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France firefighters hopeful, as Spain reports 'almost no flames'
AFP - 31m ago
Firefighters in France on Thursday were hopeful a massive forest fire was no longer spreading, as Spain said there were …
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Japan quake toll hits 34 as survivors struggle in heat
AFP - 1h ago
Japanese emergency workers battled Thursday to find survivors from a wrecked shopping mall, as the death toll from a …
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Rain dampens France fire, as Spain reports 'almost no flames'
AFP - 1h ago
Firefighters in France on Thursday were hopeful a massive forest fire was no longer spreading, as Spain said there were …
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Nolan's 'Odyssey' boosts sales of mythology tales in UK
AFP - 4h ago
Christopher Nolan's adaptation of "The Odyssey" has not only lured legions of fans to cinemas, but sparked huge interest …
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US military completes 'heavy wave' of retaliatory strikes on Iran
AFP - 4h ago
The US military completed a "heavy wave of strikes" against Iran on Thursday in retaliation against Tehran targeting …
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Japan quake toll hits 30 as survivors struggle in heat
AFP - 2h ago
Japanese emergency workers battled Thursday to rescue any remaining survivors from a devastated shopping mall, as the …
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BTS pulls out of Grammys after Asian pop category introduction
AFP - 4h ago
Global K-pop sensation BTS said Wednesday they will not submit their music for next year's Grammy Awards, after the …
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Japan quake toll hits 28 as survivors struggle in heat
AFP - 55m ago
Japanese emergency workers battled Thursday to rescue any remaining survivors from a devastated shopping mall, as the …
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Drones and blackouts inflict a tense summer on Russia-annexed Crimea
AFP - 5h ago
A boom rang out over the city of Sevastopol on the Russian-annexed peninsula of Crimea.
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Meet the astronomer digging into the Milky Way's 'fossils'
AFP - 6h ago
Amina Helmi's passion for the Milky Way is clear as soon as one steps into her small office at the University of …
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South Korea's women web sleuths fight AI deepfake porn
AFP - 6h ago
Under banners emblazoned "Solidarity" and "We stand together with victims", a group of South Korean women digital …
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Up to 23 feared dead in Japan quake
AFP - 2h ago
Up to 23 people were feared dead on Thursday after a major earthquake in Japan, with four bodies now pulled out from the …
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US military launches 'powerful' retaliatory strikes on Iran
AFP - 4h ago
The United States military launched "powerful" strikes on Iran on Thursday, in retaliation for Tehran's attacks …
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US actor Jared Leto denies latest accusations of sexual assault
AFP - 7h ago
US actor and singer Jared Leto on Wednesday denied allegations of sexual assault and harassment leveled against him by …
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Principal reaction to FIFA's private investor plan
AFP - 5h ago
FIFA's plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions through the creation …
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O'Connor wins Commonwealth heptathlon as Australia set new record for swimming golds
AFP - 9h ago
Kate O'Connor cruised to heptathlon gold for Northern Ireland as Australia rounded off their best ever Commonwealth …
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Idi Amin's grandson disqualified from Commonwealth boxing bout
AFP - 9h ago
The grandson of former Ugandan president Idi Amin saw his bid for Commonwealth boxing gold end in disgrace as Aziz Abdul …
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Japanese population below 120 million for first time in decades
AFP - 3h ago
The number of Japanese people living in the country has fallen below 120 million for the first time in 42 years, …
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Crisis-hit Cuba opens pharmacies, gas stations to private firms
AFP - 4h ago
Cuba moved to open crisis-ravaged parts of the state-run economy to private firms Wednesday, as the communist government …
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Spanish wildfire evacuees go home as France hit by new heat alert
Jul 29 2026
Thousands who fled huge wildfires in Spain returned home on Wednesday while in France firefighters battled raging flames …
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Trump says US to hit Iran hard
Jul 29 2026
US President Donald Trump vowed to hit back hard at Iran after it attacked US bases in Jordan on Wednesday, as the …
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Search for survivors after powerful Japan quake kills 13
Jul 29 2026
Rescuers battled through the tangled wreckage of a Japanese shopping mall Wednesday searching for any trapped survivors …
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Nigeria dismantles meth lab, but fears of Mexican cartel links linger
Jul 29 2026
The cooking cauldrons and vats of chemicals were left behind in an abandoned shed, hidden in a Nigerian forest -- …
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How an AFP beach snap became emblem of Europe's wildfire summer
Jul 29 2026
AFP photo editor Maximilien Lamy was on holiday with his partner and daughter last week when he took a series of …
