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Denmark summons US diplomat over Greenland 'interference'
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Denmark summoned the US charge d'affaires Wednesday after reports of attempted interference in Greenland, a Danish …
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Israel ups pressure on Gaza City as Trump eyes post-war plan
AFP - 37m ago
The Israeli military pressed operations around Gaza City on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump prepared to host a …
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US tariffs on Indian goods double to 50% over Russian oil purchases
AFP - 1h ago
US tariffs of 50 percent took effect Wednesday on many Indian products, doubling an existing duty as President Donald …
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India faces world football ban for second time in three years
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India could be banned from world football for the second time in three years after FIFA and the Asian governing body …
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Showtime for Venice Film Festival, with monsters, aliens, Clooney and Roberts
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The Venice Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday with the return of Hollywood royalty to Italy's swanky movie showcase, …
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Sinner, Swiatek romp through at US Open as Gauff struggles
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World number one Jannik Sinner began his bid for back-to-back US Open titles with an emphatic victory on Tuesday as …
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Row over Bosnia's Jewish treasure raising funds for Gaza
AFP - 4h ago
Bosnia's national museum has defended a decision to donate funds from the display of a precious Jewish manuscript to the …
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Police search Australian bush for gunman after two officers killed
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Police searched the Australian bush on Wednesday for a heavily armed 56-year-old gunman still on the run a day after …
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French, German, Polish leaders to visit Moldova in show of force in face of Russia
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The leaders of France, Germany and Poland are due in Moldova on Wednesday in a show of support, a day before campaigning …
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China's rulers push party role before WWII anniversary
AFP - 5h ago
An elderly Chinese war veteran's shin still bears the mark of a bullet wound he suffered when fighting the Japanese as a …
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SpaceX answers critics with successful Starship test flight
AFP - 8h ago
SpaceX's Starship megarocket roared into the skies Tuesday on its tenth test flight, turning in a strong performance …
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Nightlife falls silent as Ecuador's narco gangs take charge
AFP - 5h ago
The sweat-and-salsa-infused nightlife that was once the beating heart of Ecuador's largest city, Guayaquil, has fallen …
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Unnamed skeletons? US museum at center of ethical debate
AFP - 9h ago
For years, a man's giant intestine was anonymously on display at a US medical museum in Philadelphia, identified only by …
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France returns skull of beheaded king to Madagascar
AFP - 4h ago
France on Tuesday returned three colonial-era skulls to Madagascar, including one believed to be that of a Malagasy king …
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Masters updates qualifying criteria to add six national opens
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Augusta National announced changes to qualifying methods for the Masters on Tuesday, adding the winners of six worldwide …
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Sinner, Swiatek romp through at US Open
AFP - 2h ago
World number one Jannik Sinner began his bid for back-to-back US Open titles with an emphatic victory on Tuesday as …
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SpaceX's Starship megarocket launches on latest test flight
AFP - 1h ago
SpaceX's Starship megarocket roared into the skies Tuesday on its 10th test flight, following a string of explosive …
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Brazil's Bolsonaro placed under 24-hour watch ahead of coup trial verdict
Aug 26 2025
A Brazilian judge on Tuesday declared far right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, who is under house arrest while awaiting …
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Sports world congratulates Swift and Kelce on engagement
Aug 26 2025
Pop singer Taylor Swift and NFL Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce announced their engagement on social media on …
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Venezuela deploys warships, drones as US destroyers draw near
Aug 26 2025
Venezuela on Tuesday deployed warships and drones to patrol the country's coastline after the United States dispatched …
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Trump moves to fire Fed governor, escalating effort to control central bank
Aug 26 2025
Donald Trump's move to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has marked a dramatic escalation in his effort to control …
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New era: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement
Aug 26 2025
Pop superstar Taylor Swift and American football player Travis Kelce announced their engagement on Tuesday, setting the …
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New era unlocked: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement
Aug 26 2025
Pop superstar Taylor Swift and American football player Travis Kelce announced their engagement on Tuesday, setting the …
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Trump to seek death penalty for murders in US capital
Aug 26 2025
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would seek the death penalty for murders in Washington, as part of a crackdown on …
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Liverpool face Isak dilemma ahead of Arsenal visit to Anfield
Aug 26 2025
