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Meta, US states agree $16.7 bn settlement in landmark teen safety case
AFP - 17m ago
Meta agreed to pay a coalition of US states as much as $16.7 billion and to impose sweeping new limits on how teenagers …
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How narwhal 'scientists' track Arctic warming
AFP - 50m ago
The fight against climate change has a new, spiral-tusked ally: the narwhal.
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Hundreds missing after Nepal-Tibet flood kills at least 160
AFP - 58m ago
A massive flood and landslide disaster on the Nepal-Tibet border killed at least 160 people on Wednesday and left …
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'Rocky Horror Picture Show' star Tim Curry dead at 80
AFP - 1h ago
Tim Curry, the English actor best known for his star turn as Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical film "The …
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Flags lowered across US for country music legend Dolly Parton
AFP - 1h ago
Flags across the United States flew at half-staff on Wednesday as grieving fans paid tribute to the late country music …
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America unites in mourning for Dolly Parton
AFP - 1h ago
Americans of all stripes united to grieve the death of country music legend Dolly Parton, offering a rare moment of …
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Hundreds missing after Nepal-Tibet flood kills more than 100
AFP - 43m ago
A massive flood and landslide disaster on the Nepal-Tibet border killed at least 103 people on Wednesday and left …
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Essential Dolly: five key Parton songs
AFP - 1h ago
Over her six-decade career, country music legend Dolly Parton wrote about 3,000 songs: upbeat tunes perfect for …
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Prince Harry and family arrive back in Britain: UK media
AFP - 2h ago
Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and their two children landed Wednesday in Britain, UK media reported, after the shock …
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Hundreds missing after Nepal-Tibet flood kills 98
AFP - 1h ago
A massive flood and landslide disaster unleashed on the Nepal-Tibet border killed nearly 100 on Wednesday and left …
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'Black smoke' chokes Pakistan maternity ward as hospital fire kills 14 infants
AFP - 4h ago
A fire erupted in a hospital maternity ward in Islamabad on Wednesday killing 14 infants, Pakistan authorities said, …
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Deadly flood hits Nepal-Tibet border, hundreds unaccounted for
AFP - 2h ago
Massive flooding near the border with Tibet killed at least 19 people in Nepal on Wednesday, but hundreds of tourists …
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Nepal floods at China border kill 8, cause 'major casualties' in Tibet
AFP - 2h ago
Massive flooding killed eight people in Nepal on Wednesday as Chinese state media reported "major casualties" from a …
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Pakistan hospital fire kills 14 infants
AFP - 1h ago
A fire erupted in a hospital maternity ward in Islamabad on Wednesday killing 14 infants, Pakistan authorities said, …
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Australian police hunt thieves in $250,000 oyster heist
AFP - 3h ago
Australian police said Wednesday they were on the hunt for thieves who made off with hundreds of thousands of oysters.
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'Our patron saint': Tennesseans mourn local hero Dolly Parton
AFP - 13h ago
With Dolly Parton's "Jolene" filling the night air, fans of the late country music icon laid flowers at a Tennessee …
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Iran says Hormuz strait still closed despite transit corridor talks
AFP - 13h ago
Iran and Oman are discussing a temporary transit corridor and mine-clearing for the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran warned …
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Drought-hit Danube gives way to fossil hunt in Bulgaria
AFP - 13h ago
Volunteers scanned the dried-up bank of the Danube in northern Bulgaria, close to where receding waters laid bare …
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Pakistan's girls fight for their place in the boxing ring
AFP - 9h ago
Sweat trickling down her face, aspiring teenage boxer Hoorain Zahra works on a punch combination, eager to follow in the …
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US country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80
AFP - 7h ago
Dolly Parton, the country music star who rose from grinding poverty in Tennessee to become a rhinestone-studded cultural …
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High quality, low risk: record number of Japanese in Premier League
AFP - 11h ago
A record number of Japanese players are in the Premier League this season, with clubs attracted by their proven quality, …
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Social media use on the rise among Australian under-16s after ban: data
AFP - 10h ago
Australian under-16s are increasing their use of social media apps such as Instagram and Tiktok despite a world-leading …
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Instagram chief admits touting teen safety tool while omitting it was barely used
AFP - 4h ago
Adam Mosseri, who oversees Instagram at Meta, admitted in a California court on Tuesday that he touted newly launched …
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West Bank settlers attack AFP journalists
AFP - 18h ago
Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday attacked AFP journalists reporting on tension with Palestinians, …
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Golf giant Callaway apologizes after ad sparks outcry
AFP - 2h ago
Golf equipment giant Callaway issued an apology on Tuesday for a now-cancelled advert which showed a male golfer shoving …
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PGA chief says 'no current plans' for LIV stars to return
AFP - 3h ago
The PGA currently has no plans to offer LIV Golf stars like Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm a pathway back from the …
