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Pakistan ready to 'defend sovereignty' after India threats
AFP - 21m ago
Pakistan's leader announced his readiness to defend the country on Saturday, after New Delhi blamed a deadly attack in …
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Crowds applaud pope's coffin as Vatican funeral begins
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Tens of thousands of mourners and world leaders including US President Donald Trump packed St Peter's Square on Saturday …
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Huge crowds flock to Vatican for Pope Francis's funeral
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Tens of thousands of mourners flooded into St Peter's Square on Saturday for the funeral of Pope Francis, the champion …
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Iran, US to hold new round of high-level nuclear talks
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The United States and Iran were to hold a fresh round of technical and high-level nuclear negotiations in Oman on …
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Francis's funeral to be grand farewell to 'pope of the poor'
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Mourners thronged the Vatican and the streets of Rome on Saturday for the funeral of Pope Francis, champion of the poor …
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Indian army says new exchange of gunfire with Pakistan
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Indian and Pakistani troops exchanged gunfire overnight in contested Kashmir for a second day running, the Indian army …
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Indian and Pakistani troops exchange fire in Kashmir
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Troops from Pakistan and India exchanged fire in disputed Kashmir, officials said Friday, after the United Nations urged …
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Trump in Rome for pope funeral in first foreign trip of new term
Apr 25 2025
US President Donald Trump arrived in Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis, where he will brush shoulders with …
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Trump says Russia-Ukraine deal 'very close' after new Kremlin talks
Apr 25 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday discussed the "possibility" of direct talks with Ukraine in a meeting with a …
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Trump tariff promises get a reality check
Apr 25 2025
A gathering of global economic leaders in Washington wraps up Saturday with tariff talks between the United States and …
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Huge crowds pack Vatican for last day of Pope's lying in state
Apr 25 2025
Some 250,000 people paid respects to Pope Francis during the three days his coffin led in St Peter's Basilica, the …
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WFP says has depleted all Gaza food stocks as Israel blocks aid
Apr 25 2025
The UN's World Food Programme said Friday it had depleted its food stocks in war-ravaged Gaza, where Israel has blocked …
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FBI arrests Wisconsin judge for shielding undocumented migrant
Apr 25 2025
Federal agents on Friday arrested a US judge for allegedly shielding an undocumented migrant, escalating a struggle …
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Zelensky insists Crimea is Ukrainian as US envoy meets Putin
Apr 25 2025
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday rejected suggestions Ukraine give up Crimea to Russia, as US President Donald …
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Zelensky insists Crimea 'belongs' to Ukraine as US envoy meets Putin
Apr 25 2025
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday rejected suggestions Ukraine give up Crimea to Russia, as Donald Trump's envoy …
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Trump heads to pope funeral in first foreign trip of new term
Apr 25 2025
US President Donald Trump headed to Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis, where he will brush shoulders with …
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US envoy Witkoff, Putin discuss 'possibility' of direct Russia-Ukraine talks
Apr 25 2025
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin on Friday discussed the "possibility" of direct talks between Russia and …
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Russia accuses Ukraine of killing general in car bombing
Apr 25 2025
Russia on Friday accused Ukraine of being behind a car bombing that killed a senior general, the latest in a spate of …
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Russian general killed by car bomb near Moscow
Apr 25 2025
An explosive device ripped through a parked car near Moscow on Friday killing a senior Russian general, investigators …
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Pope Francis's funeral programme
Apr 25 2025
The funeral of Pope Francis, who died on Monday aged 88, will take place Saturday.
