social media for children in 2026?
AFP - 6h ago
As France moves one step closer to banning social media for children, the European Union is seriously considering …
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Omar attacked in Minneapolis after Trump vows to 'de-escalate'
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As the White House worked to "de-escalate" tensions in Minneapolis Tuesday, a man sprayed Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan …
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Amid Ukraine war fallout, fearful Chechen women seek escape route
AFP - 7h ago
Facing what activists say is a hardening of repression inside Chechnya amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Asil and …
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Japan's Olympic ice icons inspire new skating generation
AFP - 5h ago
Japan did not win an Olympic figure skating medal until 1992 but it is now among the sport's world powers, with kids …
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Anger as branch of ICE to help with security at Winter Olympics
AFP - 6h ago
A branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will help with security for the Winter Olympics in Italy, …
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French ex-senator found guilty of drugging lawmaker
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A French court Tuesday found a former senator guilty of drugging a woman lawmaker with ecstasy with intent to sexually …
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Celebrities call for action against US immigration raids
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Celebrities from movie stars to pop singers are speaking up with calls to action against US Immigration and Customs …
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Russian strikes in Ukraine kill 12, target passenger train
AFP - 10h ago
Russian forces in Ukraine killed 12 people and struck energy infrastructure and a passenger train overnight on Tuesday, …
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Trump says will 'de-escalate' in Minneapolis after shooting backlash
Jan 27 2026
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would "de-escalate a little bit" in Minneapolis after the fatal shootings of …
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Iran warns against 'instability' after US strike group arrives
Jan 27 2026
Iran's president on Tuesday warned US "threats" against the Islamic republic would only cause instability, as a US naval …
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US border chief in Minneapolis as Trump tries to calm crisis
Jan 27 2026
Donald Trump's "border czar" met with officials in Minneapolis on Tuesday as the US president struggled with damage …
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Trump warns US to end support for Iraq if Maliki returns
Jan 27 2026
President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to end all US support for Iraq if Nouri al-Maliki, a former prime minister …
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US sued over deadly missile strikes on alleged drug boats
Jan 27 2026
Relatives of two Trinidadian men killed last year in a US military strike on a boat allegedly carrying drugs filed a …
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'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight, a year into Trump term
Jan 27 2026
The "Doomsday Clock" representing how near humanity is to catastrophe on Tuesday moved closer than ever to midnight as …
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US border enforcer set to leave Minneapolis as Trump tries to calm crisis
Jan 27 2026
The US Border Patrol commander famed for reveling in aggressive, televised immigration crackdowns, and some federal …
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Spain to regularise 500,000 undocumented migrants
Jan 27 2026
Spain's left-wing government approved Tuesday a plan to regularise around 500,000 undocumented migrants by decree, the …
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EU, India agree 'mother of all' trade deals
Jan 27 2026
India and the European Union announced Tuesday the "mother of all deals", a huge trade pact to create a market of two …
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Minneapolis mayor says 'some' US immigration agents to leave city
Jan 27 2026
Some federal immigration agents will leave Minneapolis Tuesday, the city's mayor said, as US President Donald Trump …
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US monster storm kills 30
Jan 27 2026
More than half a million Americans woke up without power Tuesday, as freezing temperatures gripped swathes of the …
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Trump says Iran wants talks as US aircraft carrier deploys
Jan 27 2026
A US naval strike force led by an aircraft carrier was in Middle Eastern waters on Tuesday as Iran vowed to hit back …
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Japan's beloved last pandas leave for China as ties fray
Jan 27 2026
Hundreds gathered to say farewell to two popular pandas departing Tokyo for China on Tuesday, leaving Japan without any …
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'Our children are next' fear Kenyans as drought wipes out livestock
Jan 27 2026
