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Middle East war halts work at WHO's Dubai emergency hub
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Paramount's Ellison vows CNN editorial independence
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US says attacks on alleged drug boats have spooked traffickers
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Dempsey returns as Scotland shuffle pack for Six Nations clash against France
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India pile up 253-7 against England in T20 World Cup semi-final
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Wary Europeans pledge 'defensive' military aid in Mideast war
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Seven countries to boycott Paralympics ceremony over Russia: organisers
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UK's Crufts dog show opens with growing global appeal
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PSG prepare for Chelsea clash with Monaco rematch
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Google opens AI centre as Berlin defends US tech reliance
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Second Iranian ship nears Sri Lanka after submarine attack
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Portugal mourns acclaimed writer Antonio Lobo Antunes
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Union loses fight against Tesla at German factory
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Wales revel in being the underdogs, says skipper Lake
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German school students rally against army recruitment drive
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Wary European states pledge military aid for Cyprus, Gulf
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Liverpool injuries frustrating Slot in tough season
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Real Madrid will 'keep fighting' in title race, vows Arbeloa
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Australia join South Korea in quarters of Women's Asian Cup
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Kane to miss Bayern game against Gladbach with calf knock
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Henman says Raducanu needs more physicality to rise up rankings
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France recall fit-again Jalibert to face Scotland
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Harry Styles fans head in one direction: to star's home village
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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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Fatherhood, sleep, T20 World Cup final: Henry's whirlwind journey
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Conservative Nigerian city sees women drive rickshaw taxis
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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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Alonso, Stroll fear 'permanent nerve damage' from vibrating Aston Martin
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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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Leila Shahid, the first woman diplomat representing Palestine abroad, died in southern France aged 76, her family said Wednesday.
Intense US naval, air power buildup sets stage for potential Iran war
The United States is building a major force of naval and air assets in the Middle East, potentially setting the stage for a sustained military campaign against Iran.
Denmark's King Frederik in Greenland for symbolic show of support
Denmark's King Frederik X arrived in Greenland on Wednesday for a three-day visit in a show of support for the autonomous Danish territory coveted by US President Donald Trump.
Japan's Takaichi formally reappointed as PM following election victory
Japan's Sanae Takaichi was formally reappointed as prime minister on Wednesday, 10 days after her historic landslide election victory.
Gabon cuts off Facebook, TikTok amid teachers' strike
Social media platforms including Facebook and TikTok were no longer available in Gabon on Wednesday, AFP journalists and a watchdog said, after regulators suspended them over security concerns amid an anti-government labour strike.
Ukraine's officials to boycott Paralympics over Russian flag decision
Ukrainian officials will boycott the Paralympic Winter Games, Kyiv said Wednesday, after the International Paralympic Committee allowed Russian athletes to compete under their national flag.
In reversal, US agrees to review new Moderna flu shot
Vaccine manufacturer Moderna said Wednesday the US Food and Drug Administration walked back its previous position and agreed to review the company's new mRNA-based flu shot.
Turkey MPs back moves to 'reintegrate' former Kurdish fighters
Kurdish fighters who have laid down their arms should be reintegrated into society, Turkish lawmakers urged in a key report released Wednesday, while ruling out an "amnesty".
Russia, Cuba slam US in Moscow show of solidarity
Russia and Cuba on Wednesday slammed the US energy blockade of the Caribbean island in a show of solidarity in Moscow, where Havana's foreign minister was due to meet with President Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine war talks in Geneva end without agreement on territory
Ukraine and Russia made some progress at US-mediated talks in Geneva, but did not find a compromise on the key issue of territory, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday.
Gabon cuts off Facebook, TikTok after protests
Facebook and TikTok were no longer available in Gabon on Wednesday, AFP journalists said, after regulators said they were suspending social media over national security concerns amid anti-government protests.
Turkey MPs back moves to 'reintegrate' former PKK fighters
Kurdish fighters who have laid down their arms should be reintegrated into society, Turkish lawmakers urged in a key report released Wednesday, while avoiding any reference to an "amnesty".
Ukraine war talks end in Geneva, neither side signals progress
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators concluded a second day of US-mediated talks in Geneva on Wednesday, though neither side signalled they were any closer to ending Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II.
