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China confirms Xi to visit US this week for Trump talks
AFP - 7m ago
China's leader Xi Jinping will visit the United States this week for talks with President Donald Trump, Beijing …
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Embattled Merz vows to keep ruling for 'democratic future' of Germany
AFP - 40m ago
Germany's embattled Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Monday to keep his ruling coalition together for the sake of the …
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US media outlets to sue Trump administration after White House ban
AFP - 54m ago
Three leading US news outlets announced Monday they will go to court after being banned from the White House, as …
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Merz vows to keep ruling coalition together for 'democratic future' of Germany
AFP - 1h ago
Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Monday to keep his ruling coalition together for the sake of Germany's "democratic …
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Pressure grows on Germany's Merz after election defeats
AFP - 1h ago
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced growing pressure Monday after bruising regional election defeats to far-right and …
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Schoolgirl Yu scorches to second gold as doping case rocks Games
AFP - 2h ago
Schoolgirl swimmer Yu Zidi won her second gold of the Asian Games on Monday with the fastest time in the world this …
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Putin's party secures record score in Russia election
AFP - 2h ago
Vladimir Putin's United Russia party won a record supermajority in the Duma, authorities announced Monday after a …
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Indonesia doing 'everything' but struggling to curb fires
AFP - 3h ago
Dozens of planes and thousands of personnel fighting huge forest fires in Indonesia are struggling to contain them, …
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German far-right AfD poll winner says Merz 'twilight' has begun
AFP - 1h ago
Germany's far-right AfD predicted Monday that Chancellor Friedrich Merz will be out of office before the end of the …
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Indonesia doing 'everything' but still struggling to curb fires
AFP - 2h ago
Indonesia is doing "everything" to fight huge forest fires but dozens of planes and thousands of personnel are still …
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Forest fire threatens tourist town in Colombian Andes
AFP - 7h ago
A forest fire was burning Sunday in central Colombia near the popular tourist town of Villa de Leyva, officials said.
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US has deported 25,000 to third countries under secretive deals: report
AFP - 7h ago
The United States has deported more than 25,000 people under secretive agreements with 35 countries to take migrants …
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New Zealanders pick endangered black robin as Bird of the Year
AFP - 9h ago
A record number of New Zealanders turned out at the polls this month, not for national elections but to vote for their …
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China's Yu, 13, great for swimming says multiple Olympic medallist
AFP - 9h ago
China's 13-year-old sensation Yu Zidi is "exciting for the swimming world" and part of the sport's trend towards younger …
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Malaysia's 'elephant whisperer' fights to save Borneo's endangered giants
AFP - 8h ago
Deep in Malaysia's Borneo jungle, wild shouts fill the air as a Bornean elephant is darted and her angry herd rallies to …
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Putin's party set to retain power after Russia vote hit by cyberattacks, drones
AFP - 11h ago
Vladimir Putin's ruling United Russia party won a large majority in the country's parliamentary elections, marked by …
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'I live in fear': 1.5 million Pakistani children sexually exploited online
AFP - 11h ago
Pakistani teenager Zara Shah was targeted by a stranger while playing a computer game, drawn into a conversation that …
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Germany's Merz under pressure after bruising state election losses
AFP - 7h ago
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz starts the week more damaged than ever after his centre-right CDU party suffered two …
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Thousands march in France against 'licence to kill' draft law
AFP - 6h ago
Thousands of people marched in Paris and other French cities on Sunday against a proposed law on the legitimate use of …
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Man City outgun Sunderland despite Brobbey hat-trick, Man Utd rescue Fulham draw
AFP - 10h ago
Manchester City went top of the Premier League despite Brian Brobbey's hat-trick in a 5-3 thriller on Sunday as Matheus …
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Russia vows revenge for election-day attacks as poll shows ruling party win
Sep 20 2026
Russia vowed Sunday to "intensify" its strikes on Kyiv in response to Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow, as an exit poll …
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US warns of rapid escalation in Middle East war
Sep 20 2026
The United States warned that fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis could "escalate rapidly" after a …
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Singer Ed Sheeran says Gaza situation 'unjustifiable' following controversy
Sep 20 2026
Pop star Ed Sheeran said Saturday the situation in Gaza is "unjustifiable," following a wave of criticism that he had …
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Ukrainian drones hit Moscow on last day of Russian elections
Sep 20 2026
Ukraine fired waves of drones at Moscow and the surrounding region early Sunday, killing two people and setting an oil …
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US warns of rapid escalation in Mideast war
Sep 20 2026
The United States warned that fighting between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis could "escalate rapidly" after a …
