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Israel ceases fire and Gazans start returning home
AFP - 29m ago
Israel declared a ceasefire in Gaza and began to pull back its forces on Friday, as tens of thousands of exhausted …
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White House says 'substantial' shutdown layoffs have begun
AFP - 58m ago
The White House said Friday it had begun mass layoffs of federal workers as President Donald Trump sought to amp up …
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Russian attack batters Ukraine energy grid, kills 7-year-old
AFP - 1h ago
Russian drones and missiles pummelled Ukraine's struggling energy infrastructure early Friday, cutting power to …
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Peru ousts unpopular president blamed for failing to end violent crime
AFP - 1h ago
Lawmakers in Peru removed the country's immensely unpopular president Dina Boluarte from office on Friday, ending a …
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French politicians dispirited as Macron set to name new PM
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French left-wing political leaders left a meeting with President Emmanuel Macron disappointed Friday, just hours before …
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Venezuela's Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize for 'civilian courage'
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The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who accepted the accolade …
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Peru ousts unpopular president blamed for failing to stem crime
AFP - 1h ago
Lawmakers in Peru removed the country's immensely unpopular president Dina Boluarte from office on Friday, ending a …
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Trump says no reason to meet Xi, threatens 'massive' China tariffs
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US President Donald Trump said Friday he no longer feels a summit is necessary with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping this …
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Maria Corina Machado: the face and fire of Venezuela's opposition
AFP - 4h ago
Maria Corina Machado, a fearless activist with rock-star appeal, is the face of opposition to Venezuelan President …
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Peru ousts president blamed for failing to stem crime
AFP - 1h ago
Lawmakers in Peru removed president Dina Boluarte from office just after midnight on Friday, ending a stint in office …
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Eight killed as strong quakes strike southern Philippines
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Two powerful quakes struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, killing at least eight people and triggering tsunami …
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Seven killed as strong quakes strike southern Philippines
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Two powerful quakes struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, killing at least seven people and triggering tsunami …
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Israel ceases fire and Gazans start to trek home
AFP - 1h ago
Israel declared a ceasefire and started pulling back troops in Gaza on Friday, as thousands of displaced Palestinians …
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Six killed as strong quakes strike southern Philippines
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Two powerful quakes struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, killing at least six people and triggering tsunami …
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France's Macron to name PM to end political gridlock
AFP - 4h ago
French President Emmanuel Macron was on Friday due to pick a head of government to lift the country out of political …
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Venezuela's 'libertadora' Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize
AFP - 3h ago
The Nobel Peace Prize was on Friday awarded to Venezuela's opposition leader and democracy activist Maria Corina …
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'Full of sorrow': Gazans trek home as truce begins
AFP - 4h ago
Full of grief after two years of war but glad to be going home, thousands of displaced Palestinians set off across the …
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Six killed as major quake strikes southern Philippines
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A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, killing at least six people and …
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'Cynical' Russian attack batters Ukraine energy grid, kills 7-year-old
AFP - 3h ago
Russian drones and missiles pummelled Ukraine's struggling energy infrastructure early Friday, cutting power to …
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Israel begins Gaza pullback as thousands head home
AFP - 3h ago
Israeli forces declared a ceasefire and withdrew from some positions in Gaza on Friday, as thousands of displaced …
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Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize
AFP - 51m ago
The Nobel Peace Prize was on Friday awarded to Venezuela's opposition leader and democracy activist Maria Corina …
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Japan in political crisis as coalition collapses
AFP - 10h ago
Japan's ruling coalition collapsed Friday as junior partner Komeito quit the alliance, putting in peril Sanae Takaichi's …
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Two killed as major quake strikes southern Philippines
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A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, leaving at least two people dead and …
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One killed as major quake strikes southern Philippines
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A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, killing at least one person and …
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'Time runs away': Japan's city with a two-hour cap on phone use
AFP - 3h ago
Police won't be rounding up people glued to phones in Japan's Toyoake, but the mayor believes his two-hour limit can …
