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England, Portugal, Norway closing in on 2026 World Cup
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Child protection vs privacy: decision time for EU
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Bear injures two in Japan supermarket, man killed in separate attack
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In Simandou mountains, Guinea prepares to cash in on iron ore
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Morikawa says not to blame for 'rude' Ryder Cup fans
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Far right harvests votes as climate rules roil rural Spain
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Britain's storied Conservative party faces uncertain future
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New Zealand's seas warming faster than global average: report
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Snakebite surge as Bangladesh hit by record rains
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Yankees deny Blue Jays playoff sweep as Mariners beat Tigers
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Australia police foil 'kill team' gang hit near daycare centre
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US, Qatar, Turkey to join third day of Gaza peace talks in Egypt
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Gold tops $4,000 for first time as traders pile into safe haven
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Indian garment exporters reel under US tariffs
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NBA back in China after six-year absence sparked by democracy tweet
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Energy storage and new materials eyed for chemistry Nobel
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Trump unlikely to win Nobel Peace Prize, but who will?
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Qatar, Turkey to join third day of Gaza peace talks in Egypt
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Study finds women have higher genetic risk of depression
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Dolly Parton's sister calls for fan prayers over health issues
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On Trump's orders, 200 troops from Texas arrive in Illinois
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Two bodies found, two missing after Madrid building collapse
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Panthers raise banner as NHL three-peat bid opens with win
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Nobel physics laureate says Trump cuts will 'cripple' US research
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UFC star McGregor suspended 18 months over missed drug tests
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Trump talks up Canada trade deal chances with 'world-class' Carney
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Ecuador president unharmed after apparent gun attack on motorcade
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Lyon exact revenge on Arsenal, Barca thrash Bayern in women's Champions League
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Trump says 'real chance' to end Gaza war as Israel marks attacks anniversary
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Gerrard brands failed England generation 'egotistical losers'
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NFL fines Cowboys owner Jones $250,000 over gesture to fans
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Bengals sign veteran quarterback Flacco after Burrow injury
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New prime minister inspires little hope in protest-hit Madagascar
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Is Trump planning something big against Venezuela's Maduro?
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EU wants to crack down on 'conversion therapy'
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French sex offender Pelicot says man who abused ex-wife knew she was asleep
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Trump says 'real chance' to end Gaza war as Israel marks Oct 7 anniversary
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UK prosecutors to appeal dropped 'terrorism' case against Kneecap rapper
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Spain, Inter Miami star Alba retiring at end of season
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EU targets foreign steel to rescue struggling sector
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Trump talks up Canada deal chances with visiting PM
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Knight rides her luck as England survive Bangladesh scare
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Pro-Gaza protests flare in UK on anniversary of Hamas attack
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Top rugby unions warn players against joining rebel R360 competition
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Outcast Willis 'not overthinking' England absence despite Top 14 clean sweep
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Trump says 'real chance' of Gaza peace deal
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Cardinals to move into Vatican on eve of conclave
Cardinals will on Tuesday begin moving into the Vatican accommodation where they will stay during the conclave, on the eve of their historic, secretive meeting to elect a new pope.
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Australian mushroom murder suspect rejected help preparing meal: witness
An Australian woman accused of murdering three people with a toxic mushroom-laced lunch rejected offers of help before serving the dish, the sole guest to survive the deadly meal told a court on Tuesday.
Prayers, pride in Philippine papal contender's hometown
Philippine Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle may be one of the favourites to be named the next pope, but a Catholic Sister who has known him for half a century says she will never pray for it to happen.
Cardinals assemble to elect pope and set course for church
All 133 Catholic cardinals who will vote for a new pope have arrived in Rome, the Vatican said Monday, two days before they gather in conclave to elect the next head of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.
French court backs Olympics choreographer in cyberbullying case
A French court on Monday found seven people guilty of bullying the chief choreographer of last year's Paris Olympics opening ceremony online, handing down fines and suspended prison terms.
Cassocks competition: whose outfit will new pope wear?
For decades, one Rome tailor has been making the white cassock new popes don immediately after election -- but this conclave it has competition.
Catholic Church's direction in the balance as conclave looms
Catholic cardinals will enter into conclave this week to choose a new pope, with the Church's 1.4 billion members holding their breath over an uncertain outcome.
Trump orders rebuilding and reopening of defunct US prison Alcatraz
US President Donald Trump said Sunday he had directed officials to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz prison, the notorious federal jail based on a small island in California that closed six decades ago.
Brazil police foil Lady Gaga gig bomb plot
Brazilian police said Sunday they had arrested two people in connection with a foiled plot to attack Lady Gaga's packed mega-concert in Rio de Janeiro.
UNESCO says Nicaragua quitting over press prize award
Nicaragua has notified UNESCO of its withdrawal from the organisation in response to its press prize going to a Nicaraguan newspaper in exile, the UN culture agency's head said on Sunday.
Church donation box goes digital in Greece
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Mexican mayor arrested in probe of alleged drug cartel ranch: govt source
A federal official said a mayor in western Mexico was arrested as part of a probe into a suspected drug cartel training camp, where forced recruits were allegedly tortured or killed if they refused to cooperate.
Seven Iranians among eight arrested in UK counterterrorism probes
British police on Sunday said eight people, including seven Iranian nationals, were arrested in two separate counterterrorism probes.
4 Iranians among 5 arrested in UK for 'terrorism offences': police
British police on Sunday said they had arrested five men, including four Iranians, on suspicion of "preparation of a terrorist act".
Sexual abuse of nuns: one of the Catholic Church's last taboos
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Mozart chocolate row leaves bitter taste in Austria
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Cardinals meet ahead of vote for new pope
The cardinals of the Catholic Church held their ninth in a series of near-daily meetings at the Vatican on Saturday ahead of the election of a new pope.
Cardinals meet ahead of papal election
The cardinals of the Catholic Church held their ninth in a series of near-daily meetings at the Vatican on Saturday ahead of the election of a new pope.
France charges 21 prison attack suspects
Prosecutors said Saturday that 21 suspects in a series of coordinated attacks on French prisons had been charged, including two teenagers.
Lives on hold in India's border villages with Pakistan
On India's heavily fortified border with arch-rival Pakistan, residents of farming villages have sent families back from the frontier, recalling the terror of the last major conflict between the rival armies.
Inflation, hotel prices curtail Japanese 'Golden Week' travels
Japan's annual "Golden Week" holiday period gets into full swing Saturday, but inflation and hotel prices sent soaring by record inbound tourism have left domestic travellers less eager to pack their bags.
'Devastated' Prince Harry says no UK return but seeks reconciliation
Prince Harry said Friday he wanted to reconcile with Britain's royal family, but was "devastated" at losing a court battle over his security that meant he felt unable to return to the country with his family.
'Devastated' Prince Harry says no return to UK but seeks royal reconciliation
Prince Harry said Friday he wanted to reconcile with his estranged family, but was "devastated" at losing a court battle over his security that meant he could not return to the UK with his family.
Major offshore quake causes tsunami scare in Chile, Argentina
A strong offshore earthquake caused a tsunami scare in the far south of Chile and Argentina on Friday, with authorities evacuating residents of coastal areas for hours before scaling back the threat level.
Chile, Argentina order evacuations over post-quake tsunami threat
Chilean authorities issued a tsunami warning for the country's southernmost region Friday morning and both Chile and Argentina ordered evacuations after a major 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of South America.