In drought-hit northeastern Kenya, villagers have been forced to drag their dead livestock to distant fields for …
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Troubled Napoli staring at Champions League elimination against Chelsea
Jan 27 2026
Napoli are on the brink of being eliminated from the Champions League as the troubled Italian club face Chelsea on …
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Clickbait and 'AI slop' distort memory of Holocaust
Jan 27 2026
An emaciated and apparently blind man stands in the snow at the Nazi concentration camp of Flossenbuerg: the image seems …
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Sabalenka 'does not understand' Australian Open fitness tracker ban
Jan 27 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday she could not understand why wearing fitness trackers was banned at the …
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Extreme cold grips millions as US digs out of deadly snowstorm
Jan 27 2026
Perilously cold temperatures threatened millions of Americans Monday in the wake of a sprawling winter storm that left …
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Trump attempts to pivot in face of Minneapolis killing backlash
Jan 27 2026
President Donald Trump sent his top border enforcer to Minneapolis on Monday and struck a conciliatory note in a bid to …
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Trump in trouble on immigration, as signature issue turns deadly
Jan 27 2026
Donald Trump's immigration crackdown across the United States is the signature issue of his second term -- but deadly …
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Cold streets, hot fury: Minnesota mourns, rages after federal killings
Jan 27 2026
"This is slaughter in the streets," Stephen McLaughlin said softly, his words hanging in the bitter cold Minnesota air …
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Israel returns remains of last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili
Jan 27 2026
Israeli forces brought home on Monday the remains of Ran Gvili, the last hostage held in Gaza, finally closing the …
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US immigration agents face backlash after Minneapolis killings
Jan 27 2026
The fatal shooting of two civilians in Minneapolis has reignited accusations that federal agents enforcing US President …
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Montreal ice dance academy churns out Olympic champions
Jan 27 2026
When the Winter Olympics start in Italy next month, ice dancers from rival countries will be competing for the same …
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Canada's Marineland gets 'conditional approval' to sell whales to US
Jan 27 2026
Canada's federal government on Monday gave Marineland conditional approval to sell its 30 imperilled beluga whales to …
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'Come more often!' Mexico leader urges K-pop stars BTS on sold-out tour
Jan 27 2026
Around the world, hundreds of thousands of fans of K-pop megastars BTS are nursing disappointment after failing to …
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French lawmakers pass bill banning social media for under-15s
Jan 27 2026
French lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban social media use by under-15s, a move championed by President …
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Tokyo pandas head for China, leaving Japan bereft of beloved bears
Jan 26 2026
Two hugely popular pandas are set to depart from a Tokyo zoo for China on Tuesday, leaving Japan without any of the …
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US deploys aircraft carrier as Iran warns against attack
Jan 26 2026
A US naval strike group led by an aircraft carrier has deployed to Middle Eastern waters, the United States said Monday, …
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Nigerian military officers to face trial over 2025 coup plot
Jan 26 2026
Nigeria's military will try several officers over an alleged plan to oust President Bola Tinubu last year, it said …
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Bitter cold grips millions as US digs out of sweeping snowstorm
Jan 26 2026
Millions of Americans were facing dangerously cold temperatures Monday in the wake of a massive winter storm that …
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Hong Kong uses decades-old speeches to try democracy activists
Jan 26 2026
A Hong Kong court heard recordings of defiant anti-Beijing speeches, some dating back nearly three decades, as …
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Minneapolis killing pushes Trump to brink of government shutdown
Jan 26 2026
Donald Trump is likely facing the second government shutdown of his presidency after a fatal shooting by US immigration …
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Trump sends top official to Minneapolis after killing sparks backlash
Jan 26 2026
US President Donald Trump dispatched his top border official Monday to Minnesota in a bid to regain control over an …
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Rushdie warns of political violence as he recounts his attack
Jan 26 2026
The horrific knife attack that almost killed Salman Rushdie was an example of violence unleashed by unscrupulous …
