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UK set for more legal challenges over migrant hotels
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Russia says discussing Ukraine security guarantees without Moscow 'road to nowhere'
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Torrential Pakistan monsoon rains kill more than 20
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Record number of mosquito-borne disease outbreaks in Europe: health agency
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Stock markets diverge after Wall Street tech sell-off
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Chinese troops swelter through rehearsal for major military parade
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Defence begins closing arguments in Hong Kong trial of Jimmy Lai
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World champions Springboks to play Japan at Wembley
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Kneecap rapper in court on terrorism charge over Hezbollah flag
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Israel approves plan to conquer Gaza City, calls up reservists
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Oasis star Noel Gallagher piles praise on 'amazing' brother Liam
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German minister says China's 'assertiveness' threatens European interests
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Afghanistan bus crash death toll rises to 78
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Historic Swedish church inches closer to new home
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Israel defence minister approves plan to conquer Gaza City
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More than 20 dead in fresh Pakistan monsoon rains
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Brazilian goalkeeper Fabio claims world record for most games
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Vienna chosen to host Eurovision 2026
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Japan hosts African leaders for development conference
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Reclusive Turkmenistan bids to go tobacco-free in 2025
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From TikTok to frontrunner, inside Paz's presidential campaign in Bolivia
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Chinese mega-hit 'Ne Zha II' enlists Michelle Yeoh to woo US audiences
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India celebrates clean energy milestone but coal still king
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US demand for RVs fuels deforestation on Indonesia's Borneo: NGOs
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Kneecap rapper faces court on terror charge over Hezbollah flag
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Dutch divers still haul up debris six years after container spill
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Asian markets dip after US tech slide
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NZ soldier sentenced to two years' detention for attempted espionage
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Time to Go: Japan pro board game player retires at 98
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City girls snub traditional Hindu face tattoos in Pakistan
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Australia lashes Netanyahu over 'weak' leader outburst
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Polar bear waltz: Fake Trump-Putin AI images shroud Ukraine peace effort
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Sounds serious: NYC noise pollution takes a toll
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Trump slams US museums for focus on 'how bad slavery was'
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US agrees to talks with Brazilian WTO delegates on tariffs
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Israel-France row flares over Macron's move to recognise Palestinian state
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White House starts TikTok account as platform in US legal limbo
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Syrian, Israeli diplomats met in Paris to discuss 'de-escalation': report
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Wanyonyi, the former cattle herder ready to eclipse Rudisha
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Mbappe lifts Real Madrid past Osasuna in La Liga opener
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Venezuela says 66 children 'kidnapped' by the United States
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Brazil nixes red World Cup jersey amid political outcry
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Real Madrid scrape past Osasuna in La Liga opener
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McIlroy backs 'clean slate' season finale format change
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'Call of Duty', 'Black Myth' wow Gamescom trade show
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Isak says 'change' best for everyone after Newcastle trust broken
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Salah makes history with third PFA player of the year award
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Rabiot, Rowe put up for sale by Marseille after bust-up
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Weary Swiatek wins US Open mixed doubles opener
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Drought sinks longest Polish river to record-low level
Poland's longest river, the Vistula, on Sunday hit a record-low water level in the capital because of drought, the national weather agency said.
Super Typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam after leaving deadly trail
Super Typhoon Yagi uprooted thousands of trees and swept ships and boats out to sea, killing one person, as it made landfall in northern Vietnam on Saturday, after leaving at least 23 dead through southern China and the Philippines.

Visiting Papua New Guinea, pope says natural resources must benefit all
Pope Francis visited Papua New Guinea Saturday, where he called for vast natural resources to benefit the "entire community" -- a politically charged demand in a nation where many believe their riches are being stolen or squandered.

Pope tells Papua New Guinea leaders natural resources must benefit all
Pope Francis told Papua New Guinea's leaders Saturday that vast natural resources must benefit the "entire community", a politically charged call in a nation where many believe riches are being squandered or stolen.

June-August 2024 were hottest ever recorded: EU monitor
The 2024 northern summer saw the highest global temperatures ever recorded, beating last year's record and making this year likely Earth's hottest ever, the EU's climate monitor said Friday.

US bat decline triggered pesticide surge and over 1,000 infant deaths: study
A collapse in North America's bat population led to a surge in pesticide use by farmers as an alternative way to protect their crops -- in turn triggering a rise in infant mortalities, a study revealed Thursday.

Brazil braces for more fires amid extreme low humidity
More than a thousand Brazilian municipalities were on alert Thursday due to very low humidity -- in some cases comparable to that of the Sahara desert -- as the country is gripped by a historic drought that has fueled major wildfires.

South Korea sees highest average summer temperature on record
South Korea experienced its highest average summertime temperature since such records began half a century ago, nearly two degrees higher than the historic average, the weather agency said Thursday.