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China swim sensation, 13, sets Games record after Japan win early
Sep 20 2026
The 13-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi set an Asian Games record as she scorched to gold on Sunday's first full day of …
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Drones hit Moscow as Russians go to the polls
Sep 20 2026
Russians headed to the polls on Sunday for a third and final day of tightly controlled parliamentary elections set to …
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Japan win first Asian Games gold as China's 13-year-old Yu sets pace
Sep 20 2026
The first gold medal of the 20th Asian Games was won on Sunday by hosts Japan as 13-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi …
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Russians vote on last day of parliamentary elections
Sep 20 2026
Russians headed to the polls on Sunday for a third and final day of tightly controlled parliamentary elections set to …
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US fears rapid escalation in Mideast after Houthis attack Riyadh
Sep 20 2026
The United States warned Saturday that hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis could "escalate rapidly" …
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First Asian Games gold goes to Japan as China's 13-year-old Yu lights up pool
Sep 20 2026
The first gold medal of the 20th Asian Games was won on Sunday by host nation Japan as a 13-year-old swimmer from China …
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Saudi-led coalition says Houthis fired ballistic missile at Riyadh
Sep 20 2026
The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said Saturday that the Iran-backed group fired a ballistic missile at …
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Denmark hails 'binding' Greenland deal with Trump
Sep 19 2026
Denmark on Saturday hailed a "binding" deal announced by US President Donald Trump to give Washington "permanent …
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CNN, MS NOW, Politico denied access to White House grounds
Sep 19 2026
The White House made good Saturday on President Donald Trump's vow to deny CNN, MS NOW and Politico access to the …
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Arsenal thrashed by Brighton, sorry Spurs lose again
Sep 19 2026
Arsenal's perfect start to their Premier League title defence came off the rails in a 3-0 trouncing by Brighton on …
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Fire erupts near Riyadh airport as Houthis claim strikes
Sep 19 2026
Black smoke and flames rose near Riyadh's international airport on Saturday, as Yemen's Houthis announced they had …
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Death toll from attack at police HQ in Pakistan rises to 31
Sep 19 2026
The death toll from an explosion and gun attack at a police headquarters in northern Pakistan rose to at least 31, …
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Martin wins Austrian MotoGP sprint after Acosta crash
Sep 19 2026
Jorge Martin won Saturday's Austrian MotoGP sprint race to retake the championship lead from Marc Marquez, after Pedro …
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Black smoke, flames rising near Riyadh airport: residents to AFP
Sep 19 2026
Black smoke and flames rose near Riyadh's international airport on Saturday, after Saudi authorities -- fighting an …
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'Fragile' Tottenham beaten by Aston Villa despite late rally
Sep 19 2026
The end to Tottenham's Premier League goal drought came too late as Aston Villa won 3-2 in north London on Saturday to …
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CNN, MS NOW denied access to White House grounds
Sep 19 2026
US media outlets CNN and MS NOW said they were denied access to the White House grounds on Saturday, a day after …
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Aston Villa compound Tottenham's misery despite late rally
Sep 19 2026
The end to Tottenham's Premier League goal drought came too late as Aston Villa won 3-2 in north London on Saturday to …
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Saudi capital issues first air raid alert since renewed fighting in Yemen
Sep 19 2026
Saudi authorities issued their first air raid alert in the capital since fighting returned to neighbouring Yemen, …
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Japan emperor declares Asian Games open after turbulent build-up
Sep 19 2026
The 20th Asian Games were declared open by Japan's emperor on Saturday following a troubled build-up to the multi-sport …
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Asian Games open with unity message after troubled build-up
Sep 19 2026
The 20th Asian Games opened in Japan on Saturday with a message of unity following a troubled build-up to the …
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Asian Games to open in Japan after troubled build-up
Sep 19 2026
The 20th Asian Games will open in Japan later Saturday with a glittering ceremony following a stuttering build-up to a …
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Trump says Denmark to give US 'permanent control' over Greenland security
Sep 19 2026
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had struck a deal with Denmark to give Washington "permanent control" over …
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Trump says CNN, Politico, MS NOW banned from White House
Sep 18 2026
US President Donald Trump said Friday he was banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing them of …
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Trump claims 'infinite' Greenland security deal with Denmark
Sep 18 2026
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had struck a deal with Denmark to give Washington "permanent control" over …
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Trump says CNN, MS NOW, Politico banned from White House
Sep 18 2026
US President Donald Trump said Friday he was banning news outlets CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, …
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Macron warns of Russian 'hybrid' threat after meeting presidential hopefuls
Sep 18 2026