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Israel military says remains of last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili returned
Jan 26 2026
The Israeli military said on Monday that the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza, Ran Gvili, had been identified …
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EU opens probe into Musk's Grok over sexual AI deepfakes
Jan 26 2026
The EU on Monday hit Elon Musk's X with an investigation over AI chatbot Grok's generation of sexualised deepfake images …
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White Winter Olympics beckons as snow falls in Italian Alps
Jan 26 2026
Snow has fallen in the Italian Alps just in time for the start of the Winter Olympics, dispelling fears of …
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Ferry sinking kills 18, leaves 10 missing in south Philippines
Jan 26 2026
A ferry with more than 340 people onboard sank early Monday off the southern Philippines, killing at least 18 and …
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Rights group says Iran protest toll nears 6,000 dead
Jan 26 2026
A US-based rights group said on Monday it had confirmed the deaths of nearly 6,000 people during a wave of protests in …
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US judge to consider bid to halt Minneapolis immigration campaign
Jan 26 2026
A federal judge in Minnesota will consider Monday whether to halt the deployment of thousands of immigration agents to …
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Iran protest toll nears 6,000 dead as Tehran warns US against intervention
Jan 26 2026
A US-based rights group said on Monday it had confirmed the deaths of nearly 6,000 people during a wave of protests in …
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Sinner races on, dethroned Keys eats pie as heatwave hits Melbourne
Jan 26 2026
Jannik Sinner sent an Australian Open statement in rolling into the quarter-finals on Monday but fellow champion Madison …
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Israel agrees to reopen Rafah crossing only for Gaza pedestrians
Jan 26 2026
Israel said Monday it would only allow pedestrians to travel through the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt as part …
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Israel agrees to reopen Rafah only for Gaza pedestrians
Jan 26 2026
Israel said Monday it would only allow pedestrians to travel through the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt as part …
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Champion Keys dumped out in last 16 as heatwave hits Melbourne
Jan 26 2026
Jessica Pegula sent reigning champion and podcast co-host Madison Keys spinning out of the Australian Open on Monday …
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Ferry sinking kills 18, leaves 24 missing in south Philippines
Jan 26 2026
A ferry with more than 350 people onboard sank early Monday in choppy seas off the southern Philippines, killing at …
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Champion Keys dumped out in last 16 as Melbourne braces for heatwave
Jan 26 2026
Jessica Pegula sent reigning champion and podcast co-host Madison Keys spinning out of the Australian Open on Monday …
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Legends of Winter Olympics: heroes of the slopes
Jan 26 2026
With the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics opening on February 6, AFP looks back at some of the golden stars of the ski …
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'So little we know': in submersibles revealing the deep sea
Jan 26 2026
A dome-fronted submersible sinks beneath the waves off Indonesia, heading down nearly 1,000 metres in search of new …
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Patriots, Seahawks set up Super Bowl rematch
Jan 26 2026
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams in a high-scoring shootout to set up a Super Bowl rematch with the …
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Melbourne champion Keys exits as Sinner bids to avoid same fate
Jan 26 2026
Jessica Pegula sent reigning champion and podcast co-host Madison Keys spinning out of the Australian Open on Monday in …
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Fifteen dead, 28 missing as ferry sinks in southern Philippines
Jan 26 2026
A ferry with more than 350 people onboard sank Monday morning in choppy seas off the southern Philippines, leaving at …
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Obama, Clinton say killings by agents should be wake-up call for US
Jan 26 2026
Former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton issued pointed calls Sunday for America to stand up and defend their …
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Frozen in time: Olympic legends on ice
Jan 26 2026
With the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games opening ceremony getting underway on February 6, AFP looks back at some of …
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Living like sultans: Istanbul's pampered street cats
Jan 26 2026
Kanyon is getting fat: since someone stole his basket, this white cat with grey markings who lives at an Istanbul …
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What is Russia's 'shadow fleet' and how does it work?
