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Kimono-clad pets blessed at Japan festival lacking enough kids
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France on alert as Halloween protests raise risk of violence
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Hakimi bags hat-trick as PSG rip Le Havre to pieces
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Abhishek Sharma: Indian cricket's 'new-generation superstar'
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In-form Fernandez sets up Tokyo final against Russia's Shnaider
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Marquez stretches MotoGP championship lead after Martin pulls out
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Scam centres relocated from Cambodia operate in Madagascar
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In-form Fernandez reaches Tokyo final
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Marc Marquez on front row at Malaysian MotoGP as Martin ruled out
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James, Maxey fuel 76ers over Knicks in NBA Cup thriller
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Injured Martin out of Malaysian MotoGP in big title blow
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High-speed, high-risk Route du Rhum yacht race sets off Sunday
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US, S.Korea, Japan vow 'complete' N.Korea denuclearization
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Fears of violence as France braces for Halloween protests
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Nations commit to get nature goals back on track
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OKC's Holmgren to miss at least eight weeks as Thunder injury woes deepen
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US oil companies aim to squeeze more out of refineries
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'Not very smart' - Verstappen slams Red Bull stable-mate after clash
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Leclerc quickest in Mexico GP practice
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Trump admin approves potential Patriot missiles sale to Ukraine
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Polish riot police deployed as deposed court chief sets off crisis
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Sun Goddess wins at Breeders' Cup, O'Brien leads Baffert
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Young Canadians focus on mental health at key climate trial
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Nations agree push to get nature goals on track
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'Breath of fresh air' truce brings hope to Ukraine's ravaged Kherson
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Leclerc shows practice pace as Antonelli prowls in Mexico
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British king reflects on colonial atrocities in Guyana
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Trump, Milei under pressure to explain Bolsonaro flight from Brazil
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Nations agree crucial texts in overtime at UN nature summit
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Hakimi bags hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain rip Le Havre to pieces
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NBA Trail Blazers lose guard Morant for four weeks
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Polish riot police deployed after court chief suspended
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UN nature summit in extra time as nations grapple for deal
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Emery's focus fully on Fulham despite Barcelona tie
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Complaints upheld against Swiss TV commentary on Israeli bobsleigher
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Reigning champs chase history in New York Marathon
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Tielemans glad Man Utd sticking with Carrick
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Monaco taken off global money-laundering 'grey list'
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Scottish police probe Andrew, Epstein stay at royal castle: UK media
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Canada, EU launch new alliance with deals on Ukraine, minerals, AI
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Medvedev into Vienna semis and books ATP Finals place
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Tears, fear, anger: relatives of Spain train crash dead await fate
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UN nature talks in extra time as nations struggle to reach deal
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Spurs get Maddison boost ahead of Palace clash
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Meta settles, leaving Snap sole defendant in new social media trial
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French authorities fear new street violence at Halloween protests
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Chelsea manager Alonso dismisses talk of Estevao loan deal
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Rickelton, Mulder centuries lift South Africa's chances in Test decider
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Thousands of students, workers hold peaceful protests in Italy
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US first-quarter growth rebounds less than expected as inflation surges
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Ukraine wants details of Russia's army parade truce offer
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Gaza flotilla organisers say 211 activists 'kidnapped' by Israel
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Eurozone economy barely grows in first months of 2026
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Nigerian airlines avert shutdown as Iran war hikes fuel prices
Nigerian airlines continued flying Thursday despite threatening a shutdown over sky-high jet fuel prices roiling the industry in Africa's top crude producer and most populous nation.
Under-fire UK boosts security for Jews after latest attack
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Iran defies Trump's blockade as oil prices soar
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Oil surges to four-year high on Trump blockade warning
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Oil prices soared more than five percent to a fresh four-year high Thursday while stocks fell after Donald Trump warned the US blockade of Iranian ports could last months as peace talks remained stalled.
Oil at four-year high, stocks slip after Trump blockade warning
Oil prices held around four-year highs Thursday while stocks fell after Donald Trump warned the US blockade of Iranian ports could last months as peace talks remained stalled.
Nations urged to 'go further' as fossil fuel exit talks wrap in Colombia
Nearly 60 nations hailed progress in the fight to exit fossil fuels as a breakaway conference wrapped up in Colombia on Wednesday -- but now face the harder work of turning words into action.
Putin, Trump discuss Iran, Ukraine in phone call: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with US counterpart Donald Trump, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Wednesday, adding the two leaders discussed the Middle East war and Ukraine.
Iran officials leave Canada before FIFA Congress over airport 'insult': Iranian media
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Oil spikes while divided Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged
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Alleged Trump assassin took selfie moments before attack: prosecutors
The man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump took a selfie in his hotel room moments before bursting through security with a pump-action shotgun, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Powell to bow out as Fed chief but stay as a governor on legal pressure
US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell said Wednesday that he plans to stay at the central bank as a governor after his chair term ends, as the independent institution battles legal challenges under the Trump administration.
Trump says US has 'a shot' at crewed Moon landing before presidency ends
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he believes NASA has a good chance of returning astronauts to the Moon's surface before he leaves the White House at the start of 2029.
Hungary's Magyar pushes to unblock EU billions in Brussels
Incoming Hungarian leader Peter Magyar vowed Wednesday that frozen EU funds would start flowing to Budapest soon, after talks with top officials on his first vist to Brussels since defeating Viktor Orban.
US Fed divided at Powell's likely last meeting at helm
A divided US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged for a third straight meeting Wednesday on high uncertainty from the Middle East war, in what was likely its last gathering helmed by Jerome Powell.
King Charles touts 'solidarity' with US at 9/11 memorial
King Charles III declared his "enduring solidarity with the American people" Wednesday, as he visited the 9/11 memorial in New York as part of a state visit focused on healing strained ties between Britain and the United States.
Australia FM says China agrees to collaborate on jet fuel exports
Australia's foreign minister said Wednesday that China has agreed to work together to facilitate exports of jet fuel, in an attempt to ease supply disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East.
Pentagon chief spars with Democratic lawmakers on Iran war
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth repeatedly clashed with Democratic lawmakers over the Iran war on Wednesday, in his first testimony to Congress since President Donald Trump launched the conflict more than two months ago.
Hungary's Magyar pushes to unblock EU billion in Brussels
Incoming Hungarian leader Peter Magyar vowed Wednesday that frozen EU funds would start flowing to Budapest soon, after talks with top officials on his first vist to Brussels since defeating Viktor Orban.
'River on fire': Toxic fumes as Ukrainian drones pound Russian oil town
Plumes of black smoke towered over the southern Russian town of Tuapse on Wednesday where residents wore face masks to shield themselves from polluted air after multiple Ukrainian drone strikes on a major oil refinery in the coastal town.