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Algeria sucker-punch Netherlands in World Cup warm up
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Iran FM says 'no tangible progress' in talks but Trump says deal close
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DRC cheered on by 23,000 fans in World Cup warm-up
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New York turns blue and orange as Knicks fever grips city
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Javier Bardem terrifies Amy Adams in TV adaptation of 'Cape Fear'
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Arnaldi into French Open semis as Berrettini retires injured
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Cuba has 'technocrats' willing to negotiate, Rubio says
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Authorities warn of World Cup ticket, merchandise scams
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US sanctions interrupt Visa, Mastercard payments in Cuba
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Cobolli sinks Auger-Aliassime to book French Open semi spot
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Police probe alleged assault on coach of Australian tennis player in Birmingham
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France's Saliba 'fine' after injury scare, says Deschamps
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Somalia ex-PM says attacked by govt forces in Mogadishu
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Ukraine drone strikes causing 'panic' for Kremlin: EU's Kallas to AFP
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Rubio brushes off Trump mental acuity concerns as 'absurd'
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Ukraine's Kostyuk takes on Russian Andreeva in French Open semis
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German director Wenders pulls 1975 film over child nude scene
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McIlroy chasing elusive Memorial, Scheffler eyes three-peat
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Sabalenka implodes as Shnaider books French Open semi with Chwalinska
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Sabalenka fell into 'dark hole' during French Open loss
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Ukrainian drones hit Saint Petersburg as 'Russian Davos' opens
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Stokes defends Archer's England absence due to IPL duties
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UN urges AI firms to reveal environmental footprint
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Sabalenka crumbles to French Open quarter-final defeat by Shnaider
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Henry fit to lead New Zealand's attack at Lord's
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Yamal, Williams should be fit for World Cup opener: De la Fuente
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UK PM slams violence over police handcuffing of dying student
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EU wants to favour European firms for AI, cloud in sovereignty push
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England captain Stokes defends Archer's IPL-enforced absence from Test side
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Deadly drone strike on Kuwait airport as Iran, US trade fire
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EU eases spending rules to tackle energy shock
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Polish qualifier Chwalinska reaches French Open semi-finals
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Romania wants to boost air defence after drone strike blamed on Russia
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French content creators gear up to influence presidential election
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France hits Shein with 22 mn euros in new fines over consumer violations
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DRC coach prepared to play friendly behind closed doors
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Ukraine drones hit Saint Petersburg as 'Russian Davos' opens
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CBS News fires '60 Minutes' veteran Scott Pelley
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Robots, supply strain: five hot topics at Computex
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Pope Leo prepares to visit polarised, secular Spain
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Formula One ace Leclerc extends contract with 'second family' Ferrari
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Hundreds flee as South Africa anti-migrant mobs go door-to-door
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Drone strikes close Kuwait airport as Iran and US clash in Gulf
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Ukraine drones hit Saint Petersburg as flagship economic forum opens
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Iran World Cup squad to reach Mexico early Sunday
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Indian stars push to end elephants in Bollywood
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OECD cuts 2026 global growth forecasts over Mideast war fallout
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'Blind spots': drone alert lays bare Lithuania poor shelter access
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French UFC fighter Gane blocking out politics before White House bout
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England aim to erase Ashes scars against New Zealand
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Board of Peace report accuses Hamas of blocking Gaza progress
Hamas is "the principal obstacle" to moving to the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, the Board of Peace initiative created by US President Donald Trump said in its first report to the UN Security Council.
Colosseum selfies, 'Melody' toffee and trade: Modi visits Rome
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met Wednesday in talks to strengthen ties and boost trade, a day after a night-time tour of the Colosseum.
UK eases sanctions on Russian jet fuel and diesel imports
British leader Keir Starmer defended Wednesday a contentious move to ease sanctions on imports of Russian jet fuel and diesel as the Middle East war causes prices to spiral.
Iran says US wants to 'start new war' after Trump threat
Iran's chief negotiator said Wednesday the United States wanted to restart the Middle East war after President Donald Trump said he would attack again unless Tehran agreed a peace deal.
Magyar, Tusk tout Hungary's return to Europe in post-Orban era
Hungary could learn from Poland on fighting corruption and restoring ties with Europe, new Hungarian prime minister Peter Magyar said Wednesday, bidding to turn the page on the acrimony of the Orban years.
