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Russian barrage on Kyiv kills 17 as Ukraine fails to down single missile
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India monsoon floods, landslides kill more than 100 since July: officials
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South Korea pro baseball league cancels games over heatwave
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Cathay Pacific's profit soars 71% despite Iran war driving up fuel costs
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Taiwan probes 17 China-funded firms over high-tech talent poaching
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Russian barrage on Ukraine kills 15, wounds dozens more
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Trump warns Iran to open Hormuz or get 'hit very hard'
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South Korea police raid Starbucks HQ over 'Tank Day' fiasco
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Factories shed workers in Bangladesh garment sector
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Tech back in fashion as Asian markets extend rebound
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North Korea warns of 'military options' over Japan rearmament
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Trump admin to review 'closed' AI models before release: reports
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De Minaur fights past Duckworth in all-Aussie Montreal battle
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Taiwan begins military drills as China pressure grows
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High bills, cheap panels drive a Philippine solar surge
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UK mansion where 'listeners' spied on Nazi generals becomes museum
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Russian barrage on Ukraine kills 2, wounds dozens more
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Sabalenka tops Uchijima in WTA Toronto opener
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Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati Masters with wrist injury
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Kgatlana strikes as South Africa reach WAFCON quarter-finals
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SpaceX revenue jumps 92% in first earnings report, but shares slide
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Pakistan close on series-levelling win against West Indies
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US eyes Hormuz deal 'today or tomorrow' as ship sinks in Red Sea
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Paramount CEO says politics fueling Warner Bros. merger battle
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SpaceX revenue jumps 92% in first earnings report
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Trump's sale of access to Truth Social raises eyebrows
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SpaceX rocket stage expected to slam into Moon
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Colombian ex-guerrillas fear for future under hardline president
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US hopeful Hormuz strait deal will be done 'today or tomorrow'
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Tsitsipas comeback continues with Montreal first-round win
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Michigan primary puts Democratic divide on the ballot
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Swiatek fends off Bejlek to reach Toronto third round
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South Africa captain Kolisi to make Test return in Argentina
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Cuba's famed resilience comes at a growing mental cost
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McDonald's reports slower US sales in 2nd quarter
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Swiss Reusser wins Tour de France Femmes time-trial
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Arsenal step up bid to sign Newcastle's Guimaraes: reports
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Hundreds flee homes after Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupts
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Gazans hold mass funeral for those killed during war
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Thousands pay tribute to Italian football legend Baresi
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WHO pleads for more support to tackle Ebola outbreak
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Irish UN peacekeeper shot dead in south Lebanon
An Irish soldier of the UN peacekeeping force in south Lebanon near the Israeli border was killed and three wounded after their convoy came under fire, Irish officials said Thursday.
Biden tells leaders US is 'all in' for Africa
President Joe Biden threw his support Thursday behind a larger African role in the world but also vowed the United States would not shy away from promoting democracy.
UN rights chief denounces crackdown in Nicaragua
Nicaragua is systematically working to stifle dissent, the UN's rights chief warned Thursday, pointing to swelling numbers of arbitrary detentions, thousands of NGOs shut down and "muzzling of the media".
US financial sanctions target one of Russia's richest men
The US announced financial sanctions targeting one of Russia's wealthiest men, Vladimir Potanin, the Treasury Department and State Department said Thursday, adding to efforts that curb Moscow's ability to fund its war in Ukraine.
Deadly Russian shelling cuts Kherson power
Russian shelling on Thursday killed two people in Kherson and left the southern city "completely without power", Ukrainian officials said after the latest strikes on infrastructure as temperatures have plummeted.
Macron defends World Cup trip amid Qatar graft scandal
President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday stood by his decision to travel to Qatar to support France's World Cup team, despite allegations linking the Gulf monarchy to corruption in the European Parliament.
ECB slows rate hike pace but warns of 'long game' to tame inflation
The European Central Bank opted for a smaller interest rate increase of half a percentage point on Thursday but warned of more hikes to come in the "long game" to tame red-hot inflation.
Last French troops leave Central African Republic
The last French troops deployed in the Central African Republic left on Thursday following a chill in relations caused by closer ties between Bangui and Moscow, an AFP reporter saw.
Patriot missiles: crucial but limited help for Ukraine
The United States is expected to announce it will equip Ukraine with Patriot missile units, boosting its defenses against Russia's assault on its infrastructure.
UN rights chief details civilian executions in Ukraine
In just the first weeks of Moscow's war in Ukraine, Russian forces summarily killed hundreds of civilians, the UN rights chief said Thursday, decrying likely war crimes.