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France's Macron to name PM to end political crisis
AFP - 6h ago
France's Emmanuel Macron was on Friday due to pick a head of government tasked with pulling the country out of a …
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Unstoppable Pogacar targets more history at season-ending Il Lombardia
AFP - 7h ago
Tadej Pogacar is red-hot favourite to match a feat only ever achieved by cycling icon Eddy Merckx as the Slovenian …
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'Backyard fireworks' of WWII bombs still litter Solomon Islands
AFP - 4h ago
Solomon Islander Dennis Phillip was ploughing his soil by hand when he heard an unusual clunk -- one of the countless …
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Major quake strikes off southern Philippines
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A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, triggering tsunami warnings in the …
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'Massive attack' cuts power in Ukrainian capital
AFP - 16h ago
The Ukrainian capital was plunged into darkness early Friday by what the air force called a "massive attack", as Russia …
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Israel government approves Gaza hostage release deal
AFP - 8h ago
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Friday that the government had "approved the framework" of a …
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Fear and fury at ICE facility protest near Chicago
AFP - 14h ago
The language was foul, the rage abundant: Thursday's scene outside an ICE facility near Chicago reflected the anguish …
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Arc de Trump? New monument model sits on US president's desk
AFP - 6h ago
US President Donald Trump is no stranger to ambitious construction projects but could he be eyeing one of his biggest …
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Tuchel slams 'silent' England fans
AFP - 15h ago
Thomas Tuchel blasted England's "silent" fans for failing to back his team loudly enough during their 3-0 friendly win …
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Judge halts Trump's Chicago troop deployment as Portland decision looms
Oct 09 2025
A federal judge on Thursday ordered a temporary halt to President Donald Trump's deployment of hundreds of National …
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Israel says 'all parties' signed phase one of Gaza deal
Oct 09 2025
Israel said Thursday all parties have signed the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, adding that …
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Troops deploy in Chicago as US courts hears challenges
Oct 09 2025
Five hundred US troops deployed in the Chicago area on Thursday as courts heard challenges to the use of the National …
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France awaits new PM to end political crisis
Oct 09 2025
France on Thursday awaited in suspense over who would be its next prime minister as a deadline ticked down for President …
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What we know about the new Gaza deal
Oct 09 2025
Israel and Hamas on Thursday agreed a ceasefire deal to free hostages held in Gaza in exchange for hundreds of …
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Hungary's 'master of the apocalypse' Krasznahorkai wins literature Nobel
Oct 09 2025
The Nobel Prize for Literature was on Thursday awarded to Laszlo Krasznahorkai considered by many as Hungary's most …
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Police clash with protesters as thousands rally in Madagascar
Oct 09 2025
Several thousand anti-government demonstrators marched on Thursday through Madagascar's capital, several of them injured …
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Police clash with protesters as thousands rally in Madgascar
Oct 09 2025
Several thousand anti-government demonstrators marched on Thursday through Madagascar's capital, several of them injured …
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French court ups jail term for man in Pelicot rape case appeal
Oct 09 2025
A French appeals court Thursday handed a man a 10-year prison term for raping Gisele Pelicot, increasing his original …
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Ukraine's Zelensky says Russia seeking 'chaos' with new energy strikes
Oct 09 2025
President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of sowing "chaos" with fresh strikes on Ukraine's energy grid, while …
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Police meet fresh 1,000-strong protest in Madagascar with tear gas
Oct 09 2025
At least 1,000 anti-government demonstrators marched on Thursday through Madagascar's capital, where police fired tear …
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500 US troops deploy in Chicago ahead of court hearing
Oct 09 2025
Five hundred US troops deployed in the Chicago area on Thursday as part of President Donald Trump's hardline immigration …
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'They're coming back': Israelis await return of Gaza hostages
Oct 09 2025
Thousands of jubilant Israelis gathered in a Tel Aviv square Thursday, hopeful for the return of hostages held in Gaza, …
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Hungary's Krasznahorkai, 'master of the apocalypse' wins literature Nobel
Oct 09 2025
The Nobel Prize in Literature was on Thursday awarded to Laszlo Krasznahorkai, considered by many as Hungary's most …
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'Sending you love from Gaza': Palestinians hail ceasefire deal
Oct 09 2025
Palestinians in Gaza clapped, cheered and danced in the pre-dawn darkness on Thursday, after Israel and Hamas agreed a …
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EU chief survives confidence votes in fractious parliament
Oct 09 2025
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen survived two confidence votes Thursday in the European Parliament -- touting "strong …
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Hungary's Laszlo Krasznahorkai wins Nobel literature prize
Oct 09 2025
The Nobel Prize in Literature was on Thursday awarded to Laszlo Krasznahorkai, considered by many as Hungary's most …
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Macron seeks new PM to end France crisis
