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Legendary 130-year-old French wine restored after decades under Czech castle floor
AFP - 13m ago
Eight bottles of a legendary French wine that survived World War II and decades of communist rule hidden under a Czech …
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UN warns world to prepare for El Nino extreme weather
AFP - 50m ago
There is an 80-percent chance of the warming El Nino phenomenon developing between June and August, increasing the risk …
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Israel says US backs striking Beirut suburbs if Hezbollah attacks
AFP - 57m ago
Israel warned Tuesday that its US ally would not restrain it from striking Hezbollah's bastions in Beirut's suburbs if …
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'Nightmare': Russian attacks kill 18 across Ukraine
AFP - 2h ago
Russia pummelled Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles early Tuesday, killing at least 18 people, days …
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Russian missile, drone barrage kills 13 across Ukraine at night
AFP - 2h ago
Russia pummelled Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles early Tuesday, killing at least 13 people, after …
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Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire after Trump announcement
AFP - 4h ago
Israel conducted strikes on south Lebanon and Hezbollah fired into northern Israel on Tuesday, after US President Donald …
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Russian missile, drone barrage kills 11 across Ukraine at night
AFP - 1h ago
Russia pummelled Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles early Tuesday, killing at least 11 people, after …
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Pay workers 'as much as possible', Nvidia's Huang says
AFP - 6h ago
Companies should pay workers "as much as possible", Nvidia boss Jensen Huang said Tuesday ahead of a trip to South …
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Israel, Hezbollah clash ahead of US-hosted talks
AFP - 7h ago
Israel and Hezbollah clashed overnight despite US President Donald Trump's announcement that both sides had agreed to …
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Between ballet and war: Japanese dancers pursue dreams in Russia
AFP - 7h ago
En pointe, demi-pointe, entrechat -- for Jotaro Kanazasi and Haruka Takemi, two Japanese dancers based in Russia's …
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'Messi, Maradona, Tim': NZ footballer's viral fan club hits 4 million
AFP - 8h ago
New Zealand footballer Tim Payne's online fan club soared past four million on Tuesday, more than the All Blacks, after …
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Russian strikes rock Ukraine, killing nine and wounding dozens
AFP - 2h ago
A barrage of Russian missile and drone strikes killed nine people and wounded dozens across Ukraine, authorities said on …
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As Trump cheerleads for AI, some in MAGA world fret
AFP - 9h ago
President Donald Trump is an enthusiastic advocate for swift AI development in America, dismissing regulation as a curb …
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For Roland Garros youth, quarter-final moment of truth
AFP - 9h ago
The young kings of tennis have been deposed and as the French Open reaches its quarter-finals on Tuesday, the sport's …
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Bollywood divided over bid to cap punishing work hours
AFP - 9h ago
Bollywood's long-entrenched culture of gruelling work schedules is facing rare scrutiny, as top actors and filmmakers …
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Hanoi curbs kerb culture as city clamps down on pavement vendors
AFP - 10h ago
The pavements of Hanoi's wide boulevards and narrow lanes have long been clogged with bustling food stalls, weaving …
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AI unearths football talent beyond scouts' radar
AFP - 10h ago
Brazilian teenager Leo Veiga had almost given up on his dream of becoming a professional footballer when artificial …
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Pro-Trump lawyer, leftist senator launch Colombia runoff campaigns
Jun 01 2026
The hard-right Donald Trump fan and leftist senator vying to become president of Colombia traded insults on Monday as …
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Sabalenka bests Osaka at French Open, Berrettini into quarters
Jun 01 2026
Aryna Sabalenka overpowered fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in the French Open last 16 on Monday, after …
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Lebanon says Hezbollah accepted US proposal to stop attacks
Jun 01 2026
Lebanon said Monday Hezbollah had accepted a US proposal to stop attacking Israel in exchange for Israel halting attacks …
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Happy birthday: Hollywood honors Marilyn Monroe, 100 years on
Jun 01 2026
Hollywood wished a breathy "Happy Birthday" to Marilyn Monroe on Monday as Tinseltown celebrated 100 years since the …
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Sabalenka overpowers Osaka to reach French Open quarter-finals
Jun 01 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka took down fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in straight sets in Monday's …
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Serena Williams to return to tennis at Queen's Club
Jun 01 2026
Serena Williams confirmed her return to tennis on Monday after an absence of nearly four years, with the American great …
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Trump says Iran talks moving fast despite threat to widen war
Jun 01 2026
US President Donald Trump said Monday that talks with Iran were moving at a "rapid pace", even as Tehran threatened to …
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Trump admin agrees to temporarily freeze 'slush fund' for allies
Jun 01 2026
The Justice Department said Monday it will abide by a court order temporarily freezing a $1.8 billion compensation …
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Lebanon's US embassy says Hezbollah accepted US proposal to stop attacks
Jun 01 2026
Lebanon's embassy in Washington said Monday that Hezbollah had accepted a US proposal to stop attacking Israel in …
