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Kabul drug rehab clinic in ruins after Pakistan strikes on Afghanistan
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Israel strikes Tehran, Beirut as Iraq pulled deeper into Mideast war
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Georgia ready for rugby elite despite rare Portugal defeat
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Doncic leads Lakers to sixth straight win, Spurs sink Clippers
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Iran 'negotiating' with FIFA over moving World Cup games to Mexico: embassy
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Gavaskar condemns Indian-owned franchise for signing Pakistan bowler
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Cash handouts, fare hikes as Philippines battles soaring fuel costs
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Alleged Bondi Beach killer's mother received death threats, court told
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Venezuela end Italy fairytale to reach World Baseball Classic final
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Sweden's prisons prepare to house young teens
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Indonesia weighs response to price pressures from Middle East war
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In Hollywood, AI's no match for creativity, say top executives
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Sao Paulo AI policing nabs criminals, and a few innocents
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Trump faces coalition of the unwilling on Iran
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Nvidia chief expects revenue of $1 trillion through 2027
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Nvidia making AI module for outer space
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Migrant workers bear brunt of Iran attacks in Gulf
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Former tennis world number 39 banned for doping
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Kennedy Center board approves 2-year closure for renovation
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US judge halts implementation of Trump vaccine overhaul
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Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of deadly airstrike on drug rehab centre in Kabul
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Iran footballers train with Australia club and say 'everything will be fine'
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Trump asks China to delay Xi summit as Iran war rages
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Multiple suicide bombers hit Nigeria's Maiduguri city after years of calm
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Wolves fightback frustrates Brentford
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Israel president says Europe should back fight against Hezbollah as troops operate in Lebanon
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Israel president tells AFP Europe should back efforts to 'eradicate' Hezbollah
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Equities rise on oil easing, with focus on Iran war and central banks
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Mbappe set for Real Madrid return against Man City
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Nvidia rides 'claw' craze with AI agent platform
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Alleged narco trafficker makes first US court appearance
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Neymar misses out as Endrick returns to Brazil squad
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Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing civilians in Kabul strike
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South Lebanon's Christian towns insist they are not part of Israel-Hezbollah war
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Alleged narco trafficker Marset makes first US court appearance
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Securing the Strait of Hormuz: Tactics and threats
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Cuba hit by total blackout as US fuel blockade bites
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'Buffy' reboot cancelled: Sarah Michelle Gellar
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PSG will go for the kill against Chelsea: Dembele
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Afghan govt accuses Pakistan after new strikes on Kabul
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Chelsea huddle not meant to 'antagonise' says Rosenior
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Talks towards international panel to tackle 'inequality emergency' begin at UN
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Trump pushes for 'enthusiasm' from allies to secure Hormuz
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US, China hold 'constructive' talks on trade, but Trump visit in doubt
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Laporta's new Barca chapter begins with Newcastle clash
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EU talks energy as oil price soars
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Out-of-favour Livingstone says 'no-one cares' in England set-up
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Rising star Antonelli says Chinese GP triumph 'starting point' for F1 success
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Stagflation risk in US 'quite high': Nobel-winning economist Stiglitz
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Israel army says ground assault against Hezbollah underway in Lebanon
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Music world shuns Russian maestro Gergiev over Putin ties
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Twitter to label tweets linking to Russian state media
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TikTok videos get longer in challenge to YouTube
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Paris Fashion Week kicks off in glamorous but 'solemn' wartime mood
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Paris concert hall cancels star Russian conductor
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French art star Messager opens Tel Aviv retrospective
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Fake social media accounts aimed at Ukraine, says Meta
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Deaf drama 'CODA' wins top prize at SAG awards
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Israeli spytech firm NSO sues newspaper for defamation
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French ballet director quits Russia company over Ukraine invasion
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Musk activates Starlink internet service in Ukraine
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Facebook bans Russia state media from running ads, monetizing
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