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Williams boss hails Chadwick as F1 inspiration for women
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Pope warns against losing humanity in 'paradise of machines'
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World No.1 Sinner delays return with China Open withdrawal
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From FBI warning to literary acclaim: the Russian journalist who took on Putin
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South Lebanon children return to school destroyed by Israel strike
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China swimmer in Asian Games first as North Korea lifters reign
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Jewish group urges Berlin far-left vote winners to tackle antisemitism
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French literary prize removes novel from longlist after AI claims
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European stock markets climb as oil prices drop
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China's Zhang wins record seventh Asian Games swimming gold
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Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll finally has her damages
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Verstappen edges Russell in final practice in Azerbaijan
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Germany's Havertz, Musiala ruled out of Greece match with injury
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English, Spanish, Italian, German football leagues call for FIFA reform
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Ireland's Gaza stance spills from Eurovision into football
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Pope arrives in France on first official visit in 18 years
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Welcome aboard the Costa Serena, the Asian Games floating hotel
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Pope arrives in France on first state visit in 18 years
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Asian markets mixed after recent oil surge
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Heavy fighting, internet disruption as Ethiopia conflict rages
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Cash for nature protection: hotelier's offer to Principe islanders
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From transit to consumption: drug use surges in Mozambique
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US miner KoBold bets on AI to gain edge in DR Congo mineral hunt
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Chicago teams, Guardians and Padres all book MLB playoff berths
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Internet disrupted in Ethiopia as conflict rages
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Bijan Robinson destroys Packers in 35-14 win for Falcons
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Asian markets mixed after oil gains
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Harimoto hails new era as Japan dethrone table tennis kings China
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'Genius' Ohashi bids for third Asian Games gold after world record
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India rape cases turn focus back onto women's safety
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India's 'Tree Father' plants for a greener future
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Rebellious Afghan taxi drivers defy ban on music
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Hopping mad: New health warning stirs up Belgian brewers
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Brazil candidates mount digital armies for fierce online campaign
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Canadian capital to rename 'Trump Ave'
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Nepal PM says floods 'a warning to the world' about climate change
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Pope heads to France on first state visit in 18 years
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Trump hosts Xi for state dinner as pomp masks tensions
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Bacteria suspected in deaths of hundreds of baby whales off Argentina
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Scheffler and Burns give US 3-2 Presidents Cup lead
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US 'must choose' whether to end war: Iran president to Fox News
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Hollywood stars among 100 arrested in NY anti-Netanyahu protest
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UN approves resolution on dealing with rising sea levels
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Klopp denied on Germany debut as Portugal win in Nations League
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Rich nations should foot climate bill, says Nepal minister
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Chicago's White Sox and Cubs book MLB playoff berths
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Thai navy says cargo ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz
A Thai bulk carrier travelling in the crucial Strait of Hormuz was attacked Wednesday, with 20 crew members rescued so far, the Thai navy said.
Airlines in Asia hike fares as Mideast war raises fuel costs
Airlines in the Asia-Pacific region, including Qantas, Air India and Cathay Pacific, have hiked fares -- or will soon -- to factor in surging jet fuel prices spurred by war in the Mideast.
European football clubs score with stadium rebuilds
On a former derelict dock in the British port city of Liverpool, fans of Everton throng eateries and bars at the football club's new stadium ahead of a Premier League match.
Cathay says surcharge to rise as fuel prices jump during Mideast war
Hong Kong aviation giant Cathay Pacific said on Wednesday that fuel surcharges would rise as prices soared in March after war broke out in the Middle East.
Fears of fuel shortage in Pakistan as tankers wait to fill up
Tanker drivers in Pakistan said they were facing long waits at depots due to a shortage of fuel, as the government played down fears of another rise in prices.
Stocks rise again, oil stabilises as report says IEA considers release
Asian equities extended gains Wednesday while oil stabilised after a report said the International Energy Agency was considering the release of a record amount of its reserves to counter soaring prices.
Asian stocks extend gains, oil stabilises after crude release report
Asian equities extended gains Wednesday while oil stabilised after a report said the International Energy Agency was considering the release of a record amount of its reserves to counter soaring prices.
Dassault pitches latest private jet against US, Canadian rivals
France's Dassault on Tuesday unveiled its latest private jet, the Falcon 10X, pitched to rival the flagship planes from Gulfstream and Bombardier.
Louis Vuitton takes Paris fashion week on mountain ride
Models wore mountain capes, shepherds' hats and carried bags with bells attached to them as Louis Vuitton brought the curtain down on Paris fashion week with a back-to-nature show Tuesday.
White House says US Navy has not escorted tanker through Strait of Hormuz
The United States has not escorted any oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz, the White House said Tuesday, after the energy secretary's social media account posted and deleted a claim that it did so.
