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Pakistani army chief in Iran to discuss new round of US talks
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The influential chief of Pakistan's armed forces visited Iran to meet the head of Tehran's negotiators on Thursday, as …
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Israel minister says Netanyahu to talk to Lebanon leader Thursday
AFP - 51m ago
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will speak to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, one of his ministers said …
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Teachers protest as Turkey buries school shooting victims
AFP - 52m ago
Thousands of teachers protested in Turkey on Thursday after two school shootings in two days left the country reeling, …
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Pope heads to Cameroon conflict zone with message of peace
AFP - 1h ago
Pope Leo XIV was expected to pray for peace on Thursday in Cameroon's troubled northwest region, plagued by a near …
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Trump says Israel, Lebanon leaders to hold talks Thursday
AFP - 1h ago
US President Donald Trump said the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak on Thursday in what would be a historic …
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Russian strikes kill at least 16 across Ukraine
AFP - 2h ago
A massive Russian drone and missile barrage killed at least 16 people in cities across Ukraine, more than four years …
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Turkey launches internet crackdown ahead of funerals for shooting victims
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Turkey cracked down Thursday on social media posts praising two school shootings in two days which have left the country …
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War in the Middle East: latest developments
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The latest developments in the Middle East war:
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Turkey to hold funerals for school shooting victims
AFP - 1h ago
Turkey will hold funerals for nine victims killed in a school shooting by a 14-year-old, an attack that has sent …
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US says optimistic about reaching peace deal with Iran
AFP - 4h ago
The United States is discussing a possible second round of peace talks with Iran in Pakistan and is optimistic about …
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Turkey to hold funerals for victims of school shooting
AFP - 40m ago
Funerals will be held on Thursday for nine people killed when a 14-year-old opened fire at a school in Turkey, sending …
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Fuel supply fears after blaze tears through crucial Australian refinery
AFP - 5h ago
Columns of fire engulfed a crucial Australian oil refinery after a chain of explosions, authorities said Thursday, as …
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Fresh Russian barrage kills 14 in Ukraine
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Russian strikes killed at least 14 people in Ukraine, local authorities said Thursday, after Moscow rained missiles and …
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Threat of grounded planes nears as jet fuel supplies dwindle
AFP - 6h ago
Could planes soon be stuck on the ground due to a lack of fuel? The risk of jet fuel shortages is growing each day the …
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Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirms
AFP - 6h ago
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will "for sure" participate in the 2026 World Cup despite the …
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Teenager kills nine, wounds 13 in Turkey school shooting
AFP - 2h ago
A 14-year-old armed with five guns opened fire at a Turkish school on Wednesday, killing nine people, wounding 13 and …
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Pope to visit Cameroon conflict zone under high security
AFP - 6h ago
Pope Leo XIV was expected to pray for peace on Thursday in Cameroon's troubled northwest region, plagued by a near …
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LIV Golf reassures players over Saudi withdrawal rumors
AFP - 9h ago
LIV Golf on Wednesday moved to reassure players and staff that it remains fully funded, as reports circulated that the …
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Much-hyped Alzheimer's drugs do not help patients, review finds
AFP - 3h ago
Drugs once hailed as a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer's disease do not meaningfully help patients, a major …
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Australia to boost defence spending citing growing threats
AFP - 3h ago
Australia will raise defence spending to 3.0 percent of GDP by 2033 as armed conflicts flare worldwide, the government …
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Trump's triumphal arch gets official name
AFP - 4h ago
It's been dubbed the "Arc de Trump." But now President Donald Trump's latest building project has an official name -- …
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Arsenal survive tense Sporting stalemate to reach Champions League semis
AFP - 4h ago
Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-finals after riding their luck in a nervous goalless draw against Sporting …
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YouTube suspends pro-Iran channel posting Lego-style clips mocking Trump
AFP - 11h ago
YouTube has terminated a channel belonging to a pro-Iran group producing viral Lego-themed AI videos that ridicule US …
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Left-winger Sanchez climbs to second place in Peru vote count
Apr 15 2026
Left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez climbed to second place in Peru's presidential election on Wednesday, positioning …
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Jury finds Ticketmaster owner ran illegal monopoly
Apr 15 2026
A US jury on Wednesday found that entertainment giant Live Nation wielded monopoly power at its Ticketmaster business, …
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US optimistic about reaching peace deal with Iran