Family of dead activist take Palestinian Authority to ICC
The family of Palestinian activist Nizar Banat submitted a case Thursday to the International Criminal Court accusing top Palestinian officials over his death in custody, relatives told AFP.
Fiji opposition calls for halt to election count after 'anomaly'
Fiji's opposition on Thursday demanded counting stop in the coup-prone nation's bitterly fought general election, alleging serious "anomalies" that put the poll's legitimacy in doubt.
Iran blames US after being removed from UN rights body
Iran on Thursday accused the United States of orchestrating its removal from a UN women's rights body over its response to protests triggered by death of Mahsa Amini.
UK nurses stage unprecedented walkout
UK nurses on Thursday staged an unprecedented one-day strike as a "last resort" in their fight for better wages and working conditions, despite warnings it could put patients at risk.
Fiji opposition calls for halt to election count after midnight 'anomaly'
Fiji's opposition on Thursday demanded counting be stopped in the coup-prone nation's bitterly-fought general election, alleging serious "anomalies" that put the legitimacy of the vote in doubt.
China recalls six diplomats over Manchester violence: UK
China has removed six diplomats from the UK, including its consul-general in Manchester, after they were accused of assaulting a Hong Kong protester in the northern English city, Britain said Wednesday.
Tunisia awaits languid election for powerless parliament
Tunisians are to vote Saturday on a parliament largely stripped of its powers, the final pillar of a hyper-presidential system installed by President Kais Saied after a power grab last year.
Fiji opposition challenges election results, calls for calm
Fiji's opposition leader said Thursday he will challenge the country's election results, after an overnight "anomaly" abruptly halted a tally that showed him holding a very early lead.
WHO eyes end to Covid emergency in 2023
The World Health Organization said Wednesday it hoped that Covid-19 would no longer be a public health emergency in 2023, as it urged China to share information that could pinpoint how the pandemic started.
US launches bid to bring power to African hospitals
The United States on Wednesday announced a $150 million initiative to bring power to hospitals in Africa, hoping to address a key challenge holding up health care on the continent.
'Anomaly' derails Fiji election count
Fiji’s election count was plagued by a long delay and technical breakdown Thursday, as former coup leader turned prime minister Frank Bainimarama aimed to extend his 16-year grip on power.
Biden seeks principled Africa partnership as US businesses pour in
President Joe Biden called Wednesday for a long-term partnership with Africa rooted both in trade and good governance as US businesses unveiled billions of dollars for the continent where China has become a top player.
COP15's key aim: protect 30% of the planet
Headlining the COP15 biodiversity talks is a drive to secure 30 percent of Earth's land and oceans as protected zones by 2030 -- the most disputed item on the agenda.
Peru declares state of emergency as ousted leader remains in prison
Peru declared a nationwide state of emergency Wednesday amid violent protests against the ouster of ex-president Pedro Castillo that have left seven people dead.
US leads technology investment in Africa at Biden summit
President Joe Biden was set Wednesday to unveil a long-term commitment to African leaders as the United States laid out a major investment push in technology in the continent, where China's infrastructure spending has made it a top player.
UN removes Iran from women's rights body over protest crackdown
The United Nations on Wednesday voted to remove Iran from a women's rights body over Tehran's brutal crackdown of women-led protests.
US businesses pump investment into Africa at Biden summit
President Joe Biden was set Wednesday to lay out a long-term commitment to African leaders as US companies announced more than $2 billion led by technology deals for a continent where China has become a top player.
Ousted Peru leader to remain in prison as hearing postponed
A judge in Peru on Wednesday postponed by 24 hours a hearing to decide whether ex-president Pedro Castillo will be released from detention on charges of rebellion and conspiracy.
Kenyan guard dies after fall at Qatar World Cup stadium
World Cup organisers said Wednesday that an urgent investigation had been launched into the death of a Kenyan security guard who fell from an upper floor at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar.
Erdogan backs Turkmen gas link easing dependence on Russia
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday backed the creation of a new natural gas pipeline that could ease Europe's dependence on Russia by linking up with energy-rich Turkmenistan.
Once a star, Ghana battles economic crisis
The packing machine at Nakobs' Pac factory in the outskirts of Ghana's capital Accra is running at full pace, churning out sachets of treated drinking water.
Fiji PM vows to respect result, as votes counted
Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama on Wednesday vowed to respect an election that could end his 16-year grip on power, as his rival ex-coup leader took an early lead with a small fraction of the vote counted.