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Democrat accused of rape exits key US Senate race
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Expanded World Cup; same old story as Europe dominates quarter-finals
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Japan student Ito keeps place against Ireland as Jones returns
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Morocco's Saibari out of France World Cup quarter-final
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Belgium bid to crack Spain's ironclad defence in World Cup quarter-final
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Trump orders new strikes on Iran over attacks on shipping in Hormuz
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US man sentenced after swapping 17th century manuscript
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PSG's Lee set to join Atletico Madrid
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US launches new strikes on Iran after Trump vows to hit 'hard'
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Iran plays with fire, but calculates Trump will hold back
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Taylor Swift fans pay $25 for garbage from outside wedding
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Oil surges, stocks slide as Trump says Iran ceasefire over
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After quakes, Venezuelans fear losing damaged homes
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Meta to build $9 billion data center in western Canada
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PSG's Lee set to join Athletico
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Rogers backs Kane to outshine Haaland in World Cup showdown
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Erdogan gave pistols to NATO leaders, Starmer says
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Some US Fed officials considered June rate hike on war fallout
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Nocera Expands Diversified Technology Strategy With Binding Agreement to Acquire an Equity Interest in INERGX, an Integrated Energy Storage and Power Platform for AI, Defense and Mission-Critical Demand
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UN launches appeal for nearly $300 mn in Venezuela quake relief
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China sends nuclear missile message as US looks elsewhere
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US to remove Syria from terror blacklist, in new boost to Sharaa
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Justin Bieber added to 11-minute World Cup final halftime show
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Court rejects Trump request to restore his name to Kennedy Center
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Fery targets Wimbledon final birthday present after royal seal of approval
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MLB pitching great Verlander to retire after 2026 season
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Egypt file complaint against referee after World Cup exit
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Artificial cloud brightening could tame El Nino, but with risks: study
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Women's semi-finalists in uncharted territory at Wimbledon
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Shocked and shaken, Venezuela quake survivors get psychological help
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US man jailed after swapping 17th century manuscript
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France, Morocco kick off blockbuster World Cup quarter-finals
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UN maritime head urges halt to Hormuz transit to protect seafarers
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Amorim hails 'ambitious' AC Milan, promises to learn Italian
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Trump skips new Air Force One on return from Turkey NATO summit
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Cancer survivor Traeen takes the long road to Tour yellow
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New York building that buckled now 'stable,' says mayor
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Easing Russian Olympic restrictions 'terrible', says Wimbledon star Kostyuk
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UN says pledges for global connectivity project pass $100 bn
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'Unbelievable' Kooij wins Tour de France 5th stage in chaotic sprint finish
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McIlroy hoping for 'home' comforts at Scottish, British Opens
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Britain's Fery to face Zverev in Wimbledon semi-finals
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Noskova aims to emulate Kvitova after reaching first Wimbledon semi
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Zverev sees off Fritz to make first Wimbledon semi-final
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Britain's Fery becomes first wildcard to reach Wimbledon semis in 25 years
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Barcelona sets new heat record at 40.7C: weather agencies
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Korda chases third major as Kim revisits Evian-winning chip
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European stock markets steadied and the pound dropped Wednesday as traders reacted to news of stubbornly-high UK inflation that risks pushing Britain into recession.
Kenya minister under fire over diatribe against media group
Kenya's trade minister is at the centre of a firestorm over a series of derogatory remarks against a leading media outlet, including calling its journalists "prostitutes".
Equity markets struggle as traders await Fed boss testimony
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Equity markets drop as traders await Fed boss testimony
Markets mostly dipped Wednesday, following a downbeat lead from Wall Street as investors braced for Fed boss Jerome Powell's testimony to the US Congress.
High inflation hinders UK cost-of-living fight
Britain's annual inflation rate unexpectedly remained at 8.7 percent in May, official data showed Wednesday, piling pressure on the Bank of England and government to act over a cost-of-living crisis.
Campaigners slam Japan government forced sterilisation report
Japanese campaigners on Wednesday slammed a government report into the sterilisation of thousands under a eugenics law in place until 1996, saying it failed to take responsibility for the procedures.
Ex-Australia PM feared Macron would 'kill' nuclear sub deal: book
Former Australian leader Scott Morrison hid plans to ditch a French submarine contract for fear a furious Paris would find a way to "kill" his new deal with the United States and United Kingdom, he reveals in an upcoming book seen by AFP.
Asian markets drop as traders await Fed boss testimony
Asian markets mostly dipped Wednesday, following a downbeat lead from Wall Street as investors braced for Fed boss Jerome Powell's testimony to the US Congress.
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Buried beneath the hype of the artificial intelligence revolution, big tech is quietly rolling out services for disabled people that it hopes will push a greater transformation for customers.
