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Syrian jailed over stabbing at Berlin Holocaust memorial
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Second Iranian ship heading to Sri Lanka after submarine attack
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Middle East war spirals as Iran hits Kurds in Iraq
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Norris hungrier than ever to defend Formula One world title
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T20 World Cup hero Allen says New Zealand confidence high for final
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The silent struggle of an anti-war woman in Russia
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Iran hits Kurdish groups in Iraq as conflict widens
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China sets lowest growth target in decades as consumption lags
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Afghans rally against Pakistan and civilian casualties
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South Korea beat Philippines 3-0 to reach women's quarter-finals
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Mercedes' Russell not fazed by being tipped as pre-season favourite
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Australia beat Taiwan in World Baseball Classic opener
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Underdogs Wales could hurt Irish after Scotland display: Popham
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Gilgeous-Alexander rules over Knicks again in Thunder win
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Hamilton reveals sequel in the works to blockbuster 'F1: The Movie'
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China boosts military spending with eyes on US, Taiwan
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Seoul leads rebound across Asian stocks, oil extends gains
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Tourism on hold as Middle East war casts uncertainty
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Bayern and Kane gambling with house money as Gladbach come to town
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Turkey invests in foreign legion to deliver LA Olympics gold
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Galthie's France blessed with unprecedented talent: Saint-Andre
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Voice coach to the stars says Aussie actors nail tricky accents
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Rahm rejection of DP World Tour deal 'a shame' - McIlroy
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Israel keeps up Lebanon strikes as ground forces advance
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China prioritises energy and diplomacy over Iran support
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Canada PM Carney says can't rule out military participation in Iran war
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Verstappen says new Red Bull car gave him 'goosebumps'
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Swiss to vote on creating giant 'climate fund'
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Google to open German centre for 'AI development'
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Winter Paralympics to start with icy blast as Ukraine lead ceremony boycott
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Sci-fi without AI: Oscar nominated 'Arco' director prefers human touch
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Ex-guerrillas battle low support in Colombia election
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Hamilton vows 'no holding back' in his 20th Formula One season
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Two-thirds of Cuba, including Havana, hit by blackout
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US sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka as war spreads
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After oil, US moves to secure access to Venezuelan minerals
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Arteta hits back at Brighton criticism after Arsenal boost title bid
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Carrick says 'defeat hurts' after first loss as Man Utd boss
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Ecuador expels Cuba envoy, rest of mission
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Healthcare crisis looms over Greenland's isolated villages
The Greenlandic settlement of Kapisillit has no defibrillator -- which, given it is only accessible via a two-hour boat ride or by helicopter, means that if you go into cardiac arrest while there, you could be in real trouble.
Two Russian security personnel were on board France-seized tanker: sources
Two employees of a Russian private security company were aboard a suspected Russian "shadow fleet" tanker seized by France in September, an informed French source and a lawyer told AFP on Monday.
EU puts US trade deal on ice after Supreme Court ruling
European Union lawmakers Monday put a key trade deal with the United States on hold, demanding clarity after a Supreme Court ruling struck down many of President Donald Trump's tariffs.
South Africa accepts Trump's new US ambassador
South Africa on Monday said it accepted a conservative envoy highly critical of Pretoria as the new US ambassador to the country, amid frayed relations with President Donald Trump.
Iraq's Maliki defends PM candidacy, seeks to reassure US
The leading candidate to become Iraq's next prime minister, former premier Nouri al-Maliki, told AFP on Monday that he will not withdraw his nomination after pressure from the US, while also seeking to allay Washington's concerns.
Jetten sworn in as youngest-ever Dutch PM
A new Dutch government took power on Monday, with 38-year-old centrist Rob Jetten sworn in as the country's youngest-ever prime minister and the first openly gay one.
Iran says would respond 'ferociously' to any US attack
Iran warned the United States on Monday that any attack would be met "ferociously" in response to President Donald Trump's threat of limited strikes, while students staged new protests against the Islamic republic.
Australia PM backs removing UK's Andrew from line of succession
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday backed calls to remove Andrew from the royal line of succession amid investigations into the disgraced former prince's ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
EU lawmakers to put US trade deal on hold after Supreme Court ruling
European Union lawmakers were set Monday to freeze their approval of a key trade deal with the United States after a Supreme Court ruling struck down many of President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Rubio to attend Caribbean summit as US presses Venezuela, Cuba
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will take part in a summit of Caribbean nations on Wednesday, the State Department said, as he seeks a common line on Venezuela and pressure on Cuba.