Liverpool and Arsenal have combined to spend nearly £550 million ($742 million) in a transfer arms race, yet the future …
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Fed Governor Cook says Trump has no authority to fire her
Aug 26 2025
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook rejected US President Donald Trump's unprecedented bid to oust her on Tuesday, saying …
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Australia expels Iran ambassador over antisemitic attacks
Aug 26 2025
Australia expelled Iran's ambassador on Tuesday, accusing the country of being behind antisemitic arson attacks in …
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Japanese climber, 102, sets Mount Fuji record
Aug 26 2025
A 102-year-old Japanese man with a serious heart condition has been certified as the oldest person to climb Mount Fuji …
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Trump moves to fire a Fed governor over mortgage fraud claims
Aug 26 2025
US President Donald Trump expanded pressure on the Federal Reserve on Monday by moving to fire Governor Lisa Cook …
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Kneecap cancel US tour, citing UK court hearing in terrorism case
Aug 26 2025
The Irish rap group Kneecap has cancelled a planned tour in the United States, citing a UK court hearing in a case one …
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'The marshes are dead': Iraqi buffalo herders wander in search of water
Aug 26 2025
Like his father, Iraqi buffalo herder Watheq Abbas grazes his animals in Iraq's southern wetlands, but with persistent …
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Deaths could spell end for Japanese boxing, says commission chief
Aug 26 2025
Japanese boxing is at "a crucial moment" and could cease to exist if it does not radically improve safety, the head of …
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Australia joins countries suspending post to US
Aug 26 2025
Australia joined on Tuesday a string of countries suspending some postal deliveries to the United States, citing a …
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Norway wealth fund divests from Caterpillar over Gaza 'rights violations'
Aug 26 2025
Norway's sovereign wealth fund said Monday that it had divested from US construction equipment firm Caterpillar over …
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Putting the boot in: Colombian women farmers embrace football
Aug 26 2025
Skirts swirl and hats fly on a soccer field in Jenesano in central Colombia, as the "Smelly Ones" face off against the …
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SpaceX scrubs latest Starship launch due to bad weather
Aug 26 2025
Bad weather on Monday forced SpaceX to postpone the latest launch of its massive prototype Starship rocket, key to …
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Medvedev 'needs help' after US Open meltdown: Becker
Aug 26 2025
German tennis legend Boris Becker believes Daniil Medvedev should seek "professional help" after the Russian crashed out …
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Trump advisor says US may take stakes in other firms after Intel
Aug 26 2025
The US government could take stakes in other companies after doing so with chipmaker Intel, Donald Trump's top economic …
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New school year in Washington marked by fear of anti-migrant raids
Aug 26 2025
Neighbors, volunteers and parents escorted children to the first day of the new school year across Washington on Monday, …
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Trump says he wants to meet North Korea's Kim again
Aug 25 2025
US President Donald Trump said Monday he hoped to meet again with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, possibly this year, as he …
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Trump suggests many Americans 'like a dictator'
Aug 25 2025
US President Donald Trump on Monday suggested many Americans would like a dictator as he signed orders to tighten his …
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SpaceX megarocket prepares for next launch amid new scrutiny
Aug 25 2025
SpaceX is gearing up for the next test flight of its Starship megarocket on Monday after a technical issue on the …
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US judge temporarily blocks deportation of Salvadoran man in immigration row
Aug 25 2025
A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked the deportation to Uganda of a Salvadoran man at the center of a row over …
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Five journalists among 20 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital
Aug 25 2025
Gaza's civil defence agency said five journalists were among at least 20 people killed Monday when Israeli strikes hit a …
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Salvadoran man in Trump immigration row to be deported to Uganda: officials
Aug 25 2025
A Salvadoran man at the center of a row over US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown was rearrested on Monday …
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French PM's job on line with call for confidence vote
Aug 25 2025
France's embattled Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said on Monday his government would request a vote of confidence on …
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Trump eyes N.Korea meet as he ambushes S.Korea leader
Aug 25 2025
US President Donald Trump said Monday he hoped again to meet North Korea's leaders as he fired off an extraordinary …
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Russia holds secretive espionage hearing against French researcher
Aug 25 2025
A Russian court on Monday held a secretive espionage hearing against a French researcher who is already serving a …
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Human ancestor Lucy gets first European showing in Prague
Aug 25 2025
The 3.18-million-year-old bone fragments of human ancestor Lucy, which rarely leave Ethiopia, went on display in Prague …
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Salvadoran man at center of Trump immigration row detained again
Aug 25 2025
A Salvadoran man at the center of a row over President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown was arrested on Monday and …
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Five journalists among 20 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital: civil defence
