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Chemical weapons watchdog reinstates Syria
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Lock Petti to become latest Argentina centurion in Nations Championship Test
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Cocoa lynchpin sees chocolate lovers make hesitant return
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EU parliament greenlights digital euro
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French yachtswoman set to break new barriers in Route du Rhum
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Two thirds of EU faced harmful ozone levels during heatwave: report
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Markets steady tracking US-Iran flare-up
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Russia to take on World Athletics at CAS over ban
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Italy expels two Russian diplomats accused of spying: minister
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600 dead in DR Congo Ebola outbreak
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German exports rise despite Iran war headwinds
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'Total Eclipse' singer Bonnie Tyler, queen of the 80s power ballad, dies at 75
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Thousands attend funeral for Afghan cricketer Shapoor Zadran
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Myanmar names Norwegian Andersen as head of national team
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Crude pares steep gains as traders take stock after US-Iran flare-up
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Russell back as Scotland tackle world champions South Africa
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Cleanup underway as death toll from China floods hits 39
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Tour de France yellow jersey protocol: 90 minutes of 'stress'
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Italy recall Allan, Lynagh for All Blacks Nations Championship Test
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Crude stabilises after US-Iran flare-up rocked peace hopes
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Rookie fly-half Meredith thrown in for Wallabies debut against France
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Playmaker Jalibert moves to fullback as France swing axe for Australia clash
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Taiwan warns of 'destructive' winds as typhoon nears
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Australian sprint star Gout out of U20 worlds with hamstring tear
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Farrell rings changes for Ireland's Japan clash
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Unions to protest as Volkswagen thrashes out job cut plans
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Magyar's blitz against Orban's Hungary 'mafia' gathers pace
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Teeth bared in Greece's bear-human showdown
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Labour leadership contest takes Burnham closer to UK PM's office
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Alpacas, mini pigs on the loose after floods hit south China zoo
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New Zealand may join Australia-Fiji defence pact: PM Luxon
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All Blacks make five changes for Italy Nations Championship clash
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Fly-half Meredith to make Australia debut against France
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Western Europe records its hottest June as heatwaves surge: EU monitor
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US, Iran trade new strikes in fight over Hormuz strait
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Fashion's mystery man Margiela sells off his archives
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Modi eyes 'historic' chance to secure Australian uranium
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Nuclear test-scarred Marshall Islands criticises China missile
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US crackdown on top AI fuels open-source surge
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Chip titan SK hynix to set price for mega US listing
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EU moves closer to kicking kids off social media
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Crude extends rally as US-Iran flare-up rocks peace hopes
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Protecting the protectors: racing to save Philippine mangroves
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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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France probes Apple over restricting smartphone repair
France is investigating US tech giant Apple over it allegedly planning for smartphones to become out of date through restricting their repair, prosecutors and an association said on Monday.
Argentina ramps interest rate to 97% as inflation soars
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Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan goes on trial over alleged rape
The Swiss Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan went on trial in Geneva on Monday charged with "rape and sexual coercion", allegations which the former Oxford University professor denied.
Climate change makes cyclones more intense, destructive: scientists
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Stocks skittish as US debt talks continue
Wall Street stocks failed to gain traction Monday after President Joe Biden said he was "optimistic" about finding an agreement on averting a first-ever US default.
Macron, Musk meet in Paris to discuss investment projects
President Emmanuel Macron met billionaire businessman Elon Musk on Monday to discuss future investment projects, as the French leader hosts a conference aimed at persuading business leaders to put their money in France.
Stock markets jump with focus on US debt, elections
Major stock markets advanced Monday after President Joe Biden said he was "optimistic" about finding an agreement on averting a first-ever US default.
Europe resists energy crunch, boosting growth forecast
Europe's economy rode out the energy price crisis triggered by Russia's war on Ukraine with better than expected economic growth, Brussels said Monday, as it boosted its forecast.