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AI giant Anthropic confidentially files for IPO
Jun 01 2026
AI giant Anthropic, the maker of the Claude chatbot, announced Monday that it had filed confidentially for an initial …
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Trump says Iran truce talks moving at 'rapid pace' after Tehran threats
Jun 01 2026
US President Donald Trump said Iran talks were moving at a "rapid pace" despite the negotiations to end the Mideast war …
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UN Security Council to meet on Lebanon war as Israeli forces push into south
Jun 01 2026
The UN Security Council was to hold an emergency meeting on the war in Lebanon, as Israel pounded the country and …
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Sabalenka to face Osaka, Berrettini into French Open quarters
Jun 01 2026
Four-time Grand Slam champions Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will go head-to-head in the first French Open women's …
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Iran truce on the rocks as Guards threaten 'new fronts'
Jun 01 2026
Negotiations to end the Mideast war appeared in deep trouble on Monday, with Iran's Revolutionary Guards threatening to …
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Iran truce on the rocks as Israel presses into Lebanon
Jun 01 2026
Negotiations to end the Mideast war appeared in deep trouble on Monday, as Iranian news agency Tasnim reported Tehran …
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Israel orders strikes on south Beirut ahead of UN meeting
Jun 01 2026
Israel said Monday it would once again target Beirut's southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold mostly spared heavy …
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Sabalenka to face Osaka, Cobolli into French Open quarters
Jun 01 2026
Four-time Grand Slam champions Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will go head-to-head in the first French Open women's …
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France seizes Russia-linked oil tanker with ties to Iranian magnate
Jun 01 2026
France said on Monday it had detained a Russia-linked oil tanker in the Atlantic, with the Kremlin comparing the latest …
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Israel orders strikes on Beirut ahead of UN meeting
Jun 01 2026
Israel said Monday it would once again target Beirut's southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold mostly spared heavy …
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Russia fired record 8,150 drones at Ukraine in May: AFP analysis
Jun 01 2026
Russia fired a record number of long-range drones at Ukraine in May, an AFP analysis of Ukrainian air force data showed …
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US and Iran exchange fire as negotiations stall
Jun 01 2026
The United States and Iran traded strikes Monday as negotiations between the two sides stalled and Tehran again insisted …
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In Finland, radioactive spent nuclear fuel soon to be buried underground
Jun 01 2026
The elevator display reads "433", the number of metres below ground. The doors slide open, revealing the entrance to …
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Chef Khaliqdad's crusade for Greenland's first Michelin star
Jun 01 2026
Piano notes tinkle in the background and the aroma of brown butter wafts through the air as Habi Khaliqdad delicately …
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US, Iran exchange fire as negotiations stall
Jun 01 2026
The United States and Iran said Monday they had again traded strikes, straining an already fragile ceasefire as …
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UN to meet on Lebanon after Israel takes Beaufort castle
Jun 01 2026
The UN Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting Monday on the fighting in Lebanon after Israel's military …
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Sabalenka, Osaka clash in blockbuster French Open tie
Jun 01 2026
Four-time Grand Slam champions Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will go head-to-head in the first French Open women's …
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'AI simply can't replicate it': Japan embraces zine trend
Jun 01 2026
Through the noise of rushing papers and whirring belts at a print factory in Kyoto, two creators watch their photo essay …
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Trump fan, leftist through to Colombia presidential runoff
Jun 01 2026
Colombia's first-round presidential vote Sunday triggered a runoff between a pro-Trump showman and a leftist …
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Hollywood honors Marilyn Monroe, 100 years after her birth
Jun 01 2026
Marilyn Monroe's hometown of Hollywood kicks off Monday a series of special events marking the 100th anniversary of the …
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Outgoing chair Powell delivers defense of Fed independence
Jun 01 2026
Outgoing US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell on Sunday delivered a staunch defense of the need for the central bank …
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'Backrooms', based on YouTube horror series, breaks box office records
Jun 01 2026
A24's "Backrooms," the big screen adaptation of a viral YouTube horror series, smashed several box office records with …
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Singer Dua Lipa marries actor Callum Turner: media
Jun 01 2026
Pop star Dua Lipa and "Fantastic Beasts" actor Callum Turner married in London on Sunday, according to media reports, …
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Vingegaard wins Giro d'Italia to complete Grand Tour set
Jun 01 2026
Jonas Vingegaard sealed his Giro d'Italia triumph on Sunday, riding into Rome in pink on the final stage won by home …
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Israel PM says capturing Beaufort 'dramatic shift' in Lebanon offensive
Jun 01 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to push deeper into Lebanon after his military took over the medieval …
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De la Espriella, Cepeda through to Colombia presidential runoff
May 31 2026
Colombia's presidential election is headed for a runoff between hard‑right Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist Ivan …