Oct 09 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron was on Thursday racing to find a new prime minister within a two-day deadline after the …
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Israel, Hamas agree to hostage release, ceasefire deal
Oct 09 2025
Israel and Hamas on Thursday agreed a Gaza ceasefire deal to free the remaining living hostages, in a major step towards …
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Afghan mobile access to Facebook, Instagram intentionally restricted: watchdog
Oct 09 2025
Access to several social media sites, including Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat, has been "intentionally restricted" in …
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Ukrainian takes sumo by storm after fleeing war to pursue dreams
Oct 09 2025
Danylo Yavhusishyn fled the war in his native Ukraine to follow his dream of becoming a professional sumo wrestler in …
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Nobel literature buzz tips Western author
Oct 09 2025
The Nobel literature prize could go to a Western author this Thursday, experts predict, though bookies have several …
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Hamas, Israel agree hostage release, ceasefire under Trump plan
Oct 09 2025
Israel and Hamas on Thursday agreed a Gaza ceasefire deal to free the remaining living hostages, in a major step towards …
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Nobel literature buzz tips Western male author
Oct 09 2025
The Nobel literature prize to be announced on Thursday is likely to go to a Western male author this year, experts …
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OMG! German influencers face tax dodging crackdown
Oct 09 2025
They could soon be unboxing fines rather than freebies -- Germany's online influencers are facing a tax evasion …
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Kimmel hopes boycott outrage drew free speech 'red line'
Oct 09 2025
Comedian Jimmy Kimmel on Wednesday said he hopes the outrage over his late-night show's suspension following pressure …
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Jays topple Yankees in MLB playoffs as Phillies, Tigers, Cubs stay alive
Oct 09 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays knocked the New York Yankees out of the Major League Baseball playoffs on Wednesday as the …
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Top nature group to unveil new 'red list' of threatened species
Oct 09 2025
The world's top conservation body is holding its world congress starting Thursday in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi and …
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Jays down Yankees to advance in MLB playoffs as Tigers, Cubs stay alive
Oct 09 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 5-2 on Wednesday to send the Yankees packing in the Major League …
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EU chief faces confidence votes in fractious parliament
Oct 09 2025
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen faces two confidence votes Thursday in the European Parliament -- challenges that pose no …
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Pro-Palestinian protest threat racks up tension for Italy's World Cup qualifier with Israel
Oct 09 2025
Italy are struggling to qualify automatically for next year's World Cup finals and the pressure on the team is …
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Israel, Hamas agree to first phase of peace plan
Oct 09 2025
Israel and Hamas agreed on Thursday to the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire aimed at ending a war that has killed tens of …
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How Donald Trump pulled off his Gaza deal
Oct 09 2025
It was a typically theatrical moment for the man who loves to publicly boast of being the "peacemaker-in-chief."
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Trump calls for jailing of Illinois Democrats as troops arrive
Oct 09 2025
US President Donald Trump called Wednesday for the Democratic governor of Illinois and mayor of Chicago to be jailed for …
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US faces travel delays as government shutdown wears on
Oct 09 2025
Concerns over flight delays and missed paychecks due to the US government shutdown escalated Wednesday, as senators …
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Victoria Beckham reveals struggle to reinvent herself in Netflix series
Oct 09 2025
Ex-Spice Girl turned designer Victoria Beckham describes herself as someone who "desperately wanted to be liked" in a …
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Trump says Israel, Hamas agree to first phase of peace plan
Oct 08 2025
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Israel and Hamas had agreed on the first phase of his Gaza peace plan, …
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Trump says may go to Middle East, with Gaza deal 'very close'
Oct 08 2025
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he may travel to the Middle East later this week as Israel and Hamas were "very …
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Macron to name new French PM within 48 hours
Oct 08 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron will name a new prime minister within the next 48 hours, his office said on Wednesday, …
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Outgoing French PM sees new premier named in next 48 hours
Oct 08 2025
Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, who intensified a political crisis by resigning earlier this week, …
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Former FBI chief James Comey pleads not guilty in case pushed by Trump
Oct 08 2025
Former FBI director James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to felony charges in a case widely seen as an escalation …
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Tennis stars suffer, wilt and quit in 'brutal' China heat
Oct 08 2025
Novak Djokovic threw up, Alexander Zverev poured sweat out of his shoe and Emma Raducanu quit her match with dizziness …
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Trio wins chemistry Nobel for new form of molecular architecture
Oct 08 2025
