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Democrats, Trump hold final rallies before midterm elections
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African players in Europe: Defender Hakimi's historic hat-trick
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Japan urges US to enforce discipline after second Marine arrest
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Struggling Slavia face Arsenal as grim record looms
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'Remarkable' rookie Lendeborg scores 37 as Warriors beat Clippers
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Vikings suffer first loss while Broncos edge Chiefs in NFL
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ExxonMobil urged to re-think Papua New Guinea gas project
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South Korea to double spending on AI and chips in 2027
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Asian stocks mixed as tech sector struggles to rebound from selloff
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On All Saints' Day, Philippine mountain town honours dead with fire
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India's royals find new power in their past
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Years on from fall of IS, French jihadists face justice in Iraq
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Irish bookshops help meet UK demand for Sally Rooney novels
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Point of Law favourite at Australia's 'race that stops a nation'
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NFL Vikings suffer first loss while Broncos edge Chiefs
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'Kid' Antonelli gets affectionate tributes from all quarters
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Host of fresh faces in Australia white-ball squads to face England
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Hamilton accuses Leclerc of wrecking Ferrari hopes
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NFL linebacker Campbell to remain hospitalized overnight
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Pre-season F1 favourite Russell 'not up to the task'
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'Grateful' Antonelli becomes youngest Formula One world champion
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Novak wins Mexico Open for first solo PGA Tour win
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Four sporting prodigies who scaled the heights
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Fast and funny, Antonelli becomes Formula One's youngest king
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Six key races that made Kimi Antonelli a world champion
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Antonelli becomes youngest Formula One world champion
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Isa double sends Pau past Toulouse in Top 14
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Japan's Shimada wins Skate Canada in Grand Prix debut
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NFL Lions linebacker Campbell carted off to hospital
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NFL Vikings suffer first loss while Allen sparks Bills win
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Iran warns new war could last longer after Trump threatens strikes
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Antonelli title bid halted by red flag at Mexico GP
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Bulgarian president wins runoff vote as Black Sea attacks raise stakes
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Shelton adds former Alcaraz coach Ferrero to team
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Iraola instructs Liverpool players to dive after Arsenal penalty call
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Lyon, Paris FC close in on PSG at top of Ligue 1
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Lazio pull clear at Serie A summit as Gattuso warns of vertigo
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Arsenal ride out Liverpool storm to top Premier League
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Israel elections chief says inquiry into irregularities will not undermine result
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Binance resumes withdrawals after more than $6 bn stolen in hack
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Vacherot beats Lehecka to clinch Basel title
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Almgren wins debut marathon in New York, Chepkirui wins women's race
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Buzzy Holmes doc wins slow Halloween box office in N. America
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Violence after Germany's 'Gen Z' demos slammed by politicians
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Mbappe strikes after China controversy as Real Madrid beat Santander
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Lazio pull clear at Serie A summit
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Almgren makes triumphant marathon debut in New York
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Trump's Republicans scramble to stop Democratic midterms wave
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Chinese state TV fails to air Real Madrid match after Mbappe row
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50 civilians die in sweep by Malian and 'foreign' troops: UN
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Obamas to unveil White House portraits after Trump snub
Former US president Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will finally unveil their official portraits at the White House next week after being denied the honor by Donald Trump.
Iraq political deadlock persists after bloody unrest
A months-long political crisis in Iraq showed little sign of abating Wednesday despite a fresh push for negotiations after nearly 24 hours of deadly violence between rival Shiite factions ended.
UN to release Xinjiang rights report within hours
The UN rights chief will release a long-awaited report on alleged violations in China's Xinjiang region before leaving office later Wednesday, despite intense pressure from Beijing not to publish the assessment at all.
Russians divided over Gorbachev legacy
For some he brought winds of change that could have paved the way for a better Russia, for others economic hardship and bitterness.
US senator Bernie Sanders backs UK strikers
The independent US senator Bernie Sanders on Wednesday gave his backing to striking British railway workers, adding an international dimension to the growing push for higher wages in the UK.
UN rights chief to publish Xinjiang report on Wednesday
The UN rights chief will release a long-awaited report on alleged violations in China's Xinjiang region before leaving office later Wednesday, despite strong pressure from Beijing not to publish.
Gorbachev's love-hate relationship with Putin
Mikhail Gorbachev struggled to make up his mind about Vladimir Putin.
