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Louise Trotter expands her palette at Bottega Veneta
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Ireland squad vote to play Israel tie despite Gaza unease
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Pope prays at Lourdes after huge Paris mass
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Gutsy Vollering wins cycling road race world title
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USA trims International lead after Presidents Cup four-balls
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Vollering wins cycling road race world title
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Russia accuses Europe of blocking Ukraine talks, as strikes drag on
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Man City's meteoric rise clouded by dark shadow
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'He said hello': Families pray with pope on Paris avenue
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Mbappe out for two weeks or more with knee injury say Real
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Pope celebrates giant Paris mass, flies to Lourdes
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Lyon collapse away to Stade and suffer first Top 14 loss
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Thousands march in Madrid over eviction of 87-year-old woman
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Russia accuses Europe of seeking to thwart Ukraine talks
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England women back to winning ways with last-gasp defeat of New Zealand
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Man City chairman defiant over reported Premier League charges
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Trump rejects Iran proposal for deal to reopen Hormuz
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Germany ready to 'walk through fire' for Klopp, says Tah
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England's Cox says injured Buttler leaves 'big shoes to fill'
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At least 16 killed in Russian and Ukrainian strikes
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Ruthless Perpignan upset sloppy Bordeaux-Begles
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Powerful storm pummels US Northeast
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Deadly abbey attack feeds anti-Ukrainian sentiment in Poland
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Bangkok declares disaster after homes flooded, roads submerged by heavy rain
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Antonelli says he drove 'safety-first' on his worst weekend of season
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Norris calls for errant Colapinto to be banned for causing Baku crash
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Fernandez fights back to reach Singapore Open final
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Russell finds himself again and prepares to heap pressure on Antonelli
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Giant statue of Pope Leo XIV takes shape in Peru workshop
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South Korea hold nerve to win Asian Games basketball gold
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Ukraine crush holders Italy to reach first BJK Cup final
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Russell holds off Verstappen to claim imperious victory in Baku
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Pope celebrates giant Paris mass in landmark visit
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Russell holds off Verstappen to win Azerbaijan Grand Prix
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Germany selects Munich for Olympics host bid
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India's Kohli says 2027 ODI World Cup will be his last
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Sagnol sacked as Georgia boss after Nations League upset
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Huge crowds cheer Pope Leo along Champs-Elysees ahead of Paris mass
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Man City could face 'drastic' sanctions after reported guilty verdict: ex-chairman
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Putellas wants to bring 'winning culture and mentality' to London City
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Furious Fury says row between rival promoters could scupper Joshua bout
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Rare Italian opera returns to Moscow after nearly 120-year hiatus
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'Invincible' 223cm teen basketball player stars as China win bronze
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Pope to celebrate giant Paris mass after 'peace' appeal
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Tenth woman found dead in South Africa's string of killings
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Homes flooded, roads submerged: Bangkok declares disaster over heavy rains
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Japan schoolboy, 11, wins gold while empty seats blight Asian Games
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Ahead of Paris mass, pope urges life together in 'dignity and peace'
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Japan organisers 'not satisfied' as empty seats blight Asian Games
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Austria 'ghetto' language classes leave children to repeat school
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Top US negotiators vying to end the war in Ukraine met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in high-stakes talks happening as Moscow pressed battlefield advances.
Faberge's rare Winter Egg fetches record £22.9 mn at auction
Faberge's The Winter Egg, considered one of his most beautiful creations, sold for nearly £23 million ($30 million) at auction Tuesday in London, smashing the sales record for the legendary jeweller of Imperial Russia.
Amazon unveils new AI chip in battle against Nvidia
Amazon Web Services launched its in-house-built Trainium3 AI chip on Tuesday, marking a significant push to compete with Nvidia in the lucrative market for artificial intelligence computing power.
Zelensky calls for peace, Putin defiant ahead of US-Russia talks
Donald Trump's son-in-law and special envoy headed to the Kremlin Tuesday for high-stakes talks on Moscow's offensive in Ukraine, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for an end to the fighting and a "dignified peace".
Prada completes acquisition of flashy rival Versace
Italian fashion group Prada announced on Tuesday it had completed its acquisition of smaller rival Versace, announced earlier this year for 1.25 billion euros (now $1.45 billion).
Asterix in Germany: France's irrepressible Gaul to conquer neighbour
A theme park based on the beloved French comic strip series Asterix is to open in Germany, the first time the adventures of the pugnacious Gaul are to be the focus of an attraction outside France, its operator said on Tuesday.
Most markets rise as US rate cut bets temper Japan bond unease
Stocks mostly rose Tuesday following the previous day's stutter as more weak data helped solidify US interest rate cut optimism and tempered nervousness over rising Japanese bond yields.