Cannes braces for stars and protests
The Cannes Film Festival was preparing to roll out the red carpet on Monday for a star-packed edition featuring Harrison Ford, Johnny Depp and Natalie Portman -- but also concerns over protests by French unions.
Vice Media files for bankruptcy protection
Vice Media, once the darling of the digital news media world, said Monday it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to facilitate its sale.
Turkey braces for momentous runoff after election drama
Turkey braced Monday for its first election runoff after a night of high drama showed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan edging ahead of his secular rival but failing to secure a first-round win.
Biden 'optimistic' on debt talks with Republicans as default looms
President Joe Biden said Sunday he remains "optimistic" about finding an agreement with his Republican opponents to raise the US debt limit and avoid a default, which his administration warned would cause "catastrophic" consequences.
Turkey's knife-edge vote heads to likely runoff
Turkey's landmark election headed Sunday to a likely runoff following a stormy night in which President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's secular rivals contested the ballot count.
Biden admin warns of 'catastrophic' default as debt talks continue
President Joe Biden's administration again warned Sunday of "catastrophic" consequences for the US economy if the country defaults, as negotiations with Republicans over a debt deal are expected to resume in the week ahead.
'Guardians' enjoys galactic box office earnings for 2nd week in row
Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" trounced the competition for the second straight weekend in North American theaters, earning $60.5 million for a global haul topping half a billion dollars, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.
Erdogan takes early lead in crucial Turkish election
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took an early lead on Sunday in a landmark election that could extend his two-decade grip on power or put the mostly Muslim nation on a more secular course.
Legal fund for man charged in New York subway death tops $1.6 mn
A crowdfunding effort supporting the man charged over the chokehold death of a homeless person in New York has raised more than $1.6 million on a platform known for facilitating funding of far-right figures.
Two Ligue 1 players refuse to play in protest at anti-homophobia campaign
Toulouse's Zakaria Aboukhlal and Nantes' Mostafa Mohamed were omitted from the teamsheet for the Ligue 1 clash between the two clubs on Sunday after refusing to participate in a campaign against homophobia.
Turkish polls close with Erdogan's fate hanging in balance
Turkish polling stations closed Sunday in a knife-edge election that could end President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's two-decade grip on power and put the mostly Muslim nation on a more secular course.
Panama Canal maintenance work aims to extend its life by a century
From their vantage point in cranes overlooking the Panama Canal, operators scrutinize the century-old walls of one of its locks as the high-pitched siren of a merchant ship resonates from nearby.
Former exec at TikTok parent firm sues, citing 'lawlessness'
A former US-based executive of ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok, has sued it for wrongful dismissal, saying he was fired for sounding the alarm over what he called its "culture of lawlessness."
New rules spur migrants to seek legal path to US
With tough new asylum rules in place, many migrants on the US-Mexico border were seeking legal routes Saturday to enter the United States, despite warnings of a chaotic surge in crossings.
Erdogan leads prayers on eve of fight for political life
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will lead Saturday prayers at Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia mosque, ahead of a battle for his political life against a powerful secular rival.
G7 finance chiefs move to diversify supply chains
The G7 plans to launch a partnership scheme to diversify supply chains this year, ministers from the group said Saturday following finance talks in Japan ahead of a major summit next week.
US-Mexico border calm as new asylum rules take effect
The US-Mexico border appeared calm on Friday as tough asylum rules come into force, with senior officials in Washington expressing confidence that the new system would work.
Linda Yaccarino to bring vaunted ad skills to Twitter
Named Friday as Elon Musk's successor as Twitter CEO, Linda Yaccarino is a respected media and advertising executive considered a visionary by some.
Argentina annual inflation exceeds 108 percent in April
Inflation in Argentina reached 108.8 percent in the 12 months to April, a more than three decade high, the Indec national statistics institute said Friday.
Stocks mixed as traders weigh inflation, US debt ceiling uncertainty
Stock markets were mixed on Friday as traders weighed a range of issues, including US debt-ceiling hopes, expected central bank calculations and more signs of a slowing economy.
Ranchers fear for livestock as Canada wildfires rage
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