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US envoy meets Putin in Russia for Ukraine ceasefire talks
Apr 25 2025
US envoy Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin on Friday to tout Washington's plan to settle the Ukraine …
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Trump claims China's Xi called him on tariffs
Apr 25 2025
US President Donald Trump has insisted Chinese leader Xi Jinping called him despite Beijing denials of any contact …
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Hope, apprehension and politics: Cardinals search for new pope
Apr 25 2025
Arriving in Rome after Pope Francis's death, Catholic cardinals have admitted some apprehension at the responsibility of …
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Huge crowds pack Vatican ahead of Pope's funeral
Apr 25 2025
Tens of thousands of people flocked to the Vatican Friday for a last glimpse of Pope Francis's open coffin, as world …
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Montemurro eyes Arsenal scalp as Lyon close on Champions League final
Apr 25 2025
Record eight-time champions Lyon are on the verge of yet another Women's Champions League final, with coach Joe …
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Huge crowds at Vatican ahead of Pope's funeral
Apr 25 2025
The Vatican was making final preparations Friday for Pope Francis's funeral as the last of the huge crowds of mourners …
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Australia's PM condemns heckling at Anzac Day services
Apr 25 2025
Australia's prime minister condemned heckling and booing Friday at two solemn Anzac Day commemorations as "low …
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'White flag': Pope leaves bitter legacy in Ukraine
Apr 25 2025
As Catholics around the world mourn Pope Francis, many Ukrainians will remember him bitterly for failing to clearly …
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Trump signs order to ramp up US deep-sea mining
Apr 25 2025
President Donald Trump has defied international norms on the nascent field of deep-sea mining, signing an executive …
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India and Pakistan urged to have 'maximum restraint' after Kashmir attack
Apr 25 2025
The United Nations urged India and Pakistan to show "maximum restraint" as the nuclear-armed rivals imposed tit-for-tat …
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Marseille get their passports out to prepare Champions League return
Apr 25 2025
French giants Marseille have not been involved in European competition this season but such is their determination to …
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Remains of 5,000-year-old noblewoman found in Peru dig
Apr 25 2025
Archaeologists in Peru said Thursday they found the 5,000-year-old remains of a noblewoman at the sacred city of Caral, …
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Russia's Lavrov says 'ready to reach a deal' on Ukraine
Apr 25 2025
Russia's foreign minister said Thursday that Moscow was ready to do a deal on its war in Ukraine after Donald Trump …
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Vatican braces for huge crowds ahead of Pope's funeral
Apr 25 2025
The Vatican will make final preparations Friday for Pope Francis's funeral as the last of the huge crowds of mourners …
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Liverpool braced for Premier League title party
Apr 25 2025
Liverpool have one hand on the Premier League trophy as they seek the solitary point they need against struggling …
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Crowds join Anzac Day services for Australia, New Zealand forces
Apr 25 2025
Crowds of Australians and New Zealanders gathered just before dawn on Friday to observe solemn Anzac Day ceremonies, but …
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'Vladimir, STOP!': Trump tells Putin after deadly Kyiv strike
Apr 25 2025
Donald Trump called Thursday on Vladimir Putin to halt attacks on Ukraine, in a rare rebuke of the Russian leader after …
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Mother searching for missing Mexicans killed along with son
Apr 25 2025
A Mexican mother belonging to a group searching for missing relatives was murdered along with her son in a western …
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Spain scraps contested Israeli arms deal after uproar
Apr 25 2025
Spain on Thursday cancelled a contract to buy bullets from an Israeli company following pressure from the Socialist-led …
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'Trump 2028' merch for sale on US president's store
Apr 25 2025
Donald Trump's online store is selling merchandise emblazoned with "Trump 2028," the year of the next US presidential …
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India PM vows to pursue Kashmir attackers to 'ends of the Earth'
Apr 25 2025
India and Pakistan exchanged an escalating series of tit-for-tat diplomatic measures on Thursday after New Delhi blamed …
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Ahead of marathon debut McColgan calls out social media abuse
Apr 25 2025
Eilish McColgan said on Thursday that she has been the target of body shaming on social media and called for accounts to …
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Multitudes line up for second day to view pope
Apr 24 2025
Tens of thousands of mourners flocked Thursday to catch a last glimpse of Pope Francis's body on the second day of …
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France failed to protect rights of teen rape victims: Europe court
Apr 24 2025
The European rights court condemned France on Thursday for failing to protect the rights of three teenagers who reported …
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'Vladimir, STOP!': Trump turns on Putin after deadly Kyiv strike
Apr 24 2025
Donald Trump on Thursday called on Vladimir Putin to halt attacks on Ukraine, in a rare rebuke of the Russian leader …
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Thousands line up for second day to view pope
Apr 24 2025
Mourners queued in their thousands for hours on Thursday to catch a last glimpse of Pope Francis's body on the second …
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Thousands gather for second day to view pope
Apr 24 2025
Thousands of people queued for hours Thursday to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis's body on the second day of public …
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'They want to destroy us': Kyiv hit in biggest Russian attack in months
Apr 24 2025
As Russian missiles rained on Kyiv overnight in Moscow's biggest attack on Ukraine's capital in months, Anna Balamutova …