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FIFA hit by furious backlash over plans to sell stake in competitions
Jul 29 2026
There was a furious backlash on Wednesday to FIFA's controversial plans to sell a stake in the business operations of …
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US, Saudi strike Iraq alliance in expanding war
Jul 29 2026
US and Saudi forces said they struck an Iraqi militant alliance on Wednesday, as the Middle East war expands beyond its …
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Spain returns wildfire evacuees as France braces for worsening weather
Jul 29 2026
Thousands of Spaniards evacuated from the path of huge wildfires were returning home on Wednesday while in France …
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FIFA's plans to sell $4.2bn stake in its tournaments widely criticised
Jul 29 2026
CONCACAF followed UEFA on Wednesday by criticising FIFA's controversial plans to sell a stake in the business operations …
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Hong Kong independent bookstores to close after police raid
Jul 29 2026
A Hong Kong bookshop raided by national security police this month announced on Wednesday that it would close after 50 …
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Senate confirms Clayton as Trump intelligence chief
Jul 29 2026
The US Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as Donald Trump's top intelligence official Tuesday, putting a permanent chief in …
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Zelensky hails 'good' Trump talks on Patriot air defenses
Jul 29 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought licenses to produce Patriot air-defense interceptors during a "good …
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US, Saudi forces strike Iran-backed groups in Iraq
Jul 29 2026
US and Saudi Arabian forces said they struck Iran-backed militants in Iraq on Wednesday in retaliation for recent …
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Japan coral protectors race to save reefs from heat 'bomb'
Jul 29 2026
From "heatwave simulators" to ecological bootcamps, scientists and conservationists are trying ways to revive and …
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Rescuers search for survivors after powerful Japan quake kills 13
Jul 29 2026
A major earthquake that severely damaged a shopping mall and a factory in Japan killed at least 13 people, officials …
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Five dead after powerful Japan quake, others missing
Jul 29 2026
A major quake that badly damaged a shopping mall and a factory in Japan killed at least five people, emergency services …
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France needs more Canadair water bombers but building them is painfully slow
Jul 29 2026
As French firefighters struggle to contain the worst wildfires in living memory with just 12 aerial water bombers, …
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Airbus completes record 24-hour flight with plane to be used by Qantas
Jul 29 2026
A specially modified Airbus A350 plane touched down in France Tuesday after a record 24-hour test flight from Australia, …
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FIFA says it hopes to sell $4.2bn stake in its tournaments
Jul 29 2026
FIFA said Tuesday it plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions …
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Eseme, Hobbs shine in Glasgow rain to win 100m Commonwealth gold
Jul 29 2026
Cameroon's Emmanuel Eseme defied the torrential rain in Glasgow to win the men's 100 metres in a Commonwealth Games …
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US government bans humanoid robots manufactured abroad
Jul 29 2026
US President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday added humanoid and quadruped robots to a list of products and …
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Netanyahu holds first White House talks with Trump since Iran war began
Jul 29 2026
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House Tuesday for his first in-person talks with President Donald …
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Two dead in shopping mall hit by Japan quake
Jul 28 2026
Two young women were found dead early Wednesday in a mall badly damaged by a powerful earthquake and subsequent …
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Fires in Europe: latest developments
Jul 28 2026
Here are the main developments related to the wildfires raging in Spain and France on Tuesday.
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Mixed day for global stocks but oil prices fall along with chip shares
Jul 28 2026
Wall Street stocks mostly rose Tuesday behind solid earnings and a pullback in oil prices, offsetting weakness in chip …
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Spain lets wildfire evacuees return but France fears flames spreading
Jul 28 2026
Spanish residents forced to flee some of the worst wildfires in living memory began returning to their homes on Tuesday …
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Spain allows wildfire evacuees to return but France fears flames spreading
Jul 28 2026
Spanish residents forced to flee some of the worst wildfires in living memory began returning to their homes on Tuesday, …
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Many feared trapped in quake-hit Japan mall
Jul 28 2026
Emergency responders searched early Wednesday for people feared trapped in a shopping mall in Japan after a major …
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Tech stocks tank on AI jitters, oil falls further
Jul 28 2026
A rout in tech stocks on fresh concerns over the AI boom rattled equity markets on Tuesday.