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Swiatek exits French Open, Zverev eases into quarters
May 31 2026
Four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek exited Roland Garros on Sunday as the top seeds continued to fall at the …
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Cepeda, de la Espriella lead race for Colombia presidency
May 31 2026
Colombia's presidential election appeared headed for a runoff between leftist Ivan Cepeda and hard‑right Abelardo de la …
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Iran says does not trust US as Trump toughens terms
May 31 2026
Iran's chief negotiator warned on Sunday the United States was not to be trusted, saying Tehran would not agree to any …
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Colombians elect president amid rising drug violence
May 31 2026
Polls started to close Sunday in Colombia's presidential election, a high‑stakes vote that could bring further peace …
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Colombia chooses president amid surge in guerrilla violence
May 31 2026
Colombians voted Sunday in a presidential election that could shift the country's response to rising guerrilla violence, …
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Paris celebrates football triumph amid riot recriminations
May 31 2026
The French capital laid out a red, white and blue carpet Sunday for Paris Saint-Germain players to mark their second …
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Paris Saint-Germain players celebrate amid riot recriminations
May 31 2026
The French capital laid on a hero's welcome Sunday for Paris Saint-Germain players to mark their second straight …
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Colombia votes amid surge in guerrilla violence
May 31 2026
Colombians began voting Sunday in a presidential election that could shift the country's response to rising guerrilla …
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Swiatek exits French Open, Zverev, Ruud eye quarters
May 31 2026
Four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek exited Roland Garros as the top seeds continued to fall at the start of the …
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Paris prepares hero's welcome for PSG Champions League winners under heavy security
May 31 2026
Paris prepared a hero's welcome for Paris Saint-Germain players who won their second consecutive Champions League title …
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War or peace? Colombians choose destiny in high-stakes vote
May 31 2026
Colombians began voting Sunday in a presidential election that will determine the nation's response to spiraling …
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780 arrested, deadly road accident in riotous PSG victory celebrations across France
May 31 2026
French authorities announced Sunday that 780 people were arrested across the country when overnight celebrations of …
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Israel plants flag on medieval castle, pushes Lebanon ground operation
May 31 2026
Israel's flag flew over the medieval castle of Beaufort in Lebanon on Sunday, as it warned Lebanese civilians to …
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Back-to-back-to back? Luis Enrique's PSG have dynasty mentality
May 31 2026
If a rock-solid Arsenal could not stop Luis Enrique and Paris Saint-Germain, one steward clutching a rope stood no …
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Japan defence chief takes swipe at China at security meet
May 31 2026
Japan's defence minister took a veiled swipe at China on Sunday, pledging to keep strengthening the military despite …
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Spurs dethrone Thunder to reach NBA Finals against Knicks
May 31 2026
The San Antonio Spurs, sparked by superstar Victor Wembanyama, advanced to the NBA Finals by dethroning defending …
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Gauff French Open title defence ends, Sabalenka, Osaka set up last-16 clash
May 30 2026
Reigning champion Coco Gauff's French Open title defence came to an end in the third round on Saturday as top seed Aryna …
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US says capable of resuming war with Iran as deal remains elusive
May 30 2026
The United States warned on Saturday it was "more than capable" of resuming its war with Iran after President Donald …
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PSG edge Arsenal on penalties to retain Champions League title
May 30 2026
Paris Saint-Germain claimed back-to-back Champions League triumphs with a 4-3 shoot-out win over Arsenal following a 1-1 …
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WHO chief visits epicentre of Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
May 30 2026
UN health chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called Saturday for more international help to combat the spread of the …
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'Decided on moments': PSG, Arsenal in knife-edge Champions League final
May 30 2026
As the hours wind down to Saturday's Champions League final in Budapest, Paris Saint-Germain's irresistible attacking …
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Sabalenka, Osaka set up French Open clash, Gauff eyes second week
May 30 2026
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka and four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka on Saturday set up a blockbuster last-16 meeting at …
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Vingegaard on verge of Giro glory after powering to penultimate stage
May 30 2026
Jonas Vingegaard is set to win the Giro d'Italia after showcasing his power in the mountains to win Saturday's …
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Liverpool sack Slot, Iraola in line to take over
May 30 2026
Liverpool sacked manager Arne Slot on Saturday, saying the club were seeking a "change of direction", after a disastrous …
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Glittering Osaka edges Jovic to prolong French Open run
May 30 2026
Naomi Osaka continued to shine in the City of Light as she beat American teenager Iva Jovic 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (3/7), 6-4, …
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Liverpool sack manager Arne Slot
May 30 2026
Liverpool sacked head coach Arne Slot on Saturday after a disastrous defence of their Premier League title.