Samsung unveils first 'special edition' triple-folding phone
Samsung launched its first triple-folding phone on Tuesday, a special-edition product with an eyewatering price tag placing it out of the reach of the average consumer.
Apple AI chief leaving as iPhone maker plays catch-up
Apple on Monday said the head of its artificial intelligence team is stepping down, and the effort is to be led by a veteran engineer from Google and Microsoft.
Pacific island office enabling sanctions-busting 'shadow fleets'
Dozens of oil tankers suspected of smuggling contraband crude for Russia and Iran have been using a beachside office in the tropical South Pacific to cover their tracks, an AFP analysis of sanctions data has revealed.
Ukraine's Zelensky eyes Trump talks after 'progress'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday he expected to discuss "key issues" with Donald Trump as the American-led push to end Russia's war on Ukraine accelerated, with the US president's envoy heading to Moscow.
US to zero out tariffs on UK pharma under trade deal
The United States on Monday exempted British pharmaceuticals from import tariffs under a unique deal which sees the UK increase spending on American drugs by 25 percent.
In contrast to Europe, Tesla sets sales records in Norway
Tesla has sold more cars in Norway in 11 months than any other brand in a whole year, according to statistics published on Monday, in contrast to the rest of Europe where the electric car brand run by Elon Musk has faced headwinds.
Airbus confirms 'quality issue' on A320 panels
European plane-maker Airbus said Monday it had detected a "quality issue" affecting metal panels on its popular A320 passenger jet but the problem was "contained".
UK withdraws loan for Mozambique gas project
Britain's government said Monday it would no longer provide TotalEnergies with a loan for a gas project in Mozambique that the French group halted over a jihadist attack.
Stocks mixed as traders eye US data for Fed signals
Stock markets diverged Monday as investors awaited key US data that could play a role in Federal Reserve deliberations ahead of an expected cut to US interest rates next week.
Zelensky meets Macron to shore up support for Ukraine as Trump optimistic
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday, seeking to shore up European support as US President Donald Trump expressed optimism of a deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine.
How Australia plans to ban under-16s from social media
Australia will soon ban under-16s from the likes of Facebook and TikTok, a world-first move of huge interest to all those worried about the harms of social media.
Asian markets mixed as traders eye US data ahead of Fed decision
Asian equities were mixed Monday with investors awaiting the release of key US data that could play a role in Federal Reserve deliberations ahead of an expected interest rate cut next week.
Trump officials host crucial Ukraine talks in Florida
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio kicked off high stakes talks with a Ukrainian delegation in Florida on Sunday, as the United States pushes to end Russia's war against its neighbor.
OPEC+ reaffirms planned pause on oil output hikes until March
OPEC nations and oil-producing allies reaffirmed Sunday plans to keep current oil output levels unchanged until March, and agreed a mechanism to assess members' maximum production capacity, without giving any details.
Long-lost Rubens 'masterpiece' sells for almost 3 mn euros
A long-lost painting by 17th-century Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens sold at auction in France on Sunday for almost three million euros -- well beyond its asking price.
Kyrgyzstan vote in polls set to hand president more power
Kyrgyzstan began voting Sunday in a snap parliamentary election that featured no formal parties or opposition and that critics say will cement the power of President Sadyr Japarov.
Australia arrests dozens in coal port protest
Australian police said Sunday they had arrested dozens of people during climate protests that claim to have halted two cargo ships at one of the world's biggest coal export ports.
'End of an era': MTV pulling plug on global music channels
MTV kick-started a new era of music and pop culture in 1981, when it went on air for the first time, emblematically playing "Video Killed the Radio Star" as its debut music video.
Electric vehicle prowess helps China's flying car sector take off
A worker in white gloves inspects the propellers of a boxy two-seater aircraft fresh off the assembly line at a Chinese factory trialling the mass production of flying cars.
OPEC+ likely to maintain current output levels
Ministers of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allied nations (OPEC+) are expected to keep current output levels unchanged when they meet for online meetings on Sunday, analysts told AFP.
Paris's arthouse cinemas adapt to battle decline
Paris is one of the world's arthouse cinema hotspots, but falling attendance levels mean beloved independent operators must innovate and invest to survive.
Air travel disrupted over Airbus A320 software switch
More airlines around the world announced delayed or cancelled flights Saturday following an Airbus alert that up to 6,000 A320 aircraft may require upgrades.
How successful has OPEC+'s oil output policy been in 2025?
Ministers of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allied nations (OPEC+) are unlikely to make changes to their oil output strategy when they discuss production at an online ministerial meeting on Sunday.
Inch by inch: the search for Mexico's disappeared in a city cemetery
Elizabeth Alvarez has been searching for her brother since 2013, when the 31-year-old left his home to run an errand in Mexico City.
Stocks rise in thin post-Thanksgiving trading
Global stocks mostly rose Friday, extending a positive winning streak based in part on expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again next month.