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UK PM 'open' to slavery apology but not reparations
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West Indies crush Bangladesh by eight wickets in first Test
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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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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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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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Shots were fired as US President Donald Trump attended a media gala in Washington on Saturday night, with the gunman detained at a screening area just outside the hotel ballroom where hundreds of guests had gathered.
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Shots reportedly fired, Trump evacuated from press dinner in Washington
Shots were allegedly fired as US President Donald Trump attended a press dinner in Washington on Saturday night, witnesses and AFP reporters said as loud bangs were heard at the hotel venue.
East Jerusalem residents anguished as homes demolished to make way for biblical park
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Bomb attack on Colombia highway kills 14 ahead of election
A highway bomb attack in a restive region of southwestern Colombia killed 14 people and injured at least 38 on Saturday, the latest spate of violence ahead of next month's presidential election.
Highway bomb attack kills 10 ahead of Colombia election
A highway bomb attack in a restive region of southwestern Colombia killed 10 people and injured at least a dozen on Saturday, the latest spate of violence ahead of next month's presidential election.
Trump cancels Pakistan talks trip, says Iran war on hold
US President Donald Trump cancelled his envoys' trip to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran on Saturday, saying there was no point "sitting around talking about nothing" but adding the war would not immediately resume.
Russia pounds Ukraine's Dnipro for 20 hours straight, killing eight
Russian barrages of drones and missiles pounded Ukraine's central-eastern city of Dnipro for 20 hours straight, killing eight people and wounding dozens, local authorities said on Saturday.
Trump says cancelled envoys' Pakistan trip, but war not resuming
US President Donald Trump announced he had cancelled his envoys' planned trip to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran on Saturday, but said that did not mean an immediate resumption of the US-Israeli war against the Islamic republic.
Russia pounds Ukraine's Dnipro for 20 hours straight, killing six
Relentless Russian barrages of drones and missiles pounded on Ukraine's central-eastern city of Dnipro for 20 hours straight, killing six people and wounding dozens, local authorities said on Saturday.
Germany blames Russia for Signal phishing attacks on MPs
Top officials in the German government on Saturday blamed Russia for repeated phishing attacks targeting lawmakers and senior administration officials using the Signal messaging app.
Iran FM leaves Pakistan ahead of planned visit by US envoys
Iran's foreign minister wrapped up a diplomatic visit to Islamabad on Saturday before the planned arrival of US negotiators, as Pakistani mediators pushed for new talks to end the Middle East war.
US envoys headed to Pakistan for Iran war talks
US envoys were expected in the Pakistani capital on Saturday to kickstart a new round of peace negotiations with Iran, although Iranian state media said Tehran's representatives had no immediate plans to hold face-to-face talks.
Mali junta battles 'terrorist groups' amid intense fighting
The army in junta-ruled Mali on Saturday battled what it called "terrorist groups" that launched surprise attacks around the capital Bamako and other parts of the west African nation.
Gunfire in Mali as army battles 'terrorist groups'
The army in junta-ruled Mali on Saturday battled "terrorist groups" it said had launched attacks across the west African nation stricken by more than a decade of jihadist conflict.
US envoys head to Pakistan for Iran war talks
US envoys headed to the Pakistani capital Saturday to kickstart a new round of peace negotiations with Iran, although Iranian state media said Tehran's envoys had no immediate plans to hold face-to-face talks.
From radiation to invasion: a Chernobyl worker's two wars
Nikolay Solovyov was on shift the night of April 26, 1986 when the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded. Instead of fleeing, he chose to fight his "first war" against radiation.
AI firms flex lobbying muscle on both side of Atlantic
AI developers are ramping up efforts to win over the hearts and minds of officials in Europe and the United States, hoping to sway governments as they weigh high-stake regulatory frameworks for the ever more powerful technology.
Palestinians vote in first elections since Gaza war
Palestinians in the West Bank and a central area of Gaza began voting Saturday in municipal elections in a first vote since the Gaza war, marked by a narrow political field and widespread disillusionment.
US envoys heading to Pakistan for uncertain Iran talks
US envoys headed to the Pakistani capital Saturday in a bid to kickstart a new round of peace negotiations with Iran amid a fragile ceasefire, though the prospect of direct talks remained uncertain.
Crunch nuclear proliferation meeting at UN amid raging global wars
Signatories of the landmark nuclear non-proliferation treaty will meet at the UN from Monday as hopes fade they can reach agreement and tensions soar between the atomic powers.
Palestinians to vote in first elections since Gaza war
Palestinians in the West Bank and a central area of Gaza head to the polls Saturday for municipal elections in a first vote since the Gaza war, marked by a narrow political field and widespread disillusionment.
Pragmatism, not patriotism, pushes young Lithuanians to military service
Outside a high school classroom in Vilnius, several students look apprehensive as they discuss their looming futures -– university, the job market and, for many of them, serving in the military.
Venezuela, Colombia pledge military cooperation on first post-Maduro visit
Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez and her Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro pledged military cooperation to combat "mafias" on their shared border, as Petro became the first foreign leader to visit Venezuela since the ouster of strongman Nicolas Maduro.
US hopes for progress, but Iran says not direct talks
Iran's foreign minister arrived in Islamabad on Friday and US envoys headed to the Pakistani capital in a bid to kickstart a new round of peace negotiations amid a fragile ceasefire.
UK PM vows legislation to ban Iran Guards: report
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to propose legislation within weeks to proscribe Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, a report said Friday.
S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records as Intel shares surge
Major Wall Street indices closed at fresh records as markets cheered the latest batch of earnings reports and US and Iranian officials headed to Pakistan for expected peace talks.
EU, US sign critical minerals plan to counter China reliance
The European Union and United States signed an agreement Friday to coordinate on the supply of critical minerals needed for key industries including defense, as China's dominance becomes a growing concern.
The 'housewives' did well -- Ukraine takes drone know-how abroad
Like something straight out of a spy movie, lots of cloak and dagger was required before AFP could meet three Ukrainian drone manufacturers on the fringes of a hush-hush defence forum in Paris earlier this month.
One injured in bomb attack on Colombia military base
A bomb attack against a military base in the Colombian city of Cali wounded one person on Friday, health authorities said, amid fears of violence ahead of May 31 presidential elections.