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Zelensky cuts short South Africa trip after deadly attack on Kyiv
Apr 24 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cancelled part of his trip to South Africa on Thursday after Russia fired a …
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At Texas Trump-themed burger joint, diners eating it up
Apr 24 2025
It is lunchtime at a Texas eatery called Trump Burger and diners are enjoying fast food and the frenetic first 100 days …
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Huge crowds expected for second day of pope lying in state
Apr 24 2025
Huge crowds were expected on Thursday for a glimpse of Pope Francis's body on the second day of public tributes, afer St …
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'Massive' Russian missile attack kills nine in Kyiv
Apr 24 2025
A "massive" Russian missile attack on Kyiv on Thursday killed at least nine and wounded dozens in one of the deadliest …
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Tesla's EU sales plunge as Musk takes flak
Apr 24 2025
Tesla electric car sales in Europe plunged in the first three months of the year, industry data showed Thursday, in a …
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Chinese Catholics mourn Pope Francis, mull Church's future
Apr 24 2025
In a small church tucked into a side street in northern China's Hebei province, a group of around 10 people gathered for …
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Russian missile attack kills nine in Kyiv
Apr 24 2025
A Russian missile attack on Kyiv on Thursday killed at least nine and wounded dozens in one of the deadliest strikes on …
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Inter return to tough Scudetto defence after treble dream dies
Apr 24 2025
Inter Milan head into the final straight of their title battle with Napoli locked on points at the top of Serie A and …
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Former S. Korea president Moon Jae-in indicted for corruption: prosecution
Apr 24 2025
South Korea's prosecutors said Thursday they have indicted former president Moon Jae-in on corruption charges related to …
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India targets Pakistan with diplomatic moves after Kashmir attack
Apr 24 2025
India took a raft of punitive diplomatic measures against Pakistan on Wednesday, accusing Islamabad of supporting …
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Australia to stockpile critical minerals in strategic reserve
Apr 24 2025
Australia will stockpile critical minerals in a new strategic reserve, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday, as …
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Russia launches Kyiv missile attack, hours after Trump blames Zelensky
Apr 24 2025
Russia launched a missile attack Thursday on Kyiv, killing at least two and wounding dozens hours after US President …
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Trump seeks 'fair deal' with China but pathway unclear
Apr 24 2025
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday played up prospects of a "fair deal" on trade with China, but his top officials …
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121 metre long cake gives a taste for records
Apr 24 2025
Armed with 4,000 eggs and a truckload of sugar and cream, French pastry chefs on Wednesday completed a 121.8 metre (399 …
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YouTube says more than 20 billion videos uploaded in 20 years
Apr 24 2025
YouTube on Wednesday celebrated more than 20 billion videos being uploaded to the platform since the first clip debuted …
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Arsenal lacked 'energy' in Palace draw as Liverpool prepare to seal title
Apr 24 2025
Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal have to get their "energy" back for the Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain …
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Oasis fans lose 'over £2 million' in UK ticket scams
Apr 24 2025
Oasis fans wishing to see the reunited British band live in concert have collectively lost more than £2 million ($2.7 …
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EU slaps fines on Apple and Meta, risking Trump fury
Apr 24 2025
The EU on Wednesday slapped Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines for breaking digital competition rules, …
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Trump lashes out at Zelensky for not accepting Crimea loss to Russia
Apr 23 2025
US President Donald Trump lashed out at Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday, blaming the Ukrainian president's refusal to …
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Abbas urges Hamas to free Gaza hostages as Israeli strikes kill 25
Apr 23 2025
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas on Wednesday urged Hamas to free all hostages, saying keeping them provided Israel …
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Crowds bid farewell to Pope Francis in first day of lying in state
Apr 23 2025
Tens of thousands of mourners paid last respects to Pope Francis at St Peter's Basilica Wednesday, on the first of three …
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India targets Pakistan with slew of diplomatic moves after Kashmir attack
Apr 23 2025
India took a raft of punitive diplomatic measures against neighbour Pakistan on Wednesday, accusing Islamabad of …
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India and Pakistan rivalry boils after Kashmir attack
Apr 23 2025
India took a raft of punitive diplomatic measures against arch-rival Pakistan on Wednesday, accusing Islamabad of …
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Trump says Ukraine peace deal 'very close' but slams Zelensky's Crimea stance
Apr 23 2025
US President Donald Trump said a deal to halt the Ukraine war was "very close" Wednesday but hit out at Ukrainian leader …
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Tens of thousands bid farewell to Pope Francis as he lies in state
Apr 23 2025
Tens of thousands of mourners queued to say their last goodbyes to Pope Francis at St Peter's Basilica Wednesday, as the …
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US will 'walk away' unless Russia and Ukraine agree deal: Vance
Apr 23 2025
Vice President JD Vance warned Wednesday that the United States would "walk away" unless Russia and Ukraine agree a …
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Tens of thousands bid farewell to Pope Francis lying in state
Apr 23 2025