Apr 15 2026
The United States is discussing a possible second round of peace talks with Iran in Pakistan and is optimistic about …
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Bayern sink Real Madrid late to reach Champions League semis
Apr 15 2026
Late strikes from Luis Diaz and Michael Olise sealed a dramatic 4–3 win for Bayern Munich over Real Madrid on Wednesday, …
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Pope urges Cameroon's leaders to examine 'conscience'
Apr 15 2026
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday urged Cameroon's leaders to examine their "conscience" and tackle corruption and rights …
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Pope urges Cameroon authorities to examine 'conscience'
Apr 15 2026
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday called on Cameroon's authorities to examine their "conscience" and break "the chains of …
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Cameroonians welcome pope on second leg of African tour
Apr 15 2026
Crowds lined the roads to welcome Pope Leo XIV to Cameroon on Wednesday for a three-day trip that includes a visit to …
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Iran ups threats over naval blockade, but still talking to US
Apr 15 2026
Iran's military threatened on Wednesday to shut down Red Sea trade unless the United States lifted its naval blockade on …
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Pupil kills nine, wounds 13 in new Turkey school shooting
Apr 15 2026
A 13-year-old opened fire at a Turkish school on Wednesday, killing nine people and wounding 13, with students jumping …
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Left-wing candidate Sanchez climbs to second place in Peru vote count
Apr 15 2026
Left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez climbed to second place in Peru's presidential election on Wednesday, positioning …
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EU says age-check app 'ready' in push to protect children online
Apr 15 2026
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday that an EU-developed age verification app was ready to go, as …
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After three years of war, Sudan confronts devastation as donors gather in Berlin
Apr 15 2026
Three years into the war in Sudan that has killed tens of thousands, displaced millions and spawned numerous war crimes …
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Pope heads to Cameroon with message of peace for conflict zone
Apr 15 2026
Pope Leo XIV left Algeria on Wednesday headed for Cameroon for a four-day trip that includes a visit to the epicentre of …
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Trump says Iran talks could resume within 'days'
Apr 15 2026
President Donald Trump has indicated peace talks with Tehran could resume this week, as the United States turned the …
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The Middle East war: latest developments
Apr 15 2026
The latest developments in the Middle East war:
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Peru candidate demands vote annulment as count tightens
Apr 15 2026
Peruvian right-wing presidential hopeful Rafael Lopez Aliaga gathered hundreds of supporters in Lima on Tuesday and gave …
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Pope to urge peace in Cameroon's conflict zone
Apr 15 2026
Pope Leo XIV is to arrive in Cameroon on Wednesday, the second stage of an African tour shadowed by insults from US …
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Kanye West postpones France concert after minister's block call
Apr 15 2026
US rapper Kanye West postponed late Tuesday his concert in the French city of Marseille, following reports that the …
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Trump says Iran talks may resume as Israel, Lebanon open direct track
Apr 15 2026
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that US-Iran peace talks could resume this week, while Israel and Lebanon agreed to …
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US lawmaker demands FIFA pay World Cup transport bill amid ticket hikes
Apr 15 2026
A top US lawmaker called on FIFA to pay for World Cup public transportation costs on Tuesday following a report that …
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'Listening bars' bloom as hottest new nightlife trend
Apr 15 2026
Not quite like a gig or going clubbing, but there's a new night out spreading in cities around the world: an evening at …
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'Blindsided': US farmers strained as fertilizer costs surge on war
Apr 15 2026
On Andy Corriher's farm in North Carolina, planting and preparations are underway for his corn and soybean crops -- but …
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Chinese slimmers trade lost fat for beef
Apr 15 2026
In a community centre in eastern China, Shu Fangqiang shrugged off his jacket and stepped onto a scale, one of hundreds …
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Ships exit Gulf from Iran despite US blockade: tracker
Apr 15 2026
At least three ships sailing from Iranian ports crossed the Hormuz Strait despite a US military blockade, but some …
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Atletico resist Barca comeback to reach Champions League semis
Apr 15 2026
Atletico Madrid sent 10-man Barcelona crashing out of the Champions League and reached the final four with a 3-2 …
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Slot in the firing line as Liverpool blown away by PSG
Apr 15 2026
Mohamed Salah's glorious Liverpool career will have an anti-climactic end after Paris Saint-Germain swatted aside Arne …
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Peru candidate calls for vote annulment as count tightens
Apr 14 2026
Peruvian right-wing presidential hopeful Rafael Lopez Aliaga on Tuesday called for the first round of the country's …
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Pope walks in Augustine's footsteps as Algeria trip draws to an end
Apr 14 2026
Pope Leo XIV travelled on Tuesday to the Algerian city of Annaba, the one-time home of Christian theologian Saint …