NATO chief says US troop withdrawals from Europe won't hurt defences
NATO chief Mark Rutte said Wednesday that the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Europe would not harm defences, with Washington also expected to cut the forces it puts at the alliance's disposal.
DR Congo Ebola risk high regionally, low worldwide: WHO
The deadly Ebola outbreak raging in central Africa probably began several months ago, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, deeming the risk high in the region but low worldwide.
French lawmakers back Macron choice to run Bank of France
French lawmakers on Wednesday narrowly approved President Emmanuel Macron's former chief of staff to govern the central bank, with Emmanuel Moulin winning just enough votes to secure the job.
Rubio offers Cubans 'new path' in special video address
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered Cubans a "new path" in a special video address Wednesday hours before Washington was expected to criminally indict the island's former leader Raul Castro.
Lithuanians briefly head to bunkers over drone alert
Residents of Lithuania's capital city Vilnius on Wednesday briefly fled to underground shelters as transport ground to a halt after the defence ministry sent a drone alert to mobile phones.
Key takeaways from Putin-Xi meeting
China's President Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin met in Beijing on Wednesday, just days after Donald Trump left the Chinese capital, seeking to underscore their close ties.
Families of Beirut strike victims vow to fight for justice
Standing before their devastated building in central Beirut, childhood neighbours Wael Sabbagh and Ghida Krisht vow to fight for justice after an Israeli strike killed their family members.
Uganda president's son moves against senior politician for corruption
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni's increasingly powerful son has used a corruption investigation to bring down a senior politician -- including the very public impounding of her shiny new Rolls Royce -- to the delight of his many online followers.
Iran Guards warn of war beyond Mideast as Trump repeats threats
Iran warned on Wednesday that the Middle East war would spread far beyond the region if the United States and Israel resumed their attacks, after President Donald Trump threatened to strike again unless a deal is reached.
Indonesia's Prabowo announces export controls for coal, palm oil
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday announced commodity export controls to boost tax revenues as the country battles economic headwinds fuelled by the Middle East war.
Shot for throwing stones: Israeli forces killing West Bank teens weekly
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Ebola, hantavirus show world's risk preparedness lagging: pandemic expert
The deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks show that while the response to declared public health crises has improved, awareness of pandemic risks still lags, a leading pandemic expert warned Tuesday.
EU agrees to implement US trade pact after Trump threats
EU lawmakers and member states reached a deal in the early hours of Wednesday to implement the bloc's nearly year-old trade pact with the United States, with President Donald Trump threatening new tariffs unless it is done by July 4.
Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit
President Xi Jinping hailed China and Russia's "unyielding" ties in talks with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, as the pair met to underscore their alliance days after Donald Trump's visit to the Asian superpower economy.
Pentagon says it has reduced brigades in Europe from four to three
The Department of Defense said Tuesday it was reducing the number of US troop brigades in Europe from four to three, taking the deployment back to 2021 levels, as Washington pressures the continent to do more for its own defense.
Taiwan leader says 'foreign forces' cannot decide island's future
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday that "foreign forces" cannot decide the future of the democratic island, which relies heavily on US security backing to deter a potential Chinese attack.
Cubans want change, but not at gunpoint
Arminda de la Cruz has a mechanism for coping with both the endless blackouts in Cuba and the looming threat of a US invasion: reggaeton.
Putin, Xi to underscore alliance strength after Trump visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday, seeking to underline their unshakeable alliance in the wake of Donald Trump's visit to the Asian superpower economy.
Republican who stood up to Trump defeated in Kentucky primary
US President Donald Trump tightened his grip on the Republican Party on Tuesday as Kentucky voters ousted one of the few conservative lawmakers willing to challenge him openly.
US says held talks with Cuba on $100 mln offer
The United States and Cuba held talks this week on a US offer of $100 million in assistance, which Washington has dangled as an incentive for reforms, a US official said Tuesday.
Iran 'very confident' about World Cup protocols: federation vice-president
The Iranian football federation vice-president said Tuesday he was "very confident" in FIFA's protocols as the team prepare to play at the World Cup in the United States.
From graduation boos to voter unease: AI anxiety grows in the US
Speakers promoting AI are getting booed at universities, voters are rebelling against data centers, and even AI-friendly Trump administration officials are starting to retreat as an artificial intelligence backlash gathers pace across the United States.
Rubio to attend NATO talks, pay first visit to India
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet NATO counterparts following US threats to pull troops and also pay his first visit to India following a chilly patch between the countries, it was announced Tuesday.