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Australian mushroom murder suspect not on trial for lying: defence
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N. Korea to send army builders, deminers to Russia's Kursk
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Iran says hypersonic missiles fired at Israel as Trump demands 'unconditional surrender'
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Paul Marshall: Britain's anti-woke media baron
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Inzaghi defends manner of exit from Inter to Saudi club
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China downplayed nuclear-capable missile test: classified NZ govt papers
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Canada needs 'bold ambition' to poach top US researchers
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US Fed set to hold rates steady as it guards against inflation
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial offers fodder for influencers and YouTubers
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New rules may not change dirty and deadly ship recycling business
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US judge orders Trump admin to resume issuing passports for trans Americans
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Bali flights cancelled after Indonesia volcano eruption
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India, Canada return ambassadors as Carney, Modi look past spat
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Chapo's ex-lawyer elected Mexican judge
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Argentine ex-president Kirchner begins six-year term under house arrest
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Levy wants Spurs to be Premier League winners
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France to hold next G7 summit in Evian spa town
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Stocks climb on reassuring jobs data, US-China trade optimism
Major stock indexes pushed higher Friday as data showed the US labor market is resilient despite uncertainty over President Donald Trump's tariffs, while upcoming US-China talks added to hopes of easing trade tensions.

Trump says Musk has 'lost his mind' as feud fallout mounts
US President Donald Trump said Friday that Elon Musk had "lost his mind" but insisted he wanted to move on from the fiery split with his billionaire former ally.
Trump scuppers idea of calling Musk after row, may ditch Tesla
US President Donald Trump has no plans to speak to billionaire Elon Musk and may even ditch his red Tesla car, the White House said Friday after a stunning public divorce fraught with risk for both men.

Tensions spiral between Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago
Venezuela on Friday suggested Trinidad and Tobago could be behind an alleged incursion of mercenaries onto its territory, ratcheting up a row with its neighbor, which has threatened "deadly force" against Venezuelan vessels.

Trump has no plans to call Musk, White House says after feud
The White House squashed speculation that Donald Trump and Elon Musk would patch up their stunning public feud, saying the US president had no plans to call his billionaire former aide Friday.

Bangladesh's Yunus announces elections in April 2026
Bangladesh will hold elections in early April 2026 for the first time since a mass uprising overthrew the government last year, interim leader Muhammad Yunus said Friday.

Trump may get rid of his Tesla after Musk row: official
Donald Trump may now offload a Tesla he said he bought earlier this year in a show of support for Elon Musk, a White House official said Friday, following a blazing row between the US president and his billionaire former advisor.

Greek artist warns of fanaticism after art vandalised
A Greek artist whose work was vandalised by a far-right nationalist MP warned last week that fanaticism could spiral out of control in Western democracies.

Israel warns of more Lebanon strikes if Hezbollah not disarmed
Israel warned Friday that it would keep striking Lebanon until militant group Hezbollah has been disarmed, hours after hitting south Beirut in what Lebanese leaders called a major violation of a November ceasefire.

Ukraine war 'existential', Russia says, launching revenge strikes
The Kremlin said on Friday the Ukraine war was "existential" for Russia, after it launched a wave of retaliatory drone and missile strikes that killed three rescue workers in Kyiv.

Musk 'very welcome' in Europe after Trump bust-up, official says
Elon Musk is "very welcome" in Europe, a spokesperson for the European Commission quipped Friday, following the tech billionaire's spectacular public falling-out with US President Donald Trump.

Dutch election set for Oct 29 after government falls
The Netherlands will hold snap elections on October 29, authorities announced Friday, after far-right leader Geert Wilders pulled out of the ruling coalition, bringing down the government and sparking political chaos.
Stocks steady, dollar up before US jobs data
Major stock markets largely steadied and the dollar rose Friday awaiting key US jobs data in the face of uncertainty over the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs on the economy.