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Syrian Kurdish leader dissolves force that spearheaded jihadist fight
AFP - 5h ago
The leader of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, the Washington-backed group at the forefront of the battle …
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'Final Fantasy', 'The Witcher' in spotlight at Europe gaming bash
AFP - 4h ago
Europe's biggest video games show, Gamescom, opened Tuesday with the spotlight on two hit series, "Final Fantasy" and …
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Canada unveils counter-tariffs of 15-50% on US goods
Aug 25 2026
Canada on Tuesday announced counter-tariffs on US goods ranging between 15 and 50 percent, intensifying the trade war …
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Iranians queue for petrol after US announces new sanctions
Aug 25 2026
Long queues formed at petrol stations in Tehran on Tuesday after the United States announced fresh sanctions aimed at …
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Dolly Parton: Country music's dolled up but deserving queen
Aug 25 2026
Back in 2008 at age 62, Dolly Parton released a single proclaiming she was "just a backwoods Barbie, too much makeup, …
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CIA director Ratcliffe visits Moscow: US media
Aug 25 2026
US Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow on Tuesday for meetings, in what would be his …
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Trump threatens to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America'
Aug 25 2026
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was considering renaming Lake Ontario as "Lake America" as his trade war with …
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Canada unveils counter tariffs of 15% to 50% on US goods
Aug 25 2026
Canada on Tuesday announced counter-tariffs on US goods ranging between 15 percent and 50 percent, intensifying the …
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Canada to unveil response to Trump's steep tariffs
Aug 25 2026
Canada is due to announce its answer to US President Donald Trump's latest wave of tariffs Tuesday, as a trade war …
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'Wartime situation': tornado ravages French village
Aug 25 2026
A tornado of rare intensity devastated a village in southern France, causing widespread destruction and leaving …
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Families of detained Chinese Christians cling to faith in legal limbo
Aug 25 2026
Clasping her hands together in prayer, four-year-old Huanle tells God she misses her mum, whom she hasn't seen since …
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Trees 'giving up': climate change hammers historic English gardens
Aug 25 2026
At Hampton Court Palace, head gardener Graham Dillamore strode across the burnt beige grass in the spectacular formal …
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Canada to announce response to Trump's new tariffs
Aug 25 2026
Canada said it will announce Tuesday its response to President Donald Trump's new tariffs, as neighbors that used to be …
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Six months into Iran war, Hormuz traffic way down, sailors stranded
Aug 25 2026
Six months since the start of the Middle East war, the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains largely paralysed, with …
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Trump veers from boredom to denial after six months of Iran war
Aug 25 2026
At an impromptu press conference last week, US President Donald Trump waxed lyrical about his helipad, his ballroom and …
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Australia's top music charts ban AI songs
Aug 25 2026
Music made by artificial intelligence will be banned from Australia's top charts under new guidelines aimed at …
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Tens of thousands flee fire near US city of Reno
Aug 25 2026
Tens of thousands of people looked set to spend another night away from home Monday as a wind-driven fire bore down on …
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Federer looks forward to brief return to Arthur Ashe stadium
Aug 25 2026
Roger Federer said Monday he is looking forward to this week's celebratory return to Arthur Ashe Stadium to play for the …
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How the French language contributed to the US-Canada trade war
Aug 25 2026
The trade war between the United States and Canada has taken on the flavor of a culture war after the collapse of …
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Facebook, TikTok promoted Colombian armed groups' content to recruit children: HRW
Aug 25 2026
Facebook and TikTok failed to prevent the spread of content produced by Colombian armed groups to recruit children and …
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US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list
Aug 25 2026
The United States on Monday removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, rescinding a decades-old …
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Alonso makes winning start with Chelsea as Rogers scores on debut
Aug 25 2026
Xabi Alonso won his first game as Chelsea boss thanks to Morgan Rogers's debut goal and Joao Pedro's strike after just …
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US vows 'economic asphyxiation' of Iran with new sanctions
Aug 24 2026
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday laid out plans for the "economic asphyxiation" of Iran, expanding …
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Despair and anger erupt after deadly Guinea landfill collapse
Aug 24 2026
Rescuers using giant excavators searched for victims of a deadly landfill collapse in Guinea on Monday in torrential …
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Trump says to double tariffs on Canada autos as trade fight heats up
Aug 24 2026
US President Donald Trump vowed Monday to double tariffs on Canadian vehicles beginning next year, as the historically …
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Ukraine's allies pledge to continue support despite Russian threats