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France evacuates thousands as Spain PM says tide turning in wildfire fight
Jul 28 2026
France evacuated 4,000 more people in the face of a giant wildfire on Tuesday as it braced for worsening conditions, …
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Dozens feared trapped in quake-hit Japan mall
Jul 28 2026
Dozens of people were feared trapped in a shopping mall in Japan on Tuesday after a major earthquake toppled buildings, …
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'Only job I wanted', says new France coach Zidane
Jul 28 2026
Zinedine Zidane was appointed France coach on Tuesday, as widely expected, following the departure of Didier Deschamps, …
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France turn to Zidane as coach in long-awaited homecoming
Jul 28 2026
Zinedine Zidane was appointed France coach on Tuesday, as widely expected, following the departure of Didier Deschamps, …
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Firefighters on offensive in France, Spain as new heatwave arrives
Jul 28 2026
Firefighters in France and Spain rushed to contain the worst wildfires in living memory on Tuesday, seizing crucial …
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Seoul, Tokyo lead fresh tech rout as most of Asia retreats
Jul 28 2026
South Korea's Kospi collapsed almost 11 percent on Tuesday as tech took a battering on another negative day for Asian …
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Seoul, Tokyo lead Asian plunge as tech stocks suffer fresh rout
Jul 28 2026
South Korea's Kospi collapsed almost 11 percent on Tuesday as tech took a battering on another black day for Asian stock …
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Made by AI? EU tells firms to stick a label on it from Sunday
Jul 28 2026
Deepfakes and other AI-generated content must be labelled from Sunday, as the European Union's sweeping artificial …
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France and Spain race to contain fires before new heatwave
Jul 28 2026
Firefighters in France and Spain rushed to contain the worst wildfires in living memory Tuesday, seizing crucial hours …
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'Appy marriages: AI helps hundreds of Japanese wed
Jul 28 2026
A total of 265 couples have married after meeting on an AI-powered dating app launched by the Tokyo government in 2024 …
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AI cameras spot suicide attempts in South Korea's capital
Jul 28 2026
When AI-powered cameras on bridges over Seoul's Han River raise the alarm that someone may be about to jump, acting …
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UN lists South Sudan antelope route as heritage in danger
Jul 28 2026
The United Nations has fast-tracked a vast antelope migration path in South Sudan onto its list of World Heritage in …
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Ramsay-Peaty beaten again as Australia reign supreme in Commonwealth pool
Jul 28 2026
Adam Ramsay-Peaty fell short of gold at a fourth Commonwealth Games as he was beaten into bronze once more in the 50m …
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UK funeral director faces jail over bodies left 'on racks'
Jul 28 2026
A British funeral director faced prison Monday over a scandal that saw bodies left "stored on racks" and uncremated …
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Wildlife face 'catastrophic' losses as France's forests burn
Jul 28 2026
Deer trapped by walls of flame, lizards unable to escape the heat, habitats reduced to charred wood and ash: wildlife …
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Brazil's Amazonia theaters earn UNESCO World Heritage status
Jul 28 2026
UNESCO on Monday added Brazil's Theatro da Paz and Teatro Amazonas to its World Heritage list.
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Trump says 'good chance' of progress in Iran talks as foes hold fire
Jul 27 2026
US President Donald Trump on Monday voiced optimism at the prospects for a negotiated peace deal with Iran, as the two …
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Sudan RSF leader 'unleashes' fighters after army gains in Kordofan
Jul 27 2026
Sudan paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, whose Rapid Support Forces have been accused of genocide, told his …
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HIV progress in 'real danger' as global funding plummets
Jul 27 2026
The science has never been better, but political will has reached a new low: AIDS experts warned Monday that the fight …
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Chad says will withdraw from the International Criminal Court
Jul 27 2026
Chad became on Monday the latest country to announce plans to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), …
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India activists demand release of detained 'cockroach' protesters
Jul 27 2026
India's youth-led "cockroach" movement, whose nationwide protests forced the resignation of the education minister, …
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Burnham meets Zelensky, pledges new 'Stone Cloak' for Ukrainian drones
Jul 27 2026
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham held his first meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a UK naval …
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Iran, US hold fire as Saudi Arabia intercepts drones
Jul 27 2026
Iran and the United States held their fire for a third consecutive day on Monday, though American ally Saudi Arabia said …
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Spain races to contain blazes before new heatwave
Jul 27 2026
Spain has two crucial days in front of it to bring wildfires under control before weather conditions worsen, authorities …
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Heat, overcrowding, pushes Italian prison guard union to sue
Jul 27 2026
A prison guard union in Italy's southern Puglia region will ask prosecutors to investigate widespread workplace safety …
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South Africa's Ramaphosa calls for African action on migration
Jul 27 2026
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called on Monday for African countries to work together to manage migration, as …
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Zelensky in UK for first meeting with Burnham
Jul 27 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Britain on Monday to meet Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who used his …
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Infantino slams World Cup critics for 'spreading hate'
Jul 27 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hit back at World Cup critics, claiming they were "spreading hate and false rumours" …
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France, Spain race to contain 'monster' fires ahead of new heatwave
Jul 27 2026
Shelters in France and Spain on Monday overflowed with exhausted locals and holidaymakers forced to flee blazes so …
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France, Spain battle 'monster' wildfires with more heat on the way
Jul 27 2026
Firefighters battled massive blazes tearing through forests across France and Spain Monday, as authorities warned of a …
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Make smoking cool again? Pop culture reboots the vice
Jul 27 2026
From beauty mogul Kylie Jenner lighting up on the cover of Vanity Fair to cigarette trays at singer Dua Lipa's wedding, …
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Iran halts strikes as Trump gives space to talks
Jul 27 2026
Iran and the United States held their fire Monday, handing Gulf shipping and the oil industry a respite from missile …
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UK's Burnham to welcome Zelensky in first foreign leader visit
Jul 27 2026
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, using his first meeting …
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New AI tools let readers talk to books
Jul 27 2026
Imagine a world where you could ask a book a question as you read it.