Three scientists won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry Wednesday for developing a method of designing molecular structures …
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France's Le Pen vows to block any government
Oct 08 2025
France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen said Wednesday she would thwart all action by any new government, throwing into …
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US envoys arrive at Gaza truce talks as Egypt, Hamas voice 'optimism'
Oct 08 2025
Top US negotiators joined discussions Wednesday aimed at bringing the Gaza war to an end, with the negotiations' …
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Hamas says 'optimism prevails' in Gaza talks with Israel
Oct 08 2025
Hamas said Wednesday that "optimism" was prevailing in indirect talks with Israel aimed at ending the Gaza war, with the …
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Russia says momentum from Putin-Trump meeting 'gone'
Oct 08 2025
Russia said Wednesday that momentum towards reaching a peace deal in Ukraine had largely vanished following Vladimir …
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Battling cancer made Vendee Globe win 'more complicated', says skipper Dalin
Oct 08 2025
It is tough enough for any sailor just to complete the non-stop round-the-world Vendee Globe, let alone win it but …
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Bear injures two in Japan supermarket, man killed in separate attack
Oct 08 2025
An agitated bear roamed the aisles of a supermarket in central Japan, injuring two men and frightening shoppers while …
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England, Portugal, Norway closing in on 2026 World Cup
Oct 08 2025
England and Portugal are in pole position to win their respective 2026 World Cup qualifying groups with two games to …
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Child protection vs privacy: decision time for EU
Oct 08 2025
Does protecting children justify snooping on private messages? That is the sensitive question facing EU countries …
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Snakebite surge as Bangladesh hit by record rains
Oct 08 2025
In the swamplands along Bangladesh's mighty Padma River, snakes slithering through villages have become an unrelenting …
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NBA back in China after six-year absence sparked by democracy tweet
Oct 08 2025
The NBA returns to the lucrative China market this week with two pre-season games following a six-year absence after a …
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US, Qatar, Turkey to join third day of Gaza peace talks in Egypt
Oct 08 2025
Qatar's prime minister and senior delegates from the United States and Turkey will join Hamas and Israeli negotiators on …
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Qatar, Turkey to join third day of Gaza peace talks in Egypt
Oct 08 2025
Qatar's prime minister and Turkish delegates will join Hamas and Israeli negotiators in Egypt on Wednesday for a third …
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Dolly Parton's sister calls for fan prayers over health issues
Oct 08 2025
Dolly Parton's sister on Tuesday asked fans to pray for the American country singer, who has postponed several concerts …
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Study finds women have higher genetic risk of depression
Oct 08 2025
Women are genetically at higher risk of clinical depression than men, Australian researchers found in a study published …
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UK prosecutors to appeal dropped 'terrorism' case against Kneecap rapper
Oct 08 2025
UK prosecutors Tuesday said they would appeal a court's decision to drop a charge of supporting "terrorism" brought …
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On Trump's orders, 200 troops from Texas arrive in Illinois
Oct 08 2025
Two hundred Texas National Guard troops have arrived in Illinois, a Pentagon official said Tuesday, ahead of a planned …
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Lyon exact revenge on Arsenal, Barca thrash Bayern in women's Champions League
Oct 08 2025
Melchie Dumornay scored twice as Lyon got revenge on Arsenal to open their Women's Champions League campaign with a 2-1 …
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Two bodies found, two missing after Madrid building collapse
Oct 08 2025
Spanish emergency services have found two bodies buried in the rubble after a building under construction collapsed in …
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UFC star McGregor suspended 18 months over missed drug tests
Oct 08 2025
Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor has been issued an 18-month suspension after missing three drug tests in a …
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Trio wins physics Nobel for quantum mechanical tunnelling
Oct 07 2025
Briton John Clarke, Frenchman Michel Devoret and American John Martinis won the Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for …
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Macron urged to quit to end France political crisis
Oct 07 2025
President Emmanuel Macron was on Tuesday under pressure even from allies to find a rapid solution to France's political …
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Trump says 'real chance' to end Gaza war as Israel marks attacks anniversary
Oct 07 2025
US President Donald Trump voiced optimism that there was a "real chance" to end the war in Gaza, as Israel remembered …
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Trump says 'real chance' to end Gaza war as Israel marks Oct 7 anniversary
Oct 07 2025
US President Donald Trump voiced optimism that there was a "real chance" to end the war in Gaza, as Israel marked the …
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Trump says 'real chance' of Gaza peace deal
Oct 07 2025
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday there was a "real chance" of a Gaza peace deal, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators …
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Senators accuse US attorney general of politicizing justice
Oct 07 2025
US Attorney General Pam Bondi faced fiery questioning Tuesday from senators who accuse her of transforming the Justice …
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