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US warns capable of resuming war with Iran as deal remains elusive
May 30 2026
The United States warned on Saturday it was "more than capable" of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump …
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Canadian poison seller pleads guilty to aiding suicides, avoids murder trial
May 30 2026
The Canadian man who sold poison to distressed people worldwide pleaded guilty on Friday to 14 counts of aiding suicide …
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Trump insists on red lines as Iran deal remains elusive
May 30 2026
US President Donald Trump will only make a peace deal with Iran if it meets all of his conditions, a White House …
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Blue Origin rocket explosion is bad news for both Bezos and NASA
May 29 2026
Space exploration is filled with setbacks, but the spectacular explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket on Thursday …
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Trump says making final decision on Iran deal
May 29 2026
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he was making his decision on a potential deal with Iran, though Tehran …
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Canadian poison seller pleads guilty to aiding suicides
May 29 2026
The Canadian man who sold packages of poison to distressed people in dozens of countries pleaded guilty on Friday to 14 …
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Russia accused over drone that hit Romanian apartment block, Putin hits back
May 29 2026
A drone that smashed into a Romanian apartment building set off furious condemnation of Russia by Romania and its NATO …
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Fonseca blasts Djokovic out of French Open after epic comeback
May 29 2026
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca knocked Novak Djokovic out in the third round of the French Open on Friday to scupper …
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Colombian army looks to outsmart guerrillas with drone warfare
May 29 2026
A drone drops an explosive onto mountainous terrain below, shattering the silence of the Andes as Colombia's military …
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NATO, EU outrage as drone hits Romania apartment block
May 29 2026
A drone that smashed into a Romanian apartment building set off furious condemnation of Russia by Romania and its NATO …
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WHO chief in Ebola-hit DR Congo which sees first recovery
May 29 2026
UN health chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Friday visited the Democratic Republic of Congo, where authorities are …
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Trump says making final decision on proposed Iran deal
May 29 2026
US President Donald Trump said he was making his final decision on a potential deal with Iran on Friday, as Tehran …
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PSG more 'hungry' for Champions League after first taste of glory
May 29 2026
Paris Saint-Germain stars Ousmane Dembele and Marquinhos insisted their team are ravenous for European glory ahead of …
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'I'm afraid for my life': Romanians in shock after drone crash
May 29 2026
Inhabitants of the Romanian city of Galati, near the border with Ukraine, expressed fear, bewilderment and anger on …
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Iran says no trust in US 'words', waiting for Washington to act
May 29 2026
Iran's top negotiator said Friday that Tehran would only trust Washington's actions, not its words, after US Vice …
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Vance says progress made as US-Iran deal awaits Trump green light
May 29 2026
US Vice President JD Vance said Washington and Tehran are close to agreeing a deal to extend their ceasefire in the …
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WHO chief in capital of Ebola-hit DR Congo
May 29 2026
The UN health chief, who is in the Democratic Republic of Congo to help fight an Ebola outbreak, was due Friday to meet …
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Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad
May 29 2026
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket unleashed a massive fireball into the sky as it exploded during a test on Thursday, in …
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'If Ebola comes, we'll be wiped out': DR Congo conflict-displaced
May 29 2026
Dorcas Mapenzi fears the worst if Ebola comes to the Kingonze camp, where she lives alongside more than 25,000 other …
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'Biggest circus in town' the World Cup set for betting frenzy
May 29 2026
Global betting revenue for the upcoming World Cup is likely to be "in excess of $50 billion", betting expert Darren …
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Legacy of Himalaya's 'Sherlock Holmes' lives on in digital
May 29 2026
In a crowded Kathmandu restaurant far from Nepal's famed icy peaks, Billi Bierling questions climbers about their …
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Can Messi deliver again for Argentina at his final World Cup?
May 29 2026
Lionel Messi will turn 39 during the upcoming World Cup and could have been forgiven for quitting international football …
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Football eyes NFL throne says 1994 World Cup architect
May 29 2026
Thirty-two years after overseeing the hugely successful 1994 World Cup – the tournament that forced America to take …
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Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad
May 29 2026
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a test Thursday on the launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida, though …
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