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Lebanon, Israel agree to direct negotiations after Washington talks
Apr 14 2026
Israel and Lebanon agreed to direct negotiations following talks in Washington on Tuesday that US Secretary of State …
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Pope walks in Augustine's footsteps on Algeria trip marred by suicide attacks
Apr 14 2026
Pope Leo XIV arrived Tuesday in the Algerian city of Annaba, the one-time home of Christian theologian Saint Augustine, …
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Paris engineer wins Picasso painting at charity auction
Apr 14 2026
An art-loving engineer from Paris was the lucky winner of an original Picasso painting worth over a million euros at a …
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Lebanon, Israel start direct talks as Hezbollah launches new attacks
Apr 14 2026
Washington's top diplomat urged Israel and Lebanon to seize a "historic opportunity" for peace as direct talks between …
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Lebanon, Israel start direct talks as Trump blockades Iran
Apr 14 2026
Washington's top diplomat urged Israel and Lebanon to seize a "historic opportunity" for peace as direct talks between …
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Ukraine and Germany sign defence deal, boost drone cooperation
Apr 14 2026
The leaders of Ukraine and Germany on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership centred on defence as Europe seeks to …
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Zelensky in Germany for military talks amid drone boom
Apr 14 2026
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday visited Germany, his country's biggest military backer, which is …
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Lebanon, Israel to hold direct talks as Trump blockades Iran
Apr 14 2026
Lebanese and Israeli representatives were set to meet Tuesday in Washington for their first direct talks in decades, but …
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Fresh from conflict, Pakistan plays 'peacemaker' in US-Iran talks
Apr 14 2026
As the clock ticked down to US President Donald Trump's deadline to destroy Iran's civilisation last week, hope emerged …
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Pope to walk in Augustine's footsteps on day two of Algeria visit
Apr 14 2026
Pope Leo XIV is expected in the Algerian city of Annaba on Tuesday, where he will walk in the footsteps of influential …
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US says ball in Iran's court as push grows to end war
Apr 14 2026
The United States said "the ball is in the Iranian court" on ending the Mideast war, as diplomats accelerated efforts on …
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Lebanon, Israel to meet for tough talks in Washington
Apr 14 2026
Lebanese and Israeli representatives are scheduled to meet in Washington Tuesday for US-mediated talks on ending the war …
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War-weary Lebanese weigh giving talks with Israel a chance
Apr 14 2026
From his small shop in Beirut, facing a building destroyed by an Israeli airstrike, Qassem Saad said he was exhausted by …
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Fatigue no excuse as Arteta urges spluttering Arsenal to respond
Apr 14 2026
Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal that fatigue is no excuse for their damaging stumble as he urged his side to hit back by …
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Russian, Belarusian swimmers free to compete under own flag
Apr 14 2026
Athletes from Russia and Belarus are free to participate under their own flags in senior World Aquatics events after the …
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McDonald's, Iran, and the pope: Trump's bizarre press conference
Apr 14 2026
If the McDonald's delivery to the Oval Office on Monday wasn't extraordinary enough, President Donald Trump's press …
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Trump deletes Jesus post of himself after outcry
Apr 14 2026
US President Donald Trump on Monday deleted a social media image apparently depicting him as Jesus after an outcry from …
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'Bad news'? Vance comes up empty-handed on Iran and Hungary, for now
Apr 13 2026
JD Vance had two jobs last week: get an Iran deal and keep Hungary's Viktor Orban in power. Neither happened for the US …
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Trump vows US will sink any Iran boats that challenge blockade
Apr 13 2026
US President Donald Trump warned Monday that any Iranian attack boats that approach the American naval blockade around …
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Pro-EU Magyar vows 'new era' in Hungary after ousting Orban
Apr 13 2026
Within hours of becoming Hungary's prime minister-elect, Peter Magyar pledged on Monday to usher in a "new era" after …
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Brazil's fugitive ex-spy chief detained by US immigration
Apr 13 2026
US immigration officers on Monday detained Brazil's former intelligence chief, who fled to the United States after being …
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US stocks finish higher amid hopes for US-Iran deal as oil price gains moderate
Apr 13 2026
Wall Street stocks shrugged off early weakness and pushed higher Monday as oil price gains moderated amid optimism that …
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Right-wing candidates tipped for runoff in Peru presidential poll
Apr 13 2026
Two Peruvian right-wing candidates looked set on Monday to advance to a presidential runoff, after an election marred by …
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Pope says doesn't fear Trump, has 'moral duty to speak out' against war
Apr 13 2026
Pope Leo XIV said Monday he had "a moral duty" to speak out against war and didn't "fear" President Donald Trump while …
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Pro-EU Magyar vows 'new era' in Hungary after ousting Orban in vote
Apr 13 2026
Hungarian pro-EU prime minister-elect Peter Magyar pledged on Monday to usher in a "new era" after defeating long-time …
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Oil surges, stocks drop as Trump threatens to block Hormuz