India replaces British architect statue with independence hero
India unveiled a bust of an independence-era nationalist icon at the presidential palace on Monday, replacing a monument to British architect Edwin Lutyens in a symbolic break from its colonial past.
Philippines' Duterte authorised murders, ICC told as hearings open
Rodrigo Duterte personally authorised murders and hand-picked some of the victims of his "war on drugs", the International Criminal Court heard on Monday, as proceedings against the former Philippines president kicked off.
Iran says would respond 'ferociously' to any US attack, even limited strikes
Iran said Monday that a US attack of any scale would spur the Islamic republic to respond "ferociously", after President Donald Trump said he was considering limited strikes against the country.
New Dutch government sworn in under centrist Jetten
A new Dutch government took power on Monday, with 38-year-old centrist Rob Jetten sworn in as the country's youngest-ever prime minister and the first openly gay one.
'Considered a traitor': Life of an anti-war Ukrainian in Russia
In war-torn Ukraine, her family considers her a traitor. In tightly controlled Russia, her life is defined by solitude.
South Korea and Brazil sign deals on K-beauty, trade
Brazilians could more easily get their hands on coveted "K-beauty" products under a deal struck Monday during President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's state visit to South Korea.
Zimbabwe farmers seek US help over long-promised payouts
As white Zimbabwe farmers again ask the Trump administration to weigh in on long-promised government compensation for their evictions 25 years ago, many of them are increasingly ageing and desperate.
North Korea touts nuclear advances as Kim re-chosen to lead ruling party
North Korea's ruling party touted nuclear advances as it re-elected Kim Jong Un to the top post of general secretary, state media said Monday, during a rare national congress.
South Korea protests 'Victory' banner hung from Russian embassy
South Korea has protested to Russia after its embassy in Seoul unfurled a giant banner declaring "Victory will be ours", an apparent reference to the anniversary of the Ukraine war.
Hong Kong appeals court upholds jailed democracy campaigners' sentences
A Hong Kong appeals court on Monday upheld the convictions and sentences of a dozen democracy campaigners jailed for subversion during the city's largest trial under a Beijing-imposed national security law.
New Dutch government to be sworn in under centrist Jetten
The new Dutch government will be sworn in on Monday, with 38-year-old centrist Rob Jetten set to be the country's youngest-ever prime minister and the first openly gay one.
ICC to begin pre-trial hearing for Philippines' Duterte
The International Criminal Court will begin a hearing on Monday to decide whether former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte should stand trial for crimes against humanity linked to his deadly anti‑drug crackdown.
After two convictions, France's Sarkozy seeks to merge sentences
A Paris criminal court will on Monday examine former president Nicolas Sarkozy's request to merge two sentences for convictions in separate cases related to graft and illegal campaign financing.
Blizzard blows New Yorkers' plans off course
New Yorkers were left scrambling Sunday after authorities announced non-essential road journeys would be banned in response to what's expected to be the worst blizzard in a decade.
Iran-US talks expected Thursday despite fears of strikes
Iranian officials held out hope for progress towards a deal to head off renewed conflict when talks with US negotiators resume on Thursday, despite a huge build-up of American military might in the Middle East.
USA defeat Canada for Olympic men's ice hockey gold, Trump celebrates
The United States won the men's ice hockey gold at the Winter Olympics for the first time in 46 years as Jack Hughes' overtime goal gave them a thrilling 2-1 win over Canada on Sunday.
EU 'expects' US to honour trade deal as Trump hikes tariffs
The European Commission called Sunday for Washington to abide by the terms of the trade deal struck last year with the EU, as President Donald Trump announced new global tariff hikes a day after an adverse Supreme Court ruling.
US says trade deals in force despite court ruling on tariffs
US trade deals with the European Union, China and other partners remain in force despite the Supreme Court ruling that struck down many of President Donald Trump's tariffs, a top official said Sunday.
Iran vows to defend itself but sees diplomatic solution to US standoff
Iran's top diplomat said Sunday that his country would strike back at US interests in the Middle East in the event of an attack, though he still saw a chance for a diplomatic resolution.
Iranian students rally for second day as fears of war with US mount
Iranian students gathered for fresh pro- and anti-government rallies Sunday commemorating those killed in recent protests, as fears loomed of renewed conflict with the United States over the country's nuclear programme.
Afghans mourn villagers killed in Pakistani strikes
Afghans gathered around a mass grave Sunday to bury villagers killed in overnight air strikes by Pakistan, which said its military targeted militants.
Greenland does not need US hospital ship: Danish minister
Greenland does not need medical assistance from other countries, Denmark's defence minister said Sunday, after US President Donald Trump claimed he was sending a hospital ship to the autonomous Danish territory that he covets.