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Whales at risk, hungry pelicans: Marine heat wave hits California
Jul 27 2026
On a boat off the coast of California, Sara Lesser gazes wistfully at dozens of dolphins playing in the vessel's wake. …
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With minutes to flee, Spain fire evacuees grab what they can
Jul 27 2026
Ordered to flee their homes as wildfires raged nearby, Spanish villagers often only had minutes to seize what they …
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Lucas Museum to display unseen 'Star Wars' pieces, curator says
Jul 27 2026
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art -- founded by legendary "Star Wars" creator George Lucas and his wife -- will see …
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Pogacar looking to enjoy 'small things' after 5th Tour de France win
Jul 27 2026
Tadej Pogacar said he was looking forward to taking some time off and enjoying the "small things" in life after making …
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Ex-president Hernandez returns to Honduras after Trump pardon
Jul 27 2026
Honduran ex-president Juan Orlando Hernandez returned to his country on Sunday, almost eight months after US President …
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Aussie great McEvoy masters Commonwealth gold, Ramsay-Peaty hatches battle plan to bounce back
Jul 27 2026
Australian swimming great Cameron McEvoy blew away the field to win his first individual Commonwealth Games gold in the …
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'Monster' wildfires force 350,000 from homes in France, Spain
Jul 26 2026
Forests burned and villages emptied as more than 325,000 people fled blazes tearing through France and Spain on Sunday, …
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Berlin police shoot dead chief suspect in deadly Islamist Pride attack
Jul 26 2026
German police said Sunday they had shot and killed the chief suspect in what officials described as a deadly Islamist …
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France, Spain battle 'unpredictable' wildfires as 325,000 evacuated
Jul 26 2026
France fought an "unpredictable" wildfire close to Bordeaux on Sunday and Spain warned of "difficult hours" ahead in its …
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Berlin mourns deadly Islamist Pride attack as police hunt for suspect
Jul 26 2026
Germans on Sunday mourned a deadly Islamist attack near Berlin Pride, while police were hunting for a 21-year-old …
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France and Spain battle 'unpredictable' wildfires as 300,000 evacuated
Jul 26 2026
France fought an "unpredictable" wildfire close to Bordeaux on Sunday while Spain warned of "difficult hours" in its own …
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Norris grabs first race win of season in Hungary
Jul 26 2026
Lando Norris won the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday ahead of Max Verstappen, while championship leader Kimi Antonelli …
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Urgent search for suspect after deadly 'Islamist terror' attack near Berlin Pride
Jul 26 2026
German police on Sunday were hunting for a 21-year-old suspect in what authorities called an Islamist terror attack on …
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Malaysia steps in to host Bahrain F1 GP in October
Jul 26 2026
The Bahrain Grand Prix, which was cancelled in April due to the Middle East war, will be held in Malaysia in early …
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Urgent search for suspect after deadly attack near Berlin Pride
Jul 26 2026
German police on Sunday were hunting for the prime suspect in a car-ramming attack on the outskirts of Berlin Pride, …
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Wildfires overwhelm exhausted firefighters in France and Spain
Jul 26 2026
Fire crews in France and Spain battling unchecked wildfires that have forced more than 300,000 people to flee were …
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German manhunt after deadly car ramming near Berlin Gay Pride
Jul 26 2026
German police searched on Sunday for
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Thousands crowd shelters as wildfires force exodus in France, Spain
Jul 26 2026
Thousands crowded into emergency shelters in France and Spain on Sunday after wildfires drove more than 300,000 people …
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German police hunt suspect after deadly car ramming near Berlin Gay Pride
Jul 26 2026
German police searched on Sunday for a suspect believed linked to Islamist circles after a car ploughed into a crowd …
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Brazil's right-wing party nominates Bolsonaro son to battle Lula
Jul 25 2026
Brazil's right-wing Liberal Party on Saturday formally nominated Flavio Bolsonaro, a 45-year-old senator and son of …
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