Tens of thousands of mourners began saying their last goodbyes to Pope Francis at St Peter's Basilica Wednesday, as the …
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India vows 'loud and clear' response to Kashmir attack
Apr 23 2025
India's defence minister vowed on Wednesday a swift response to those who carried out and planned the Kashmir region's …
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Abbas urges Hamas to free Gaza hostages as Israeli strikes kill 18
Apr 23 2025
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas on Wednesday urged Hamas to free all hostages in Gaza, saying their captivity …
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Tens of thousands say goodbye to Pope Francis lying in state
Apr 23 2025
Tens of thousands of mourners began saying their last goodbyes to Pope Francis at St Peter's Basilica Wednesday, as the …
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Gaza rescuers recover charred bodies as Israeli strikes kill 17
Apr 23 2025
Gaza's civil defence agency on Wednesday said its crew recovered charred bodies from a school-turned-shelter for …
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India hunts gunmen who killed 26 in Kashmir tourist hotspot
Apr 23 2025
Indian security forces in Kashmir were conducting a major manhunt on Wednesday, a day after gunmen opened fire on …
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UK hosts downgraded Ukraine talks as Easter truce shatters
Apr 23 2025
Envoys from Washington, Kyiv and European nations gathered for talks in Britain on Wednesday amid a new US push to end …
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China says 'door open' to trade talks after Trump signals tariffs will fall
Apr 23 2025
China said on Wednesday the door was "wide open" for trade talks with Washington, a day after US President Donald Trump …
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Pilgrims flock to pay tribute to pope lying in state
Apr 23 2025
Pope Francis's open coffin was transferred Wednesday to St Peter's Basilica for three days of lying in state, with …
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UK hosts new Ukraine talks after Russian strikes shatter brief truce
Apr 23 2025
Envoys from Washington, Kyiv and European nations gathered for talks in Britain on Wednesday amid a new US push to end …
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Pilgrims gather as Pope Francis begins lying in state
Apr 23 2025
Pope Francis's coffin began its transfer to St Peter's Basilica Wednesday for three days of lying in state, with …
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Patients with leprosy face lasting stigma in Ethiopia
Apr 23 2025
Tilahun Wale not only lost his right foot to leprosy -- a disease that still affects thousands in Ethiopia -- he also …
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Coral reefs pushed to brink as bleaching crisis worsens
Apr 23 2025
An unprecedented coral bleaching episode has spread to 84 percent of the world's reefs in an unfolding human-caused …
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India hunts gunmen who massacred 26 in Kashmir tourist hotspot
Apr 23 2025
Indian security forces in Kashmir carried out a major manhunt Wednesday, a day after gunmen opened fire on tourists, …
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Trump says won't fire Fed chief, signals China tariffs will come down
Apr 23 2025
Donald Trump said Tuesday he had no intention of firing the chair of the US Federal Reserve and signalled a …
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UK hosts new round of Ukraine talks
Apr 23 2025
Britain hosts a new round of talks on Wednesday involving the United States, Ukraine, and European nations amid a new US …
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Tokyo's newest art star: one-year-old Thumbelina
Apr 23 2025
Gripping paintbrush and crayon, the artist known as Thumbelina splodges and splats with merry abandon, the one-year-old …
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A stadium and a jersey for Argentina's 'Captain' Francis
Apr 23 2025
From a commemorative jersey to a stadium in his name, Argentine football plans a slew of tributes to its late "Captain" …
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Napoleon letter auction recalls French pope detention
Apr 23 2025
A hand-written letter from Napoleon denying his role in the kidnapping of Pope Pius VII in 1809 is to go under the …
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Landmark Nepal survey estimates nearly 400 elusive snow leopards
Apr 23 2025
Nepal's first nationwide survey of the threatened snow leopard estimated nearly 400 of the elusive big cats in the …
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New Trump task force vows to root out 'anti-Christian bias'
Apr 23 2025
US Attorney General Pam Bondi hosted the opening meeting of an "anti-Christian bias" task force Tuesday, as the …
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Guardiola joy as Man City go third after dramatic win over Villa
Apr 23 2025
Pep Guardiola admitted his wild celebration of Matheus Nunes's stoppage-time winner against Aston Villa felt strange …
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Musk to reduce White House role as Tesla profits plunge
Apr 23 2025
Elon Musk will significantly scale back his Trump administration work in May to focus on Tesla, the billionaire …
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Ukraine ready for direct talks with Russia only after ceasefire: Zelensky
Apr 22 2025
Ukraine is ready to hold direct peace talks with Russia but only after a ceasefire is in place, President Volodymyr …
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Gunmen kill dozens of civilians in Kashmir tourist hotspot
Apr 22 2025
At least 26 people were killed Tuesday in Indian-administered Kashmir when gunmen opened fire on tourists, security …
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Wall Street stocks surge on hopes of US-China trade deal
Apr 22 2025
Wall Street stocks rebounded Tuesday on upbeat remarks by US officials about trade talks with China, after gold earlier …
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US State Department to cut positions, rights offices
Apr 22 2025
President Donald Trump's top diplomat Marco Rubio on Tuesday unveiled a restructuring of the US State Department that …
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IMF slashes global growth outlook on impact of Trump tariffs
Apr 22 2025
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slashed its forecast for global growth this year and warned of an increase in …
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