Aug 25 2025
Gaza's civil defence agency said five journalists were among at least 20 people killed Monday when Israeli strikes hit a …
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Russia to hold espionage hearing against French researcher
Aug 25 2025
A Russian court is expected to outline fresh espionage charges Monday against a French researcher, already serving a …
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Four journalists among 15 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital: civil defence
Aug 25 2025
Gaza's civil defence agency said four journalists were among at least 15 people killed Monday when Israeli strikes hit …
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Australian mushroom meal survivor says 'half alive' after wife's killing
Aug 25 2025
The only guest to survive a toxic mushroom lunch with Australian murderer Erin Patterson said Monday he feels "half …
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Cambodia MPs pass law allowing stripping of citizenship
Aug 25 2025
Cambodian parliamentarians passed legislation on Monday allowing people who "collude" with foreign countries to be …
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SpaceX delays Starship megarocket launch in latest setback
Aug 25 2025
SpaceX delayed a planned test flight for its Starship megarocket by 24 hours until Monday, saying it needed time to …
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Sabalenka, Djokovic into US Open round two as fuming Medvedev exits
Aug 25 2025
Aryna Sabalenka launched the defence of her US Open crown with victory Sunday while Novak Djokovic made a successful …
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Venice welcomes Julia Roberts, George Clooney to film festival
Aug 25 2025
The Venice Film Festival kicks off this week, rolling out the red carpet for Julia Roberts and George Clooney in a …
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Olympic Council of Asia says Saudi Winter Games 'on schedule'
Aug 25 2025
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) says that preparations for the 2029 Asian Winter Games in Saudi Arabia are "on …
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Sabalenka into US Open second round, Djokovic off the mark
Aug 25 2025
Aryna Sabalenka launched the defence of her US Open crown with a victory on Sunday while Novak Djokovic made a …
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SpaceX calls off Starship megarocket launch in latest setback
Aug 25 2025
SpaceX called off a planned test flight for its Starship megarocket on Sunday, saying it needed time to troubleshoot …
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Israeli strikes in Yemen's capital kill six, Huthis say
Aug 25 2025
Israeli strikes in Yemen's capital Sanaa on Sunday killed at least six people, according to the country's Iran-backed …
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'Life-long dream': Oasis kicks off North American tour in Toronto
Aug 25 2025
British rock legends Oasis kicked off the North American leg of their blockbuster reunion tour in Toronto on Sunday as …
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Trump clashes with Democrats as he expands National Guard plans
Aug 25 2025
Donald Trump threatened to deploy National Guard troops Sunday to yet another Democratic stronghold, the Maryland city …
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Kneecap defy critics with 'Free Palestine' chant at Paris gig
Aug 25 2025
Irish rap group Kneecap repeated their criticism of Israel's war in Gaza during a performance outside Paris on Sunday, …
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SpaceX cancels Starship megarocket launch in latest setback
Aug 25 2025
SpaceX canceled a planned test flight for its Starship megarocket on Sunday, saying it needed time to troubleshoot …
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Mbappe fires Madrid to victory at Real Oviedo
Aug 24 2025
Kylian Mbappe was again on target for Real Madrid as they overcame Real Oviedo 3-0 in La Liga on Sunday.
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Sabalenka into US Open second round as Fritz, Shelton advance
Aug 24 2025
Aryna Sabalenka launched the defence of her US Open crown with a battling victory on Sunday as American men's hopes …
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Row breaks out as US diplomat criticises France on antisemitism
Aug 24 2025
France's foreign ministry said Sunday it would summon the US ambassador after he criticised the government for what he …
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Israeli bulldozers uproot hundreds of trees in West Bank village
Aug 24 2025
Israeli bulldozers uprooted hundreds of trees in the West Bank village of al-Mughayyir on Sunday in the presence of the …
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Israeli strikes in Yemen's capital kill four, Huthis say
Aug 24 2025
Israeli strikes in Yemen's capital Sanaa on Sunday killed at least four people, according to the country's Iran-backed …
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Zelensky calls for Putin talks as peace efforts stall
Aug 24 2025
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky insisted Sunday that a meeting with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin remained …
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US envoy criticises France's lack of action over antisemitism
Aug 24 2025
The US ambassador to Paris has upped the pressure on President Emmanuel Macron over antisemitism in France with a letter …
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Man Utd still winless after Fulham draw, Everton open new stadium with victory
Aug 24 2025
Manchester United remain without a Premier League win this season after being held 1-1 at Fulham on Sunday, while a Jack …
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Kneecap defy objectors with 'Free Palestine' chant at Paris gig
Aug 24 2025
Irish rap group Kneecap, one of whose members faces a British terror charge for allegedly supporting Hezbollah, repeated …
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Man Utd still winless after Fulham draw, Everton win to open new stadium
Aug 24 2025
Manchester United remain without a Premier League win this season after being held 1-1 at Fulham on Sunday, while a Jack …