Aug 24 2026
Ukraine's allies on Monday pledged to keep up their support amid Russia's escalating attacks and despite threats from …
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Despair and anger in Conakry after deadly landfill collapse
Aug 24 2026
Rescuers using giant excavators searched for victims of a deadly landfill collapse in Guinea on Monday in torrential …
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UK PM dismisses Russian threats as Ukraine allies gather in Kyiv
Aug 24 2026
The United Kingdom will keep providing defence aid to Ukraine despite Russia's threats, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said …
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Dutch say won't participate in 'no longer' neutral Eurovision
Aug 24 2026
The Netherlands will not participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, its broadcaster said Monday, saying the …
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Ukraine backers gather as war escalates, air defence runs low
Aug 24 2026
Ukraine will host a meeting of its key European backers on Monday to press for critical air defence supplies and more …
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New Zealand moves to ban social media for under-16s
Aug 24 2026
New Zealand's government introduced legislation on Monday to ban under 16s from using social media, joining a number of …
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Migrants, rescue ships face threats, harassment at sea: aid group
Aug 24 2026
A leading aid group said Monday that migrants crossing the Mediterranean and rescue ships that help them face increasing …
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UEFA's Ceferin tells Infantino to go, but 'not interested' in replacing him
Aug 24 2026
UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin says he is "not interested" in replacing Gianni Infantino but warned the under-fire FIFA …
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Shein to make market debut in Hong Kong in September
Aug 24 2026
Shein will debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on September 1, the fast-fashion retailer said on Monday, in a …
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Former cricket captains appeal to Pakistan over Khan health care
Aug 24 2026
A group of 21 former international cricket captains, including India's Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, signed a letter to …
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Syria says Israel talks addressed de-escalation, staying out of Israel-Turkey tensions
Aug 24 2026
Syria said it held talks with Israel in Jordan on Sunday on de-escalation after recent Israeli strikes, and on keeping …
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Zelensky rejects rival's call for vote, says would 'split' Ukraine
Aug 24 2026
President Volodymyr Zelensky said in remarks made public Sunday that it would be too dangerous for Ukraine to hold an …
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Tourism boom pushes limits of Athens air traffic control
Aug 24 2026
Green arrows representing tourist-laden jets pile up on the screens of the Athens air traffic controllers, a puzzle to …
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Trump takes starring role at Washington's IndyCar debut
Aug 24 2026
US President Donald Trump rode a ceremonial lap in his armored limousine and waved the green flag to start Sunday's …
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Norwegian King Harald's health has 'deteriorated': palace
Aug 23 2026
The health of Norway's 89-year-old King Harald V, in hospital due to complications from a blood condition, has …
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Man City snatch late win in Maresca debut, Iraola's Liverpool rescue dramatic draw
Aug 23 2026
Enzo Maresca made a dramatic start to Manchester City's post-Pep Guardiola era with a last-gasp 2-1 victory over …
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Landfill collapse kills 30 in Guinea
Aug 23 2026
Thirty people died in Guinea's capital Conakry on Sunday when a mound of rubbish in a landfill collapsed before dawn …
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Zelensky rejects wartime elections, says would 'split' Ukraine
Aug 23 2026
President Volodymyr Zelensky said in remarks made public Sunday that it would be too dangerous for Ukraine to hold an …
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Canada retaliates as trade war with US escalates
Aug 23 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on the United States on Saturday, after walking away …
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Thousands expected at Sweden climate demo as election looms
Aug 23 2026
Around 10,000 people are expected to turn out for a climate demonstration in Stockholm on Sunday, according to Swedish …
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Dozens of civilians killed, kidnapped as jihadists clash in Nigeria
Aug 22 2026
Jihadists killed scores of people and kidnapped others in an attack during Friday prayers in central Nigeria's Niger …
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Canada hits back with new tariffs after trade talks with US fail
Aug 22 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Saturday he would slap retaliatory tariffs on the United States after walking …
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Macron pledges air defence as 13 killed in Russia, Ukraine strikes
Aug 22 2026
France on Saturday promised to deliver new interceptor missiles to Ukraine amid a surge in Russian strikes that have …
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South Korea sends first container ship through Arctic route
Aug 22 2026
South Korea sent its first trial container ship through the Arctic on Saturday, as the Middle East war rattles global …
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Ukraine strikes kill two children after Russia's deadly mall attack
Aug 22 2026
A Ukrainian drone attack on Saturday hit a house in southern Russia, killing two children and injuring their parents, …
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US, Canada fail to reach trade pact to avert Trump tariffs
Aug 22 2026
Hefty US tariffs on some Canadian products took effect on Saturday after days of negotiations that went down to the wire …