Jan 26 2026
France's interception of an oil tanker suspected of being part of Russia's "shadow fleet" draws attention to how the …
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Minnesota ICE shooting puts new twist on gun rights debate
Jan 26 2026
The shooting death of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, by federal agents Saturday in Minneapolis has spurred a new kind …
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Israel agrees to 'limited reopening' of Rafah crossing
Jan 26 2026
Israel said Monday it would allow a "limited reopening" of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt once it had …
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Second death in Minneapolis crackdown heaps pressure on Trump
Jan 26 2026
President Donald Trump on Sunday blamed the deaths of two Americans by federal agents on Democratic "chaos," as his …
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'Heartbroken' Timberwolves resume NBA play amid Minneapolis turmoil
Jan 25 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said the NBA team was "heartbroken" by events unfolding in Minneapolis, where …
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Historic winter storm pounds US from south to northeast
Jan 25 2026
A life-threatening winter storm brought hazardous conditions to a wide swath of the United States on Sunday, from Texas …
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Arsenal rocked by Man Utd, Villa rekindle Premier League title bid
Jan 25 2026
Manchester United inflicted Arsenal's first home defeat of the season in a 3-2 thriller to blow the Premier League title …
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Arsenal title bid dented by dramatic Man Utd defeat
Jan 25 2026
Manchester United dealt a blow to Arsenal's Premier League title charge as Matheus Cunha's superb strike clinched a …
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Major winter storm pounds US from south to northeast
Jan 25 2026
A major winter storm brought hazardous conditions to a wide swath of the United States on Sunday, from Texas to New …
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Massive winter storm sweeps across US bringing ice, frigid temps
Jan 25 2026
A massive winter storm headed towards the northeast United States on Sunday after sweeping across much of the country, …
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Second killing in Minneapolis by US federal agents sparks uproar
Jan 25 2026
The killing of a US citizen by federal immigration agents on Saturday -- the second in Minneapolis this month -- sparked …
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WHO chief says reasons US gave for withdrawing 'untrue'
Jan 24 2026
The head of the UN's health agency on Saturday pushed back against Washington's stated reasons for withdrawing from the …
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US immigration agents shoot dead another person in Minneapolis
Jan 24 2026
Federal immigration agents shot dead a man in Minneapolis on Saturday, in the second fatal shooting of a civilian during …
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Trump praises UK troops as row over his NATO comments grows
Jan 24 2026
US President Donald Trump on Saturday appeared to be partially walking back remarks on the role of non-US NATO troops in …
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This is spinal... brat? Charli xcx stars in mockumentary 'The Moment'
Jan 24 2026
What's a megastar to do when she has defined an entire summer, produced a multi-million-selling album and even persuaded …
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Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff if it completes China trade deal
Jan 24 2026
US President Donald Trump on Saturday warned Canada that if it concludes a trade deal with China, he will impose a 100 …
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Federal agents shoot dead another person in Minneapolis
Jan 24 2026
Federal immigration agents shot dead a man in Minneapolis on Saturday, officials said -- the second fatal shooting of a …
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US says Russia, Ukraine took 'big step', will meet again next week
Jan 24 2026
Ukraine and Russia agreed on Saturday to hold a second round of US-brokered direct peace talks next weekend after a …
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Turkey pro-Kurd party urges end to Kobane siege
Jan 24 2026
Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM party on Saturday called for the blockade on the Kurdish-majority city of Kobane in northern …
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Minnesota governor slams 'another horrific shooting' by federal agents
Jan 24 2026
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said Saturday that federal agents deployed in Minneapolis as part of a sweeping immigration …
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Snow, ice hit western, central US as massive storm sweeps nation
Jan 24 2026
A massive winter storm dumped snow and freezing rain on New Mexico and Texas Saturday as it spread across the United …
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Ukraine, Russia, US agree to more talks next week in UAE
Jan 24 2026
Ukraine and Russia ended two days of US-brokered direct talks on Saturday and agreed to hold more next week in Abu …
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Franzoni gains Olympic boost edging Odermatt in Kitzbuehel downhill
Jan 24 2026
Italy's Giovanni Franzoni set himself up perfectly for next month's Winter Olympics on home snow by winning Saturday's …
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Djokovic 'hanging in there' after landmark 400th Slam win
Jan 24 2026
Record-shattering Novak Djokovic said he was "hanging in there" after becoming the first player to win 400 Grand Slam …
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Djokovic wins record 400th Slam match to power on in Australia
Jan 24 2026
Record-shattering Novak Djokovic became the first player to win 400 Grand Slam matches Saturday on his way into the last …
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Ukraine says deadly Russian strikes threaten US-backed peace talks
Jan 24 2026
Ukraine on Saturday accused Russia of undermining negotiations to end their almost four-year war by launching fresh …
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Heat triggers Melbourne chaos as Osaka out, Sinner survives
Jan 24 2026
Brutal heat triggered a five-hour suspension of matches on outside courts at the Australian Open on Saturday while Naomi …
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