Tributes from West as Gorbachev dies at 91
The death of Mikhail Gorbachev triggered an outpouring of tributes from Western leaders on Wednesday but reaction was muted in Russia, where many blamed the last Soviet leader for the loss of the country's status as a global superpower.
Iraq political gridlock persists after bloody unrest
A months-long political crisis in Iraq showed little sign of abating Wednesday despite a fresh push for negotiations after nearly 24 hours of deadly violence between rival Shiite factions ended.
Russia's Gazprom halts pipeline gas flow in new jitters for Europe
Russian energy giant Gazprom suspended gas deliveries to Germany on a major pipeline on Wednesday, the latest in a series of supply halts that have fuelled an energy crisis in Europe.
Asian markets mostly drop as traders eye more monetary tightening
Most Asian markets resumed their downward trend Wednesday, with traders fearing the Federal Reserve's determination to beat inflation with higher interest rates will tip the world's top economy into recession.
Japan defence ministry asks for $40 bn budget with eyes on Russia, China
Japan's defence ministry requested a $40 billion budget on Wednesday, pointing to the war in Ukraine and warning that the world faces its "toughest challenges" since World War II.
Japan PM says ruling party to cut ties with Unification Church
Japan's prime minister on Wednesday said members of his ruling party will have to cut ties with the Unification Church, which has faced renewed scrutiny following ex-premier Shinzo Abe's assassination.
IAEA inspectors set off for Russian-held Ukrainian nuclear plant
A team led by the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency set off from Kyiv on Wednesday for a Russian-held nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine that has sparked global concern.
Gazprom halts pipeline gas flow in new jitters for Europe
Russian energy giant Gazprom on Wednesday cuts off its gas supplies to Germany via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline for maintenance work, further raising tensions on an already taut electricity market.
New air strike hits capital of Ethiopia's Tigray
The capital of the northern Ethiopian region of Tigray was hit by an air strike around midnight Tuesday, Tigray rebels and hospital officials said, the latest such attack reported in just a few days.
Mikhail Gorbachev, last Soviet leader, dies at 91
Mikhail Gorbachev, who changed the course of history by triggering the demise of the Soviet Union and was one of the great figures of the 20th centry, has died in Moscow aged 91.
World hails 'one-of-a-kind' ex-Soviet leader Gorbachev
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union who played a major role in ending the Cold War, died in Moscow on Tuesday aged 91.
Gorbachev and first lady Raisa, a life 'hand-in-hand'
Uniquely among Soviet leaders, Mikhail Gorbachev made no secret of his warm and supportive relationship with his wife Raisa, an elegant woman who often appeared in public with him and whose premature death from cancer was a devastating blow.
US says top Russian official in charge of 'sham' Ukraine referenda
The United States said Tuesday that a top Russian official has been put in charge of "sham" referenda aimed at annexing parts of Ukraine as it again warned that votes could come soon.
Zelensky says Russia attacking nuclear plant environs ahead of UN visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday accused Russia of attacking the area near Europe's biggest nuclear plant due to be visited by UN inspectors as intense battles raged in southern Ukraine.
On Afghan pullout anniversary, Biden has moved on
President Joe Biden faced intense criticism for the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan but one year later both he and the United States have largely turned the page, even as the war-ravaged country still faces mounting challenges.
Gorbachev: the man who let the Soviet empire go
Mikhail Gorbachev changed the course of modern history by triggering the demise of the USSR and allowing Eastern Europe to free itself from Soviet rule, earning him accolades in the West but the scorn of many Russians.
Mikhail Gorbachev, last Soviet leader, dead at 91
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, has died in Moscow aged 91, Russian news agencies reported on Tuesday.
Tigray rebels vow to pursue military advance in northern Ethiopia
Tigrayan rebels said Tuesday they intended to advance further into neighbouring regions of northern Ethiopia but were still open to peace talks after fighting erupted last week and put paid to a five-month-long truce.
Zelensky meets IAEA team over nuclear plant as fighting rages in south
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with top UN nuclear inspectors in Kyiv Tuesday ahead of their visit to inspect the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant as intense fighting raged across southern Ukraine, his office said.
S.Africa's Ramaphosa lashes xenophobic hospital protests
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday condemned anti-immigrant protests that had prevented foreigners from accessing a hospital in the capital, fuelling concerns about rising xenophobia.