Apr 13 2026
Oil prices surged back above $100 a barrel and stocks mostly fell Monday as a US blockade of Iranian ports went into …
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Norwegian effectively cured of HIV after transplant from brother
Apr 13 2026
A Norwegian man has been effectively cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant from his brother, doctors …
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French court jails Lafarge ex-CEO for funding IS in Syria
Apr 13 2026
A French court on Monday fined the cement group Lafarge over $1.3 million and sentenced its former boss to six years in …
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Orban loses Hungary vote to pro-Europe newcomer Magyar
Apr 13 2026
Congratulations from across Europe poured in Monday for Hungarian political newcomer Peter Magyar, who defeated …
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US says to begin blockade of Iranian ports
Apr 13 2026
The US military said it would begin a blockade of all Iranian ports Monday, after talks between the warring sides in …
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Karol G honors Latinos in Coachella headline performance: 'Feel proud'
Apr 13 2026
Colombian reggaeton star Karol G delivered rhythm, dance, charisma and Latin empowerment in her headlining performance …
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Pope's African tour begins in shadow of Trump ire
Apr 13 2026
Pope Leo XIV began a landmark visit to Algeria Monday in the first trip to the Muslim-majority country by a pontiff that …
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Pope Leo begins African tour under shadow of Trump's ire
Apr 13 2026
Pope Leo XIV began a landmark visit to Algeria Monday in the first trip to the Muslim-majority country by a pontiff that …
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Pope Leo kicks off African tour under shadow of Trump's ire
Apr 13 2026
Pope Leo XIV headed to Algeria on Monday at the start of an 11-day tour of Africa, a major international trip that …
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Presidential runoff looms as Peru's Fujimori claims victory over leftist 'enemy'
Apr 13 2026
Peru's Keiko Fujimori looked set to face a runoff against a conservative rival after a troubled first-round presidential …
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Trump says 'not a big fan' of Pope Leo after his anti-war message
Apr 13 2026
US President Donald Trump told reporters Sunday that he is "not a big fan" of Pope Leo XIV, after the global leader of …
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US military to begin blockade of Iranian ports on Monday
Apr 13 2026
The US military said it would begin a blockade of all Iranian ports on Monday, after talks between the warring sides in …
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Spain's Sanchez calls China trade imbalance with EU 'unsustainable'
Apr 13 2026
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called China's trade imbalance with the European Union "unsustainable" on Monday, …
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McIlroy wins second Masters in a row for sixth major title
Apr 13 2026
Rory McIlroy overcame early stumbles and a late scare to win the Masters on Sunday, capturing his sixth major title to …
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Lost film of French cinema pioneer retrieved from US attic
Apr 13 2026
The battered wooden trunk had been in the family for a century -- shifted from attic to barn to garage as it was handed …
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Runoff looms as Fujimori leads troubled Peru vote
Apr 13 2026
Right‑wing candidate Keiko Fujimori led exit polls after Peru's troubled presidential election on Sunday, as police …
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Liverpool seek 'special' Anfield night to salvage troubled season
Apr 13 2026
Liverpool have a mountain to climb to oust holders Paris Saint-Germain from the Champions League but are hoping the …
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Spain's Sanchez seeks closer China ties amid strains with US
Apr 13 2026
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins a three-day visit to China on Monday, aiming to strengthen trade ties with …
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US to begin blockade of Iranian ports Monday: military
Apr 13 2026
The US military said Sunday it would begin a blockade of all Iranian ports within hours, after peace talks in Pakistan …
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Karol G to dance her 'Tropicoqueta' at Coachella
Apr 12 2026
Colombian reggaeton star Karol G is set to turn up the heat in the California desert even further on Sunday with a …
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Orban loses Hungary vote to pro-Europe newcomer after 16 yrs in power
Apr 12 2026
Viktor Orban, who has ruled Hungary for 16 years as a self-described "thorn" in the EU's side and a defender of …
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Lebanon PM says working to get Israeli troop withdrawal
Apr 12 2026
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Sunday he was working to stop the Israel-Hezbollah war, even as Israeli premier …
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Easter truce between Ukraine and Russia ends
Apr 12 2026
A truce between Russia and Ukraine to mark the Orthodox Easter formally expired Monday, both sides having accused each …
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Orban concedes 'painful' defeat to conservative Magyar in Hungary polls
Apr 12 2026
Viktor Orban, who has ruled Hungary for 16 years as a self-described "thorn" in the EU's side and a defender of …
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Delays mar vote as crisis-hit Peru picks ninth president in decade
Apr 12 2026
Hours-long delays marred Peru's presidential and legislative elections on Sunday, as voters sought to end political …
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Crunch Hungarian vote sees record turnout, with Orban's rule on line
Apr 12 2026
The challenger who could end Viktor Orban's 16-year stretch as Hungary's prime minister, Peter Magyar, said he was …
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