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Turkmenistan's 'heavenly' horses at the heart of fervent state cult
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China's Xi to visit North Korea next week
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'Extremely intelligent' bear at large in Japan after hurting four
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Irish racing great O'Brien bids to make Epsom Derby history
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Uzbekistan's debut World Cup crowns surge in football popularity
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Australia seizes 100,000 cockroaches in bug-breeder bust
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Kupcho seizes slim lead in US Women's Open at Riviera
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Asian stocks take another hit from AI, Mideast worries
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Game on: Trump set to attend game 3 of NBA Finals in New York
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Nazi party records released online shatter German family myths
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Political blows fly ahead of Trump's White House UFC fight
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US allying itself with Colombian 'narco-traffickers,' Petro accuses
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New York City's rules for AI in schools spark fury
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Putin to confront weak economy at 'Russian Davos', under threat of Ukrainian drones
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Australian far-right does U-turn on seizing foreigners' homes
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Thousands protest in Albania against Kushner real estate project
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Kiss confident Reds can 'scare' Chiefs in Super Rugby playoff
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US imposes sanctions on Cuban president, Castro family members
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Clark, Spaun part of four-way tie for lead at Memorial tournament
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Trump confirms mass rally, scrapping US 250th concerts
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Anthropic calls for pause of global AI development
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Wemby counts on 'normal' Spurs to bounce back in NBA Finals
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LA Olympics boss Wasserman says will not step down over Epstein links
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Dangerous livestock pest case confirmed in Texas
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Diallo gives Ivory Coast shock win over France
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Latest 'Scary Movie' aims to cancel 'cancel culture,' creators say
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Selfie-seeking fan banned for life by NBA after crashing Finals game
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Lyles reigns in Rome 100m, Pathirage stuns with javelin
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German serial killer found guilty of murder of French schoolboy
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Trump announces $700 mn support for US coal projects
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Dissing critics with humor, Hunter Biden finds social media stardom
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SpaceX IPO: rockets, AI losses and Musk in control
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In open letter to Putin, Zelensky calls for meeting and ceasefire
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Four-wicket Robinson sparks New Zealand collapse in 1st Test after England slump
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Pakistan upstage Australia for 2-1 ODI series win
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Four-wicket Robinson rocks New Zealand in 1st Test after England collapse
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Liverpool appoint Spaniard Iraola as new boss
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Colombia court bans pro-Trump candidate from using jersey as symbol
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Unfazed Antonelli plans to race with freedom
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Designer Gabriela Hearst still believes in 'brilliance of humanity' despite AI
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North Israel residents hold little hope for Lebanon truce deal
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Robinson rocks New Zealand after England collapse in first Test
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UN nuclear watchdog raises 'proliferation' fears over Iran sites
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German prosecutors demand life term over Christmas market attack
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IMF boosting financial support for four African nations over war impact
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YouTube has terminated a channel belonging to a pro-Iran group producing viral Lego-themed AI videos that ridicule US President Donald Trump, the Google-owned platform said Wednesday, sparking online criticism.
US announces new sanctions against Iran oil sector
The United States announced Wednesday it is tightening sanctions against Iran's oil industry as Tehran keeps up its closure of the Strait of Hormuz as part of the Mideast war.
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S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records as markets bet on US-Iran accord
Major Wall Street stock indices finished at records Wednesday, extending an upward climb on optimism about an accord in the US-Iran conflict as the White House signaled plans for more talks.
US says optimistic about reaching peace deal with Iran
The United States said on Wednesday it was discussing a possible second round of peace talks with Iran in Pakistan and was optimistic about reaching a deal, as Tehran threatened to shut down Red Sea trade unless Washington lifted a naval blockade on its ports.
IMF and Argentina agree deal unlocking $1 bn in assistance
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Wednesday it had reached an agreement with the highly indebted Argentine government as it reviews the country's financial reforms, paving the way for a $1 billion dollar disbursement.
World Bank chief economist warns of hunger risk from war in Iran
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Pope urges Cameroon's leaders to examine 'conscience'
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday urged Cameroon's leaders to examine their "conscience" and tackle corruption and rights abuses, in a pointed speech on the first day of his visit to the central African country.
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Donors pledge 1.5 bn euros as Sudan marks three years of war
Donors pledged about 1.5 billion euros ($1.8 billion) for Sudan at an international meeting held in Berlin Wednesday to mark three years of a war that has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions.
Teenager kills nine, wounds 13 in Turkey school shooting
A 14-year-old armed with five guns opened fire at a Turkish school on Wednesday, killing nine people, wounding 13 and sparking scenes of mayhem as students jumped out of windows to escape.
Trump says will fire Fed chair if he stays beyond mandate
President Donald Trump renewed pressure Wednesday on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, with the US leader threatening to fire the central bank chief if he stays beyond his mandate.
Donors pledge 1.3 bn euros as Sudan marks three years of war
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Oil rises, stocks mixed as investors eye chances for end of Mideast war
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France's Gulf veteran minehunter patrols Channel
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Bosnia approves gas project by Trump-linked investors
Bosnia approved Wednesday a $1.5 billion energy project led by investors close to US President Donald Trump that aims to reduce the Balkan country's reliance on Russian natural gas.
Pupil kills nine, wounds 13 in new Turkey school shooting
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Left-wing candidate Sanchez climbs to second place in Peru vote count
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Cameroonians welcome pope on second leg of African tour
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Stocks edge higher as investors eye chances for end of Mideast war
Stock markets were mostly higher Wednesday on signs that talks were continuing to end the war in the Middle East, bolstering hopes that Gulf oil and gas could again be flowing soon through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran ups threats over naval blockade, but still talking to US
Iran's military threatened on Wednesday to shut down Red Sea trade unless the United States lifted its naval blockade on Tehran's ports, saying the ceasefire was at risk.
Pupil kills four wounds 20 in new Turkey school shooting
A student aged about 13 opened fire at random in a Turkish school Wednesday killing four people and wounding 20, just one day after a shooter wounded 16 people and then killed himself in another school, officials said.
Left-wing radical 'confident' after late surge in Peru presidential poll
Radical left-wing Peruvian presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez told AFP Tuesday that he was confident of reaching the second round of voting after a late surprise surge from rural polling stations.
New Hungarian leader Magyar says pro-Orban president must resign
Hungary's new leader Peter Magyar said Wednesday he had told President Tamas Sulyok, a supporter of ousted prime minister Viktor Orban, that he should resign following Orban's election defeat.
After three years of war, Sudan confronts devastation as donors gather in Berlin
Three years into the war in Sudan that has killed tens of thousands, displaced millions and spawned numerous war crimes allegations, Germany said Wednesday it hoped donors would pledge more than $1 billion towards humanitarian efforts.
Trump says Iran talks could resume within 'days'
President Donald Trump has indicated peace talks with Tehran could resume this week, as the United States turned the screws Wednesday with a naval blockade it said had cut off maritime trade with Iran.
Keiko Fujimori: Peru's biggest political loser inches toward victory
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Ukraine veteran stages puppet shows to honour killed soldiers
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Peru candidate demands vote annulment as count tightens
Peruvian right-wing presidential hopeful Rafael Lopez Aliaga gathered hundreds of supporters in Lima on Tuesday and gave authorities 24 hours to annul the first round of the country's election over allegations of fraud.
Xi meets Russian FM as leaders flock to China over Middle East war
China's President Xi Jinping met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday, Chinese state media said, as a string of leaders of countries impacted by the Middle East war flock to Beijing.