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South Korea to send first container ship through Arctic route
Aug 22 2026
South Korea was set Saturday to send its first trial container through the Arctic, as the Middle East war rattles global …
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Canadian negotiator says 'more work to do' on US trade deal
Aug 22 2026
Top Canadian negotiator Dominic LeBlanc said late Friday that a US trade deal was not finalized, with just hours left …
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Ukraine says 'cynical' Russian strike on shopping centre killed 16
Aug 21 2026
Russian drones slammed into a busy shopping centre in eastern Ukraine Friday, killing 16 people in an attack condemned …
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US, Canada push to seal trade deal as deadline nears
Aug 21 2026
US and Canadian negotiators raced against the clock Friday to reach a trade deal before a midnight deadline when …
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Ukraine says 'cynical' Russian strike on shopping centre killed 15
Aug 21 2026
Russian drones slammed into a busy shopping centre in eastern Ukraine Friday, killing 15 people in an attack condemned …
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One dead, three wounded after sword attack at Swedish high school
Aug 21 2026
One person died and three were wounded after a sword-wielding attacker entered a high school in the town of Fagersta in …
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Guyana ex-minister leads in 2nd straw poll for UN chief
Aug 21 2026
Guyanese ex-foreign minister Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett narrowly led the second round of the informal process to pick the …
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Meghan faces difficult return to the UK
Aug 21 2026
Prince Harry's wife, Meghan, faces a tough challenge in re-assimilating to life in the UK, where she remains deeply …
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Hong Kong convicts Tiananmen vigil activists of inciting subversion
Aug 21 2026
A Hong Kong court on Friday convicted two activists who organised annual vigils marking China's deadly Tiananmen …
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Ukraine says 'cynical' Russian strike on shopping centre killed 14
Aug 21 2026
Russian drones slammed into a busy shopping centre in eastern Ukraine Friday, killing 14 people in an attack condemned …
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UK court orders Prince Harry, others to pay Daily Mail initial £9.5mn
Aug 21 2026
A UK court ordered Prince Harry and six others Friday to pay an initial £9.5 million ($13 million) after they lost their …
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At least 2 teens seriously wounded in sword attack at Swedish school
Aug 21 2026
At least two teenagers were seriously wounded after a sword-wielding attacker entered a high school in central Sweden, …
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US, Canada work to wrap up trade deal ahead of looming deadline
Aug 21 2026
The United States and Canada were back at the negotiating table Friday, with the clock ticking down to a midnight …
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2,500 dead and rising -- UN says DR Congo Ebola outbreak 'growing exponentially'
Aug 21 2026
The Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing "exponentially", with more than 2,500 deaths …
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UN holds second informal poll of secretary-general candidates
Aug 21 2026
The UN's most powerful body, the Security Council, met Friday for another straw poll to gauge the popularity of a …
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US, Canada try to wrap up trade deal before latest Trump deadline
Aug 21 2026
The United States and Canada were headed back to the negotiating table on Friday seeking a deal to end months of trade …
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Argentina's Paredes suspended 10 matches by FIFA for World Cup fight
Aug 21 2026
Midfielder Leandro Paredes and several Argentina players have received bans and fines for their part in clashes with …
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UK court orders Prince Harry, others to pay Daily Mail £9.5mn
Aug 21 2026
A UK court ordered Prince Harry and six others Friday to pay an initial £9.5 million ($13 million) after they lost their …
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Maresca needs time to succeed after 'big changes' at Man City
Aug 21 2026
Enzo Maresca insists he can replicate Manchester City's success under Pep Guardiola if he is given time to handle the …
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Australia charges man with trying to pass Ukraine military intel to Russia
Aug 21 2026
Australian police charged a man with foreign interference on Friday for allegedly seeking to pass intelligence about …
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Premier League returns with Arsenal eyeing title dynasty
Aug 21 2026
Champions Arsenal kick off the Premier League season on Friday reinforced by astute signings as boss Mikel Arteta …
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Top India court orders new steps to protect threatened elephants
Aug 21 2026
India's top court has ordered tough new steps to protect wild elephant herds as habitat loss and human-elephant conflict …
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'So bad it's good': rough animated film becomes surprise Chinese hit
Aug 21 2026
A low-budget Chinese animated film that was widely mocked for its crude visuals became a viral hit, with people packing …
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Train to nowhere? South Korea's lonely push for peace with the North
Aug 21 2026
Near the heavily fortified frontier dividing the Korean peninsula, the abandoned Woljeong-ri station is being recast as …
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Indian captain 'scapegoat' in Britain's Russia shadow fleet case, wife says
Aug 21 2026
The Indian captain of an alleged Russian shadow fleet oil vessel seized by British commandos has been made a …
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