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Voice actors around the globe are mobilizing against the unregulated use of artificial intelligence (AI) to generate and clone human voices that they fear poses a threat to their livelihoods.
New generation of Moroccan filmmakers shines at Cannes
A new, young generation of Moroccan filmmakers last month stepped into the limelight to make its debut at France's Cannes Film Festival -- snatching three prestigious awards.
9 alleged people smugglers held over Greek migrant disaster: legal source
Nine Egyptians suspected of being people smugglers connected with the deadly sinking of an overloaded migrant boat off Greece have been charged with human trafficking and remanded, a Greek legal source said on Tuesday.
Rescuers boost efforts as clock ticks to find lost Titanic sub
Rescuers hoped Tuesday that the arrival of specialized deep-sea vessels and US Navy experts would boost desperate efforts to find the tourist submersible that went missing near the wreck of the Titanic, as oxygen for the five on board rapidly runs out.
Rescue teams race against clock to find 5 missing in Titanic sub
A desperate air and sea rescue effort to find the tourist submersible that went missing near the wreck of the Titanic quickened Tuesday, with officials warning that the five people on board had less than two days of oxygen left.
The five people on board missing sub near Titanic
Rescue teams are scrambling to find five people on a tourist submersible that went missing near the wreck of the Titanic in the North Atlantic on Sunday.
Qatar, Kuwait deny racism claims in international friendlies
Qatar and Kuwait's football federations on Tuesday denied allegations of racial abuse of rival players a day after their matches against New Zealand and Ireland were abandoned.
Hot new fashion talent Burc Akyol makes 'magic with little'
While the fashion world braced for the celeb juggernaut of Pharrell Williams's first show in Paris on Tuesday, a young designer was making his own modest splash with a debut below his own home.
From women to LGBTQ members, Catholic Church ponders inclusion
From welcoming LGBTQ Catholics to better representation of women, the Vatican published on Tuesday a reflection on the top social issues facing the Catholic Church as part of a global study on its future.
Global markets drop as China rate cut underwhelms
Global stocks mostly fell Tuesday as China's smaller-than-forecast interest rate cut failed to dispel worries over its flagging powerhouse economy.
Desperate air, sea search for small sub missing near Titanic
Rescue teams raced against time on Tuesday to find a deep-diving tourist submersible that went missing near the wreck of the Titanic with five people on board.
Global markets mostly drop as China rate cut underwhelms
Asian and European stocks mostly fell Tuesday, as China's smaller-than-forecast interest rate cut failed to dispel worries over its flagging powerhouse economy.
Hyundai raises annual EV sales goal to two million by 2030
Hyundai Motor said Tuesday it aims to sell two million electric vehicles a year by 2030, raising its target from the 1.87 million it set last year as the market for clean-energy vehicles continues to soar.
China imports of Russian oil highest since Ukraine invasion: data
Chinese imports of Russian oil last month hit their highest level since Moscow's February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Beijing's customs data showed Tuesday.
Chinese tech giant Alibaba names new CEO, chairman
Chinese tech giant Alibaba said Tuesday it will replace its top boss, in a surprise move at the e-commerce titan as it looks to recover from years of slow growth caused by weak consumer spending and a regulatory crackdown.
Hong Kong, Shanghai lead market losses as China rate cut falls flat
Stocks in Hong Kong and Shanghai led equity losses Tuesday as a smaller-than-forecast interest rate cut by China's central bank added to worries about the lack of action to kickstart the country's lumbering economic recovery.
Chinese tech giant Alibaba names next CEO
Chinese tech giant Alibaba said Tuesday it will replace its top boss in a surprise move at the e-commerce titan as it looks to recover from years of slow growth caused weak consumer spending and a crackdown by authorities.
With record unemployment, China's youth confront bleak job market
Rather than celebrating finishing university, this summer Chinese graduates shared photos of themselves theatrically throwing their degrees into bins, underscoring the bleak outlook as youth unemployment sits at a record high.
Hong Kong, Shanghai lead Asia losses as China rate cut falls flat
Stocks in Hong Kong and Shanghai led losses across most of Asia on Tuesday as a smaller-than-forecast interest rate cut by China's central bank added to worries about the lack of action to kickstart the country's lumbering economic recovery.
Modi to talk tech, trade on US visit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to the United States on Tuesday to meet with President Joe Biden and address Congress, with military and technological ties on the agenda as his hosts seek a regional counter to China.
'Tough balancing act': Chinese, German leaders hold talks
Chancellor Olaf Scholz hosts Premier Li Qiang for talks on Tuesday, seeking to recalibrate cooperation between Germany and China after Berlin branded Beijing a "systemic rival".
China's central bank cuts two benchmark interest rates
China's central bank on Tuesday cut two benchmark interest rates, following several similar measures last week in a bid to counter the post-Covid growth slowdown in the world's second-largest economy.