Japanese island eradicates rabbit-killing mongoose
Japan has wiped out all mongooses on a subtropical island, officials said, after the animals ignored the venomous snakes they were brought in to hunt and preyed on endangered local rabbits instead.

UK conservationists and eBay team up against plant poaching
UK conservationists on Wednesday announced a collaboration with e-commerce giant eBay to combat the illegal plant trade, which is threatening the existence of some species.

Eco-friendly French cargo ship revives sail power
A French ship navigating past New York City to harbor laden with Champagne, Cognac and jam under sail might recall a long-forgotten age of wind navigation.

Namibia's drought cull of more than 700 wildlife under way
A Namibian government cull of more than 700 wildlife to cope with its worst drought in decades is under way, with nearly 160 animals already killed, the environment ministry said Tuesday.

Ex-Volkswagen CEO denies charges in 'dieselgate' trial
Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn denied the charges against him as his "dieselgate" trial began, his lawyer said Tuesday, nine years after the scandal first plunged the German auto titan into crisis.

UK announces record green energy auction
The UK on Tuesday said it had awarded a record 131 new green infrastructure projects in a single auction, including plans for Europe's two biggest offshore windfarms.

India launches flood warning systems at Himalayan glacial lakes
India is setting up high-tech warning systems at nearly 200 Himalayan glacial lakes at risk of bursting their banks, a deadly threat exacerbated by climate change, disaster officials said Tuesday.

Ex-Volkswagen CEO goes on trial over 'dieselgate'
Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn went on trial Tuesday for his role in the "dieselgate" scandal, nine years after the saga first plunged the German auto titan into crisis.

Larry the Downing Street cat gets 'Russian' rival
Larry the Downing Street cat is facing a challenge to his position as the British government's chief mouser -- a cute "Russian" kitten.

US climate envoy John Podesta to visit China this week
US climate envoy John Podesta will visit China this week for talks with counterpart Liu Zhenmin, state media said Tuesday, ahead of the COP29 summit in Baku in November.

'Queen of Trash' in dock in Sweden's biggest toxic waste scandal
Eleven people go on trial in Sweden on Tuesday accused of illegally dumping toxic waste in the country's biggest-ever environmental crime case.

Swaths of China, Japan log record summer temperatures
Swaths of China logged the hottest August on record last month, the weather service said, as Japanese authorities announced that this summer had been the joint warmest since records began.

Swathes of China, Japan log record summer temperatures
Swathes of China logged the hottest August on record last month, the weather service said, as Japanese authorities announced that 2024 had been its warmest summer since records began.

Norway's electric car sales set new world record
Electric car sales in Norway took a 94-percent share of the market in August -- a new world record -- statistics showed Monday, as sales in the rest of Europe stagnate.

Tiger mauls handler at Australian theme park
An animal handler was mauled by a tiger at Australia's Dreamworld theme park on Monday, emergency services said, and rushed to hospital with deep wounds on her arm.

Anti-whaling fight continues from prison, Watson says
Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson's detention in a Greenland prison pending his possible extradition to Japan has not prevented him from continuing his fight to save the animals, he told AFP in an interview.

'Russian spy' whale found dead in Norway
A Beluga whale whose strange harness sparked suspicions it was trained by Russia for spying purposes has been found dead in Norway, according to an NGO which tracks his movements.

Weakening Shanshan rains still disrupting transport in Japan
A powerful typhoon now downgraded to a tropical storm was still disrupting flights and trains in Japan Saturday, with authorities warning of possible landslides caused by heavy rain.

Activists seek clarity over mining ban in Ecuador forest reserve
A sprawling Ecuadoran forest reserve, home to toucans and the spectacled bear, is at the heart of a tug-of-war between environmentalist and miners.

Weakening typhoon churns through Japan, up to six dead
Typhoon Shanshan weakened to a tropical storm Friday but was still dumping heavy rains as it slowly churned through Japan, triggering transport havoc and landslide warnings, with up to six people killed.

Australian sauna helps save frogs from flesh-eating fungus
Hundreds of endangered Australian Green and Golden Bell frogs huddle inside a sauna, shielded from Sydney's winter chill.

Typhoon Shanshan barrels up Japan as five reported dead
Typhoon Shanshan slowly barrelled up the Japanese archipelago Friday, dumping torrential rains and causing transport havoc as its reported death toll reached five.

Coastal cities alarmingly slow to adapt to climate change: study
Coastal cities are not doing enough to adapt to climate change, taking too long and implementing insufficient measures, according to a major study published this week.

Quarter of China's energy now comes from non-carbon sources: white paper
A quarter of all the energy China consumes now comes from non-carbon sources, according to research published Thursday, as Beijing rapidly pivots its huge economy to a greener footing.