Ukraine war talks resume in Geneva after 'tense' first day
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators met for a second day of US-mediated talks in Geneva on Wednesday, after a "tense" first day of negotiations failed to yield a breakthrough on ending Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II.
US comedian Colbert says broadcaster spiked Democrat interview over Trump fears
US late-night host Stephen Colbert accused CBS on Tuesday of refusing to broadcast his interview with a Democratic Senate candidate over fears it would violate regulatory guidance from President Donald Trump's administration.
Kenyan activist fears for life after police bug phone
Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi said on Wednesday that he fears for his life after authorities installed spyware on his phone during his arrest last year.
Isabelle Huppert sinks teeth into Austrian vampire saga
French screen legend Isabelle Huppert's latest film, which has premiered at the Berlin Film Festival, sees her play a flamboyant aristocratic vampire in Ulrike Ottinger's "Die Blutgraefin" ("The Blood Countess").
'Close our eyes': To escape war, Muscovites flock to high culture
In front of Moscow's ornate Bolshoi Theatre, its soft yellow lights illuminating a snowstorm in the Russian capital, Valentina Ivakina had come to "escape today's problems".
Denmark king visits Greenland
Denmark's King Frederik X is due to start a three-day visit to Greenland on Wednesday, the royal house said, in a show of support to the autonomous Danish territory coveted by US President Donald Trump.
Uncut gems: Indian startups embrace AI despite job fears
Glinting under the exhibition centre lights, the gold brooch studded with gemstones on the startup founder's lapel was handmade by Indian artisans -- but artificial intelligence dreamt up its elaborate design.
Ukraine war talks to resume in Geneva as US signals progress
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators were to resume a second round of peace talks in Geneva on Wednesday, as Washington's top envoy signalled optimism in its bid to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II.
How Latin American countries are responding to Cuba's oil crisis
The US oil embargo on Cuba has drawn varied responses across Latin America, ranging from offers of aid and political support to silence about Havana's economic crisis.
Philippines VP Sara Duterte announces 2028 presidential run
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte announced Wednesday she will run for president of the Southeast Asian nation of 116 million in 2028.
Peru Congress impeaches interim president after four months in office
Peru's Congress on Tuesday impeached interim president Jose Jeri, the Latin American country's seventh head of state in 10 years and only the latest toppled over graft claims.
Hungry, wounded, orphaned: South Sudan's children trapped in new conflict
An 18-month-old boy lies motionless on a dirty hospital bed deep in the conflict zone of South Sudan, a bullet wound in his leg -- another newly orphaned victim in the world's newest country.
'Pay or he dies', families told as more Egyptians risk Mediterranean crossing
Weeks after Hamdy Ibrahim left his village in Egypt's Nile Delta hoping to reach Europe, his brother's phone rang with a chilling message from Libya: pay now or the boy would die.
Ukraine war talks to resume in Geneva with no sign of progress
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators were to resume a second round of US-mediated peace talks in Geneva on Wednesday, though neither side signalled they were any closer to ending Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II.
US towns resist Trump plans to jail immigrants in warehouses
Residents in a leafy, conservative New Jersey suburb have erupted in protest against plans to convert a vast warehouse into an immigration detention center as part of President Donald Trump's mass deportation campaign.
Guatemalan security forces deploy to gang-plagued capital
Heavily armed Guatemalan troops and military police deployed to the country's capital Tuesday, challenging street gangs blamed for killing 11 officers and sparking a major security crisis.
US to discuss base with Mauritius as UK returns islands
The United States said Tuesday it would hold talks with Mauritius on retaining its military presence on an Indian Ocean archipelago being returned by Britain in a deal earlier denounced by President Donald Trump.
Iran upbeat after US talks but Vance says 'red lines' not met
Iran said Tuesday it had agreed with the United States in talks in Geneva on "guiding principles" for a deal to avoid conflict, but Vice President JD Vance said Tehran had not yet acknowledged all of Washington's red lines.
'Climate cult' hurts Europe's economy, US energy secretary tells AFP
A "climate cult" has weighed on Europe's economy, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright told AFP on Tuesday, adding that the United States has shown its allies "tough love" because it wants them to become stronger.