US energy secretary's post saying US escorted tanker in Hormuz deleted
A post by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright saying that the US Navy had escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz was deleted on Tuesday, minutes after his account had posted it.
Oil crisis: Is world better placed than in 1973?
Ten days after the first American and Israeli strikes against Iran, oil prices have cooled slightly after soaring above $100 a barrel.
Oil plunges, stocks rise as Trump says Iran war over 'very soon'
Oil prices sank and equities pushed higher Tuesday following a wild day of swings that came after President Donald Trump signalled that the US-Israeli war on Iran could end sooner than thought.
Global energy body discusses releasing strategic oil reserves
Member states of the International Energy Agency (IEA) were set to meet on Tuesday for crisis talks to assess security of supply and the potential release of emergency stocks as the Middle East war roils markets, the body's chief said.
Vietnam to tap emergency fund to cool surging fuel prices
Vietnam moved Tuesday to tap an emergency fund to cool surging fuel prices, as the Middle East war has disrupted supplies and sparked long queues at petrol stations across the country.
UK trial opens against Sony over PlayStation video game prices
A trial opened in London on Tuesday over a £2 billion ($2.7 billion) class action lawsuit that accuses Japanese entertainment giant Sony of breaching competition law by allegedly overcharging millions of UK PlayStation users.
Iran war sends prices in next door Turkmenistan soaring
At a market in Turkmenistan's capital Ashgabat, pensioner Shemshat Kurbanova always used to pick the "juiciest" Iranian fruit -- but 10 days of war across the border have sent prices soaring and she is now worried how to get by.
Volkswagen says to cut 50,000 jobs as profit slides
Germany's automotive giant Volkswagen said Tuesday it would cut 50,000 jobs at home by 2030 as its profit slid to its lowest level in almost a decade.
Oil plunges, stocks rally as Trump says Iran war over 'very soon'
Oil prices sank and equities rallied Tuesday following a wild day of swings that came after President Donald Trump signalled that the US-Israel war on Iran could end sooner than thought.
Iranian Kurds hunted by drones in Iraqi Kurdistan
When a deafening drone tore a hole in her roof in northern Iraq, Iranian Kurd Amine Poursaid, gripped by fear of another attack, packed her family's belongings and prepared to escape.
German exports drop in setback to fragile recovery
German exports dropped faster than expected in January, official data showed Tuesday, the latest sign that the recovery in Europe's struggling top economy remains fragile.
Iran vows to fight on and block all Gulf oil
Iran vowed on Tuesday that not one litre of oil would be exported from the Gulf while its war with the United States and Israel continues, in a stark rebuke to President Donald Trump's boast that the conflict was all but over.
Lego posts record profit despite geopolitical turmoil: CEO to AFP
Denmark's Lego, the world’s number one toy maker, on Tuesday posted record sales and profits for its 2025 financial year, marking a "fantastic" year, despite global tensions, Lego's CEO told AFP.
Crude plunges, stocks rally as Trump says war over 'very soon'
Oil prices sank and equities rallied Tuesday following a wild day of swings that came after Donald Trump said the US-Israel war on Iran would be ending earlier than thought.
Search called off after Indonesia landfill collapse kills seven
Indonesian rescuers have called off the search for victims of a landslide at the country's largest open landfill after pulling seven bodies out from under debris, an official said Tuesday.
AI offers hope for young filmmakers dreaming of an Oscar
Studying at the film school where Oscar-nominated "Sinners" director Ryan Coogler honed his craft, SiJia Zheng dreams of winning an Academy Award.
Viral drone video fuels debate about Rio favela tourism
A line of tourists touch up their makeup before strutting across a rooftop in Rio de Janeiro's largest favela, posing for a drone as it zooms out to show dramatic aerial views of the hillside community.
Venezuelan lawmakers advance mining reforms sought by US
The National Assembly of Venezuela on Monday moved forward with mining reforms pushed by the United States, which is anxious to secure access to the country's critical minerals.
Trump vows Iran war will 'end very soon'
President Donald Trump said Monday that US military operations in Iran would be ending soon, reassuring markets that have been thrust into chaos by a war that is still reverberating across the Middle East.
Trump hints end of Iran war in sight, saying operations 'very complete'
President Donald Trump indicated for the first time Monday that US military operations in Iran could be coming to an end, saying the war was "very complete" and progressing ahead of schedule.
Shipping giant MSC halts Gulf exports amid war risks
Global shipping giant MSC announced Monday it was formally halting certain export shipments from the Gulf because of the Middle East war and that "all affected cargo will be discharged".
Trump's limited options to curb Iran war oil price surge
US President Donald Trump is under pressure to curb oil prices sent skyrocketing by the war with Iran, but has only limited tools to fix a problem that is shaking the world economy and is politically toxic at home.