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Spain heatwave was 'most intense on record'
Aug 24 2025
A 16-day heatwave Spain suffered this month was "the most intense on record", the national meteorological agency said on …
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North Korea test-fires two new air defence missiles: KCNA
Aug 24 2025
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the test-firing of two new air defence missiles, state media said Sunday, …
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US envoy visits Ukraine on independence day as peace efforts stall
Aug 24 2025
US President Donald Trump's envoy Keith Kellogg attended Ukraine's independence celebrations Sunday in Kyiv, as the push …
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UK vows to speed up asylum claims as hotel protests spread
Aug 24 2025
The UK government vowed on Sunday to overhaul its asylum system after weekend protests broke out across the country at …
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Ukraine marks independence day with drone strikes on Russia
Aug 24 2025
Ukraine launched a wave of drone strikes on Russia Sunday, triggering a fire at a nuclear power plant as it celebrated …
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Indonesian child's viral fame draws tourists to boat race
Aug 24 2025
Armed with colourful oars, rowers pack into long boats in western Indonesia, paddling furiously in front of race crowds …
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Indonesia turns down ear-splitting 'haram' street parties
Aug 24 2025
People in an Indonesian village watched as a tower of loudspeakers mounted on a truck rumbled through their usually …
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'Far too late': Palestinians despair after UN declares famine in Gaza
Aug 23 2025
Desperate Palestinians clutching pots and plastic buckets scrambled for rice at a charity kitchen in Gaza City on …
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US govt wants migrant targeted in crackdown deported to Uganda: lawyers
Aug 23 2025
The US government intends to deport a Salvadoran man at ground zero of President Donald Trump's war on illegal …
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Russia claims more Ukraine land as hopes for summit fade
Aug 23 2025
Russia on Saturday said its forces had taken two villages in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, increasing the military …
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Man City revamp rocked by Spurs, Arsenal thrash Leeds
Aug 23 2025
A new-look Manchester City showed familiar frailties as Tottenham strolled to a 2-0 win at the Etihad on Saturday, while …
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Seoul says fired warning shots after North Korean troops crossed border
Aug 23 2025
South Korea fired warning shots at North Korean soldiers that briefly crossed the heavily fortified border earlier this …
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Bosnia's Serb statelet calls referendum on verdict against leader
Aug 23 2025
Bosnia's Serbian entity faced international criticism Saturday for ordering a referendum on whether it accepts a federal …
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Guinea's junta suspends three main political parties
Aug 23 2025
Guinea's junta has suspended three main political parties -- including that of former president Alpha Conde -- for three …
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'KPop Demon Hunters' craze hits theaters after topping Netflix, music charts
Aug 23 2025
Netflix's gargantuan hit film "KPop Demon Hunters" has captured the global zeitgeist this summer, smashing streaming and …
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Salvadoran man at center of Trump deportations row freed
Aug 23 2025
A wrongly deported Salvadoran man sent back to the United States during a fierce row over President Donald Trump's …
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Trump says 2026 World Cup draw set for December in Washington
Aug 22 2025
US President Donald Trump announced Friday that the draw for the 2026 World Cup will be held in Washington on December 5 …
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Hopes dim for Putin-Zelensky peace summit
Aug 22 2025
The chances of a Russia-Ukraine summit faded Friday as US President Donald Trump appeared to tire of peace efforts and …
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FBI raids home of outspoken Trump critic John Bolton
Aug 22 2025
FBI agents raided the home and office on Friday of former national security advisor John Bolton, one of US President …
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US Fed chair opens door to rate cut as Trump steps up pressure
Aug 22 2025
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell left the door open to interest rate cuts in a keenly watched speech Friday, …
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UN declares famine in Gaza, Israel rejects 'lie'
Aug 22 2025
The United Nations officially declared a famine in Gaza on Friday, blaming "systematic obstruction" of aid by Israel …
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Russia rejects Zelensky meeting as diplomatic tension simmers
Aug 22 2025
Russia on Friday ruled out an immediate meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, as diplomatic tension with the Ukrainian …
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Boko Haram denies Nigerien army claim to have killed leader
Aug 22 2025
A close aide to the head of jihadist group Boko Haram on Friday denied Nigerien army claims that he he had been killed …
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UN declares famine in Gaza, first ever in Middle East
Aug 22 2025
The United Nations on Friday officially declared a famine in Gaza, the first time it has done so in the Middle East, …
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US Fed chair leaves door open to rate cut as Trump steps up pressure
Aug 22 2025
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell left the door open to cutting interest rates in a keenly watched speech Friday, …
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US Fed chair leaves door open to rate cut, facing down Trump pressure
Aug 22 2025
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell left the door open to cutting interest rates in a keenly watched speech Friday, …
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