President Emmanuel Macron warned Friday of the growing threat posed by Moscow's shadow operations across Europe, saying …
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Pakistan court blocks expulsion of Afghan medical college students
Sep 18 2026
A Pakistan court blocked on Friday an order by the country's medical board for dozens of Afghans studying to be doctors …
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Russians vote as Ukraine war drags on for fifth year
Sep 18 2026
Russians began voting Friday in a tightly controlled three-day election that is set to tighten President Vladimir …
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Athletes 'can't take it any more' as Asian Games issues mount
Sep 18 2026
The Asian Games in Japan were facing more accusations of poor organisation Friday with a world champion gymnast "totally …
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Russians begin voting in controlled election as war drags on
Sep 18 2026
Polling stations opened early Friday in Russia's Far East, kicking off a three-day election that President Vladimir …
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Afghan medical students in Pakistan hope court stops college expulsions
Sep 18 2026
Dozens of Afghans studying to be doctors in Pakistan hope a court hearing on Friday will overturn an order by the …
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Australia to detain tourists who overstay visa, minister says
Sep 18 2026
Australia will detain tourists who overstay visas to send a message of deterrence under new rules aimed at reducing …
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Championship rivals brace for renewal of bitter feuds
Sep 18 2026
Police are on red alert as the English Championship braces for the renewal of two bitter feuds when Millwall face West …
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Baby orangutans in India expose 'frightening' scale of trafficking
Sep 18 2026
Five baby orangutans abandoned in an Indian forest have exposed a "massive" exotic wildlife trade, with traffickers …
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Bhutan's traditional archers lose ground to development
Sep 18 2026
Atop a steep hillside near Bhutan's capital Thimphu, an arrow slices through the air and slams into a wooden target with …
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Australian athlete who soiled herself apologises for continuing Hyrox race
Sep 18 2026
An Australian athlete who sparked an outcry when she kept competing despite soiling herself midway through an event in …
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US approves sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia
Sep 18 2026
The United States has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia, the State Department …
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US aid cuts are killing Kenyan sex workers
Sep 18 2026
Under an unmarked block of concrete in a Nairobi cemetery lie the remains of Judy, an HIV-positive Kenyan sex worker, …
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Doom Loop? Ed Sheeran struggles against Gaza tide
Sep 18 2026
Ed Sheeran faces boycott calls and desertions, leaving the British singer with a career crisis that underlines how even …
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Man Utd misery puts Carrick under pressure, Spurs feeling the heat
Sep 18 2026
Michael Carrick needs a win at Fulham to ease the mounting pressure on troubled Manchester United while Tottenham are …
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Oversight Board blasts 'inadequate' Meta safeguards for AI deepfakes
Sep 18 2026
Meta on Thursday moved to remove AI-generated videos targeting two women, including a British politician, after the tech …
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Juventus, Palace cruise to Europa League wins, Bournemouth beat Sociedad
Sep 18 2026
Juventus began their quest for Europa League glory with a 5-0 thrashing of NEC Nijmegen, while Bournemouth secured an …
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Prized Mexican relic returns on loan, two centuries on
Sep 18 2026
A cherished 16th-century Mexican manuscript that tells the history of the Aztecs in pictograms went on display Thursday …
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Russians begin voting in controlled election as war drags
Sep 17 2026
Polling stations opened early Friday in Russia's Far East, kicking off a three-day election that President Vladimir …
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AFP photo shows Trump examining image of apparent Kennedy Center razing
Sep 17 2026
An AFP photo of Donald Trump examining a depiction of Washington's Kennedy Center apparently being demolished sparked …
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King Charles warns tech bosses of 'existential dangers' of AI
Sep 17 2026
King Charles III warned tech giants of the "existential dangers" posed by artificial intelligence falling into the wrong …
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Trump admin makes major cut to endangered species protections
Sep 17 2026
President Donald Trump's administration will no longer treat the unintentional killing of protected wildlife as …
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Macron hosts Lebanon security talks to back 'indispensable' army
Sep 17 2026
The leaders of France, Lebanon and Jordan on Thursday met in Paris to drum up international support for the …
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Princess Diana's brother makes new explosive claims against Charles
Sep 17 2026
Princess Diana's brother has unleashed a string of criticism against King Charles III in his new book, alleging the …
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Trump admin overhauls key protection for endangered species
Sep 17 2026
President Donald Trump's administration will no longer treat the unintentional killing of protected wildlife as …
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Gaza documentary sparks political storm in Israel
Sep 17 2026
On a street in southern Israel, a graffiti artist paints a mural depicting the filmmakers behind the award-winning …
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Mbappe draws political fire over Ceuta t-shirt controversy
Sep 17 2026