Ukraine war 'existential,' Kremlin says, launching revenge strikes
The Kremlin said on Friday that the Ukraine war was "existential" for Russia, after it launched a wave of retaliatory drone and missile strikes that killed at least three in Kyiv.

Hong Kong charges jailed activist for 'collusion with foreign forces'
Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong was charged again under the city's Beijing-imposed national security law on Friday, accused of collusion with foreign forces.

Russia pummels Kyiv in deadly attack after Putin retaliation vow
Moscow launched dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones at Ukraine early Friday, killing at least three people in Kyiv, after President Vladimir Putin vowed retaliation for an audacious Ukrainian attack on Russian airbases.

India's Modi arrives in Kashmir to open strategic railway
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kashmir on Friday, his first visit to the contested Himalayan region since a conflict with arch-rival Pakistan last month, and opened a strategic railway line.

Vietnam exports up as US tariff threat lingers
Vietnam's exports rose sharply last month, official figures showed Friday, as the communist country tries to negotiate relief from swingeing tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump.

Trump trade, immigration policies clouding World Cup preparations
When the United States, Mexico and Canada launched their joint bid for the 2026 World Cup in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, the prevailing mood was unmistakeably upbeat.

Trump and Musk alliance melts down in blazing public row
Donald Trump and Elon Musk's unlikely political marriage exploded in a fiery public divorce Thursday, with the US president threatening to strip the billionaire of his huge government contracts in revenge.

Harvard adds latest Trump foreign student ban to lawsuit
Harvard on Thursday added Donald Trump's proclamation barring new foreign students at the university from entering the United States to existing legal action against the administration, which it accuses of "retaliation" action.

Before the 'big beautiful breakup': Musk and Trump's bromance
It may have been one of the most predictable break-ups in history. But for a few brief months US President Donald Trump and tech tycoon Elon Musk were inseparable.

Hamas says ready for 'serious' Gaza truce talks, as rescuers say 37 killed
Hamas's lead negotiator said the group was ready to enter a new round of talks aimed at sealing a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, where rescuers said Israeli strikes killed at least 37 people on Thursday.

'Clinging to hope': Harvard students slam latest Trump visa ban
Donald Trump's late night proclamation blocking Harvard's new international students has sparked fear and anger among existing students left in limbo amid the escalating showdown between the president and their university.

US slaps sanctions on four ICC judges over Israel, US cases
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on four judges at the International Criminal Court including over an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, ramping up pressure on The Hague-based court of last resort.

Trump and Musk in stunning public divorce
Donald Trump and Elon Musk's unlikely bromance imploded in spectacular fashion Thursday as the US president and his billionaire former aide tore into each other in a very public, real-time divorce.

Pakistan, India bring heavy-hitters to persuade US after conflict
Weeks after a military crisis, India and Pakistan have dispatched top lawmakers to press their cases in the United States, where President Donald Trump has shown eagerness for diplomacy between them.

'Very disappointed' Trump in stunning live break-up with Musk
Tensions between Donald Trump and Elon Musk exploded into public view Thursday, as the US president said he was "very disappointed" by his billionaire former aide's criticisms and Musk hit back in real time on social media.

Gaza rescuers say 37 killed in Israel attacks, as aid group reopens centres
Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli attacks killed at least 37 people on Thursday, as a US-backed aid group reported it had resumed operations after a one-day hiatus.

Trump learns lessons from first 'Muslim ban' but raises new questions
In banning most travel to the United States by citizens of 12 countries, President Donald Trump is fine-tuning a playbook popular with his base, even as his singling out of particular nations left many scratching their heads.

Media groups urge Israel to allow Gaza access for foreign journalists
More than 130 news outlets and press freedom groups called Thursday for Israel to immediately lift a near-total ban on international media entering Gaza, while calling for greater protections for Palestinian journalists in the territory.
NATO closes in on agreement to meet Trump's spending demand
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Thursday that NATO allies were close to a deal on spending ahead of a summit later this month, in a bid to satisfy US President Donald Trump's demand that it reach five percent of GDP.