Kylian Mbappe has come under mounting criticism from conservative and far-right politicians in Spain and France after …
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Macron hosts Lebanon security talks as UN mission nears end
Sep 17 2026
The leaders of France, Lebanon and Jordan on Thursday met in Paris to discuss international support for the …
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Trump to host Xi amid pomp, low expectations
Sep 17 2026
The US military honor guard has been rehearsing and the new White House helipad is ready. But will Xi Jinping and Donald …
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Canada's Carney pushes 'new alliance' with EU despite Trump threats
Sep 17 2026
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney shrugged off a threat of US retaliation Thursday as he pitched a "new alliance" with …
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AFP photo shows Trump examining image of Kennedy Center apparent demolition
Sep 17 2026
An AFP photo of Donald Trump examining a depiction of Washington's Kennedy Center apparently being demolished sparked …
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Ireland to boycott Eurovision 2027 over Gaza
Sep 17 2026
Ireland will not participate in or broadcast next year's Eurovision Song Contest, public broadcaster RTE said Thursday, …
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King Charles to call on tech giants for 'reassurances' over AI
Sep 17 2026
King Charles III will urge tech giants to ensure that artificial intelligence is geared to serve humanity and that …
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Canada alliance plan 'not against anyone', EU says after Trump threat
Sep 17 2026
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen's proposal to make Canada an "associate member" of the bloc is not aimed against the …
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Gambian businesses struggle under prolonged blackouts
Sep 17 2026
In the coastal Gambian town of Tanji, Sirah Darboe-Manneh cleans fish next to a row of ice boxes laying empty because of …
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Asian Games chief defends 'functional' rooms after backlash
Sep 17 2026
Accommodation for Asian Games athletes in Japan is "functional" and efforts are being made to deal with numerous …
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US Congress passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill
Sep 17 2026
US lawmakers approved broad new sanctions on Wednesday designed to squeeze Russia over its war in Ukraine, sending the …
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NASA scan discovers new, 'once in a century' Moon crater
Sep 17 2026
A researcher at NASA has found a massive, recently-formed crater on the Moon, a rare occurrence that only happens "once …
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Croc-habitat gets green light for 2032 Olympic rowing
Sep 17 2026
A river home to crocodiles was approved Thursday as the 2032 Brisbane Olympics rowing and canoeing venue by the sport's …
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Indonesia cash-for-photos scheme turns animal hunters into protectors
Sep 17 2026
Indonesian villager Octavius wades through the forest in rubber boots and tattered joggers, ears pricked, eyes peeled, a …
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India's transgender amendment leaves many in limbo
Sep 17 2026
When transgender woman Kali Sidharth Medepalli began hormone replacement therapy in India, she expected to complete her …
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Mbappe explains Ceuta shirt stance after criticism
Sep 17 2026
Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe said on Wednesday that he wanted to make a gesture in support of immigrants who had …
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Carrick takes the blame as troubled Man Utd suffer League Cup misery
Sep 17 2026
Michael Carrick took the blame for Manchester United's stunning League Cup collapse against Brighton after furious fans …
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NFL Chiefs' Kelce among investors bilked in Ponzi scheme
Sep 17 2026
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, husband of singer Taylor Swift, was among investors defrauded out of millions …
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US Fed raises rates to tackle 'too high' inflation, irking Trump
Sep 17 2026
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, defying President Donald …
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Trump threatens EU over 'hostile' Canada association plan
Sep 16 2026
US President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to cut trade with the European Union after the bloc proposed to make …
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Houthis report Saudi strikes as Riyadh accuses them of targeting Mecca
Sep 16 2026
Yemen's Houthis reported fresh Saudi airstrikes on Wednesday, as Riyadh accused the group of launching a "cowardly" …
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US stocks fall, dollar gains after Fed lifts interest rates
Sep 16 2026
Wall Street stocks fell while the dollar advanced Wednesday after the Federal Reserve lifted interest rates for the …
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EU chief pitches 'associate member' status for Canada
Sep 16 2026
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen raised the prospect of Canada becoming the bloc's first "associate member" Wednesday, a …
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Ex-president's lengthy war crimes sentence shocks Kosovo
Sep 16 2026
Kosovo's former president Hashim Thaci was sentenced to 25 years in prison by a tribunal in The Hague on Wednesday for …
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Gaza apartment block collapse kills 21, including 12 children
Sep 16 2026
Gaza authorities said Wednesday that 12 children were among the 21 people killed when an apartment building collapsed …
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Gaza apartment block collapse leaves 21 dead
Sep 16 2026
Gaza authorities said Wednesday that 21 people including five children had died after an apartment building collapsed …
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